So this is a yummy sweet bread that is baked during the fall in North America. A monkey bread is basically a sweet bread, made into small bite sizes pieces, covered in cinnamon and sugar and then out altogether into a bundt pan and baked. The best part of this bread is that its made in small bites and it becomes a pull-apart bread, so … Continue reading Monkey Bread
So while the fad of the charcoal is still high in the food and baking culture, i’m going to jump on it and try it out as well! Yes you read that correctly, charcoal, to eat, in like food and stuff.. 😀 And don’t worry, it’s ‘really’ a thing! Ive used ‘Activated Coconut Charcoal’ and decided to create something I know i’m super duper great … Continue reading Midnight Macaron – Dark Chocolate Charcoal Macaron
Samosa is an Asia Pacific savoury treat. its usually eaten as a starter, and is filled with potato, mince meat or mince chicken. In Pakistan (my ethnic background) they also serve a sweet version of this savoury treat. But with a thick milk based ingredient called ‘khoya’. Now you can make khoya at home (which is time consuming) or you can buy it from the … Continue reading Sweet Samosa
Theres nothing like whipping up a great breakfast! Especially on a lazy sunday. Here are my simple 5-minute almond scones, which you can of course add any flavour to. They are simple, quick, very yummy, and super perfect to bake on a lazy day! Here’s how you bake them! INGREDIENTS: For the Scones- 360g Cups Flour 50g Sugar 1 tbsp Baking Powder 1 tsp salt 300ml Cups Heavy Cream 100ml Almond milk 2 tsp Almond Extract … Continue reading 5-Minute Almond Scones
So Monday morning I sat with my coffee and was just looking only for over an hour trying to find some sort of inspiration! And then one of my close baker friends Yvonne, ended up asking if i’ve ever made nougat before, and of course I hadent, so she said now is the time to try! So here is it guys! Honey Nougat with Pistachio, … Continue reading Honey Nougat with nuts & cranberries
Puff pastry can be an interesting and sometimes challenging thing to bake. However if you follow this very easy recipe it will change your mind in baking it yourself! HOWEVER.. if you don’t want to bake it just buy it from the store, and fill it with these amazing ingredients, and enjoy! 🙂 Usually you will find chocolate twists, but I added crushed pistachios, and … Continue reading Puff Pastry Pistachio/Almond/Chocolate Twists
So there is a new trend around, and its the Black Sesame! Many make black tahini with it and then use it in various ways, but I decided to stick to the natural seed flavour and see how it goes. Mind you this isn’t for everyones liking. You either like it or you really really don’t! I loved it, my husband really didn’t! ha! But … Continue reading Black Sesame Shortbread Cookies
So there is nothing better than to be asked to do a wedding cake. The joy you get when you know someone trusts you with their special day, is a BIG DEAL! So I prepare myself by bringing the bride & groom over, giving them a cake test session, and letting them decide what they would like in their cake on that special day. This … Continue reading Mocha Coffee Chocolate Cake with White Chocolate Swiss Buttercream
So.. Popcorn.. Ricotta…Caramel.. Cheesecake.. Does it even need an explanation!? I mean how delicious does that sound!? Plus its creamy, a little salty, a little sweet, a little crunchy and then yes! Its exactly what you probably want to eat right now! 🙂 The baking part is very easy, its basically the waiting game of when the cheesecake will be set for you to pour … Continue reading Popcorn Ricotta Caramel Cheesecake
I absolutely love marshmallows, whether you toast them up over the fire pit, eat the as is, or drop them into a cup of hot cocoa. I’ve added an extra bit of crunchiness to this, by adding some pistachio nuts. I got the idea from Turkish delights, how they are similar in some respect in texture and also have an abundance of different flavours. I … Continue reading Pistachio Marshmallows
Baked By Ammna 