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Skip to Recipe As summer rolls in, nostalgia hits me. It takes me back to times when summers were synonymous with freedom. Summer meant a break from school, the time spent outdoors, a trip to my grandparents' home, and most importantly chasing down the ice cream truck in the neighborhood to grab one. My love for icecream has remained the same. The only difference is that these days, I prefer to make my own rather than surrending to the temptation of buying store-bought ones. These Vegan Chocolate Magnum Bars are my vegan version of the classic Magnum Bars. Vanilla flavored ice-cream bars dipped in luscious, melted dark chocolate to create a sinfully indulgent treat. They are creamy, fudgy and delicious as the store-bought, and just what you need to stay cool. Made with just a few ingredients, these are naturally vegan, refined sugar-free and dairy-free. If you enjoyed these Vegan Magnum Ice Cream Bars, yo...

Skip to Recipe Summer is the season of stone fruits-juicy peaches, plump cherries, ripe nectarines. Since summer is fast moving, it is time to make the most of these freshest end-of-season fruits. With a flaky, buttery crust folded over a warm cinnamon-spiced peach filling, this Peach Galette makes the most elegant and impressive dessert and is the epitome of Summer. This is the simplest gallette recipe you will come across as it is made with puff pastry sheet. I know it isn’t the traditional way to make a Galette, but it sure is the easiest. Here are few of my popular recipes that I created using store- bought puff pastry dough: Blueberry Cream Cheese Danish Brie Raspberry Bites Chicken Pot Pie Hand Pies Spinach and Ricotta Rolls ...

Skip to Recipe It is the season of ice cream! The long queues waiting impatiently outside the ice cream parlors bear the testimony of our love for it. Almost anyone who has experienced the pangs of cravings looking at them can attest that the icy, creamy, and sugary treat is simply irresistible! This No Churn Biscoff Icecream is the perfect vanilla icecream that has thick swirls of cookie butter throughout and loaded with chunky Biscoff cookies. It is one frozen treat you are going to enjoy all summer long. Even though the recipe doesn't call for eggs, the sweetened condensed milk and the whipped cream combine to give the ice cream its unbelievably smooth, luscious and creamy texture. What are Biscoff cookies? Known in Europe as Lotus Speculoos, the Biscoff cookies were invented in 1932 in a local bakery in Belgium. With a spiced caramel flavor and a surprisingly crunch bite, the cookies went on to conquer A...

Skip to Recipe Hot summer days call for a cold scoop of creamy ice cream. The transcendental feeling of every spoon sliding down the throat makes the weather enjoyable. Though there are endless options available in the market nowadays, nothing can beat the joy of making ice cream at home. If you had always wanted to make it at home, but the absence of an ice cream maker was the only hurdle in your way then you have come to the right place. This Cookies and Cream Icecream is no-churn ice cream that comes together with just 4 ingredients and does not require any fancy equipment. It combines vanilla ice cream with crème-filled Oreo cookies. Smooth, creamy, decadent, this will easily rival any premium brand available at the stores. We have a container of this dreamy ice cream in our freezer all through summer. The recipe is egg free, which means you don't have to fuss about tempering eggs vigilantly over the stove. Even ...

Skip to Recipe We have entered the first week of June, which means that it is time to bring out all the recipes that scream summer. Fruit Popsicle is the first thing that comes to my mind when I think of summer. Because let's be honest, nothing helps unwind and unplug like biting into a frozen treat after a long, sweltering day. While it can be pretty tempting to bite into those store-bought popsicles that provide a sigh of relief during the hottest days, most of the time they run a little high in sugar, artificial colors, and preservatives. If you want to enjoy the nostalgic treat without all the extra sugar, then you have to try these Strawberry Mango Popsicles. One bite into these will take you back to your childhood. Refined sugar-free, vegan, and made with fresh fruits, these bright, red-and-orange-hued popsicles are a real treat to enjoy all summer long. These vibrant popsicles are easy to make, look gorge...

Skip to Recipe Spring is in its full glory! The weather is warmer and the days longer! The flowers are in full bloom, and the brown landscapes that seemed lifeless a few months ago are filled with lush greenery. The birds who had been caught until now in winter's prison make their presence felt in the backyard, mornings and evenings,with their constant chirping. It is the seemingly brief span of these glorious months that makes them so much treasured. To celebrate the season and the abundance of fresh berries available, I whipped up a batch of these Creamy Mixed Berries Popsicles. These refreshing treats are a healthy way to keep you cool in the summer months and will be a guaranteed hit with kids and adults alike. Creamy, refreshing, and delicious popsicles that are made with just 4 ingredients and without any fuss. You simply need to blend all the ingredients until smooth, pour the mixture into popsicle molds, cover, and free...

Skip to Recipe Panna Cotta is a classic elegant dessert that comes straight from the heart of Italy. It means 'cooked cream' in Italian and has a texture very similar to that of a custard or pudding. Though it is easy to think of it as something very fancy and daunting to make at home, it is one of the easiest desserts that you can come across. Rich and creamy Panna Cotta that is topped with a fresh, gorgeous, and vibrant mixed berry compote- it is undeniably delicious. Since it is spring, the market is packed with fresh strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries and making a mixed berry compote is a delicious way to use up all of those berries! The Panna Cotta is lightly sweetened and perfectly creamy, hence it pairs wonderfully with the tart berry compote. This Berry Compote also makes the perfect topping for french toast, pancakes, cheesecake, or even ice cream. The possibilities are endless! This d...

Skip to Recipe It is the season of ice cream! The long queues waiting impatiently outside the ice cream parlors bear the testimony of our love for it. Almost anyone who has experienced the pangs of cravings looking at them can attest that the icy, creamy, and sugary treat is simply irresistible! Even though sometimes I try to the best of my ability to control my urge, the sweet and sinful dessert calling out my name makes it difficult for me, and eventually, I surrender to the temptation. I had never mustered the courage to make ice cream until recently when I discovered that it can be made easily at home with just a few simple ingredients and without an ice cream maker. Initially, I was dubious about the whole idea, but I was so wrong! This No Churn Eggless Chocolate Ice cream is the easiest, creamiest, and the perfect way to cool yourself down on hot summer days. You will fall in love with this! It is rich, decadent, and a...

Skip to Recipe As summer rolls in, nostalgia hits me. It takes me back to times when summers were synonymous with freedom. Summer meant a break from school, the time spent outdoors, and a trip to my grandparents' home. But the main highlight was the anxious anticipation of the 'Popsicle Man,' whose bicycle ambled through the neighborhood delivering frozen treats to children of all ages. Whenever I would hear the sound of the bell, usually a block away, I would hurriedly run to my room and pull few coins out of my piggy bank before the man went away. Every inch of my existence was held unto that moment when my lips hungrily met the ice. It felt almost like a glance into heaven as the ice slipped under my tongue. The popsicle didn't take long to melt, leaving behind stained lips and sticky fingers. No gourmet dish can ever beat the happiness that a popsicle gave us back then. Though we cannot travel back to those days, we can always recreate t...