Eid ul Adha Mubarak in advance to all those celebrating. Even though Eid ul Adha is mostly about meaty dishes, today I decided to share my family’s recipe for one of the most delectable Indian desserts that I know of – Chana dal Halwa. After all, no festival is complete without dessert. Whenever I think…
Eid ul Adha Mubarak to everyone across the globe and also Hajj Mabrur to all those who got the opportunity to go on this blessed journey this year. May Allah Subhan Wa Ta’ala accept their Hajj and give this opportunity to each one of us. Even though Eid ul Adha is primarily about meat, no…
It’s not difficult to find halal marshmallows in Toronto but it’s certainly difficult to find great tasting halal marshmallows.A few days ago I received a box of some delicious halal, vegan toasted coconut marshmallows from Kaamilah , a Toronto based luxury boutique for Muslim families.These gourmet marshmallows are handmade by S’more Treats, an Ottawa based halal…
After a long hiatus I finally found the time to return to blogging and decided to start the new year on a sweet note. 📌 Save This is another one of my quick and easy dessert recipes which can be whipped up in under 15 minutes. It’s not exactly a soufflé in the strict…
A few years ago when my elder daughter Sofia was put on a gluten-free diet for her eczema, I realized how difficult it can be especially during the holiday season when everyone around seems to be indulging in their favourite baked goods. Even though she is no longer on a gluten free diet I thought…
It’s not often that a couple of weeks pass by in my home without dessert after dinner, unless one counts store-bought ice cream or instant custard as dessert. My spring allergies along with various commitments during the past couple of weeks meant that I just managed to somehow fix dinner every night. Every time my…
A very happy, healthy and delicious new year to all my blog readers. As it’s customary to celebrate occasions like this with sweet treats I have decided to share my Vanilla – Strawberry Panna cotta recipe with you today. Panna Cotta is an Italian dessert which literally means cooked cream. It’s a very easy recipe…
When I think of rasgullas (or rossogollas as the Bengalis say), it conjures up images of red cans of the famous K.C Das rasgullas which were a must for all our relatives and friends when we used to return from visits to our grandparents’ home in Kolkata. While in Kolkata, we also used to devour…
I love desi mithais/halwas but when it comes to making them I rarely have the time or patience to stand in front of the stove and slog for hours to even come close to the high benchmarks set by our mothers and grandmothers. I seriously wonder sometimes how they used to manage three wholesome meals…
When I had posted my 1-2-3 Mango Ice Cream recipe I had promised that I would soon post another version of this super simple recipe with real whipped cream and fresh fruits. However, the past couple of weeks I was caught up with too many things – setting up a new business venture, reorganising the house, health…
