Anise Buns

A cold and rainy morning like today leads me directly to the temptation for something sweet! Anise Buns Ingredients: 4 ½ C. / 500 gr All-purpose flour / Flour Plain 2 Eggs 1 1/4 C. / 125 gr sugar 4 Tbsp./ 50 gr unsalted butter, room t (read full article)

Banana Bread with Rice Flour

Gluten Free Banana BreadOne of my friends is Gluten Intolerant. And since She's been "diagnosed” I noticed She feels a little bit down at times. So I decided to try making a Yummy Gluten Free recipe for her to cheer her up. I also eat Gluten Fre (read full article)

Lemon Chiffon Ring CakeAfter rainy days and rainy nights in Auckland,New Zealand... well a little bit of sun shone brightly again this morning. And I knew it was the perfect time to bake something! I've got a feeling of Bake to Celebrate! Let me tel (read full article)

Tiramisu'-- A Luxurious Dessert made EasyThis Italian Dessert is not only Delicious to the taste but very easy to make as well. One of Hubby J. favorites...and mine too. For those of you who've never had it before, I absolutely beg you to give it a (read full article)

A Little Inspiration from New Zealand"Scones with Seedless Raisins"One of the New Zealand's Foods I adore is “The Famous Scone” .These is a classic in New Zealand-Ooo, I still remember the first time I tried Scones- what can I say …It was lo (read full article)

Caramelized Apple Sponge Cake"Caramelized Apple Sponge Cake"I baked this cake this morning-And it will be my surprise for afternoon tea for J.-He was asking me for -"tea cake"- since last weekend. So this morning I woke up early-before he woke up-and (read full article)

Welcoming 2010 with a Simple Inspiration --- Delicate Raisin Mini Tea CakesDelicate Raisin Mini Tea Cakes--Simple Inspiration...Today, I decided to do some baking. I don't know why? But I just felt like "Baking Today".Wait a minute, I think I know wh (read full article)

Bethenny's Molten Chocolate Cupcakes

I am a huge fan of Bethenny Frankel (I love the The Real Housewives of New York City and Bethenny Getting Married) and I recently started following her on Twitter.  Every day someone tweets her about how they tried one of her recipes and it was (read full article)

Pulled Pork BBQ

Oh, how I wish I had a photo to share with you. We had dinner the other night -- pulled pork BBQ -- and it was delicious. My daughter, the BBQ sauce guru of the family, ate every bit and even licked the plate clean. Maybe I should have taken a pictur (read full article)

Fish with Curry Sauce and Peas

Another trial recipe! Whatever is available in the freezer, I found fish and frozen peas. In the ref, I found left-over noodles. Here we go:1 fish fillet , cubed (about 100g) ; 1 cup frozen peas; 2 green onion leeks, sliced; 1 tablespoon extra-v (read full article)

Semiya ( Vermicelli ) Payasam for Onam & Onam Greetings

Semiya ( Vermicelli ) PayasamPreparation time : 15 minutesCooking time : 35 minutesServes : 8 - 12 dessert cupsIngredients1/2 cup /4 oz / 100 g semiya ( vermicelli )3/4 cup sugar ( 150 g - 175 g or to taste )4 cup / 32 oz / 800 ml milk ( do not dilu (read full article)

BBQ Luau Pork Teriyaki Recipe

Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds pork, lean boneless 1 cup pineapple, sliced in syrup 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce 1/4 green onion, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 garlic powder 1 cup raw rice Preparation Cut pork into slices about 1/4 inch thick (read full article)

BBQ Low Fat Chinese Barbecued Pork Tenderloin Recipe

Ingredients 1 1 pound pork tenderloin 2 tsp brown sugar 1/2 tsp five-spice powder 1/4 tsp salt 1/8 tsp ground red pepper cooking spray 1 Tbsp hoisin sauce 1 Tbsp orange juice 1/2 tsp sesame oil Preparation Preheat oven to 400. Trim fat from pork. (read full article)

Delicious Vegetable Chicken Fritters

Today we all Indians are celebrating another year of freedom.. On this special occasion I want to wish all Indians everywhere in the world A Very Happy Independence Day 2010. Few friends of mine are coming to my place today to celebrate this day in (read full article)

What's in a name? Cake, Gateau or Torte- Plum Torte with Cardamom Cream

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Donna Hay’s Quick and Easy Iced Butter Cake

The wedding has passed, my family has returned home and I can honestly say I can’t remember when I felt this exhausted.  I loved having my family here, they have only been gone a couple of days and I miss them so much already.  I haven’ (read full article)

Whole Wheat Graham Crackers

Today's post is short and sweet - homemade whole wheat graham crackers. The dough is easy to work with and the flavor of the crackers is beyond anything you can find at the store. Come back tomorrow when I'll share with you my recipe for strawb (read full article)

Zucchini Bread Muffins

I finally found a use for that MAMMOTH zucchini from my Mom’s garden – Zucchini Bread Muffins!   Zucchini Bread Muffins Yields: 12 muffins. Based on this recipe. Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teas (read full article)

gelupo’s ricotta, coffee and honey gelato

Ever since discovering Gelupo‘s extensive range of frozen treats I’ve been a frequent visitor to the gelateria, especially on sweltering days when a scoop of gelato or slushy cup of granita provides a welcome respite. I’m hopelessl (read full article)

Tamarind Chutney, Green Chutney, Mint Chutney & Red Chutney

Recipe Credit - Vimla Patil ( Author - Dal Roti )Tamarind ChutneyIngredients1/2 cup tamarind paste1/2 cup jaggery1/2 teaspoon red chilli powderSalt to tasteMethodMix all the ingredients and gently cook till well blended and bright in color. You may a (read full article)