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Pistachio Pinwheels

These pistachio cookies were on my to-bake list for simply too long for 2 reasons. The first was that I had never baked with pistachios and I was eager to incorporate them in my repertoire. Second, this recipe is no ordinary one; it is the brainchild of Claire Saffitz (baker extraordinaire). Naturally, when I craved something buttery, nutty and crunchy I decided to bake these cookies. These cookies are both, extremely elegant (so much so that it looks as if the process was painstaking) and delectable because of the copious amounts of nuts and butter. These are not to sweet and have a slight saltiness to them because of the almonds that make them perfect to have in the evening or as a snack. EQUIPMENT: Food Processor 2-3 large mixing bowls Spatula Whisk Rimmed baking sheet, lined with parchment Parchment Paper, cut into 2 rectangles of 12x8" plus extra PISTACHIO PINWHEELS Total Time: 18-20 minutes of baking Author: Claire Saffitz Serving: approximately 30 cookies Ingredients: 2/3 ...

2023 WRAP (baked)

BEST OF BEST IN 2023 And with that....2023 season comes to an end..... Sounds common? Just to awaken your memory, this is the trending audio right now on IG, and with this comes tonnes and tonnes of reels of people dumping their entire year. Pictures, videos and so many cheesy captions along with the cringiest songs...all to mark the end of another iconic year. Iconic? Why so, you may ask? This wasn't the year of the pandemic, nor was it of our comeback after the pandemic...so much it wasn't, yet so much and so more it was. For me, this year was about Homecoming. It was the home...

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies

If anything marks my return to baking and writing about food after an unexpected hiatus, it HAS to be these cookies! Replete with crunchy peanut butter, oodles of dark chocolate and the extreme fudginess; all combined to make the BEST EVER Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies! Have you ever walked into a coffee shop, the air wafting with smell of coffee? Yet, the smell that arouses your senses, that captivates you so much that you get weak in your knees is always a big fudgy cookie that beats all the French desserts These cookies are simply THAT. These cookies are not extravagant, rather they're as simple as it can get. However, the beauty and the appeal lie in the simplicity of the recipe and dish itself. Basic ingredients (straight from the fridge) along with a spoon and bowl can concoct something so delicious, so decadent hat you'll dream of it over and over. And before I begin with his recipe- I must admit (honestly) that I'm not a big fan of peanut butter. It's go...