Category: Recipes

Gateau Apero- Savory Cake

Serves 8 INGREDIENTS:3 eggs1/2 cup of milk1/2 cup oil (Grapeseed, or Vegetable)1 1/3 cup flour1 tsp salt2 tsp baking powder1/3 goat cheese crumbled2 Tbsp Fresh dill, minced METHOD:Preheat oven to 375F (185C). Grease a loaf pan with baking spray and set it aside. I used a pan that was 22cmL x 10cmH x 7cmD so…

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Smoked Salmon with Citrus Marinade

Serves 8 INGREDIENTS:24 oz Smoked Salmon2 Ruby Red Grapefruit2 Navel Orange1 Lemon1 Tablespoon Olive OilFreshly Cracked Pepper2 Tablespoon Fresh Dill2 Teaspoon Pink Peppercorns METHOD:Drape the smoked salmon, by the slice, on a platter or across 2 platters. Drizzle the salmon with Olive Oil. Squeeze half a grapefruit over the salmon, reserving the other whole grapefruit…

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Roasted Beet Salad

Serves 8 INGREDIENTS:8-10 roasted beets (to roast cover in aluminum foil and roast at 425F until tender, about 40-50 mins)1Tbsp tsp Dijon Mustard1 1/2 tsp balsamic vinegarjuice of 1 ruby red grapefruit6-8 Tbsp Grapeseed oil1 shallot, minced1/4 cup fresh mint, choppedCrumbled blue cheese (optional) METHOD:Remove skin from beets, and cut into small chunks. Keep refrigerated…

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Christmas Fruit Cake

A classic Christmas fruit cake, made with dried fruits soaked in alcohol for weeks. It is soft, sweet and spicy, the perfect cake for Christmas time. Step 1: Soak dried fruits and nuts in alcohol for a month in a glass jar.Ingredients:RaisinsJumbo Raisins (Black)CranberryCandied Orange peelCandied GingerNuts of your Choice (Cashews, pistachios, walnuts, etc.)Rum –…

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Chocolate Cake(Eggless/Optionally Vegan)

This is a super moist, decadent, and easy eggless/vegan chocolate cake recipe that can be used for cupcakes as well! Image below is place holder.(not mine) Ingredients: 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour1 1/2 cup granulated sugar3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (natural, not dutch processed)2 tsp baking soda1 tsp baking powder1 tsp salt1/2 cup grapeseed oil…

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Kerala Beet leaves and lentil stew

Regional cuisines are so underrated, just like this recipe shared by a friend recently. It is so delicious and soothing I feel everyone should know more about it 🙂 Will update steps and measurements later. Instructions:Get a big bunch of beet leaves (usually comes with 3-4 beetroots). Separate the leaves from the stems. Wash each…

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Vanilla Cupcakes(Eggless/Optionally Vegan)

This is my basic recipe for eggless vanilla cake/cupcakes. Will update more details later. Image below is place holder.(not mine) Ingredients:1 cup milk1 tsp apple cider vinegar1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (1 cup=120 gm APF, so 120+30 =150gm)2 tbsp cornstarch3/4 tsp baking powder(3gm)1/2 tsp baking soda1/2 tsp salt1/3 cup canola oil(72gm) 3/4 cup sugar(150 gm)1…

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