…with Peanut Butter Frosting! Well this morning I had no plans to bake any cake, but I noticed two very ripe bananas in my fruit basket stating at me. I had to do something with them; I could not let these sweet bananas go to waste. It was both to make banana fritters or cupcakes, … Continue reading Banana & Peanut Butter Cupcakes

BREAKFAST ON THE GO. Do you lead a busy lifestyle, find it difficult to sit down and have a good breakfast in the morning? I have the same problem on cold winter’s mornings only because I like my bed so much and find it difficult to get out I’d rather stay in bed for a … Continue reading Oatmeal, Granola & Peanut Butter Breakfast Bars

HomemAde, egg-free & no ice-cream maker necessary! Like most people I do like a good creamy ice-cream but I must admit I have on many occasion been put off when I get the “eggy” taste in some ice-cream. Making homemade ice-cream has always been on my bucket list of recipes to create and try out. … Continue reading Blueberry Ice Cream

Scones are one of the favourite teatime treats, they are delicious and filled with comfort, served with jam, clotted cream and a pot of tea ….decadence and classy. Scones can be savoury or sweet, so you can experiment by adding ingredients of your choice. As it is summer time and everywhere I go I can … Continue reading Sultanas & Lavender Scones

Chocolate truffles are an indulgent treat, now you can learn how to make chocolate truffles to share with family and friends. As its Christmas why not try these easy to make Truffles, they will make an extra-special gift for your friends and families, and they make an equally special ending to any special meal – … Continue reading Handmade Chocolate Truffles

This recipe for Sevai Halwa is simply Vermicelli cooked in ghee and nuts and can be prepared quickly and is ideal for all you busy people out there. I have chosen to share this easy, simple recipe with you now as it’s one of the favoured sweet dish served during the month of Ramadan. It … Continue reading Vermicelli Halwa – “Sevai Halwa”

Today my blog is dedicated to my dearest papa it is 3 years today since my papa left his physical body to be amongst the Param Atma and the Angels. My papa’s favourites of all was Yoghurt, and it had to be homemade yoghurt, none of these shop bought yoghurt. Papa liked his homemade yoghurt … Continue reading A SIMPLE HOMEMADE YOGURT

Nankhatai also called Indian shortbread cookies or biscuits. They are made with flour, sugar and ghee or butter. There are many variations of Nankhatai, some recipes use half suji” or semolina and half flour. They can be made in different flavours as well from plain to a selection of flavours of your choice – see … Continue reading NANKHATAI – INDIAN SHORTBREAD COOKIES

Motichoor Ladoos are these delicious ball-shaped ladoos made from fine besan boondi and soaked in sugar syrup with a blend of nuts. They can be served for any occasion, a must try especially for Diwali. This recipe has several steps but once you’ve made and tasted them I promise you won’t regret all the effort … Continue reading Motichoor Besan Ladoos – Diwali Celebration

Kheer is this beautiful, creamy, sweet Asian pudding made with rice, tapioca, or vermicelli cooked in milk and sugar. Kheer is usually flavoured with cardamom, raisins, coconut and saffron. It is a quick and easy recipe, it does not require any complicated cooking skills, and you can even use leftover cooked rice as well to … Continue reading Kheer – Indian Rice Pudding

From breakfast and brunch to dinner and dessert, crepes can be customized for any meal of the day, all by simply swapping them from sweet to savoury. Start with a simple batter then experiment with your favourite ingredient pairing in the toppings to ultimately create your very own special crepes. My mum makes the best … Continue reading Eggless Crepes & Coconut

I think I have mentioned this before, no ripe bananas goes to waste in my house. This easy cake is great for using up overripe bananas, and why wastes when you can turn them into such delight. We always buy bananas with the intention of eating them every day as a part of the five … Continue reading Banana Loaf with Mixed Nuts – Easy Recipe

This cake shouts out eat me !!! it is the sight I imagine myself standing in front of the bakery “patisseries” windows (in Mauritius) staring at – nostalgia. With such vibrant colours, how can anyone resist, covered with coconut, these squares tastes delicious. One bite and you may want to swallow the whole piece of … Continue reading “Gateau Carre Rouge” – Red Lamington Cake

Well today’s bake is simple since it is a four ingredients in equal amounts put together and you end with such a delicious, spongy cake, that is very hard to resist. It really is a piece of cake to bake this one. I personally don’t see it as an indulgent kind of cake, it is … Continue reading Quatre Quart – French Loaf Sponge

These sweet puff pastry, rich with Nutella are heavenly at every bite. It’s a little indulgent but why not, when you want to treat your loved ones or even yourself with something rather simple, quick to make, insanely indulgent that tastes so good. Exciting as I get to share this one today’s special day – … Continue reading Nutella Cigars

Puits D’amour is a mini tartlet very famous and popular and can be seen in almost all patisseries across the island in Mauritius. Here I have my two little apprentices helping me – Baking with kids is so much fun, here as you can see how much interaction we are having while I get my … Continue reading “Puit D’Amour” Tartlets – Well of Love Custard & Coconut Tartlets

SEEDED Scones Scones are one of the favourite teatime treats, they are delicious and filled with comfort, served with jam, and a pot of tea ….decadence and classy.  So if you likes scones once you’ve seen how easy they are to make you would be inclined to make them over and over until you forget … Continue reading Seeded Scones – Pumpkin Seeds

Lemon Drizzle Cake is one of my favorite Cakes…many other cakes as you may have guessed. This cake has never disappointed me or anyone who has tasted it. It is moist with a crunchy topping that melts in the mouth, one bite and you would ask for more. To add more texture to the cake … Continue reading Tray Bake Lemon Drizzle Cake

I think I have mentioned this before, no ripe bananas goes to waste in my house. This easy cake is great for using up overripe bananas, and why wastes when you can turn them into such delight. This is a new recipe that I decided to try after work, and I can only say that’s … Continue reading Banana & Nutty Chocolate Cake with Coconut Frosted Icing

Scones are one of the favourite teatime treats, they are delicious and filled with comfort, served with jam, clotted cream and a pot of tea ….decadence and classy. Scones can be savoury or sweet, so you can experiment by adding ingredients of your choice. Savoury or Sweet I like them both, especially if they are … Continue reading Mixed Peel &Sultanas Scones

Flour Halwa is made with roasted plain flour, flavoured with cardamom, coconut, almond, ghee, cooked in sweet milk and garnished with desiccated coconut and more flaked almonds. The name I recall we used to call this super delicious “halwa” was “Manbog” I show I remember calling this dish. I think I have the right spelling … Continue reading Flour Halwa – “Atta Halwa”

These flaky “Chausson aux Pommes” – Apple Turnovers are so delicious and so easy to make. Few ingredients, fresh apple with added aroma of cardamom, flaky puff pastry is all you need to create these melt-in-the mouth bites. I have been longing to make these “Chausson aux Pommes” – Apple Turnover for a while, and … Continue reading Chausson aux Pommes” – Apple Turnover

Who can resist a slice of moist, pistachio cake with yoghurt drizzled with a sweet lime and honey? I certainly can’t since as soon as this cake is out of the oven, I start to get a bit impatient. This really moist and light cake reminds me of the Mediterranean and in particular Morocco. It … Continue reading Pistachios & Honey Yoghurt Bundt Cake with Lime Sirop

The thought of pastry for me brings instant famish feeling and I find it difficult to resist, flaky pastry with almond and apple. Does this sound like a deal, oh yes for me it is, especially when it’s crammed with extra beautiful aromatic ingredients such as cardamom cinnamon & vanilla beans. Tempting as this sounds, … Continue reading Apple & Frangipane Tart

Strawberries & Cream are such a great combination – These two together is like a marriage of deliciousness on a plate. This cake makes an elegant presentation without too much fuss and perfect for a summertime party, a birthday. It is a great way to use berries in their prime and here I have used … Continue reading Strawberry & Cream Cake with Cinnamon Syrup

Sometimes there are certain food that never fades away from childhood to adulthood, and this is one certainly one of the them. Since little I have always liked these little biscuits “biscuit champagne”– Viennese Biscuits. I remember mum buying little individual packs for our school pack lunch. These delicious biscuits are very soft, melt in the mouth … Continue reading Viennese Biscuits with Selected Fillings – Salted Caramel, Chocolate, Jam & Icing Sugar Dusting

A sweet flan is one impressive dessert that always wows the guests. A delicious sweet custard flan that in my opinion everyone will love. With a good drizzle of caramel sauce that oozes from the bottom and spread all over the flan, giving that glossy golden outer layer of sweet slightly burnt toffee goodness.  As … Continue reading Coconut Flan with Cardamom

A Fraisier is very much a French Classic dessert/cake that can be enjoyed anytime of the day. As a dessert, afternoon cake with tea. It’s an elegant cake put together making one of the most decadent dessert for all cake and Strawberry lovers. This time I will not say it is an easy one to … Continue reading Fraisier with Pistachios Crème Mousseline

This is a recipe for classic, home-style cinnamon rolls. Fluffy, soft, doughy, and bursting with buttery cinnamon swirls. Cinnamon rolls are so easy to make, quick and just perfect to eat anytime of the day. A little bit of patience is required while the dough has time to prove itself before they are baked. Strangely … Continue reading Cinnamom Buns with Pecan, Walnuts & Coconut

This is one little cakes once you’ve tasted it you would want more and more. Buttery, melt-in-the-mouth little cookies that shouts deliciousness. They are called “Napolitaine”, a very popular biscuit in Mauritius, similar to a shortbread sandwiched together with jam and covered with a light icing glaze. Melt in the mouth buttery sweet biscuits that … Continue reading Napolitaine (Gluten Free Version) “Mauritian Buttery Jam Cookies”

When freshly picked Blackberries & Cherries come together there could no better way to marry these two together. In doing so I have ended up with a moreish delicious Bakewell cake but without the addition of jam. These squares with the addition of ground almond gives the wow factor of soft, rich taste to the … Continue reading Blackberries, Cherry Bakewell Almond Squares

Let’s go Bananas today as I gear myself up to sharing one of my childhood recipes. Bananas are a much loved fruit, full of energy to boost up the day – eaten on its own, chopped and mixed in breakfast, baking and so much more that can be done with this energy booster fruit. Bananas … Continue reading Banana Fritters – “Beignet de Banane” – “Gateaux Banane” with Coconut & Semolina Flour (Vegan)

Jalebi is a popular Indian dessert made and served for festivals and special occasions. It is one Indian sweet that I must always buy whenever I pass by the Indian sweet shops. And why not, the bright colours that captures anyone’s attention at a glance. I love everything about this sweet – the shape, the … Continue reading Crispy Homemade Jalebis in Saffron flavoured Syrup

Making banana cake is nothing unusual in my kitchen, as I always say over-ripe bananas never goes to waste in Brinda’s Kitchen. So here I have this, super easy, quick new recipe. These moreish banana muffins with added Pecan nuts and seeds for an easy breakfast or a snack on the go. . For those … Continue reading Banana Muffin

love making crêpes especially at the weekend for breakfast. I guess this is yet another trait I carry from my mum who I can call an award winner crêpe maker. Because when mum makes them, which she does on the “tawa” they simply fly off the plates especially when the grandchildren are around. I have … Continue reading Banana Crepes