Persian Love Cake

Exploring the Origins of the Persian Love Cake The Persian Love Cake is a dessert shrouded in rich legends and romantic tales, each with its own unique charm. One popular theory traces its roots to a Portuguese dessert known as "Bolo di Amor," or Portuguese Love Cake. According to this story, the cake recipe was brought to Sri Lanka during the 16th century. Over time, it evolved into a semolina-based cake, commonly enjoyed during the Christmas season in Sri Lankan households. Another tale speaks of a young Persian woman who fell deeply in love with a prince. To win his…

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Kaju Katli

Kaju Katli, a popular Indian dessert, originated in the Deccan region and is now cherished throughout North India. This classic sweet, made with cashew nuts, sugar, cardamom powder, and ghee, is known for its diamond shape and luxurious presentation, often wrapped in edible silver or gold foil. Traditionally enjoyed during Diwali, Kaju Katli adds sweetness to any occasion. The story of Kaju Katli dates back to the 16th century when Bhimrao, a chef for the Maratha royal family, created it. Tasked with impressing the royals, Bhimrao was inspired by a Persian sweet called "Halwa-e-Farsi," made with ground almonds and sugar.…

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Chocolate and Vanilla Marble loaf cake

This is the perfect recipe for a light and tender texture spongy cake.  Its a very versatile cake that can be used in making desserts or for stacking onto other cakes. And there is numerous variation that you can make with this cake, from Cupcakes  to different glace toppings Ingredients:  125 ml of milk; 70 g of butter; 2 eggs at room temperature; 1 cup granular sugar; 1 cup cake flour; 2 tbls of cocoa powder; 1 tsp baking powder; and 1 tsp vanilla essence. Method: Heat milk and butter on the stove in  small saucepan; Heat until butter is…

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Naan Khatai (Indian Shortbread)

It’s that time of the year again, when families are preparing for the festival of lights called Diwali.  The festival spiritually signifies the victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, good over evil, and hope over despair.  Delicious treats are prepared at this time of the year by many Hindu families around the world.  I fondly recall my mom making various sweet and savoury treats at least a week before the festivities began. I remember the nostalgic scents of crushed cardamom, grated nutmeg; freshly baked biscuits, and we would have a hot cup of  masala chai (Indian tea), to…

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Peppermint Ice Cream Sandwich

    Peppermint crisp as well as Tennis biscuits is a South African favorite. With just 4 ingredients this dessert is quick and requires minimal effort. Individual ice cream sandwiches are delicious, creamy, crunchy, with the refreshing peppermint taste.   Ingredients: 2l Vanilla ice cream 1 Tin of mint Caramel Treat 1 packet of Tennis Biscuits 150g Peppermint Crisp Method: Soften the ice cream to room temperature or until it is spreadable; Spread it roughly into a rectangular tin, about 20cm x 30cm; Leave a few gaps for the caramel; Give the Caramel Treat a good stir until it is…

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Cinnamon Choc-Chip Flapjacks

  We fortunately enjoying warm weather perfect for a picnic, as well as load shedding, this means hours in the dark, looking at the positive side this encourages preparing food early, spending quality time with family. Here's a quick and easy recipe to enjoy with a good cuppa. Cinnamon choc-chip flapjacks: Ingredients (Serves 2 - 3 ): 1 1/2 cups of Eureka Mills brown flour (stone ground flour); 1 teaspoon of Royal baking powder; 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder; A pinch of salt; Handful of dark chocolate chips 2 eggs; 1/4 cup melted butter; and 1 1/2 cups of milk.…

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