Traditionally made on the stove by simmering whole milk & rice till rich and creamy, this cheat’s version of kheer uses the slow cooker.

This delicately sweet saffron-laced semiya kesari or meethi seviyan, an Indian vermicelli dessert, is super easy to make.

Chicken and vegetables stir-fried in a spicy Kung Pao sauce, tossed with al-dente rice noodles makes for a delicious one-bowl meal.

These scrumptious golden flatbreads (paratha) stuffed with a spicy potato (aloo) mixture are a staple in many Indian households.

This festive Moscow mule inspired mocktail made with fresh pomegranate juice, limes, rosemary and bubbly ginger ale.

These easy to make slice and bake cookies dotted with toasted almonds and bright orange zest are dipped in melted chocolate.

With a slight snap on the outside, chewy insides, and the signature flavor of molasses and spices, gingerbread cookies are a Christmas fave.

Bring a spot of summer sunshine to your Christmas festivities with these cute mini cakes bursting with lemon and thyme & topped with glaze.

This homemade hot chocolate mix is absolutely delicious and super easy to make. Make a big batch and gift them for Christmas.

Crisp, fresh green beans stir fried with butter, garlic, shallots and crunchy walnuts make for an easy and delicious side ready in 15 min.

This whole roasted chicken spiced liberally with Indian tandoori masala turns out juicy, succulent and absolutely delicious.

Coffee, and warm slices of this baked French toast casserole topped with apples and thick caramel sauce is just what you need for brekkie.

This warm mulled apple cider with sweet spices, fresh cranberries and oranges is the perfect non-alcoholic Christmas drink.

These cute mini phyllo tarts filled with cream cheese and homemade cranberry-pepper jam are the perfect one-bite Christmas party appetizers.

This ellyewel-hued jam made with winter cranberries, orange and a touch of hot serrano chili peppers makes a great Christmas gift.

Pazham pori or ethakka appam are traditional sweet plantain fritters popular in India.

A delicious and easy weeknight pasta recipe with chicken, mushrooms and juicy sausage tossed in a bright and tangy chimichurri sauce.

Pasteli, the sweet and moreish sesame seed and honey bars dotted with roasted nuts is so easy to make at home.

Achari murgh is a delicious chicken dish made by cooking chicken in a spicy and tangy pickling spices sauce.

This fresh and buttery strawberry pound cake loaf is made better with the addition of sour cream to the batter, which makes it moist.