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Rose and Pistachio Cookie Bars

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Rose and Pistachio Cookie Bars

I’ve had the idea for these cookie bars for quite awhile.  In fact, it’s a recipe that’s been sitting in the recesses of my mind, begging to be created.

The idea came to me one night while I was reading.  For some reason all my best recipe ideas have popped up when I’m relaxing and enjoying someone else’s writing.  I’m not quite sure what triggered the thought, but at that moment I decided I needed to combine the flavors of rose and pistachio in a cookie.

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The Easiest Chocolate Cake Ever (and it’s Vegan)

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I have a “thing” for chocolate. I love everything about it.  It’s smell, it’s taste and–most especially (at the risk of sounding like some sort of chocolate obsessed crazy lady who is in clear need of psychological assistance)–it’s ability to “pick me up” when I’m feeling down.

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Dressed up with Dark Chocolate Ganache, Rasberries and Pistachios

The only thing I might love more than chocolate is cake; and if it’s a chocolate cake, then I can promise you that I’m a happy lady!

This cake is magic, and will definitely lift anyone’s mood.  The recipe is fool proof, and the cake comes together quickly and without much effort.  It is also a vegan!  That’s right, there are no eggs or butter–and yet the cake is still deliciously decadent!  Who would have thought?! Continue reading →

I’m Still Alive!

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Hello Everyone!  Long time, no blog post, eh?  Sorry about that.

For those of you who have left me comments or sent me wonderful, kind E-mails, thank you!  If I haven’t yet responded, I promise I haven’t forgotten.  I have a lot to go through, but I’ll respond to them all as soon as I can! :)

Now that winter is almost over (FINALLY!), I plan on spending some extra time cooking, experimenting and blogging!  I don’t know about you, but I really hate the winter.  It’s cold. It’s gloomy.  It makes me turn into a lazy, crabby lady.  RAWR!

Oh, and I’m on a diet.  Double RAWR! haha

My laziness aside, I have a few other things I wanted to share with you guys!

First, Dhokla!  I wanted to share a photo of this beautiful, Indian besan (chickpea flour) cake.  This particular dhokla won me a $100 bet with Piyush.  Silly husband should know better than to challenge me on anything cake related. Haha!

Look for the recipe coming soon!

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Gujarati Dhokla

Second, our tickets are booked for India!  We’ll be leaving here on October 11, 2013 and will be spending 5 glorious weeks abroad.  I’m excited!  The planning isn’t entirely finished yet, but a trip to Darjeeling is definitely in the itinerary. After all, it is one of my favorite places on this Earth. Continue reading →

Mini Vegetarian Korma Pies with Whipped Coconut Cream for National Pie Day!

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Mini Korma Pies

Mini Korma Pies

I’ve had a lot of requests for this recipe, and I’m not really sure why I haven’t posted it. But hey, it’s never too late…right?

I created this recipe for a pie contest that was held way back in September.  Unfortunately, I didn’t win, but that’s okay.  You see, I made 300 little pies the night before because Piyush and I had to transport them to Minneapolis by early afternoon the next day.  Living a couple hours away from Minneapolis, I knew I wouldn’t have time to prep and travel the day of.   Continue reading →

Breadcrumb Cookies…Holiday Edition

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I realize Christmas has come and gone, and I also realize (as of today!) King’s Hawaiian has had my recipe for Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies with Macadamia Nuts and Holiday Sprinkles posted on their blog for well over a week now, yet I haven’t blogged about it.  I wanted to share the recipe with you all, dear readers, but was waiting until it was posted on their blog.

How it escaped me that it had been posted, I’ll never know.  But, it’s all good!  I’m going to share now!

King's Hawaiian Breadcrumb Christmas Cookies!

King’s Hawaiian Breadcrumb Christmas Cookies!

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