Tasha's Artisan Foods 5 easy treats from my Halloween collection. The HalloweenTreat Box 🎃 Hi Reader, Halloween is one of my favorite excuses to bake something fun, and this year I've put everything in one place for you. My new collection has 20 easy Halloween treats, and not one of them needs fancy decorating. Most are one bowl, a few are no bake, and all of them are the kind of thing that disappears fast. Start with my Cosmic Brownies, fudgy squares with a glossy chocolate top and those...
4 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, I love masala chai, but have you tried it in a cheesecake? This masala chai Basque cheesecake brings the warm, spiced flavor of a cup of chai into a creamy, custardy cheesecake with that gorgeous, deeply browned top. Black tea and chai masala add so much flavor, while the tangy cream cheese balances everything beautifully! And it's so much easier to make compared to traditional cheesecakes - No crust to make, no water bath, and no complicated techniques. Just mix, bake, and let it...
6 days ago • 1 min read
Tasha's Artisan Foods The ones my readers are making right now. Mithai ForYour Diwali Box Hi Reader, Diwali is just over two weeks away, and this is the stretch where my kitchen smells permanently of ghee and cardamom. This is the first collection in my Diwali series, so do save it! Every mithai I'm sharing over the next two weeks is a much loved one, kept simple and fuss-free without giving up on taste and texture. They are easy to make even if you are new to mithai making. Whether you...
9 days ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, Pumpkin pie is such a classic fall bake, and I’m so excited to share my eggless version with you! This eggless pumpkin pie has a buttery, flaky pastry crust filled with smooth, creamy pumpkin filling and warm pumpkin pie spices. The filling uses pumpkin puree, sweetened condensed milk, and a little cornstarch to help it set - no eggs needed! The recipe is easy to put together, and you can even use store-bought pastry if you want to save time. Serve a slice with whipped cream or...
12 days ago • 1 min read
Tasha's Artisan Foods Festive, fragrant, and every one of them a showstopper. Cakes ForThe Festive Table Hi Reader, Festive season is here and the oven barely gets a rest. These are the cakes I make when there are people coming over and I want something that looks like an occasion. They all keep well and most are eggless, so they're just as good on a Diwali table as they are for Thanksgiving or the holidays. Start with my Baklava Cheesecake, which is the single most popular recipe on the...
16 days ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, What do you do with your sourdough discard when you don't want to bake another batch of cookies or pancakes? Make bread! 🍞 This easy sourdough discard bread has a gorgeous crackly crust, a soft, tender center, and just a little tang from the discard. It looks and tastes like an artisan loaf, but it's much less work than traditional sourdough. The secret? A little yeast helps the dough rise, so you don't need to rely on your starter alone. You get homemade bread in a few hours, not...
17 days ago • 1 min read
Tasha's Artisan Foods And it's easier than pumpkin pie, too! The PumpkinShortlist Hi Reader, It's October, it's pumpkin season, and I just want to bake every day. Cozy, spiced and everything nice! Top of the list is my Pumpkin Basque Cheesecake, far and away the most popular pumpkin recipe on the blog. Here are five I come back to every autumn. Most Popular Pumpkin Basque Cheesecake A darkly caramelized top over a soft, custardy middle, with all the warm spice of pumpkin pie. One bowl, no...
23 days ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, No oven, three layers of chocolate, and the cutest little individual cheesecakes. What’s not to love? 🍫 These no-bake mini chocolate cheesecakes have a buttery Oreo crust, creamy chocolate cheesecake filling, and a silky chocolate ganache on top. They’re rich without being fussy, and so easy to put together. Plus, you can make them a day or two ahead, which makes them especially handy when you’re entertaining. I think they’d be such a fun dessert for the upcoming festive season. No...
25 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, September brought in my mom's 82nd birthday! We took her out for a lovely lunch at our favourite restaurant in the middle of a park. Never allowing us to celebrate her day in a big way, this was perfect for her. Surrounded by all four of her grandkids- that's what makes her truly happy! ❤️ Birthday girl with her girls! The husband came down with shingles soon after! Ughhhh... a reminder for everyone over 50: please get a shingles shot. He's recovered, though there is still some...
27 days ago • 2 min read