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No-Cook Chocolate Easter Eggs
I used to make these delicious Easter Eggs as a kid so you can imagine the recipe is pretty simple! You need to make them ahead so factor in the extra time required.

Mama's Christmas Cake
This is my Mother's recipe for Christmas cake and though I may be biased, it is the best in the world! She's been making it for years and I have never come across anyone who did not love it at first bite.

For Mother With Love
They cook for you day in and day out and now it's time to return the favor! Show your Mom how much you love her and appreciate everything she has always done for you. Take over the kitchen this Mother's Day, and cook her a meal she will remember the rest of the year!

Top Christmas Sweets and Snacks
Indian tradition demands that neighbors exchange platters of sweets and snacks with each other on Christmas day, so preparations start at least a month in advance! Here's a list of some of the most popular Christmas goodies made in India during this festive season. Make up batches of your favorites and spread the joy.

Cheeslings
A crispy, crunchy savory snack to enjoy with a hot cup of tea. Cheeslings are often made at special occassions too.

Marzipan Shapes
This is a favourite Goan sweet made specially for Christmas. Marzipan can be made into all sorts of shapes, depending on how artistic you are and how creative you feel!

Nankaties or Naan Khatais
A favorite Christmas-time cookie, Nankaties have slightly different recipes depending on where in India they are made. This recipe is Goan in origin.

Kulkuls
A great sweet to prepare with the family, Kulkuls are made all over India at Christmas time. They are fun to make and keep very well if stored in a air-tight container.

Gujia or Nuereos with Coconut Filling
Made all over India as a festival sweet, Gujias or Nuereos differ only slightly from region to region. In some states, like Uttar Pradesh, the filling is made with sweetened khoya (milk thickened almost to a solid state) and nuts while in others like Goa, it consists of shredded coconut, nuts and jaggery. This version uses the coconut filling.

Besan Ka Laddoo (gram flour sweet)
Besan Ka Laddoo is an all-time favourite and made on several special occasions and festivals. The trick to getting this sweet right is in browning the besan (gram flour) perfectly.

Jalebi
This sweet is a hot favourite on any special occasion be it a birthday, wedding or festival. Jalebis though mostly eaten by themselves, can also be soaked in warm milk.

Shir Kurma
This dessert is made on the occasion of Eid, which is celebrated by the Muslims. Shir Kurma is milk-based and full of nuts and raisins.

Til Ka Gajak (sesame brittle)
Til Ka Gajak is made especially made during the cold north Indian winter months since til (sesame) is believed to have warming properties. It is a popular sweet for Diwali (the festival of lights).

Gujia
The recipe for a favourite Dusshera and Diwali sweet.

Sandesh Mishti
Satisfy your sweet tooth with this recipe for Sandesh, one of West Bengal's most popular desserts.