It’s that time of the year again – it’s cookie season. Right after Thanksgiving, my daughter and I get into cookie-baking mode. We always make our usual Sugar Cookies and Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread and experiment with new flavor and texture combinations. This year Pistachio Cookies was our first such experiment. […]
Hey there, fellow cookie lovers! I’m super excited to share with you my latest baking obsession: Churro Cookies! My daughter loves cinnamon treats, churros being her favorite. Churros are a deep-fried treat and require some work to make at home. So, I thought, why not create a churro-flavored cookie? My […]
This Nutella Brownies recipe is built on my favorite and fool-proof Brownies recipe. My kids love the popular chocolate hazelnut spread and I always have jars of them in my pantry. Can you really go wrong with Nutella? I have yet to meet a person who does not like Nutella. I know […]
Chai is the Hindi word for tea. Chai is an emotion for most Indian people. A cup of hot masala chai can be so comforting and cures almost anything- from a bad day to a headache 😊. Chai and biscuit are a classic combination. And it cannot be any biscuit, […]
Rasmalai is one of my favorite Indian desserts. It is so hard to pick one dessert so I said “one of”. I am a sucker for milk-based, good Bengali mithais. I grew up spending summers at my grandparents’ home in Calcutta and ate fresh sandesh, rosogulla, and rasmalai almost every […]
I decided to create Palak Paneer Spanakopita and bring together the best of Indian and Greek cuisines. Yummy Palak Paneer filling incased in a crispy Phyllo shell, makes for a fantastic evening snack or appetizer for a party. In fact, the first time I made it, I ended up eating […]
Why make a normal burfi recipe when you can make burfi bars? I tried this unique burfi recipe recently and it was a huge hit at the party I took it to. It has 3 layers- the bottom layer of Parle G cookie crumbs, the middle and the star of […]
Welcome to a delightful journey of flavors with our Stuffed Dates recipe! These bite-sized treats are the perfect combination of sweet, nutty, and utterly delicious. With just a handful of simple ingredients, you can create a snack or dessert that’s sure to impress. To make these Stuffed Dates, all you […]
I love easy mithais that don’t take more than 30 minutes of hands-on time and this Milk Powder Burfi is one of those Indian mithais. I started making this Burfi recipe with milk powder a few years ago and it has become a staple around Indian festival time in our […]
This Stuffed mini peppers with paneer recipe is my favorite easy snack to make when I am entertaining a group of friends. It works well in a spread of appetizers for a dinner gathering but you can also serve it with evening tea snacks. With just 2 main ingredients and a […]
I am always experimenting with the next breakout Indian fusion dessert. My Instagram followers and readers have loved so many of my baking experiments and I constantly want to innovate. At the beginning of summer this year I felt like I was running low on creative juices. I took some […]
If you are a sucker for simple teacakes like me, you must try this Almond Cake recipe. This almond cake recipe is lightly sweet, nutty, and delicately textured. The finely ground almonds not only provide a distinct taste but also contribute to a moist and tender crumb that’s both satisfying and […]
Hi, I'm Divya, an Indian-born, U.S.-educated Liberal Arts graduate. While studying in Pennsylvania, I discovered my passion for baking, making dozens of cookies independently. Despite becoming a Certified Public Accountant, my true calling remained in food. Drawing from my Indian roots and American influences, I experiment with simple yet flavorful dishes, especially enjoying eggless baking. Now residing in Arizona with my family, we embrace a love for travel and exploring diverse cuisines. In-Fused Living reflects my culinary journey, blending cultural inspirations into everyday meals.