Recipes for every occasion
Festivals coming up first, then food for the season and for gatherings with family and friends.
Festivals
- ThanksgivingRoast turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, sweet potato casserole, pumpkin pie and the rest of the Thanksgiving table.8 recipes
- DiwaliMithai, crunchy farsan and festive dishes for Diwali, from chakli and chivda to besan ladoo and kaju katli.47 recipes
- ChristmasChristmas cakes and cookies, kulkuls and rose cookies, stollen, roasts and warming alcohol-free drinks.129 recipes
- Sankranti, Lohri & PongalTil-gud, chikki, undhiyu, pongal, gajak and sarson da saag for Makar Sankranti, Uttarayan, Lohri and Pongal.37 recipes
- Lunar New YearDumplings, spring rolls, longevity noodles, nian gao, tteokguk and tangyuan to welcome the new year.18 recipes
- RamadanIftar classics and suhoor ideas: date drinks, haleem, harira, samosas, pakoras, fruit chaat and lentil soups.56 recipes
- HoliGujiya, thandai, dahi vada, malpua and other sweets, snacks and drinks to share on Holi.7 recipes
- EidSheer khurma, seviyan, biryani, haleem, kebabs and ma'amoul for an Eid feast.40 recipes
- EasterHot cross buns, colomba, paska and kulich, egg dishes and Easter lamb.42 recipes
- Onam & VishuAvial, olan, thoran, sambar, payasam and the rest of the sadya, for Onam and Vishu.14 recipes
- Ganesh ChaturthiModak, karanji, puran poli, sundal and the other sweets and dishes made for Ganeshotsav.6 recipes
- JanmashtamiPanjiri, makhan-mishri, panchamrit and the butter and curd sweets made for Krishna's birthday.3 recipes
- Raksha BandhanGhevar, coconut barfi, rasmalai and other sweets and festive meals to share with your siblings on Rakhi.9 recipes
- Navratri & Durga PujaFarali dishes for the Navratri fasts and bhog for Durga Puja, from sabudana khichdi to luchi, labra and payesh.32 recipes
Seasons
- MonsoonBhajiya, pakoras, roasted corn, masala chai, hot soups and khichdi: comfort food for a rainy day.14 recipes
- Summer coolersSharbats, lassi, kulfi, aam ras, raita, cold salads and soups to keep you cool in the heat.201 recipes
- Winter warmersHearty soups and stews, gajar halwa, sarson da saag, undhiyu, gond ladoo and hot chocolate for cold days.115 recipes
Gatherings
- Party & potluckCrowd-pleasing finger food, dips, platters and bakes that scale up and travel well.57 recipes
- Picnic & travelThepla, sandwiches, wraps, pasta salads and dry snacks that travel well and need no reheating.29 recipes
- Kids' birthday partyMini pizzas, cupcakes, sandwiches, popcorn and sweets that children love at a party.23 recipes
- Date nightSpecial dinners for two and impressive desserts for a night in.11 recipes
- Game dayWings, nachos, sliders, loaded fries and dips for watching the match.12 recipes
- Tea-timeNankhatai, khari, cakes, samosas, dhokla, scones and other snacks to have with chai or tea.97 recipes
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