My Food Journey

These thumbprint cookies or also known as Jam cookies are popular around the holidays, but they make a delicious snack all year round, and are especially good with coffee. The cookies aren’t too sweet, and they are soft and crumbly. Their texture is amazing! Thumbprint cookies are a classic cookie recipe that is loved the world over The idea originated in Sweden, where these are called “Hallongrotta,” which translates to “raspberry cave.” They’re soft, chewy and filled with sweet fruity jam. It’s nearly impossible to stop after just one!  Jam thumbprint cookies are basic shortbread cookies made of flour, sugar, butter, and vanilla extract for flavor. Although they are often buttery and tender, to really get a crumbly, melt-in-your-mouth texture, you need to add egg yolks. To make this classic recipe, start by creaming butter and sugar together until very pale and fluffy. This takes about 5 minutes with an electric mixer on medium-high speed or even a hand whisk. Stir in the vanilla...

Its been a while I haven't written recipes owing to my shoulder and neck problem, (Now much better with physiotherapy) But I was definitely updating few simple easy recipes on the gram. So if you haven't checked those yet, you need head straight to my  Instagram  and check those out.  Coming back to this dessert, its one of my favorites when it comes for a party or get together as this definitely is a big hit. Its a make ahead dessert and stays well for 3-4 days in fridge. I usually make these for a party in advance. Christmas is soon coming and this Beauty is a perfect show stopper for the holiday season. ↓↓↓    Step by step pics and video uploaded for making it easier for you.  Read the notes before you go ahead to bake this beauty, tips and tricks mentioned will help you get a prefect dessert.  These Decadent luscious beauty is definitely a show stopper and also proves that desserts don't always need to be complicated to taste incredible. These...

Well I don't remember ever having a special liking for brownies since I have always had the boxed version; until I had some homemade brownies made by my sister in law, Saritha. The best brownies I have had was then!! Thats when I started to crave for brownie and explored on making them at home.  Dry, crumbly and cakey brownies are not what I like. I prefer moist and fudgy with a bit of chew and isn’t too overly sweet.   So if you are craving homemade fudgy brownies, and if you have 10 minutes, (well that’s how long it takes to make these moist and fudgy homemade brownies) go ahead and read, this recipe is for you. If you are looking for some healthy bakes, do check out  Sweet Potato Brownies   on the blog.  Now what makes these Brownies Fudgy?  Several things make brownies fudgy instead of cakey. These brownies fall into the “fudgy” category, mainly because of : Fat to flour ratio: These brownies have a high fat to flour ratio.  They have more fat (But...