Hey there, food friends! Let me share a recipe that is basically a lifesaver during our hot, humid summers here in Dhaka. It’s for a mango trifle that is creamy, dreamy, and so, so simple to make. There’s something special about taking a classic dessert like a British trifle and […]
Hey friends! Let’s talk about ripe bananas. The other day, I had two sitting on my counter, looking very brown and very sad. My first thought was, of course, banana bread. But I just wasn’t feeling it. I wanted something different. Something with a bit of crunch. And then it […]
Hey there! I’m so glad you’re here. Today, we’re going to bake something that feels like a vacation. Forget packing bags. We’re about to fill your kitchen with the smell of sweet bananas, toasty coconut, and juicy pineapple. We’re making my go-to Hawaiian Banana Bread. It’s so moist and packed […]
When summer hits in South Asia, one thing is on everyone’s mind: mangoes. Growing up, the arrival of mango season was a bigger deal than most holidays. We call it the “King of Fruits,” and honestly, no other fruit comes close. This recipe is my little love letter to those […]
Hey there! So glad you stopped by. Today, I want to share a recipe that is super special to me. It’s for Banana Lumpia, which everyone in the Philippines lovingly calls Turon. If you’ve never had Turon, let me try to paint a picture. Imagine a sweet, ripe banana all […]
Ever had a truly great Tiramisu? The kind that’s light as a cloud and just melts in your mouth? I bet you think the secret is the coffee or the mascarpone cream. Nope. The real secret is the ladyfingers. The store-bought ones are often dry, crunchy, and bland. But homemade? […]
Hey there! Let’s talk about one of my favorite things to bake: choux pastry. I know, I know. It sounds super fancy and complicated. Pâte à Choux. For years, I was too intimidated to even try it. I pictured French chefs in tall hats and assumed it was some kind […]
Hey everyone! If you’re looking for a recipe that feels like a warm hug on a quiet afternoon, you’ve come to the right place. Today, we’re making a Classic Madeira Cake. Now, this isn’t your typical light and airy sponge. A real Madeira cake has a bit more substance. It’s […]
Hey there! Let’s talk about that little gold-wrapped candy, the Ferrero Rocher. You know the one. You peel back the foil, bite through that crunchy chocolate-hazelnut shell, and hit that creamy, dreamy center. It’s perfect, right? Well, what if we took that perfect little bite and turned it into a […]
Hey there! Let’s talk about one of the most impressive desserts out there: the classic eclair. There’s nothing quite like it. You bite through that snappy, dark chocolate top. Then you hit the crisp-yet-airy pastry shell. And finally, you find a huge cloud of cool, sweet cream. It’s a perfect […]
