Archive of month: 2011

Almond Florentines

These golden hued disks of sliced almonds are crisp, shiny and supremely addictive. What’s a Florentine you ask? It’s an Italian cookie that gets its name from where it originated, Florence, and is generally made with almonds and hazelnuts (the most abundantly used nuts in the region). Dried and candied fruits are also added sometimes. […]
15 years ago

Oreo Cookie Cheesecake

This cake is probably the epitome of Indian frugal baking – it consumes just 1 precious pack of Philadelphia cheese, and yet makes an eight inch cake.
15 years ago

Special Event: PurpleFoodie Baking Class!

I’m so excited to announce the first official Purple Foodie Baking Class at The Bombay Hub. First there was the bake sale, then the merchandise, and now, this baking class! Fun times. After all those requests to conduct classes, I’ve had to cave (and happily so!). Later this month, I will be moving into The […]
15 years ago

Cinnamon Sugar Pull-Apart Bread

Cinnamon, sugar and butter between slices of dough and baked to a warm hue. How can you resist? It looks all fancy schmancy, but it’s really simply to make. It’s the basic plain white bread dough. You just do a little bit of rolling, spreading and slicing. Shove it into a loaf pan, and then […]
15 years ago

Banana Manna

Toasted coconut, cinnamon, bananas and chocolate - slightly warm, with pieces of melted dark chocolate playing hide and seek.
15 years ago

Tomato and Rosemary Focaccia

I was jubilant when I spotted tiny yellow tomatoes at the market a few days ago. Given their size, I could either toss them into a salad or top them on a focaccia. No prizes for guessing what I opted for. These tiny tomatoes pushed into the focaccia dough come alive with the sprinkling of […]
15 years ago

Chocolate Chip Cookies

This chocolate chip cookie recipe is the famous Nestle Toll House cookie recipe that came with a strong endorsement from a friend.
15 years ago

Apple Pie Pockets

Each morning I take the train to the other end of town to study French. With a copy of Best Food Writing 2010, some roasted nuts and orangefoodie for company, it’s a fun ride. There are some days when breakfast on the train is an event we look forward to with homemade Snickers or rich chocolate […]
15 years ago