Cranberry Bread
Cranberries are a kind of berries grown on evergreen dwarf shrubs or vines. These are mostly grown in North America (mostly US & Canada) and also in parts of Europe. These berries are used in many dishes around Thanksgiving & …
Methi Thepla (Fenugreek Flatbread)
Theplas are whole wheat breads from the state of Gujarat. These are usually made with vegetables like bottle gourds, spinach, fenugreek greens, zucchini or carrots. Methi theplas are very popular with the young and the old. They are a healthy …
Cinnamon Rolls
Making delicious cinnamon rolls at home is easy with the help of a stand mixer with paddle & dough attachments – even without a bread machine. Only thing required is a little time & patience for the dough to rise …
Kerala Appam – Palappam
Appam is a type of pancake made in Kerala with fermented rice batter & coconut milk. The name itself suggests its a cake made of milk – “pal” stands for milk in Malayalam language & appam is a type of pancake. This dish is also very popular in other states in the south & elsewhere in countries of Southeast Asia. In Srilanka, it is known as rice hoppers. The appams are made in a special pan called appam chattis (usually nonstick) so you don’t need to use oil for preparing it. The shape the palappam resembles a bowl -thin around the edges & soft & fluffy in the middle or centre. In the olden days, toddy or palm wine made from coconut palms was used to ferment the batter. Nowadays of course, people use yeast instead.
Bruschetta
Bruschetta is a classic Italian appetizer (antipasto) which requires very few but basic ingredients. The main requirements are bread, tomatoes & olive oil. It became an absolute favourite in our home after our Italy trip a few years back! If …
Parathas
Parathas are thick home cooked bread made from whole wheat flour. The wheat flour is kneaded into a smooth dough.Whole wheat breads are a staple food in North India. You can find popular types of paratha across the world. For …
Cranberry Scones
Scones are a type of baked bread which is super easy to put together with a few simple ingredients. It has it’s origin in the UK and English scones, whether sweet or savory are quite popular. On our visits to …
Buttermilk Biscuits with Havarti Cheese
Growing up in India, I always thought biscuits were yummy tea time cookies. But in Canada & the United States, biscuits are these soft, flaky small breads which have a crusty exterior & are soft inside, made with flour, baking …
Banana Bread
Banana Bread is a popular recipe world wide. This moist bread is good for breakfast or as a tea time light cake. Bananas are a popular fruit available easily world wide. It is a rich source of potassium and essential …
Homemade Naan Bread
Naan is a type of bread which originated in the South Asian subcontinent but which has gained immense popularity in the west over the past few decades. Traditionally naan is made using a clay oven called “tandoor”. It is made …
Focaccia Bread
A Focaccia is a flat oven-baked bread which originates in Italy. The dough texture is similar to that of a pizza and this bread like pizza has toppings such as rosemary, tomatoes or olives on it. It is usually served …
Palak Roti (Spinach Flatbread)
This roti is a kind of unleavened flatbread. The basic recipe uses whole wheat flour, salt, oil & water. Here the use of fresh spinach adds a whole new variation to the plain roti -nutritious & delicious! You can even …
Phulka Recipe /Chapati/Roti (Puffed Indian Bread)
Phulka is a type of Indian flat bread. It is usually served with curries or vegetables. It is are called phulka because as you fry them, they puff up into a spherical shape. (Phulka means blooming or puffed up in …
Jowar Bhakri
Jowar Bhakri is a kind of Indian bread made from jowar (white millet). It is also called Jolada Rotti. Bhakri is a kind of flat bread popular in the western states of India (Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Karnataka). Bhakri is …
Aloo Paratha
Aloo Paratha is a dish Indian bread dish. A dough is made using wheat flour. This dough is stuffed with a potato filling. Aloo Paratha is often made for breakfast in most of Northern India, especially in Punjab. It is …
Masala Bhakri ( A Spiced Flat Bread )
Masala Bhakri is a kind of flat bread popular in the western states of India (Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Karnataka). Bhakri is a thicker version of roti and is knead with little water and rolled out thicker. These flat breads …
Pesaha Appam and Pesaha Paal
Pesaha Appam and Pesaha Paal is an unleavened bread made on Maundy Thursday by Kerala Christians. Maundy or Holy Thursday is the day before Good Friday. This is a traditional recipe handed down from generation to generation. Pesaha stands for …