The Perfect Scoop: Ice Creams, Sorbets, Granitas and Sweet Accompaniments
Aztec "hot " chocolate ice cream
Chocolate’s 4,000-year history began in ancient Mesoamerica, present-day Mexico. The Olmec, one of the earliest civilizations in Latin...
Mulberry (or blackberry) sorbet with lime on meringue nests
I do love mulberries, the light tart-sweet flavor is beautiful. The wild grown mulberries we get here are small, delicate and delicious....
Crème fraîche ice cream with caviar
I wanted to create a palate cleanser for a formal 9-course dinner. I was looking for something that was light, refreshing and of course...
Goat cheese ice cream
Goat cheese has taken over the Indian market, and small artisanal cheese makers, like Melchoir in Bangalore, are making excellent...
Mango sorbet
I love sorbets, they highlight the fruit bringing out nuances in their flavor. This sorbet is no exception. India has 100’s of varieties...
Fresh apricot ice cream with roasted apricots
Stone fruit signifies summer, and apricots are amongst our favorites. We are so happy to live where we get them from small farms, juicy,...
Pineapple-Champagne sorbet
The first question that pops into most folks' minds is: Is putting Champagne into a sorbet a gimmick? The answer is no. Champagne or...
Labneh ice cream with saffron-sesame-pistachio brittle
As you all know by now, we love ice cream in this house. I am forever looking for new recipes, but tend to always fall back to this ice...