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Goan Style Hasselback Potatoes with Balchao Masala & Coconut Milk

November 11, 2018 By Asha Shivakumar

This Goan style Hasselback Potatoes Casserole is a twist on traditional fanned baked potatoes. The potatoes are baked in a spicy coconut milk sauce, creamy in the middle with irresistible crisp edges. An easy, impressive potato side dish recipe to make for a crowd!

Goan style Hasselback Potatoes with balchao masala & Coconut Milk |foodfashionparty| #hasselbackpotatoes #goanpoatoes #indianinspiredthanksgiving

Thanksgiving is two weeks away!!

A few days ago, as I was talking to the boys, I asked them what they were thankful for.  The list went on.  What struck me most is when they said that we treated them as equals.  That made them feel special: when they could eat with the adults, sit at the same table, and participate in the same conversations and rituals.

Such a simple act of inclusion, a seat at the table. “An act of affirmation, really… You, yes you, young one, have a unique and important way of looking at the world.  There is so much to be grateful for during the holidays, but a seat at the table has been a gift I have always been acutely aware of, and very much thankful for,” he said….

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Filed Under: Baking, Christmas, Coconut, CURRY, Dinner, Entertaining, Fusion, Gluten Free, Indian, International Cuisine, Lunch, Party Ideas, Side, Spicy, Thanksgiving, Vegan, VEGETARIAN Tagged With: hasselback potatoes, potato, potato casserole, Potatoes, side dish, sides, sliced potato, spicy potato, thanksgiving recipes

Badam Puri – Deep Fried Almond Saffron Crispy Crackers

October 27, 2018 By Asha Shivakumar

A sweet, layered, crispy, deep-fried delicacy of Karnataka, badam puri is an absolute delight during festivals.  These badam puri/almond crackers, unlike the traditional ones, have badam/almonds in it and are sweetened with sugar.  They make great Diwali sweet gifts, all wrapped in cute boxes.

Badam Puri - Deep Fried Almond Saffron Crispy Crackers |foodfashionparty| #diwalisweets #badampuriAll eight of us are put to work.  Uncles, dad, mom and I. The prep for the big day of the year begins a week before the day.  There’s the shopping for the pooja, the lights are put up.  The home is cleaned; the baseboards, the fans, and every inch of the home are dusted and shown love.  Shopping for new clothes is such a fun experience. The streets are filled with happy people carrying at least three bags on each hand. The spirit of this festival can be seen in their eyes and in the streets….

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Filed Under: Almonds, Christmas, Entertaining, Festival Food, INDIAN SWEETS Tagged With: almond puri, almond treat, badam poori, badam puri, Diwali, Diwali badam puri, diwali sweet, Diwali treat, Snack

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Coffee Cake with Maple Drizzle

October 23, 2018 By Asha Shivakumar

This is the fall recipe I’ve been waiting to share, cardamom-spiced pumpkin cream cheese coffee cake!  A big slice of spiced pumpkin cake with cream cheese filling in the center, with crunchy brown sugar coffee crumbs on top, drizzled with sweet glaze, paired with a cup of coffee… It’s the perfect way to start a fall day.

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Coffee Cake with cardamom and Maple Drizzle |foodfashionparty| #pumpkincake #pumpkincoffeecakeWhat is better than pumpkin and coffee cake, pumpkin coffee cake :). Come Fall, and my obsession for pumpkin and squash dishes reinvigorates. As it should be!!

With all of the pumpkin recipes floating around, there’s one extremely basic pumpkin dessert that I’ve never shared with you before. It’s my favorite pumpkin cake.  Simple, straightforward, unadulterated, no strings attached, positively perfect pumpkin cake. It’s for those of us who want pure pumpkin spice flavor with nothing else in the way.

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Filed Under: Bake with Kids, Baking, Cake, Cheese, Christmas, Entertaining, Pumpkin, Sweets, Thanksgiving Tagged With: autumn cake, cake, cream cheese cake, pumpkin, pumpkin cake, pumpkin cream cheese cake, pumpkin pumpkin cake, sheet cake, thanksgiving cake

Maple Rum Apple Banana Pudding Cake

October 4, 2018 By Asha Shivakumar

This simple delicious cake bakes so beautifully, with a sauce that forms in the bottom. This maple rum apple pudding cake with banana is a quick dessert to take for potlucks and surprise guests with.

Maple Rum Apple Pudding Cake |foodfashionparty| #applecake #puddingcakeI woke up one morning last week just when the sun was peeking through.  I suddenly felt the need to grab my robe, and I really craved a warm cup of coffee. Autumn. FINALLY. My bones have ached for this season.  I want to believe the fallen leaves that cover our footpath now match the hues of my heart.

Every morning, I sit on the large floor by the tall windows and stare at our neighbor’s apple tree.  It has thrived.  I’ve seen them grow for years, from a tiny sapling to a young tree.  And now they stand proudly with fruits that blush with pinkish reddish hues. Ready to be plucked. The tree very gracefully hovers over our fence calling for us to enjoy her. Wait, is it fair to pluck fruits from someone else’s tree? Not sure. …

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Filed Under: Almonds, Bake with Kids, Baking, Banana, Cake, Christmas, Dessert Tagged With: Apple Cake, apple desserts, apple pudding cake, banana bread, cake, dessert, maple rum pudding cake, maple syrup banana pudding cake, pudding cake, quick cake, quick desserts

Waffles French Toast with Maple Cream Cheese

December 21, 2017 By Asha Shivakumar

Perfect Waffles French Toast for those holidays mornings.  These waffles are fluffy, crisp, golden, and decadent.  With the final touch of maple cream cheese, this easy and delicious breakfast will win everyone over.

Waffles French Toast with Maple Cream Cheese |foodfashionparty| #wafflefrenchtoast #Christmasbreakfast

You know our love for Waffles.  It’s become one of those staples at home that we enjoy, love, and keep on hand at all times.  This more-ish breakfast of Waffles French Toast is perfect for entertaining, holiday brunches, or just for the two of you.  I am so so excited about this one.

One of my early memories of cooking with dad started with French toast. The planning starts a day ahead at a specialty bakery with the perfect hunk of fresh-out-of-the-oven white bread….

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Filed Under: Bake with Kids, Baking, Bread, Breakfast, Chocolate, Christmas, Party Ideas, Waffles Tagged With: Breakfast, chocolate waffles, french toast, perfect and easy Waffles, perfect french toast, perfect waffles, special breakfast, waffles, waffles french toast

Classic Spritz Cookies

December 19, 2017 By Asha Shivakumar

These tender butter classic spritz cookies are so easy, and melt in your mouth delicious.  The dough is easy to work with, so it’s fun to make these into a variety of festive shapes.

Classic Spritz Cookies - Lemon and Almond flavored cookies |foodfashionparty| #spritz cookies

These classic spritz cookies are so buttery and addictive. The dough is easy and comfortable enough that you don’t need a cookie press, but they do make for pretty designs.

Is it Christmas already?

Merry Christmas you guys!!!  And the famous question, “How did this year go by so quickly?”…

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Filed Under: Bake with Kids, Baking, Christmas, Christmas Cookies, Cookies, Dessert, Entertaining, Uncategorized Tagged With: Almond cookies, baking, butter cookies, Christmas cookies, cookie, cookies, easy cookies, festive cookies, german cookies, mold cookies, spritz cookies

Coffee Cashew Shortbread with Coffee Chocolate Cream

December 12, 2017 By Asha Shivakumar

Eating these coffee cashew shortbread/cookies with coffee chocolate cream, is like having a cup of nutty, delicious coffee.

Coffee Cashew Shortbread with Coffee Chocolate Cream |foodfashionparty| #foodfashionparty #coffeeshortbread Coffee Chocolate shortbread

This is definitely one of those addictive cookies that you will love to add to your Christmas baking repertoire, and on your party table! Rich and buttery, with a caramel undertone with the brown sugar, and the cashews in the cookies… it all lends to this completely and utterly delicious cookie.  These coffee cashew shortbread/cookies with coffee chocolate cream is a must make….

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Filed Under: Chocolate, Christmas, Cookies, Dessert, Nuts, Uncategorized Tagged With: cardamom coffee cookie, Cashew Cookies, Chocolate cookies, Christmas cookies, coffee cookie, coffee cookies, coffee shortbread, cookie, cookies, shortbread cookies, stuffed cookie

Hot Chocolate in a Stick – Edible gift idea

December 10, 2017 By Asha Shivakumar

Rich and decadent, with just four ingredients, hot chocolate in a stick just takes minutes to make.  However, it is devoured slowly and cozily. Perfect for the holidays.

Hot Chocolate in a Stick |foodfashionparty| #hotchocolate #ediblegifts

It’s a delicious combo of different kinds of chocolate, condensed milk, with a touch of coffee too.

I saw this on Pinterest a couple of years ago and had pinned it, and I finally decided to make it this year.  Here is the original idea  Inakatrinakitchen. What a delicious idea, and it’s so great for edible gifts.

‘Tis the season of giving, of togetherness and support.  A sensitive subject I’d like to touch upon during this season of giving is giving credit….

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Filed Under: Bake with Kids, Chocolate, Christmas, DIY, Gifts, Uncategorized Tagged With: chocolate, chocolate drink, gift idea, hot chocolate, hot chocolate gift ideas, hot cocoa, teachers gift ideas

BEST Coffee-Chocolate Cupcakes with Caramel Mascarpone cream

December 4, 2017 By Asha Shivakumar

Get your caffeine fix with these super moist, flavorful, eggless coffee  chocolate cupcakes, topped with caramel mascarpone cream. It’s my favorite recipe, and a guaranteed crowd pleaser for the upcoming holiday parties.

BEST Coffee-Chocolate Cupcakes with Caramel Mascarpone cream - EGGLESS |foodfashionparty| #coffeecupcake

Say Hello to the best coffee chocolate cupcakes that I’ve made.  The exact recipe that I’ve been making for the last many years, and one of the first recipes I posted on this blog, was this CUPCAKE. The frosting is a beautiful, delicately flavored cream which holds well with a touch of mascarpone.  The coffee is pronounced, but not bitter, and will not keep you up :).  It’s a coffee lover’s dream….

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Filed Under: Bake with Kids, Baking, Cake, Christmas, Christmas Cookies, Cupcakes, Dessert, Eggless, Entertaining Tagged With: baking, birthday cupcakes, chocalate cupcake, christmas cupcakes, coffee cupcake, cupcake, cupcakes, holiday baking

PUMPKIN CAKE – Brown Butter Pumpkin Chocolate Cake WITH SAFFRON AND CARDAMOM

November 20, 2017 By Asha Shivakumar

This rich and nutty brown butter, pumpkin, and chocolate cake is spiced with saffron and cardamom.  It’s fluffy, delicately flavored, and a perfect Autumn celebration cake.

PUMPKIN CAKE - Brown Butter Pumpkin Chocolate Cake with Saffron and Cardamom |foodfashionparty| #pumpkincake

Before this week is over, many of us would have had a couple get-togethers with family or friends. And this pumpkin cake will be made at least twice at my home.

I have to admit: Thanksgiving is my favorite celebration among the many American traditions.  I find the meaning behind it intriguing, and I enjoy the holiday.  It’s about family, and being grateful and thankful for everything.

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Filed Under: Baking, Cake, Chocolate, Christmas, Dessert, Entertaining, Pumpkin, Thanksgiving, Uncategorized Tagged With: brown butter cake, brown butter chocolate pumpkin cake, brown butter pumpkin cake, cake, Chocolate pumpkin cake, Indian Cake, Indian inspired cake, pumkin spiced cake, pumpkin cake, pumpkin cake with chocolate, thanksgiving dessert

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