Deepti, Author at Aroma and Essence

Christmas Star Bread

My star bread is filled with the traditional Christmas colours and is chock full of flavour. It will make the perfect centerpiece for your Christmas table.

Baked | Christmas | Dessert | Winter

Black Forest Christmas Yule Log

My scrumptious black forest Christmas yule log is a chocolate cake filled with whipped cream and bing cherries and is topped with a whipped chocolate ganache.

Molasses Ginger Cookies with Candied Ginger

Soft Ginger Cookies with Candied Ginger

These soft molasses ginger cookies are loaded with spices and just a hint of real candied ginger. They are a perfect snack for a cold day.

Matcha Cookies with Cranberry

These matcha cookies are a perfect snack with the earthy flavour of matcha green tea, the tartness of the cranberries, and the sweetness of the chocolate chips.

Cherry, Coconut, and Pistachio Puff Pastry Christmas Dessert

Cherry and Pistachio Christmas Tree

This puff pastry Christmas dessert is filled with delicious bing cherries, coconut, and pistachios. It’s flaky, sweet, and perfect for any festive holiday party.

Pumpkin Pie made with Fresh Pumpkin

This decadent pumpkin pie will remind you of your grandma’s pie. It’s creamy and has just the perfect amount of sweetness, fragrant spices, and a flaky crust.

Spicy Paneer Twist Bread

This spicy paneer twist bread makes a perfect brunch side. It’s stuffed with a spicy paneer crumble and can be enjoyed with tea, coffee, soups, or even curry.

Asian | Chicken | Entree | Healthy | Summer

Easy Thai Chicken Skewers

My Easy Thai Chicken Skewers are marinated in a nutty homemade peanut sauce. They are packed with flavor, tender, juicy, and delicious.

Heirloom Carrot and Radish Salad

This fresh crunchy heirloom carrot and radish salad is the best salad you’ll have this fall. Served with a delicious lime and honey dressing.

Gluten Free | Indian | Snack | Vegan | Vegetarian

Indian Spiced Potato Balls (Bonda)

Spiced potato balls – made with mashed boiled potatoes, a melange of spices, coated in a thick chickpea flour batter, and deep fried to perfection.

Baked S’mores French Toast

This gooey, chocolatey baked s’mores french toast made with raisin bread is just what’s needed on a cold fall day. Baked instead of cooked on a griddle.

Falafels – Perfectly Crispy and Delicious

How to Make Perfectly Crispy Falafels

My light and perfectly crispy falafels are a great vegan and gluten free meal packed with fresh herbs, and spices and fried to perfection.