kzafarullahApr 91 minCinnamon, walnut, and Greek yogurt ice creamSummer is the time for light frozen yogurts and granitas. I tend to stay away from the thickness of the cream and favor frozen desserts...
kzafarullahMar 123 minSicilian almond granita with roasted grapesThe first time I saw roasted grapes on a menu at a high-end restaurant in San Francisco, I immediately jumped to the conclusion that this...
kzafarullahMar 23 minCarrot halwa with ice cream (Gajar ka halwa ice cream)Gajar ka halwa is an quintessential Indian dessert found almost in every home or restaurant. This is a dessert that reigns supreme in...
kzafarullahFeb 52 minStrawberry and buttermilk ice creamI have made a number of other variations of strawberry ice cream and sorbet (see the ice cream section on this blog) , but I like to keep...
kzafarullahNov 20, 20212 minStrawberry sorbet with aged balsamic vinegarI do love sorbets for the fresh fruit flavors and compared to ice creams, they are super simple to make. However, making the perfect...
kzafarullahOct 30, 20212 minVegan Thai coconut and custard apple ice creamThai cuisine has used coconut milk, instead of cream or eggs, to make creamy and delicious ice creams. These ice creams are vegan, and...
kzafarullahOct 15, 20212 minSnow-capped gooseberry granitaI have not enjoyed gooseberries since I was a child, so finding them in the market was a joy. I snacked on a few, sprinkled with a touch...
kzafarullahOct 11, 20213 minDate ice creamDates are a symbol of the Arab world and the cultivation of dates goes back to centuries to probably the 6000-8000 BC and are considered...
kzafarullahAug 18, 20212 minPeaches in sauternes gelatoThere is ice cream and then there is ice cream with alcohol! Boozy ice creams are becoming the rage now. We are used to desserts with...
kzafarullahJul 9, 20212 minJackfruit ice creamOne of the joys of having a cookbook library is that you have access to lots of recipes, yes I still like the hard copy cookbooks, and...
kzafarullahJun 23, 20212 minLychee and kaffir lime granitaLet's start with the difference between a sorbet and a granita. Both are purées of fruit and sugar, with or without water. A sorbet...
kzafarullahMay 30, 20212 minMilk ice with blueberries and hazelnutsIces are a form of frozen desert with mini ice crystals in them. They differ from sorbets where the churning process does not allow the...
kzafarullahMay 19, 20212 minMango sorbetI love sorbets, they highlight the fruit bringing out nuances in their flavor. This sorbet is no exception. India has 100’s of varieties...
kzafarullahMay 16, 20212 minWood apple ice cream with saffron and roasted cashewI was given a few wood apples (also called bael in India) by a neighbour, and since I had never had them before I had to look them up. I...
kzafarullahApr 16, 20212 minOrange and fennel seed ice creamFor me ice cream has to be spectacula! Yes, I do like the standard chocolate, vanilla and strawberry, but exotic flavors and well made...
kzafarullahFeb 2, 20212 minThai basil infused strawberry sorbetA fruit sorbet highlights the fruit, it’s ripeness, it’s nuances and everything that is fresh and delicious. Most folks tend to shy away...
kzafarullahJan 13, 20213 minCustard apple (Sitaphal) or cherimoya ice creamCustard apples, called sitaphal, dominate the Indian market in October and November. We had been gorging on these fruit here. These fruit...
kzafarullahSep 21, 20204 minHoney-pistachio brittle ice cream with lavender sauceWe have tons of lavender in our backyard and I wanted to make something with it. I found this recipe amongst my cookbooks and knew...
kzafarullahAug 17, 20202 minGuava, ricotta and habanero ice creami received this new cookbook, and while excitedly paging through it, I found this recipe, and I had very ingredient needed. What is the...
kzafarullahAug 5, 20202 minMango, roasted ginger, and lime ice creamThere are various versions of this ice cream in a few of the cookbooks that I own and on the internet. I read through quite a few of them...