Author: Gopi Krishna

The smell of toasted sesame oil and soy sauce filled the kitchen while I pressed little squares of nori into a muffin tin. William walked in, tilted his head, and asked if we were making “cup sushi.” I wasn’t even sure what that meant until I pulled out the Baked Salmon Sushi Cups from the oven-golden, crispy, and smelling just like our favorite sushi spot downtown. Turns out, you don’t need a bamboo mat or years of practice to make really good sushi at home. If you’re looking for more quick, flavorful recipes, this Tuna Sandwich Recipe | Creamy &…

This mango tres leches cake is soft, incredibly moist, and bursting with tropical mango flavor in every bite. The light sponge soaks up a creamy mango lassi milk mixture, then gets topped with fluffy mango whipped cream that tastes like summer in a bowl. I first tried a version of this at a friend’s potluck last year, and I’ve been tweaking it ever since to get that perfect balance of sweetness and cardamom warmth. It’s surprisingly simple to make, and the results look like something you’d find at a fancy bakery. If you’re in the mood for more easy desserts…

Wow. It was a HUGE year of room reveals, and looking back at it, I’m so impressed with my team for executing so many (and I’m realizing I’m already WAY behind for 2026). There are “renovation years” and “reveal years,” and I much prefer the reveal years (and so do you – or so traffic tells me). While some of us love getting into the granular construction stuff, it’s just not as visually pleasing as these styled-out rooms. So let’s recap it in chronological order. photo by kaitlin green | from: river house laundry room The river house laundry room. Timed…

Faluda is a rich and creamy dessert made by topping fruits in the regular falooda recipe. It is perfect for summer days and tastes great when served cold. This sweet is made when the weather is very hot and something cool and filling is needed. It looks colorful and tastes really refreshing. Royal Faluda is a little more special than common Faluda. It has more toppings, fruits and nuts making it rich and delicious. Each spoon has a different texture, creamy, crunchy and soft. This is a good dessert to make on weekends or when guests come home. Children also…

Nutella cookies are soft chocolate cookies made with flour, butter, sugar and Nutella. These cookies are baked until cooked through and slightly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. I usually make this when I need to do some quick baking without much planning. Their taste is rich and chocolaty, which is perfect for evening time. These cookies are better than store-bought biscuits because you know what goes inside it. They’re not too sweet and have a nice Nutella flavor in every bite. You can make this for kids, family or even small gatherings. Making these at home…

This hawaiian roll grilled cheese takes the soft, pillowy inside of King’s Hawaiian rolls and turns it into a golden, crispy crust while tucking melty provolone and savory ham into what used to be the outside. The whole thing comes together as one giant sandwich that you slice into portions, and the first time I served it at a potluck, three people asked for the recipe before I’d even finished eating my own piece. It takes about 25 minutes and uses six ingredients you can grab at any grocery store. If you’re after more quick recipes that feed a group,…

I keep a can of tuna in the pantry for mornings like last Tuesday, when William announced he needed lunch in five minutes and the fridge was nearly empty. I chopped an onion, put everything in a bowl, and by the time he was done tying his shoes he was Tuna Sandwich Wrapped and ready. He ate a slice in the car and said, “Wait, why does this taste better than the cafeteria version?” Because this simple tuna sandwich recipe softens the onions first, and that 30-second step changes everything. The creamy tuna sandwich filling uses mayo, sweet pickle relish…

Happy Sunday to all of you! Hope everyone has a really great week. Currently we are in LLC, we are getting a chance to spend some quality time with our loved ones, for which we feel very grateful. There are no other EHD updates, so please enjoy this week’s links. This week’s home tour Very amazing! Mallory put it in our “watercooler” Slack channel. We were all pushing for it. Oh, and there’s the amazing Commune design behind it, so no wonder we were all in love. enjoy! From Emily: Kathy and Garrett (The Grit and Polish) Revealed Their Poplar…

These smothered pork chops are everything you want on a chilly weeknight: tender, juicy bone-in chops nestled in a thick, savory brown gravy that clings to every bite. The first time I made this dish, I was craving that deep, soul-warming comfort my grandma used to serve on Sunday afternoons, and honestly, it turned out even better than I remembered. What I love most is how simple it is just a handful of pantry ingredients and one skillet, but the flavor tastes like you’ve been cooking all day. If you’re looking for more cozy, family-friendly meals, you might also love…

These buttery, golden strawberry danishes practically melt in your mouth flaky puff pastry cradling smooth cream cheese and juicy strawberries that get all jammy in the oven. I made these on a random Tuesday morning last month because I had a container of strawberries getting soft in the fridge and remembered I’d stashed some puff pastry in the freezer. The house smelled so good while they were baking that my neighbor knocked on the door to ask what I was making. They look fancy, like something you’d pick up at an expensive bakery, but they come together fast with ingredients…