All posts of Shaheen

Technique: How to make mascarpone cheese

Last week was a fun week filled with lots of experiments in the kitchen. I had the strongest craving to replicate the Tiramisu that I ate on my first evening in Verona. That Tiramisu changed my life (more on that in the Tiramisu post).  Tiramisu is generally about assembling ingredients: readymade mascarpone, and store bought […]
14 years ago

Waffles with Mango and Honey

Here’s the key to the perfect texture: Separate the egg whites from the yolks. Add the beaten yolks to the batter. Then, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form and fold them in gently into the final batter using a spatula. This results in a fluffy, airy interior.
14 years ago

My First Baking Class

Last weekend was fabulous. I had the best time teaching my favourite recipes, chit-chatting about baking, and hanging out with a fun group of participants. I just got my hands on the photos taken at the class, and I couldn’t wait to share them with you. Even if it meant staying up till three am to […]
14 years ago

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. […]
14 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.
14 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 […]
14 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 […]
14 years ago

Banana Manna

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