Tag: Cinnamon

Spiced Cranberry Apple Jam/Chutney

Spiced Cranberry Apple Jam/Chutney

Spices, apples and cranberries are the quintessential elements of autumn and the holidays. They are as much a part of the season as the hues of the leaves and the chilling weather; encompassing  the colors, fragrance and the warmth. I have brought them together in 

Nutty Jam Cake

Nutty Jam Cake

An unbearably cold day was spent at home. The gray, droopy skies added to the gloom and we were cooped up when it was supposed to be a day spent out. I started getting a bit impatient late in the evening and so did the 

Curried Potato and Cauliflower Stew with Toasted Peanuts

Curried Potato and Cauliflower Stew with Toasted Peanuts

This recipe was included in the Gourmet Live Round Up:Stews and Cassoulets! This recipe was born out of a memory from my childhood – a trip taken long time back with my parents. It was winter time. The town was  small, neither plush nor remote 

Chicken Biryani

Chicken Biryani

Featured in the The Kitchn- Delicious Links. Biryani is a well known rice dish from the Indian sub continent. It is a magnificent dish redolent of myriad spices, saffron and caramelized onions, and is probably the most aromatic rice ever cooked. In all its elegance, 

Spiced Ginger Cake

Spiced Ginger Cake

There is no better way to welcome the holiday season – the warm perfume of ginger and spices needs to fill our home to get the Christmas cheers started. The flavors are fresh, the cake is moist, fluffy and dense at the same time, with