Sparkling basil lemonade

Basil lemonade is the answer if you are looking for a refreshing taste of lemons with the aromatic flavor of fresh basil. This unique twist on traditional lemonade is perfect for quenching your thirst on hot summer days or as a crowd-pleasing beverage for picnics and barbecues.

Mixed berries cheesecake

Using fresh ingredients to add color to desserts is a beautiful way to enhance their visual appeal and introduce natural flavors. Here are a few fresh ingredients you can incorporate into desserts to add vibrant colors:

Like strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries can add various colors from red to purple. Use them as toppings, fillings, or sauces to bring a burst of color and a sweet-tart flavor to desserts. here is asimple recipe for mixed berries cheesecake for you to try out.

Rose Falooda with saffron

Imagine the best Indian drink loaded with flavors and textures. Yes, I am talking about our Falooda. Falooda is made with various ingredients, including vermicelli noodles, milk, flavored syrup, ice cream, and toppings. Eid is the perfect excuse for some chilled Falooda. I am making the classic Falooda but have decided to skip the jelly. 

Tips for the perfect looking dessert

Cooking for a small group or many people can be equally hectic and tiresome. And in case you run out of time for an elaborate dessert, whip up something simple but make it look amazing with these tried and tested tips.  How to style or garnish your dessert to make them look like a million bucks.

Mango milkshake

When tall glasses of refreshing milkshakes on billboards or menu cards attract your attention, it’s time to treat yourself to one. With mango season running in full swing, it is an easy choice. The usual excuse is that it’s for the kids, but adults get to enjoy them too. And why not? This mango milkshake is delightful and refreshing.

Orange pannacotta

The creamy texture and mild sweetness of pannacotta make you return to it every time. Add the flavor of orange, and you have a winner. Orange pannacotta is your ultimate summer delight. Rich, creamy, yet surprisingly light and fresh.

Mango bhapa doi

Bhapa doi is steamed yogurt and is a delight. It is a specialty from the land of amazing food West Bengal where I lived a good amount of time for higher studies. Steaming is a common technique used in Indian cuisine to make sweet and savory dishes.

Pesto

Nothing beats a pesto sauce made with homegrown basil. Pesto is one such sauce I can eat straight out of a jar. I make breakfast eggs, bake chicken and fish, potatoes, sandwiches, and salad dressing using this humble pesto sauce. This year we had a good crop of basil, and I decided to share the recipe with a picture of the last batch of pesto.

Lemon sumac baked chicken

Chicken paired with citrus fruits is a classic and delicious combination popular in many cuisines worldwide. Citrus fruits like lemon, lime, and orange add a bright and zesty flavor to the chicken, making it a perfect choice for a light and refreshing meal. Here is an easy-baked chicken recipe loaded with freshness and tastes phenomenal.