A chocolate-chip cookie has one responsibility. Be squidgy. ‘Squidgy’ is more of a taste than a word, I think. Soft, chewy and gooey. I first heard Nigella Lawson say ‘squidgy’ and it struck a chord. A cookie must be squidgy. Especially if it’s got chocolate in it.
Mango Cheesecake Bars
There is only one good thing about summer in India. Mangoes!! I’ve been wanting to try out a cheesecake for ages and thought why not make one with mangoes. Making cheesecake in our country does need some improvisation. Philadelphia Cream Cheese, though finger lickin’ good, will burn a hole in your pocket. I used one…
Oatmeal Banana Pancakes (Gluten-Free)
I know the only thing pancakes have in common with dessert is the word ‘cake’. So the fact that they feature on a dessert blog is just creative liberty. But there’s no way I could ignore them. I recently came across ‘oat and banana pancakes’ and some very complicated ways to make them. This one…
Fresh orange muffins
Knock, knock! Who’s there? Orange Orange who? Orange you glad they made me a muffin! Yes, that was unforgivable. But I promise, once you’ve tried these muffins, you’ll let me get away with anything.
Chocolate Curd Cake
This is a family favourite. It’s just good old chocolate cake. No pretenses, no frills. My mom made this countless times when I was in school and it just never got boring. What gives it its amazing texture is curd. Crusty on the outside and melt-in-the-mouth soft inside, I promise you’ll make this more than…