Frozen Mango Bliss

Along with its warm rays of sunshine, summer brings lush green lawns, refreshing pool time and, if you are south Asian, it brings plenty of mangoes! To quote my little...

Red Velvet Cheesecake

Now here’s a dessert that is just as gorgeous to look at as it is heavenly to eat. Vibrant, smooth and velvety cheesecake rests atop a crunchy oreo crust. Every...

Chicken Tikka Masala

This dish brings home the flavors of South Asia in an immensely satisfying way. Roasted pieces of succulent chicken are doused in a rich and spicy tomato based sauce. The...

Cinnamon Coffee Cake

This is a truly “look good, taste good and feel good” companion to afternoon coffee. You have the warmth of cinnamon fused into a buttery cake, topped of with crunchy...

Masala Chai

This is the ultimate Indian comfort beverage – hot black tea brewed in a sea of milk with hints of authentic spices and sweetened with sugar or honey. This versatile...

Masala Muffins or Muffin Upma (Fusion recipe)

This recipe is my grandmother’s creation. It is a great example of how she skillfully combines traditional ideas from her Madrasi kitchen with ingredients that she stumbles upon in our American pantry....

Coconut Cake

You never know where you might stumble upon a fellow baker. I certainly wasn’t expecting to find one while reading 19th century American poetry in my English class. Yet I...

Cinnamon Rolls

This popular confection actually originated in Sweden and they actually celebrate October 4th as cinnamon roll day! A staple in every bakery in North America and Northern Europe, this is...

Berry Squares

A delicious concoction of berries atop a moist sponge cake square. I love the combination of fresh berries, smooth cake and amazing crust. It’s a great spring and summer dessert...

Shepard’s Pie (Fusion)

What can be more hearty and satisfying than meat and potatoes combined? And shepherd’s pie is just that American favorite, brought to us from England. In my kitchen, it takes...