With Diwali around the corner, these fusion cookies — Pluot and Cardamom Nankhatai Thumbprints — are my take on the famous Indian-style bakery cookie Nankhatai with a California influence.

rangoli-inspired Diwali cookies; marzipan crackers; and banana Nutella tea cake. They also include vegan and healthy options like guilt-free date squares, vegan brownies, cashew ragi cookies ...

Gourmet cakes, designer truffles and even imported cookies have replaced the traditional mithai at many Diwali parties. But why this shift? For many, the answer is simple: convenience. Purchasing ...

But there are still some bright spots ahead: Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, begins Oct. 31. The holiday is celebrated in many regions of India as well as the Indian diaspora and ...