Pistachio – Raspberry Chocolate Tea Cakes

Cute and petite marble cakes with fresh fruit and nuts! A bite-sized gluten-free marble cakes calls for some attention. Loaded with yummy goodness - fresh raspberries, ground pistachios, and chocolate. Teacakes are my favorite simply because they are small in size and can be a quick snack any time of the day. This recipe is…

The Classic Tiramisu

A creamy Italian 'pick me up' delight! Tiramisu is my all-time favorite dessert. It means "pick me up" in Italian, perhaps owing to two of its caffeinated ingredients - espresso and cocoa. It is a no-bake delicacy with a fluffy and custard-like consistency. The richness of mascarpone cheese and the dark robustness of espresso and…

Lavender Blueberry Scones

A cashew-flour based gluten-free fruity and fragrant scone! Take some cashew flour base, add arrowroot starch for lightness and fluffiness, and sweeten with fresh blueberries and honey to make a healthy variant to the traditional American scone. Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups of unsalted cashews. Blend the cashews in a food processor. (You can substitute with a…

Chocolate Cake With Beets

A rich scrumptious chocolate cake with a beet'ing heart! 😁 Beets are jewel-toned and ruby red. When cooked and blended, these root veggies give out a smooth, buttery feel while also providing valuable nutrients. The taste and texture of the cake also belies the fact that it is dairy-free! Ingredients: 4 medium beets, scrubbed2 tbsp…

Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti

A cookie with the Christmas spirit to enjoy all year long! At Christmas, baking cookies with family is a tradition in our house. The requirements are pretty simple - the cookies should have red and green hues and should be tasty! The Italian Biscotti is my recurring favorite. The pistachio and cranberries provide the color,…

Hazelnut Crackle Pastry

A pleasing dessert with the nuttiness of Hazelnuts and creaminess of Mascarpone cheese. This recipe, with Hazelnut and Mascarpone, is one of my go-to desserts for the holidays. It feels decadent but is also gluten-free with just a hint of sweetness. Mascarpone (pronounced mahs-car-POH-nay), an Italian double or triple cream cheese, is best known as an…