Because five's been done way too many times. 1. Serve it with some coconut-mango ice cream (recipe follows). Buttercup squash dippers with an Indian-spice stew 2. Cut it into fun shapes, sprinkle it with cardamom, roast it and serve it with some Indian dip. Like this! Want the recipe for the dip? ...

Ah, halwa (halva?) - so many varieties and all so tasty. I have to admit, though, this isn't one you'll see on any menu or in any shop -- it's completely invented. Desperate for a healthier halwa and finding myself without my usual favorite halwa base, besan (chickpea flour), I ...

I came up with this technique early last year (before I was vegan) and, after much experimentation, I realized that the best "liquid" to use was yogurt (probably some acid/base thing). Unfortunately, using vegan yogurt for every batch was a little tough (price, acidity, flavor options, etc). So, what's a vegan ...

The first time I made this, it was much more complicated with far more ingredients. Finding myself without most of them yesterday left me hungry and looking for something easy to replace my standard morning fare. What better replacement than a new take on my typical breakfast cake...with coconut flour! ...

It sounds strange, I know. But so does mustard on pancakes and, well......ok, fine. But this isn't half as strange--promise. Actually, I found the odd addition of buttercup squash to be the perfect remedy for the lack of lassi-ness that comes from using non-dairy or fat-free yogurt. It's just the right ...

The other morning, as I lay there trying to convince myself to get out of bed, a stray thought entered my head: I want a paratha. God knows why--I haven't had one in years. In fact, I don't think I've ever had one. I've seen them being made a thousand ...

Stress can make you do strange things. For example, I was at Marshalls the other day (trying to distract myself from the faint feelings of imminent doom) and happened upon these cute little silicone baking cups. Given my new pledge to stick to the bare necessities until I find a well-paying, ...

Still without an actual kitchen, I've found some interesting ways to "cook" without actually cooking. Wraps and sandwiches have pretty much been my staple for the past few days. This one would make a great packed lunch or light dinner. It's simple enough that I'm a little embarrassed to call it ...

I had a chemistry teacher last summer. His name was Rob (last name omitted) and he was probably one of the few university teachers from whom I learned something. I didn't expect I would, seeing as how I had already taken AP Chemistry and advanced IB organic chemistry, but I ...