There’s something deliciously satisfying and cooling about warm fresh toppings on creamy and cool ice cream. Berries are the best during the summer time, and we tend to buy tons of them in our house. But as you know, they don’t have a very long shelf life. That’s when I make this delicious mixed berry …
Deconstructed Olive Oil Cake Parfait
A couple of years ago I received the Bouchon Bakery by Thomas Keller (it was actually from my old boss during our Secret Santa gift exchange!). I decided to FINALLY make something from it for Mothers Day this year! I probably made the simplest recipe from the book, but of course I jazzed it up and …
Nutella Cupcakes
Do these really need an intro….? Nutella Cupcakes: My moist chocolate cupakes 1 small jar of nutella cream cheese frosting chopped hazelnuts 1. Preheat oven 350 degrees. In a regular cupcake baking sheet, fill each lined cup 1/2 with batter. In each put a little less than 1 tbsp of nutella into the middle. Bake …
Rose Red Velvet Cake Truffles with Cardamom-Chocolate Ganache
I don’t think these need much of an introduction, but just picture moist red velvet cake flavored with the delicate flavors of rose and en-robed in rich cardamom chocolate ganache. Yeah. Trust me, even those who don’t like “exotic flavors” (hate those people), will love these. Perfect for Holiday parties! I actually made these for …
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Scones with Caramel Drizzle
What do you do with tons of leftover Halloween candy? Make them even better. I love scones – they’re easy, egg-less, and everyone loves them. You’ll probably notice that I have a few scone recipes on my blog, so this is just adding to the collection! Also, my new colleagues loved them 🙂 Reese’s Peanut …
Fresh Candied Lime Peel
I loved candied fruit peels. I think they add great flavor to all kinds of desserts and are even great as a little sweet snack. So far I’ve made candied Lime and Orange Peels: https://www.chefpriyanka.com/double-chocolate-brownies-with-fresh-candied-orange-peel/and have used them on desserts. They’re super easy to make and it’s actually a great way to use the fruit peels …
Chocolate Pomegranate Cupcakes
I like to combine unusual flavors together in the hopes that I can create something amazingly delicious. So one day when I open my restaurant/bakery/food truck, I can sell these delicious creations. A few weeks ago was my friends blue-themed birthday party, so I decided to make cupcakes – surprise, surprise. I didn’t want to …
Chocolate-Cherry Cheesecake Cups
When I was young my mom would always make these delicious cheesecake cups. Our family was never really big on cheesecake, nor am I. I find it to be very heavy and dense and every time I eat it, I feel like I’ve gained 5 lbs instantly. However, most people love cheesecake and we haven’t …
Mini Passion Fruit Rum Cupcakes with Pineapple Buttercream Frosting
Does your family have classic recipes that are made at least 1-2 times a year? Are these recipes on high demand by your friends and family? Well one of those recipes for Naik household is the Rum Cake. A deliciously moist and sweet bunt cake soaked in a rum and butter glaze. We like to …
Meatless Monday: Rose Cream Filled Chocolate Ganache Cupcakes
Have you ever been to Crumbs Bakery? Have you ever eaten a stuffed cupcake? Do you like having surprises in your desserts? Well if you answered yes to at least one of the three questions, then you’re going to love these cupcakes. We recently had a large holiday party at our home and you guessed …