Deviled Eggs
Deviled eggs have always had a special spot on our house party menus, especially for birthday celebrations. I grew up watching my mother whip them
Tricolored Bread Pakora
This bread pakora was always one of the more “interesting” snacks growing up, something my mom often made for parties. With its colorful layers of
Bread Pizza
This isn’t exactly rocket science, but when the kids are hungry and yelling for pizza, this quick bread-based snack gets the job done beautifully. It’s
Breaded Calamari (Squid)
Breaded calamari has been a personal favorite ever since I first tried it at a restaurant during a trip as a teenager. Up until then,
Wheat Halwa
Ever since I was little, one of my clearest memories of visiting India during our vacations from Saudi Arabia was the irresistible aroma of Halwa
Marble Cake
There are times when the usual chocolate, vanilla, or butter cake just doesn’t cut it, especially when you’re baking for kids who’ve seen it all
Badam (Almond) Burfi
Here’s Burfi #3 from my mom’s treasured cookbook: a simple yet indulgent almond sweet that brings back memories of both festive celebrations and those quiet
Coconut Burfi
Here’s Burfi #2 from my mom’s treasured cookbook — a simple yet nostalgic coconut burfi that holds a special place in our family. We used
Zebra Cake
I was in the mood to try something new when I remembered one of my close friends baking a Zebra Cake a couple of years
Christmas Fruit Cake (Plum Cake)
What’s Christmas without a fruit cake? In our family, it simply wouldn’t feel complete without my mom’s famous Christmas Fruit Cake (referred to as “Plum