For Vijaya Selvaraju, Diwali celebrations while growing up in the suburbs of Toronto centered around her mother’s home cooking — namely, the sweets. “My mom has a South Indian catering business, and ...

I love this recipe because it is the simplest way to enjoy a light cheesecake, paired together with the warm, cozy spices of chai. The best part is that it requires no cooking — perfect for holiday ...

Next week is Diwali, the festival of lights, followed by the dawning of a New Year that Indians celebrate around the world. When it comes to Diwali, one can never have enough sweets. Sweets, like ...

When I was a child, the lead-up to Diwali, the Hindu new year, included assembling boxes of sweets for friends and neighbors, buying new clothes for every member of the family and decorating the house ...

Diwali Special Sweet Ideas: Diwali is a festival of lights and sweetness, but growing health awareness has led people to seek healthier alternatives to traditional sweets. Especially for those with ...

Younger South Asian cooks are riffing on these classics, turning them into cookies, pies and ice cream, and (gasp!) adding salt. By Priya Krishna The brightly hued sweets at a mithai shop — ...

Every Diwali, without fail, the same dance unfolds. The doorbell rings, guests arrive bearing brightly wrapped boxes, and inside each one lies that familiar golden cube. Soan papdi. Again. Social ...

SOUTH STREET SEAPORT, Manhattan (WABC) -- Neighborhood Eats this week is in honor of Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights. As celebrations get underway, we're taking you to Tagmo, an Indian restaurant ...