Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Rashogolla/Sweet Cheese Ball

Rashogolla(the way most Bong would pronounce) is prepared by kneading soft cheese with little flour or semolina and cooked in the light sugar syrup. If you taste one its divine taste would  surely leave you craving for more. It is believed a confectioner from Phulia district of Nadia named Haradhan Maira first introduced Rashogolla. He passed the recipe to Nabin Ch.Das, a Kolkata based confectioner who perfected the recipe for its longer self  life. He also earned the sobriquet "Raoshogolla’s Columbus". His son, Krishna Chandra Das first introduced vacuum-sealed canned Rashogolla. Gradually Rashogolla popularized by Bengalis all over India and abroad.

Wednesday, April 8, 2015

Mandarin Orange Cupcake

Soft n moist cupcakes flavored with freshly squeezed Mandarin orange juice will surely satisfy everyone's sweet tooth. They are made with very simple ingredients and taste way better than store bought cake mix. This was one of my Spring break activity with kids. I tried my best to decorate these cupcakes with citrusy cream cheese frosting. 

Friday, April 3, 2015

Italian Sweet Easter Bread



Happy Easter!! I have made these delicious three strand breads just a while ago. They smell good, look good and taste fantastic. Traditionally Italian Easter braided breads are very rich and fluffy and flavored with orange zest. Boiled dyed eggs are nestled in the braided bread that symbolizes Easter. These mildly sweet breads are great for Easter brunch/dinner or any time of the year.