Category Archives: Sweet Treats

PAPCHI A CHHATTISGARH SWEET SNACK

My blog will not be complete without posting gems from such parts of India which are hardly ever mentioned.Chhattisgarh is a State located in the centre east of the country.It borders the states of Madhya Pradesh in the northwest, Maharashtra in the south west, Telangana in the south,Odisha in the south east, Jharkhand in the […]

Coconut Pie Crust

My recipe gives you two options: Coconut Pie Crust or Coconut Tart Crust to then use with a filling of your choice. This recipe can also be altered to be 100% nut-free by omitting the almond flour and simply replacing it with a bit more shredded coconut. The almond flour does tend to absorb and […]

Blueberry Kefir Smoothie

Blueberries are considered a superfood. They are loaded with antioxidants. Antioxidants are what keep those disease causing free radicals in check within our bodies. Blueberries are also a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin C, and the mineral manganese. These small fruits are a staple in breakfast smoothies in our home. They taste delicious and […]

Granny’s Chocolate Bar Cake

 This cake is my Grandmother’s recipe and we always had it for Thanksgiving and Christmas, but it’s Easter and it’s also my man’s birthday and I needed to bake a cake for the party.  He’s a chocoholic and I knew this cake would fit the bill.   I’ve never made it before, but I know all too […]

Papaya Shake

Papaya Milkshake is a thick, creamy and very healthy shake. It has high nutrition value of Papaya and goodness of milk. Papaya is one of the digestive fruit, which is rich in vitamin C, E, fibers, and antioxidants. Ingredients Prep time: 5 min Cook time: 2 min serves 1 Main Ingredients: Papaya and Cold Milk […]

Paleo Apple Tarts with Cherries

Now that it’s autumn I’m really excited about baking. These apple tarts will satisfy any baking craving that you may have, while filling your house with the most amazing apple and cherry aroma. This recipe is really easy, quick and rewarding so give it a shot! You can add any fruit to it that your […]

Awesome Star Wars Cake idea : A Sarlacc Pit

For the Star Wars fan in your life, a great cake! (would also be a cool halloween idea…) “Buttery caramel flavored moist bundt cake drizzled with homemade salted caramel sauce and dusted with Biscoff Cookie Crumbles. Two Biscoff madeleines with salted caramel buttercream teeth make the monster of this Star Wars Sarlacc Bundt Cake.”

Beet Carrot juice

you can prepare this nutritious juice as per the taste there is no need to follow some strict measure to make this juice. Ingredients 1 cup chopped beet 1 cup chopped carrot 1/4 inch piece of ginger, optional 1/2 cup water Taste: Mild sweet Instructions Without juicer: Wash, peel and cut beetroot and carrot into […]

Apple and Dates Milkshake

Apple and Dates Milkshake an excellent nutritious and healthy breakfast drink, it has high nutrition value of dates and goodness of an apple. The recipe of Apple and Dates Milkshake is very easy. Ingredients 2 cups of Milk 1 Apple 8-10 or 1/4 cup deseeded finely chopped dates. Honey/sugar to taste (optional) Ice cubes (optional) […]

Carrot and Banana Smoothie with milk

Carrot and banana smoothie is a great way to start the day with your family & friends. It’s made with carrots, bananas, and milk and this delicious smoothie taste like dessert. Ingredients Prep time: 5 min Total Time: 5 min Serves: 2 Main Ingredients: milk, carrot, and banana Recipe Type: beverages& Drink Cuisine: Fusion Level […]

Creamy Antonella Tuscan Tiramisu Fudge

Born and Bred South African’s were brought up on the sickly sweet, naughty but oh-so-good fudge. Just about every SA family has their own unique recipe too! This delicious recipe takes the familiarity of fudge, infuses it with Antonella Tiramisu and delights like soft toffee. The hint of coffee compliments the Antonella Tiramisu taste and […]

Chocolate Chip Cookies

chocolate chip cookie is a drop cookie that originated in the United States. The traditional recipe combines a dough composed of butter and both brown and white sugar with semi-sweet chocolate chips.Now it has many variations. The chocolate chip cookie was invented by Ruth Graves Wakefield.Here I tried to follow  the  basic  recipe as much as […]

Sunshine smoothie

This shockingly simple and satiny smoothie will make you feel like your dippin’ your toes in the sand and listening to the ocean. Well summer is almost over but smoothies are here to stay for ever. It is just so fresh and vibrant. Try this liquid food at your comfort. Ingredients 1 cup fresh Alphonso […]

Eggless Besan Gram Flour Cookies

These Cookies are regular with my family, I make a fresh batch almost every 2 weeks..:) and I love Baking them as they are easy and my family loves gobbling them as they are super delicious, gluten free and absolutely melt in mouth..:) Ingredients Ingredients * 1 cup Besan/ gram flour * Desi ghee 1/2 […]

Aish el Saraya

Aish – el – Saraya is a Lebanese Dessert. It is egg less and very easy to make. It has a sugar soaked layer of rusks which are topped with rose flavored creamy and mildly sweet custard. I loved this dessert for its simple procedure and was a welcome in this summer. Ingredients For the […]

Pear Pickle

Pickled pear is made with pears , it can also be made with apples . It is a very different , tasty & tangy recipe . Pickled pears are very easy to prepare . I cook this recipe in summers & my family just loves it . Ingredients 2-3 pears 1 cup castor sugar 1 […]

1 Minute Microwave Banana Chocochips Mug Cake

Banana Mug Cake is the easiest dessert you can make and treat your kids anytime. I saw some ripe bananas in my kitchen and decided to make this mug cake It was yummy and delicioud mug cake.It was so soft and spongy . Ingredients: Ingredients 1 tbsp butter, melted 1 egg (lightly beaten) 1tbsp milk(If […]

Papaya Lassi

Make 2 servings. Ingredients- 1 cup fresh and chilled yogurt 1 1/2 cups fresh papaya, chopped 1-2 tablespoons sugar 1 cup chopped papaya for garnish 4-5 ice cubes Method- Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Add more ice to achieve desired consistency. Garnish with freshly chopped papaya pieces. #onsetofsummer #lassimania #Papayalassi […]

Sweets for your Sweet! (Homemade Marshmallows)

A valentines re-run, originally published 2/10/2010 One of my favorite things to make during the holidays are marshmallows.  This year, I was busy taking care of a newborn and didn’t have time to indulge my candy-making yen. I thought it would be fun to do a Valentine’s day version.  These fluffy candy hearts are a […]

Pecan Hazelnut Fudge Energy Bites

Very delicious no-bake fudge bites. Absolutely easy to make, energizing, and not so easy to put down. Once you eat one…well…make it and you will find out! From the original site: While I am plugging away trying to make Sweet n’ Savory Life the absolute best that it can be, I wanted to share with […]

Cathedral Candy Clusters

This is a quick and simple dessert cluster that you can make for a crowd. Got a last minute invite to a party? Work friends requesting a dessert? Need a sweet treat that is great for a gift? This is it!!!! From the original site: These easy clusters are a favorite for holidays around my […]

Carrot Halwa/Gajar Ka Halwa

Carrot Halwa is one of the most famous and delicious Indian sweet dishes. I have heard from one of my north Indian friend that It was first introducedcarrot halwa during the Mughal period and the name originates from an Arabic word “Halwa”, which means “sweet” and it is made from carrot so that it is […]

Lemon Ricotta Pancakes with Pomegranate Syrup

Lemon Ricotta Pancakes with Pomegranate Syrup will brighten any day! Moist and infused with a great citrus flavor, these pancakes make an amazing weekend treat. Ingredients: For the syrup: 3/4 cup pomegranate juice 3/4 cup water 1/2 cup sugar Zest from 1/2 lemon For the pancakes: 1/2 cup ricotta cheese 1/2 cup milk 2 eggs, […]

Creamy Avocado Smoothie – Perfectly Paleo & Vegan

I’ve never really been a big smoothie fan. It just seemed like a quick way to drink a whole bunch of calories, and i’m not really into sweet drinks. But I’m doing a Fall fitness challenge this month at FitWit, and I’m trying to eat healthy and get all my fruits and veggies in. So […]