Grave Digger
A Halloween special cocktail that is not only fun to make but tastes like a dessert. With the combination of coffee, whipped cream, brandy, chocolate biscuits, vanilla and Kahlua it makes for a simple yet delicious treat.
Corn Cookies
These cookies are packed with corn and ticks all the boxes of sweet, salty and savory. Fit for dessert or tea time but they store and travel well making for delicious snacks, anytime and anywhere.
Roasted Peanut Pecan Butter
This is the best nut butter I have made. Honestly, the combination of flavors and overall texture is the best. It is perfect for fall/autumn as it is lightly sweetened with maple syrup, spread it over toast or drizzle it into your granola bowl.
Poison Apple Martini
Halloween themed drinks are a lot of fun and this cocktail is filled with all the goodness for a perfect vodka martini however, the addition of caramel sauce and edible glitter makes for a poisoned apple martini.
Banana Chai Cake
This loaf is perfect for a Dusshera celebration. With simple ingredients and a bowl this banana cake can be made in under an hour with all the flavors of masala chai in it. Delicious on its own but even better to share with family, neighbors and friends during the festive season.
Autumn Granola Bowl
This granola bowl is filled with pumpkin puree, oat milk, nuts, seeds, maple syrup pumpkin spice and the crunchiest granola. Basically it is fall in a bowl. Making for a hearty and healthy breakfast option.
Sabudana Khichdi
This is a traditional Indian recipe for Navratri and it is made with soaked sabudana, also known as tapioca pearls. It is stirred together in tempered spices and served with more roasted peanuts on the side. A filling vegetarian snack or meal that can be made in little time.
Sweet Potato Maple Cake
This sweet potato cake is filled with the best fall inspired flavors of maple syrup, pecans, cinnamon, brown sugar and nutmeg. The crumble topping not only adds for texture but a nutty and earthy flavor. A simple cake that can be prepared in no time.
Pumpkin Spice Granola
A healthy breakfast filled with a handful of nutritiously delicious ingredients. In this recipe you will learn how to make granola at home using a few pantry staples like oats, nuts, spices and dried fruit. Turn your breakfast into a yummy treat with this granola.
Tomato Soup
A classic tomato soup that is a comforting bowl of warmth. It is a simple one pot recipe using fresh tomatoes that is packed with flavor and a silky smooth texture making for a delicious soup perfect for the current weather situation.
Apple Orange Cider
Apple Cider is an essential Fall drink. You can easily make it at home in a few steps that takes up little effort but is packed with flavor. It can be had warm or cold.
Coffee Inspired Recipes
International Coffee Day is a day dedicated to the caffeine drinking lovers. The type of coffee you choose to drink doesn’t matter as today I share my favorite coffee inspired recipes.
Iced Mocha Latte
This Iced Mocha Latte is the perfect wake me in the morning. It is silky, cold and refreshing. The combination of cold coffee, cream, chocolate sauce and maple whipped cream is what makes this drink delicious.
Salted Caramel Sauce
Silky and smooth bittersweet caramel sauce that is perfectly salted. It only uses 4 ingredients and pairs well with ice cream, desserts, drizzled over cakes and much more. Store it in jar for weeks and say goodbye to store bought caramel sauce.
Pumpkin Spice Latte
The best fall drink-recipe you will ever need. Filled with pumpkin puree and spice, salted caramel, maple syrup and whipped cream. This cafe style coffee drink will kickstart all the seasonal feelings with just one warm sip.
Sticky toffee date pudding
A pudding that is a great center attraction at the dinner table but vey indulgent, saucy and delicious to say the least. Served warm with more toffee sauce and double cream this recipe makes for an easy yummy treat.
Pumpkin spice
The best autumn or fall spice mixture that is perfect for pies, puddings and pastries. Once you make your own pumpkin spice at home you won’t buy it from the store, it takes less than a minute to mix together too!
Espresso Martini
This coffee flavored cocktail is a definite wake me up or pick me up, it’s up to you. But it is rich and intense with every sip balanced with the coffee crema on the top making for an indulgent drink.
Puran poli
This Indian sweet flatbread is perfect with chai. A moong dal and coconut sugar filling makes for a very delicate roti that is drenched in ghee and eaten during occasions.
Homemade English Muffins
These chewy and crispy yeasted bread is a recipe you need for your kitchen. English muffins are a great addition to your breakfast, brunch or tea snack. They don’t need an oven and take little time to make.
Screwdriver
Screwdriver is a vodka based cocktail that is mixed with orange juice making for a brunch or breakfast drink that wakes you up, perfect for the weekend.
Eggs Benedict
A classic Eggs Benedict with a chewy English muffin, crispy salty bacon rashers, a soft yolk poached egg draped in a classic hollandaise sauce. The breakfast or brunch meal you didn’t know you needed.
Coconut Bundt
Fluffy, light and melt in your mouth coconut cake that is filled with fresh coconut, desiccated coconut, coconut oil and shredded sweetened coconut. A tea party bundt recipe unlike any other.
Vegan Bounty Bars
This remastered coconut candy bar is one recipe that will not disappoint. With a dairy free dark chocolate covering, the fresh coconut filling stays sealed within making for the perfect bounty bar made at home that is accidentally vegan.
Kale Quiche
This kale recipe doesn’t disappoint. With few ingredients you can make this quiche, serve it for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner and it is an absolute winner. Also no one can tell there is kale in the quiche.
Sangria (No Alcohol)
This a summer must have drink. Its fresh and fruity that’s fit for any time of day. This is a non alcoholic version making for a spruced up fruit punch.
Homemade Almond Milk
Creamy and luscious almond scented milk that is perfect as it is or with some cookies on the side. A vegan staple for any household and takes only a few minutes to make.
Nankhatai
Indian shortbread cookies fit for tea, a special occasion and an all round winner. The ghee aids to a light, crumbly texture making for a cloud like cookie. They are easy to make and addictive to eat. More importantly perfect for Raksha Bandhan.
Kesari
A south indian sweet made from semolina (rava), ghee, sugar and saffron. This treat is served warm or cut up once set and served cold. With little to no time you can make this recipe with a few ingredients making for the perfect dessert this Onam.
Tricolored Ribbon Sandwich
Spicy tangerine colored coconut and red chili chutney with a classic green chutney and spread cheese sandwiched between white slice bread. A childhood snack time favorite with a patriotic twist for India’s Independence Day.
Masala Chai
Fragrant and flavorful masala chai (tea) at home brings comfort to the soul. In this recipe you will learn how to make my go to masala chai powder and turn that into the best masala chai. With 1 pot, a few ingredients and spice you are half way done.
Raspberry Shandy
This refreshing beer cocktail is dangerously delicious. Not to mention the drink is pinkish and pretty as a picture but more importantly perfect for the summer heat. The zest from the limes, tang from the raspberries work alongside the fizzy brew.
Garlic Parsley Croutons
Homemade croutons are a win win. We use up stale bread, a little fresh parsley, some garlic, drizzle of olive oil and seasoning to make this crunchy and delicious recipe. They are baked and not fried making for a healthier choice too.
Nimbu Pani Margarita
This classic Indian refresher just got an adult twist. The lime is cooling and perfect for the summer while the chaat masala, kala namak and pepper seem odd they are traditional to Nimbu Pani.
Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream
A creamy no churn ice cream filled with all the flavors of a strawberry cheesecake from the biscuit base to a simple fresh strawberry compote and of course cream cheese. This ice cream is a no fuss recipe that comes together with basic equipment making for a delicious dessert at home.
No Knead Bread
This sandwich bread recipe has the simplest pantry ingredients but the fluffiest texture. You don’t need to knead it and it Is delicious with butter or jam. It is a must have bread recipe for anyone and everyone.
Piña colada
A three ingredient tropical cocktail that makes you feel like you are on an island with summer shinning bright. Packed with fresh pineapple juice, Malibu, coconut milk and pineapple slices. It is elegant and creamy but one glass goes a long way.
Semiya Payasam
This rich pudding is fragrant and perfect for any occasion but fits perfectly for Eid. A few pantry staples is all you need and you’ve got yourself a dessert in no time and minimal effort.
Cucumber Collins
A gin based sour cocktail that makes for a refreshing summer drink. With few basics ingredients you can make this elegant cocktail in no time.
Lemonade Slushy
If A Lemonade Was Turned Into A Sorbet But With Tequila, This Is What We Would Have. This Is So Refreshing And Perfect To Cool Down This Summer. Enjoy With A Straw, Spoon Or As It Is.
Cherry Moscow Mule
It doesn’t take much to make this cocktail. But if you love cherries and ginger then this is the one for you. If you haven’t tried a Moscow Mule before then let this recipe be the first one as it is refreshing and simple to make.
Mango Cooler
The only mango drink you need. It has fresh mango puree, vodka, lemon juice and kick from soda. A burst of flavor and refreshing with every sip making for a hydrating summer drink.
Watermelon Refresher
The perfect summer drink if you love fruity and fresh flavors, this one will not disappoint. Cooling and delicious with fresh watermelon, mint and lemon. Make these cocktails ahead of time for perfect brunch drinks.
Orange Breakfast Muffins
The muffins are perfect for an on the go breakfast. Filled with oats, nuts, fruit and yogurt it makes for a healthy and delicious treat. The whole wheat flour makes it filling. Have it with honey or butter if you are feeling indulgent.
Rooibos Orange Tea Jelly
A fresh cold dessert fit for a tea party. The orange flavor and color is zesty and vibrant making for a simple and elegant jelly recipe. Served in tasteful cocktail glasses. Under 4 ingredients to make this beauty.
No Churn Mango Ice Cream
No ice cream machine? No problem! This Alphonso mango no churn ice cream is creamy and vibrant, fit for summer. It is a seasonal treat but makes the wait worthwhile. Few ingredients and little effort is needed to make this cooling dessert.
Homemade Peanut Butter
Homemade nut butters are cost effective, easy to make and much more wholesome than store bought. With just 1 ingredient make this yummy spread which you can enjoy with toast, oats, smoothies, etc.
Pistachio Marble Cake
An Eid Special fit for any household. 1 Batter and 2 Flavors. This cake is fragrant and tender to the crumb. Gleaming with the green pistachio swirls. The cardamom powder adds a mild hint of familiarity but the rose water icing brings the cake together with a floral note.
Chocolate Fudge Cake
This cake is fit for a celebration. With an indulgent and intense cocoa flavor the cake is fantastic as it is but the fudge frosting turns it from day to night celebration in no time. With a frosting that is very simple and easy to make. Perfect bake for Easter coming up.
Guinness Chocolate Ice Cream Cake
This Guinness chocolate cake has a contrasting texture of an intense dark chocolate mousse and a light crumbly chocolate cake. The cream cheese ice cream frosting resembles the richness of custard and refreshing feel of ice cream. Together making for a delicious dessert!
Thandai Mishti Doi
A fragrant and lusciously creamy baked yogurt dessert that needs only a hand full of ingredients. With little to no time to make this sweet treat is a perfect quick fix.
Red Velvet Cheesecake Bars
Prepare and bake these squares in less than an hour. A Valentines Day special to day the least. A crunchy chocolate biscuit base with a dense red velvet brownie that’s been swirled with a luscious vanilla scented cheesecake.
Healthy Thumbprint Cookies
These are gluten free, eggless, vegan and low in refined sugar. They are crumbly, soft and chewy all at once. Filled them with jam, peanut butter or even melted chocolate. A yummy treat for any time of the day that is packed with fiber.
Basque Cheesecake For 1
A cheesecake without a water bath, no fancy equipment and the method literally tells you to burn it. Yet it has a creamy interior and a robust dark color on the outside making for an easy celebration cake for 1. Perfect Valentines Day treat.
Crepes
A basic crepe recipe fit for any filling and presentation. With a soft and tender texture it pairs well with anything and everything. Cook it a little longer and you can make them crispy too!
Chocolate White Wine Truffles
Indulgent and velvety smooth truffles, fit for any occasion. The white wine cuts the richness and adds for an acidity that balances the sweetness making for a perfect melt in your mouth bite.
Honey Oat Loaf
This bread is a great center piece on the dining table. Fits well for celebrations and a massive crowd pleaser. With few pantry ingredients this bread is light as a feather with the fluffiest texture suitable for any accompaniment.
Coconut Custard Macaroons
These cookies are a cross between chewy coconut cookies and a custard coconut cake. If you like coconut this is the recipe for you.
Devil’s Food Cake
Devil’s Food Cake A moist chocolate cake that is layered between a silk like, rich chocolate frosting making for a perfect chocolate filled spoonful with every bite. With 2020 being 2020 – I think Halloween is a celebration we cannot turn a blind eye on. I mean I don’t go around trick or treating but …
Defying Chocolate Puddle Cookies
Defying Chocolate Puddle Cookies Chewy and rich cookies with a brown sugar caramel flavor running through out. The chocolate puddles make these extraordinary and fudgy not to mention indulgent. Just one bite and you would want more. These cookies defy most cookie rules. Most cookies use butter and eggs/egg yolks to make them fudgy and …
Eggless Chocolate Cake
Eggless Chocolate Cake This is a go to chocolate cake recipe that you MUST have in your books. It is fluffy, moist and spongy. Great as a tea cake or get creative and make it a layer cake. It is a versatile recipe that happens to be secretly vegan. When I made this recipe for …
Lemon Drizzle Cake
Lemon Drizzle Cake Fluffy and light lemon perfumed sponge that is soaked in a tangy drizzle and finished with a sweet lemon drip icing. Everything about this recipe smells, screams and savors summer. The gleaming yellow sponge doesn’t disappoint in appearance and owns up to the expectations of summer on a plate. I think, the …
Healthy Fluffy Banana Pancakes
Healthy Fluffy Banana Pancakes Light and airy pancakes packed with bananas, oats and a few pantry ingredients that all get blended together. It is a no fuss recipe and does not require much from you to make them, serve it with your favorite fruits/accompaniments and enjoy this for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Honestly, the 1st …
Mac & Cheese
Mac & Cheese This cheesy treat is fit for a main course or as a side dish on the dinner table. It’s a great addition to a celebration spread or to amp up a regular weeknight meal. The combination of short ribbed pasta and that cheese sauce ensures a perfect spoonful with every bite. Everyone …
Good for you chocolate cake
Good For you chocolate cake A rich Dark Chocolate Cake filled with wholesome ingredients and 4 hidden vegetables! Chocolate cake is that one dish that can be baked for a joyful occasion, a break up recovery that substitutes the Ben & Jerry’s tub, a casual meet up, during quarantine, or for no reason at all. …
Crackle Top Brownies
crackle top brownies With a crackle sugar crust on top and an intensely fudge chocolate interior these brownies are the only recipe you need in your repertoire. The crackly top adds for a great crunch while the interior has a rich and indulgent dark chocolate fudge. They are great with a little a cup of …
A little about me…
A little about me… A sneak peek into my adventurously appetizing food inspired life. Oh Haaayyyy Ninjas! Thank you for investing your time in my journey. My name is Annika and welcome to AnnikaEats. “One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.” -Virginia Wolf FOOD. It is quintessentially the one word, which excites me and (I can say with a zesty …
Cheeseboard Loaf
cheeseboard loaf All the flavors of a cheese board from a variety of cheeses adding a dynamic textural and flavor element, dried fruits and nuts to enhance the assorted cheese flavors all brought together in a loaf. We all love a good cheeseboard but lets be honest we all have leftovers from a cheeseboard. Most …
Chocolate Puddle Cookies
Chocolate Puddle Cookies An almost caramel like crunchy exterior with a fudgy cookie interior that wraps all the chocolate that is now melted into little puddles, which makes for a perfect texture with every bite of these cookies. This recipe is not a Chocolate chip cookie, let me make it clear for the get go. …
Raw Mango Pickle
Raw Mango Pickle A condiment you cannot miss at your dinner table, with a handful of pantry ingredients this recipe is a no fuss pickle that goes well with rice, toast, roti and even with your mac and cheese, don’t write it off until you have tried it. The sourness from the raw mango balances …
Buffalo Chicken Wings with Blue Cheese Dip
Buffalo Chicken Wings Crispy Buffalo chicken wings tossed in a warm and flavorful hot sauce served with a tangy cold blue cheese dip and celery sticks on the side. So what’s not to love about crispy fried chicken with hot sauce and dip? I mean it is quintessentially at the top of the list for …
Date walnut & orange cake
Date Walnut & Orange Cake A moist floral orang cake spiced with cinnamon and a crunchy walnut crust. The dates are like little pockets of flavor running through the cake with a jam like texture. Date & Walnut Cake is is stashed away as one of those childhood memories of mine. I fondly remember buying …
Self saucing chocolate pudding
Self Saucing Chocolate Pudding A cross between a pudding, cake, gooey brownie and chocolate custard making it the perfect fit for any chocolate lover looking for an easy yet delicious treat. The first time I made this recipe I was in love. Apart from the fact that I love a good dark chocolate dessert I …
Cinnamon Buns
Cinnamon Buns Warm pillow like soft bread with a spiral filling of an indulgently gooey cinnamon spiced butter, with a contrasting bittersweet undertone from the sugar that has now caramelized in the oven, all of which is adorned with a chilled zesty cream cheese frosting that is melting over the cloud like warm buns in …
Carrot Cake & Orange Glaze
Carrot Cake & orange glaze A moist brown sugar loaf with orange speckled carrot with the addition of spices adds an earthy tone to the light as air loaf. The zesty orange glaze adds an element of freshness to the loaf. There are many Carrot cake recipes. Most of which include a cream cheese frosting …
Cashew Coconut Bites
Cashew coconut bites An energy bite packed with the tropical zest from coconut, an indulgent element of cashew nuts and fruity freshness from strawberries making it delicious and nutritious for you. Everything about this recipe makes me happy. Its good for you, its easy to make, scrumptious and very delicious. It consists of all of …
Brookies
Brookies Brownie + Cookie. This is a cookie with a brownie crackle top, a cookie with a crunch in every bite and a cookie with the chocolate fudge center of a brownie. Basically this is an indulgent chocolate brownie in a cookie form. I made this recipe accidently as I had left over brownie batter …
Orange Pistachio Saffron Cake
Orange Pistachio Saffron Cake This floral cake gets it character from the whole orange that goes into making it. The fruit not only adds a rich summer like citrus flavor but also makes for a very airy crumb texture. The addition or pistachios adds a contrasting crunchy texture to the cake. But the best part …
Sweet potato chocolate cake
sweet potato chocolate cake The sweet potato in this cake adds a layer of moisture to this cake making it airy and yet fudgy with every bite. A simple and silk like nut butter frosting to accompany all that chocolate goodness. Together this recipe is not only nutritious and good for you also decadent and …
Beautiful Broccoli Soup
beautiful broccoli soup 1 ingredient wonder making every week day meal easier and nutritious. Using the entire vegetable aids for a zero waste dish but packed with tons of flavor. A good soup is one of my favorite meals to have. Its on the go, great for reheating and stays well in the fridge. But …
Weeknight Cocoa Brownies
weeknight cocoa brownies This brownie is magical. Not just because of the fact it’s a brownie but because it is crunchy on the top, fudgy in the middle with bits of moist cake like crumbs and intensely flavored with chocolate. Most brownie recipes start off with melting chocolate and butter together until it’s smooth and …
Chocolate Protein Cake
chocolate protein cake This moist cake has a handful of ingredeints and makes for a delicious healthy treat. So don’t wait for your cheat day to make this, enjoy it during the week and don’t apologize to anyone for relishing that glossy frosting. I am a sucker for dark chocolate. Working with good quality chocolate …