Cookies Therapy - Lemon & Almond Shortbread Cookies with Raspberry Preserve

Last weekend was long weekend for us due to Chinese New Year celebration ,long weekend for me means no time for me time and that's how it went ,today I thought of taking some break from cooking and baking which has been going on since past few days and sharing with you all these delicious cookies which I baked yesterday inspired from a book which I got from library

Recipe name - Lemon and Almond Shortbread Cookies
Recipe source cookbook
Ingredient
Unsalted butter half cup
Sugar half cup
Egg one
Vanilla extract half tsp
Finely grated zest of one lemon
All purpose flour one cup +one fourth cup
Almond finely grounded half cup
milk one tbsp to brush
two tbsp raspberry preserve

Preparation 
line the baking sheet with parchment paper and keep aside
preheat the oven to 100 degree centigrade

Procedure 
Beat the butter and sugar in a bowl till pale and creamy
add egg ,vanilla essence and lemon zest and beat again
add the flour and the ground almond
shape the dough into two flattened disc
wrap in cling film and chill till firm
roll out one piece of the dough on the floured surface
stamp out desired shape with help of cookie cutter
continue doing the same process till all the dough is used
transfer the heart shaped cookies on the prepared baking sheet
brush with the milk ( i forgot this step)
place one fourth tsp of raspberry preserve in the middle of the cookies
place the remaining cut out shape on the top
press around the edges to seal
sprinkle with sugar and almonds
bake for 10 mins till light brown
let the cookeis cool on the baking sheet ,till they harden a little
transfer to rack and let it cool.

I baked some plain one too without the filling of the raspberry preserve they were delicious too

Next time maybe i gonna try these cookies with orange zest ,i guess they gonna be equally delicious too ,

Linking this post to 
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Spotlight event theme this month being Valentine's Treat hosted by Cuisine Delight  event started by
Recipe Junction .
Lets Cook / Bake for Valentines hosted by Simply Sensational Food.
Sweet Luv event hosted by Cooks Joy.
Bake Fest 16 hosted by My Cook Book   event started by Cooks Joy.

Baking these cookies was like cooking therapy for me ,try them u gonna love them too,...:-)

That's all guys,wish you all happy week ahead....:-)

Preparation for the weekend ,...

Today I baked bread

prepared kalonji masala 

and kneaded dough and kept in freeze 

for the weekend 

Friday is busy day for me as I have to plan for the weekend ,so most of the time I do some preparation for the weekend and that's what I did today,sharing some make ahead preparation

dough for paratha /spinach paratha 

had spinach paste in freeze which I had prepared by boiling spinach leaves for 10 mins and then running the leaves through the blender.

In a mixing bowl add two cup wholewheat flour,salt,red chili powder,carom seeds and the spinach paste and knead to a smooth dough if needed add few drops of water and half tsp of oil.once done keep in an air tight in freeze.

For the Kalonji Masala/Bharwa Masala

Ingredient 

cumin seeds one tsp

fennel seeds one tsp

carom seeds one tsp 

nigella seeds one tsp

fenugreek seeds four to six

asafoetida pinch 

Procedure

Dry roast all the ingrdients listed above for five to seven minutes 

let it cool and then run through the blender 

store in air tight box .

this masala can be used to stuff brinjal,ladysfinger,bittergourd or for potatoes

for kalonji masala wale alloo/spiced potatoes with kalonji masala

Ingredient

potato sliced two

onion one chopped

garlic clove grated two

green chili chopped one 

salt as per taste 

kalonji masala one tbsp

red chili powder half tsp

turmeric powder half tsp

coriander powder half tsp 

garam masala powder one fourth tsp

mustard oil one tbsp

asafoetida pinch 

cumin seeds half tsp

Preparation 

mix kalonji masala with salt,red chili powder,turmeric power and coriander powder ,

add few drops of water ,keep aside.

Procedure

heat oil in non stick wok/kadai/pan

once oil is hot add asafoetida followed by cumin seeds and let it splutter

lower the flame and add chopped onion followed by garlic and green chili

keep stirring till onion starts turning brown and add kalonji masala paste 

fry for a minute and the potatoes followed by garam masala powder 

cover and cook till the potatoes are done.

serve warm,tastes best with plain rice and dal,..

that's all friends,wish you all happy weekend

take care and happy blogging.

Weekend Baking - Vanilla Cake with Rose Butter Cream Icing

Last week was spent in baking ,

baking and baking ,...;-)
and icing the baked goodies
and celebrating life and everything good,
baked vanilla cake after a long time
way back in Feb 2009 ,
I baked this simple cake from Chams space 

last week I baked the same cake with altered ingredient
and frosted it with rose butter cream icing and added some sprinklers
and relished like anything ,..;-)
Recipe name Vanilla Cake with Rose Butter Cream Icing
Ingredient for the cake 
dry ingredient 
All purpose flour one cup
salt pinch
baking powder one tsp
wet ingredient
sugar half cup
butter one fourth cup
vanilla essence one fourth tsp
milk two tbsp
egg one
Preparation 
grease a 8 inch cake pan and keep aside
preheat the oven to 100 degree centigrade
Procedure 
In a mixing bowl stir all the dry ingredients and keep aside
In another  mixing bowl beat the sugar and the butter till creamy
add vanilla essence followed by egg  and milk
mix to a smooth mix
and mix the dry ingredient
pour the batter into the prepared tin
and bake till its done
let it cool and do the frosting.
Rose Butter Cream Icing 
one cup icing sugar
pink colour one drop
rose essence one fourth tsp
unsalted butter three tbsp
milk one tbsp

Procedure 
In a mixing bowl mix butter and sugar till creamy and fluffy
gradually add milk,rose essence followed by pink colour
and mix to a spreadable consistency
spread on the cake with help of spatula
sprinkle edible silver balls and let it set for few minutes.

baked this eggless coconut  cake for my friend's birthday

and this eggless chocolate cake with rose butter cream frosting for another friend,..:-)

thats all friends,wish you all happy week ahead
take care and Happy BLOGGING.
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Birthday Event hosted by Cook Eat Burrrp 
Bake fest #11 hosted by The Mad Scientist's Kitchen ,event started by Vardhini.
Taste of the Tropics-Coconut hosted by Nivedhanam and event started by Gourmet Global.
Kids Delight Potluck party hosted by Srivalli of Spicing your life.

todays special - Pear Cake for Mothers Day

Today was just  like any other day or any other weekend
the only difference was that i paired my morning coffee with coconut cake

smeared the coconut cake with a rich layer of kaya
and sipped the coffee and relished the cake till the last crumb
and thus started the day sipping coffee,reading Blogs and teaching Advay ...

Today was just like any other day ,the chores were the same
i didnt had a minute to spare or breath
still I managed to bake this cake
just because today was Mothers Day,,,:-)

Wish all the Gorgeous Moms out there in Blogosphere A very happy Mothers Day ,..

Few days back i was discussing something about Mothers Day with Hubby,
Advay who was sitting there said ," I know what happens on Mothers Day"
Me - "how come ?"
Advay - " flower and card is given to Mummy "
Me - " But who told you ,i never discussed Mothers Day with you "
Advay - "Mam told ."
Me - " so will u get card for me ."
Advay - " yes i will..."
and thus he got this sweet card on Friday which he did in the craft class in his school this sweet card  really made my day,..

Recipe Name Pear Cake

Preparation time 10 mins
Recipe inspired from Not Quite Nigella
Baking time 20 mins
Baking temperature 100 degree centigrade
followed the recipe without any change,
altered the quantity of sugar from three fourth cup to half cup,

Linking this post to
The Weekly Story week 78 hosted by Colours Dekor.
thats all friends,wish you all Happy Week Ahead
Take care and Happy Blogging ,
heres a slice for you guys too,..

cheers

weekend baking - garlic rolls

Its been so long since i baked bread at home
or worked with yeast ,
but when i saw my sister baking bread almost everyday
in New delhi
i was inspired to bake again
yesterday while Bloghopping i saw

garlic rolls  blogged by Prema 
i had tried them earlier from Raks space

and thus i tried again

and ya i luved them and
will be baking them soon again...;-)
original recipe is from My Singapore Kitchen 
thanks Suhaina for sharing the recipe,..:-)

linking this post to
the weekly story week 75 hosted by Colours Dekor.
thats all friends.take care and happy blogging.

today is the day ,...:-)

today when i got up,i had a smile on my face
today is the day i started this space of mine
to document my love for food and cooking
today is the day i started this sweet adventure

which has become a space for me
space for me to take a break
from my daily chores
to document my day to day life
along with food
to share my musings,
and this wouldnt have been possible
without your support friends
thanks a ton friends
this celebration is incomplete
without you all,..

Today Asan Khana turns 4 year old
and i am so glad i started this journey
4 years back,..or i wouldnt have met
such wonderful bloggers
who are full of life,
who make me come back to this space
to read,write and update ,..;-)
and inspire me to go on
i owe a lot to yo friends,..
Today is the day i started this space of mine
and how could i forget to celebrate ;-)

recipe of  Vanilla cupcake blogged here
i just iced it with icing tube
wrote 4 with icing tube
sprinkled some edible sprinkles,..
enjoy friends,..and wish ya all Happy Weekend'
take care and happy Blogging..

Vanilla Cupcakes for A decade has passed we bake to remember 11-09-2001

10 yrs back i was not that mature
10 yrs back i didnt realise what happened
on 11th September 2001
when twin towers were attacked by two planes in Newyork
first i thought that it was an accident
then later heard that it was deliberate attempt

Now its gonna be  10yrs since that incident
10 yrs back i was in first year of my college
i had my own problems ,my own inhibition
i was to busy to realise what was happening
i was occupied with so many other things
10 yrs back internet was just used to exchange mail
or to connect with friends
but now things have changed
i am glad with time i have become more aware
and more mature
Marla of Family Fresh Cooking
has asked us to Bake a Cake

or a cupcake or muffin
in rememberance of 9/11

I baked simple Vanilla Cupcakes
baking temperature 100 degree centigrade
baking time 5 to 7 mins
yield 12 mini cupcakes
INGREDIENT
all purpose flour one cup
salt pinch
sugar half cup
baking powder one tsp
butter one fourth cup
vanilla essence half tsp
milk one fourth cup
egg one
Preparation
Line a muffin tray with liners ,keep aside

Procedure
In a mixing bowl mix all purpose flour,salt ,sugar and baking powder
add butter,vanilla essence and milk and mix everything together for a minute
add egg and mix with hand blender to a smooth mix,
scrape the sides of the bowl with spatula
spoon the mixture into the cupcake liners
bake for five to seven minutes
remove the cupcakes and place on wire rack to cool
once completely cooled ,ice or decorate.
For decoration
Royal icing
red colour
sprinkles
tea recipe blogger here

Thats all guys ,wish you all happy week ahead
take care and Happy Blogging .

Weekend Baking - Double Chocolate Muffin from Soma of Ecurry

Most of the time when i am blog hopping i get inspired to prepare the dish the same day

yesterday i was inspired by two recipes,one traditional and the other of baked goodie

i went for both and i am so glad i did
will be sharing one  today and the other tomorrow

Thanks Soma of Ecurry for sharing the Double Chocolate Walnut  Muffin recipe
i followed her recipe without any change

substituted
walnut with pistachio
orange liquer with vanilla essence
vinegar and applesauce with egg
mixed ,baked and enjoyed warm
with my favourite coffee...:-)

and ya packed some muffins for Advays Teachers too

as today is Teachers Day

Linking this post to

The Weekly Story 47 at Colours Dekor.

Lets Cook Series #7 Scrumptious Breakfast hosted by  Tickling Palates

Thats all friends ,take care and Happy Blogging :-)

Weekend Baking - Cappuchino and Chocolate Cupcakes

This weekend i baked

and baked cupcakes
and then iced,

sprinkled

rolled fondant

and
then gifted my friend

Nothing elates me more than giving my friends home made baked goodies ;-)
DIY for cupcake box blogged here
recipe for cappuchino cupcake blogged here
recipe for chocolate cupcake blogged here
recipe for royal icing blogged here
yellow fondant is store brought
linking this post to
The Weekly Story 46 hosted by Patricia of Colours Dekor

Back with Eggless Sponge Cake from Sunitas Space.

I know i just dissapeared from blogosphere,reason being my unexpected trip to India as my mother was sick,last month was preety hard for all of us but thanks to God everything is fine now,she is feeling much better now and got discharged from hospital yesterday.
Coming back to todays post sharing with you all simple cake which i prepared from Sunitas Blog .

Recipe Name Eggless Sponge Cake
Recipe adapted from Sunita Bhuyan Blog
Baking time 10 mins
Baking temperature 100 degree centigrade
Procedure
Followed the recipe as given in her space without any change.
to serve
once baked ,cut the cake into square pieces.
placed thin layer of blueberry preserve in between two pieces
thin layer of cream cheese on the top  and some sprinklers ,
serve chilled.

Linking this post to
Bookmarked Recipes Volume 42 hosted by Priya of Mharo Rajasthan.
Thats all friends,i missed reading your wonderful posts,will catch up with your posts soon,
take care and happy blogging.