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Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Honey Nuts Stuffed Dates ... Starting A New Chapter In My Life




Dear friends! This might be my last post here as I will be away from blogging for a while. Not sure, if I'll be back again or not!

In a couple of weeks, a new chapter in my life is about to begin. New place, new relations, new responsibilities! I'm going through lots of emotions at the moment ... happy, worried, excited, scared and nervous about this special day of my life. I am hoping, in sha' Allah ( by the grace of Allah ), this new life will be filled with love, laughter, happiness and respect.

Thank you all for joining me on this magical journey of blogging. I will never forget the love and affection you gave me. Thank you so much to all my friends / fellow bloggers, readers / followers / subscribers of Simply Sweet 'n Savory ... for making these past three years of my life, so special. I seek your wishes and blessings on this special occasion :)


Honey Nuts Stuffed Dates ... Simply made by stuffing fresh dates with a mixture of nuts and honey; and dipping them in melted chocolate. These little bites are perfect as a healthy snack or as a sweet treat to end the meal. These will also be good at Iftar, for breaking the fast in Ramadan.

Thursday, March 20, 2014

Chocolate Dipped Orange Cookies


Chocolate Dipped Orange Cookies ... Refreshing orange flavored cookies, made even better by dipping them in melted chocolate!


Chocolate Dipped Orange Cookies
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Makes : 15 cookies


Ingredients :
  • 100 gm.  butter, softened
  • 50 gm.  caster sugar

Thursday, March 13, 2014

Paula Deen's Orange Brownies


Paula Deen's Orange Brownies ... A refreshing change from traditional chocolate brownie. Light, moist and delicious with amazing orange flavor!

Thanks everyone for visiting and leaving your sweet comments. I'm extremely sorry for not visiting your spaces at the moment!


Paula Deen's Orange Brownies
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Makes :  9 large squares


Ingredients :

For Brownies :
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 tsp.  salt

Monday, March 10, 2014

Cake Baking Tips : Guest Post from Sadaf of Chef in Frame

Today's guest post comes to you from Sadaf F K who blogs over at Chef in Frame. There are some pretty good Pakistani food blogs / sites out there, Chef in Frame is one of them. I just recently came across Sadaf and her wonderful site. There are many mouth watering recipes on her site like these Tempted brownie sandwiches , Tomato sauce stuffed rolls , White chocolate mini tarts , and an interesting Desi baking method . So, enjoy this guest post and visit her site to check out some of her delicious recipes :)

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I'm Sadaf and I do passionately blog over at Chef in Frame . Where I write about recipes and foods, mostly. sometimes tips from my personal experience. I'm a baking addict, but occasionally do enjoy cooking too. I love Ice-cream, Brownies, Frosted Cakes, Berries & Yogurt.. and I do wear Frame. :)




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Talking of Recipes and Foods, cooking always considered as a hot topic. Cooking in the kitchen with hot stove, pot, oil, onion.. everything 'hot' that let you sweat easily while stirring your gravy in caramelize of onion that surround you in kitchen. That's not only... Cutting the onions also make you cry and burns your eyes. I know there's bunch of non-onions cooking around, but let me tease you. ;) Problem is Asian can't live without onions. (that's truth, not teasing) They use it in their gravy (salan) to Pilao to Biryani to Korma to Kababs... In short it is the part and parcel of their cooking.

Ever wonder, what's the theory of Baking is? Such a Calm-Style-of-Cooking.. (as I use to say) It's a Cool topic to discuss and I always enjoy to talk on baking Brownies, cakes, cookies, bread, pizza, baked rolls.. (caution: list is so long)

Today, here at the sweet blog of Ambreen. I'm talking on Cake baking tips and tricks, that I learned from my past experience baking bunch of cakes for family events. I've face number of downfalls in baking and learned while never giving up.

There's is so many yet so interesting little little things to consider while baking your favorite and lovely Cake at home. If you fail in getting a step to prepare your batter, the outcome of it won't be perfect as it should be.
So, what's these little little things are?

Monday, March 3, 2014

Guest Post : Almond Log Cookies for Ainy Cooks




Please join me over at Ainy Cooks to check out the recipe of these nutty cookies!

I was surprised and honored when Qurat ul Ain ( Ainy ) mailed me recently and asked me to do a guest post for her awesome site. Ainy is a former teacher, mother of two cute boys and a talented girl who loves cooking and handicrafts. She is a fellow food blogger from my country Pakistan, and shares lots of delicious recipes at “Ainy Cooks” . If you haven't checked out her site yet, please do it now ...  I'm sure you'll love her site as much as I do :)

Thank you so much Ainy for inviting me to guest post on your awesome site, it was truly a pleasure working with you :)


Thank you for stopping by. Hope you enjoy the recipe at Ainy Cooks!!!

Monday, February 24, 2014

Gathia ( Crunchy Gram Flour Sticks )


Gathia ( Crunchy Gram Flour Sticks ) ... Gathia is a traditional Indian / Pakistani snack. These crunchy thick sticks are made with gram flour, salt, baking soda, spices and oil. Enjoy it just on its own or with a cup of tea!


Gathia ( Crunchy Gram Flour Sticks )
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Serves : 4 - 6


Ingredients :
  • 250 gm.  besan ( gram flour )
  • 1/2 tsp.  salt
  • 1/2 tsp.  baking soda

Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Homemade Instant Chocolate Pudding


Homemade Instant Chocolate Pudding ... Quick, easy and simple to prepare chocolate pudding recipe. This light and creamy pudding is made from scratch with milk, brown sugar, cornstarch, egg yolks and chocolate.


Homemade Instant Chocolate Pudding
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Serves : 6


Ingredients :
    • 2 cups milk
    • 2 egg yolks
    • 1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar

    Wednesday, February 12, 2014

    Guest Post : Date and Orange Quick Bread for Henna of My Ninja Naan



    It's a pleasure to be guest posting today for my sweetest friend Henna of My Ninja Naan who has always been so kind and supportive to me. I absolutely love her site and all the delicious recipes she shares. She did a guest post for me last year and shared her Mom's recipe " Memon Kababs " that was simply fantastic :)

    I'm sharing a quick bread recipe that is perfect for breakfast, afternoon tea or even as a dessert. Thank you so much Henna for giving me this lovely opportunity to share a recipe with your readers.

    To check out the recipe, please head on over to " My Ninja Naan " . Don't forget to leave some sweet comments :)


    Thank you for stopping by. Hope you enjoy the recipe!!!

    Wednesday, February 5, 2014

    Valentine's Two-Tone Heart Cookies


    Valentine's Two-Tone Heart Cookies ... Show your love on this Valentine's day with these cute edible hearts. These cookies are great for any occasion, just color the dough in any color you like and use different shaped cutters for different occasions.



    Valentine's Two-Tone Heart Cookies
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    Makes : 30 cookies


    Ingredients :
    • 100 gm.  butter, softened
    • 1/4 cup caster sugar

    Friday, January 31, 2014

    Orange Currant-Raisin Muffin


    Orange Currant-Raisin Muffin ... Muffins made with orange zest, currants, raisins and fresh orange juice. These delicious muffins with a refreshing orange flavor, are perfect for breakfast, snacks or even dessert :)


    Orange Currant-Raisin Muffin
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    Makes : 6 muffins


    Ingredients :
    • 1 cup all-purpose flour
    • 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
    • 1/2 cup caster sugar
    • Pinch of salt

    Saturday, January 25, 2014

    Melt In Your Mouth Peanut Butter Cookies


    Melt In Your Mouth Peanut Butter Cookies ... These delicate and tender cookies made with peanut butter, will just melt in your mouth.


    Melt In Your Mouth Peanut Butter Cookies
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    Makes : 18 - 20 cookies


    Ingredients :
    • 150 gm.  plain flour
    • 75 gm.  icing / confectioner's sugar
    • 100 gm.  smooth / creamy peanut butter

    Monday, January 20, 2014

    Fresh Cream Pineapple Cake


    Fresh Cream Pineapple Cake ... Simple and light sponge cake, filled with fresh cream and pineapple. Substitute the pineapple with other fresh fruit that you prefer.

    It was my birthday yesterday. Although I wasn't able to bake a cake, but had an unexpected and wonderful birthday full of fun and laughter :)


    Fresh Cream Pineapple Cake
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    Serves : 10 - 12


    Ingredients :

    For Sponge :
    • 125 gm.  plain flour
    • 2 tbsp.  cornflour
    • 1 tsp.  baking powder
    • Pinch of salt

    Monday, January 13, 2014

    Dorie Greenspan's Classic Brownies


    Dorie Greenspan's Classic Brownies ... These classic brownies are moist, rich and fudgy with deep chocolate flavor.


    Dorie Greenspan's Classic Brownies
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    Makes : 16 brownies


    Ingredients :
    • 5 tbsp.  unsalted butter, cut into pieces
    • 6 oz.  dark chocolate, coarsely chopped
    • 3/4 cup sugar

    Monday, January 6, 2014

    Kaleji Gurday Masala ( Mutton Liver Kidney Curry )


    Kaleji Gurday Masala ( Mutton Liver Kidney Curry ) ... Mutton liver and kidney, cooked together in onion and yogurt based curry. This delicious curry is specially prepared on Eid-ul-Adha, after qurbani ( animal sacrifice ) and is served as a breakfast / brunch with roti or Naan.


    Kaleji Gurday Masala ( Mutton Liver Kidney Curry )
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    Ingredients :

    For Boiling :
    • 1 kg.  Mutton liver and kidney ( kaleji gurday )
    • 1 tsp.  ginger garlic paste
    For Curry :

    Wednesday, January 1, 2014

    Coconut Biscuits


    Coconut Biscuits ...  Delicious chewy biscuits loaded with desiccated coconut.


    Coconut Biscuits
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    Makes : 24


    Ingredients :
    • 65 gm.  butter
    • 1/3 cup sugar