Category Archives: Dessert

Hoegaarden Gingerbread Cake

The nice thing about my roommate, and hopefully all roommates, is that she always has positive things to say about my cooking.  I’ve made the house smell like the nuclear apocalypse, with a week-long fallout wreak of oil and spices, … Continue reading

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Snickerdoodles

It’s that time of the year again! No, I’m not talking about the holiday season…I’m talking about finals week!! And what goes best with finals week? SUGAR (and caffeine if you are so inclined)! Now given the fact that I … Continue reading

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Sheera (Semolina Pudding)

The Hindu festival Diwali celebrates the return of Rama, a king and avatar of Vishnu, from an epic journey called the Ramayana.  It is the celebration of good over evil. Today, Diwali is the biggest religious holiday in India.  By my … Continue reading

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Sweet Potato Pecan Pie

This is how Thanksgiving happens at my house: Around 6 or 7 am – mom and dad wake up and start cooking 9 am – the kids wake up to the sound of a lot of banging pots and pans, … Continue reading

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