Locked in for 21 days? Don’t worry, it’s the best time to add new skills to your portfolio and find an escape from the monotony that is going to follow. Cookery, undoubtedly, is a stress buster. Also, now that domestic help has been discontinued for most people around the globe, it’s time we let necessity be the mother of invention and creativity.
‘Stressed’ when spelled backwards is ‘Desserts’. Hence, we are bringing to you a list of six sweet delicacies that you can cook to impress your loved ones and brighten up their mood amidst nasty myths doing rounds.
So let’s speak the sweet truth and get started:
1. Eggless Fruit Cake
One of the quickest and easiest recipes that is sure to bring families together for some fun gossip and chit-chat. This cake can be made with both – all-purpose flour or whole wheat flour and to keep nutrition in check you can use your favourite dry fruits like raisins, dates, apricots, berries, etc.
These fluffy and nutritious eggless fruit cakes are great to start your morning with and will keep you energised throughout the day.
2. Peanut Butter & Banana Popsicles
It’s time to beat the summer heat with a peanut butter & banana popsicle. Kids’ favourite – banana ice-cream is made into a popsicle using peanut butter for structure and taste. We know it’s a universal fact now that chocolate is the new cherry on the cake. So, some chocolate dip with your popsicle is sure to make you go la la la.
3.Slow-Cooker Apple Crisp
Air-fresheners are over-rated because when you bake yourself a slow-cooker apple crisp, your house is going to smell pretty great. Marking its place in the top charts since time immemorial, this dessert truly makes a great breakfast specially when topped with heavy cream.
4.Popcorn Bars
It’s time to discard our traditional popcorn balls and switch on to a contemporary snack with the new chai-spiced popcorn bars. Yes, you read it right. Similar to Rice Krispies Treats, chai-spiced popcorn bars are easy to make and can be enjoyed with your afternoon tea.
5. Eggless Plum Cake
To side with your super-strong morning coffee there is no better option than putting the eggless
plum cake to rescue. Made with fresh plum, this vegan cake is soft and crumbly at the same time. It stays well for a week if refrigerated. Preferably served warm, this scrumptious cake will surely leave you asking for more
6. Apricot Newtons
Children are obsessed with fig newtons, yes, but these homemade apricot newtons are moving up the ladder and becoming their favourite these days. It is recommended to use the best-quality dried apricots for the filling. If you can’t find them, you can use apricot jam instead.
The above recipes will not only help you enhance your cookery skills but will also strengthen relationships amid these dreadful times. We are all home now and it’s a blessing in disguise (if you can peep through a bit). So, be the master of your ship, take charge and spread love!
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