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Shilpa Uskokovic

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Shilpa Uskokovic is a recipe developer, food writer and sometimes a food stylist. She was previously a line and pastry cook in some of NYC's top rated restaurants like Marea, The NoMad Hotel, Maialino and Perry Street. A graduate of The Culinary Institute of America, Shilpa loves books, Bundt cakes, cute basset hounds and peak millennial memes. She was born and raised in Chennai, India.

Latest Stories

The Secret to the Best-Ever Maple Butter Comes Down to This One Step
Whatever regular ol’ butter can do, maple butter can do better. The touch of sweetness and caramel-y, toffee notes alter butter so magically that it’s hard to believe how simple it is to make. Because maple butter has so few ingredients, it’s essential to ensure those ingredients are good-quality. Here you’ll want real-deal maple syrup — sweet, smoky, and amber-colored.
Shilpa Uskokovic
Aug 16, 2024
Chole
This spicy chickpea curry is a total classic.
Shilpa Uskokovic
Mar 29, 2022
Pumpernickel Bread
A light and lofty loaf even beginner bakers can tackle.
Shilpa Uskokovic
Feb 15, 2022
Tortilla Española
One easy trick results in meltingly soft potatoes and onions.
Shilpa Uskokovic
Jan 13, 2022
Homemade Cashew Milk
Making your own creamy vegan nut milk couldn't be easier.
Shilpa Uskokovic
Dec 27, 2021
Extra-Soft Potato Bread
The secret ingredient: instant mashed potatoes.
Shilpa Uskokovic
Nov 16, 2021
Instead of Making Gingerbread This Year, Try Chocolate-Glazed Lebkuchen
It's richer, softer, and chewier than gingerbread cookies.
Shilpa Uskokovic
Nov 8, 2021
The Best Way to Upgrade Divinity Candy? With Chocolate, of Course.
It's time to bring this old-school dessert back into the spotlight.
Shilpa Uskokovic
Nov 4, 2021
Nothing Will Put You in a Festive Mood Faster than a Warm Cup of Navegado
It's the comfort your soul needs.
Shilpa Uskokovic
Oct 31, 2021
For Extra-Crispy Chicken Strips, This One Ingredient Makes a Big Difference
A classic example of when homemade is truly better.
Shilpa Uskokovic
Oct 31, 2021
Cachapas Are the Ultimate Sweet and Savory Treat
If you've never had the Venezuelan corn pancakes, you're in for a treat.
Shilpa Uskokovic
Oct 30, 2021
Crispy, Cheesy Loaded Tater Tots Will Disappear Before Halftime
You can't go wrong with this easy game-day snack.
Shilpa Uskokovic
Oct 28, 2021
For the Best Instant Pot Butter Chicken, One Ingredient Makes All the Difference
You'll be making this on repeat.
Shilpa Uskokovic
Oct 27, 2021
These Air Fryer Potato Wedges Taste Like They've Been Deep-Fried
They're perfectly crispy.
Shilpa Uskokovic
Oct 26, 2021
For the Best-Ever Coffee, Make This 3-Ingredient Vanilla Syrup
You'll want it in your fridge at all times.
Shilpa Uskokovic
Oct 22, 2021
This Homemade Squash Purée Is a Major Upgrade to Canned Pumpkin
Use it to make cookies, pies, muffins, and more.
Shilpa Uskokovic
Oct 11, 2021
These Buckwheat Crêpes Are Surprisingly Quick and Easy
There's no need to let the batter rest overnight.
Shilpa Uskokovic
Oct 10, 2021
These 3 Simple Pantry Ingredients Take Dirt Pudding to the Next Level
"The reason everyone will wonder why yours is better than any dirt pudding of their childhood."
Shilpa Uskokovic
Oct 8, 2021
An Easier Way to Make Perfect Pommes Frites at Home
Spoiler: You don't need to fry them twice!
Shilpa Uskokovic
Sep 29, 2021
A Better (Moister) Version of the Viral Peanut Butter Bread
Adding one simple ingredient made a huge difference.
Shilpa Uskokovic
Sep 25, 2021
This Recipe Will Change the Way You Make Whipped Cream Forever
The secret: instant pudding mix.
Shilpa Uskokovic
Sep 21, 2021
This Lemon-Fennel Rub Is the Easiest Way to Upgrade Roast Turkey
It's also amazing on roast chicken.
Shilpa Uskokovic
Sep 19, 2021
Tired of Chicken Breast? Consider Turkey Tenderloin Instead.
This sweet and spicy roast tenderloin makes the BEST sandwiches.
Shilpa Uskokovic
Sep 18, 2021
Attention, Bakers: This Stunning 7-Layer Honey Cake Is Calling Your Name
(It's a lot easier than it looks.)
Shilpa Uskokovic
Aug 29, 2021
For the Best-Ever Homemade Sweet Potato Gnocchi, You'll Need Your Microwave
No, really. It's science.
Shilpa Uskokovic
Aug 19, 2021
The Secret to Perfect Cherry Cobbler
One extra step makes all the difference.
Shilpa Uskokovic
Aug 15, 2021
Tomato Bisque Is the Grown-Up Version of Tomato Soup
The secret ingredient: rice flour.
Shilpa Uskokovic
Aug 8, 2021