There is a popular lore that flambéing as a cooking technique was discovered in 1895 when a waiter in Monte Carlo accidentally set fire to a pan of crepes he was preparing for the royal family, and the flavour turned out to be marvelous! This story is disputed by culinary historians, but whatever be the origin, flambéing works magic on certain ingredients, especially fruits. A flambé is basically a dish that is topped with flaming brandy. The residue left by the burning liquor imparts an exotic aroma and flavour to the dish. The Pineapple Brandy Flambé is one such exquisite creation, which tastes heavenly when served warm with a topping of vanilla ice-cream.

Flambé means flamed in French, and is an adjective used to describe food that is drizzled with some spirit, usually brandy, and set alight for a few moments. This procedure gives the food an exquisite flavour and texture. The Banana Flambé is a perfect dessert to serve a party of adults. The bananas are sweetened with brown sugar and covered with flaming brandy. While still warm, the flambé is topped with vanilla ice-cream and served immediately.

Pineapple and banana, along with ice-cream and honey, give a good mix of flavours and textures, which feels very nice on the palate. Tangy, sweet and creamy too, the Carribean Calypso is bound to please anybody. Pineapple’s tangy overtures are supported beautifully by the pleasant flavours of banana and vanilla ice-cream. Although the fruits themselves are sweet, we have added a dash of honey as it gives a nice flavour and aroma to the Caribbean Calypso.

It’s all the rage now – ice-cream sandwiches! And what an exciting sandwich this is, made of super soft vanilla sponge cake, sandwiched with vanilla ice-cream, and speckled with crunchy nuts. The Sponge Cake with Vanilla Ice-Cream is a fabulous dessert , easy to make and handy to serve. It can also be served as as a surprise snack on a hot summer’s day!

Put a parfait on your menu to make it a perfect one! Parfaits are delicious desserts served in glasses. They are easy to make, pretty to see, and of course, irresistibly tasty. This tangy and tasty Plum Parfait features plums cooked with sugar and cinnamon, chilled and served with a topping of vanilla ice-cream. The tangy notes of plums, the spicy magic of cinnamon and the sweet lusciousness of vanilla ice-cream altogether create a heavenly experience, which will stay in your memory for a long time.

A parfait is a kind of dessert that is usually served in a glass with many layers of interesting stuff ranging from nuts and fruits to jelly and biscuits, drowned in some kind of syrup or creamy topping. Here is a very aesthetic Coffee and Biscuit Parfait, which will be loved by kids and adults alike. As coffee and dark chocolate mingle with crushed biscuits and ice-cream, you get a really exciting parfait, with an enjoyable crunch. Serve the Coffee and Biscuit Parfait as soon as you assemble it.

Come summer, and peaches vie for your attention at the market! It is hard to pass by without picking up some of this pleasant and versatile fruit. The Peach Milkshake is yet another way in which you can enjoy this lovely fruit. Here, the peaches are combined with orange squash to lend a bit of tang to the drink, and of course cold milk and vanilla ice-cream. A unique garnish of grated chocolate adds to the appeal of the Peach Milkshake, making it a true blockbuster! A perfect after-school treat for kids that makes a good combo with Burgers , Sandwiches , Pizzas and Pastas as well.

Nuts, Nutella, ice-cream, brownie, name what you like and you will find it in this Brownie Sundae! With readily available ingredients, this dessert can be prepared in less than 10 minutes, to be enjoyed slowly over a long chat and remembered for a longer time thereafter. It is interesting how Nutella beautifully replaces chocolate sauce, in fact more flavourfully, in this dessert. Pickwick biscuits are drizzled with Nutella and topped with vanilla ice-cream, ready for the finishing touch with more wafers and nuts. Wow, this is one lip-smacking sundae no one can resist!

It is a wise idea to combine one pleasant fruit with a peppy one, so that the overall flavour is well balanced. In that way, peach and mango are made for each other. Peach has a mellow flavour and captivating aroma, while mango has a tangy flavour and overpowering aroma. Together with vanilla ice-cream, these two fruits make a wonderfully creamy and flavourful milkshake that will please everybody. When making the Peach and Mango Milkshake, you can alter the amount of sugar based on the natural sweetness of the fruits.

Peaches are in season! Now, that’s fabulous news because the peach is a fruit that appeals to everybody. With its unique texture, mild flavour and captivating aroma, it lends its to any many fantastic culinary creations. Sweetened Peach with Vanilla Ice-Cream is one such dessert , which everybody will fall in love with. Indeed, who can resist a preserve of peach, cooked with sugar and spices, served with luscious vanilla ice-cream. The cinnamon-tinged peach flavour will linger on your taste buds for a long time after the cup is wiped clean.

Watermelons are now available throughout the year, yet the tropical watermelon smoothie turns out best when the juicy, crunchy fruit is in season. The high water content of watermelon is perfectly balanced by the addition of bananas, coconut milk and ice-cream.

The Lemon Pudding Cake is a fabulous dessert with a refreshingly tangy flavour. It is also quite easy to make, and uses just minimal ingredients. Using lemon juice rather than essence gives this dessert a natural, tongue-tickling flavour, which is very appealing. It has a super soft texture, and tastes best when it is hot. Serve the Lemon Pudding Cake with a scoop of vanilla ice-cream for a really magical experience.

Crunch, munch, cream... this exotic dessert has it all! It’s so fantabulous, nobody would believe it took you just minutes to prepare it. A scrumptious base of crushed biscuits is layered with slices of strawberry and topped with ice-cream and chocolate sauce, to make an irresistible Quick Strawberry and Chocolate Sundae. Keep all the components ready, but assemble it just before serving. This delicious crunchy, fruity and creamy Sundae will be enjoyed by young and old alike.

Regular pancakes turn into an extraordinary treat when deep-fried with a stuffing of sweet, vanilla-flavoured coconut. Make sure you cook the pancakes with butter initially, because that contributes to the rich flavour of the rolls. Also take care when applying the maida paste and rolling up the pancakes so that the coconut mixture does not spill out when frying. The rolls have an amazing melt-in-the-mouth texture, thanks to the crisp pancake cover and the succulent coconut mixture. Serve the Fried Coconut Rolls topped with Ice-creams , for an experience that will put ordinary apple pies to shame!