Author: Gopi Krishna

These tender, flavorful tamales recipe bundles wrap seasoned pork filling in fluffy masa dough, all steamed inside corn husks until they’re soft and aromatic. I first learned to make them from my neighbor Lily one December afternoon when her kitchen smelled like cumin and chili powder, and I’ve been hooked ever since. The process takes a little time, but it’s surprisingly straightforward once you get the rhythm down, and there’s something deeply satisfying about unwrapping a warm tamale you made with your own hands. They’re the kind of food that brings people together, perfect for cozy family dinners like my Delicious Fried Rice…

Hello and welcome to the EHD “Best Of Design” list for 2025. We decided to wait till January (as opposed to last year) to give a full 365 days for all of the 2025 design content to come out, and I’m so happy we did because I think at least a few of the home tours are from the tail end. Anyway, this post is pure design joy and pure design celebration. There are, of course, so many more tours and products we could have talked about, but challenging ourselves to rein it in and pick only a few is…

Eggless Chocolate Cupcakes are a delicious, moist cake made by baking a mixture of flour, baking soda, cocoa powder and decorated with chocolate frosting topping and sprinkles. These cupcakes are perfect for small gatherings and family feasts, they don’t require much effort. Eggless Chocolate Cupcakes are a must try at home for their delicious taste. This recipe is usually made on weekends or birthdays when there is a desire to eat something sweet. This recipe has chocolatey, rich flavor and feels very comforting to eat. The chocolate glaze and sprinkles in this recipe look festive and attractive, which kids usually…

Granola bars are crunchy and small sticky snack bars made using oats, nuts, butter and sweeteners. These bars are pressed and shaped and then refrigerated, so no baking is required. I usually make it as a quick breakfast or snack option. Its taste is sweet, nutritious and quite filling. It also keeps you full for longer periods of time. These granola bars are good for both diet days and normal days. You can have it as a morning or evening snack, yes guilt-free. Children also like it because of the sweets added to it. It is very easy to make…

The first time I pulled a tray of these from the oven, I thought I’d ruined them. They were paper-thin, covered in tiny holes, and looked nothing like regular cookies. But when I took a bite, they shattered into buttery, caramelized pieces that tasted like butterscotch candy. My seven-year-old son William peeked over my shoulder and said, “Mom, I can see through them,” and honestly, that’s part of what makes them so fun. These oatmeal lace cookies come together with basic pantry ingredients oats, butter, sugar, and a hint of lemon and the brown butter gives them a nutty depth…

The first time I made this one pot beefaroni, I was standing at the stove on a Wednesday night with exactly twenty-seven minutes before William’s bedtime. The ground beef was sizzling, the garlic was making the whole kitchen smell like an Italian grandmother lived here, and I realized I hadn’t even boiled water for pasta yet. So I dumped the dry noodles straight into the pot with everything else, crossed my fingers, and hoped for the best. Turns out, that’s exactly how you’re supposed to make homemade beefaroni. The pasta soaks up all the beefy, tomatoey sauce as it cooks,…

Ajwain Paratha is a simple paratha flavored with ajwain. This is an easy alternative to plain paratha. This is a simple tasting paratha made with whole wheat flour and celery seeds. It gives a mild spicy aroma and makes the paratha taste a little different even with very few ingredients. This is one of those easy parathas that you can make anytime. This paratha is mostly made for breakfast or dinner and also goes well with gravy, curd or simple pickle. It seems light on the stomach and is easy to digest, so people often like it. It is easy…

Welcome to the smallest, ugliest room in my apartment (what used to be)! When I moved in, I knew the kitchen was less than ideal, but with the apartment price, location, and roommate (hi Jade!) everything aligned perfectly, I knew I could make it work. When I first visited my apartment, I knew it had amazing potential, but it needed a lot of love. The building dates back to the 1950s and still has plenty of adorable original details intact, but it was definitely given the “landlord special” a few times. Every apartment has its pros and cons, and for…

Onion Raita is a simple and creamy side dish made using onions, curd, green chillies, coriander and salt. It is mostly served with biryani, pulao, paratha and even plain rice. It is very popular in hotels and restaurants as a side dish to biyani. It’s cool, slightly crisp and refreshing in taste. Recipe included with step-by-step pictures and videos. Making onion raita is very easy and simple but if it is made properly then it tastes very good. It goes great with spicy gravies and rice dishes. It tastes great with hot rice and makes the meal complete. This raita…

Sure, it’s a little cliché to talk about really good/helpful storage and organizing products the first week back of a new year. However, I’d say 80% of my friends and family are deep in a purge and organizing mode…myself included. The other day, my best friend said, “Jess, you’d be so proud of me. I’ve gotten rid of so much, and I’ve already gone to the store to get containers and bins for what we’re keeping.” It’s such an exhilarating feeling!! I do want to make it clear that I’m not going around to my friends’ homes, telling them to…