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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...

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...

Decadent, Gooey Chocolate Fondant

Imagine the best brownie, only with extra decadence and richness; with no added difficulty! This chocolate fondant is sure to leave your taste buds tingling. What is a chocolate fondant? Chocolate fondant is a small cake, fit for one person that is left semi-liquid in the middle. It is commonly called a Choco Lava cake and is reminiscent of Domino's selling them in India. Fondant comes from the French word "fondre" meaning "to melt". Important Tips? 1. Make sure your ramekins are well greased with fat (preferably, butter) and add an extra layer of surety dust with some cocoa powder for a easier release later. 2. Melt the chocolate over a bain-marie or simply put a bowl over a pot of heating water. Make sure the bowl is not touching the water or else the chocolate will seize (yes, chocolate has a heart too!). 3. Make sure all your ingredients are room temperature i.e. the ambient temperature in your house. This will ensure easier mixing and give you the best res...