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    About

    Hi there!

    Welcome to Kitchen at Hoskins. I’m Maria, the recipe developer, food stylist, photographer, and videographer behind this food blog.

    Here you’ll find simple everyday recipes that pack in serious flavors to make mealtime exciting, along with a sprinkling of creative dishes and unique ideas from around the world, especially Indian, influences.

    I also focus on including an overview of why the recipe works, with valuable tips, step-by-step photos, and videos to guide you along the way. My ultimate goal is to help you in satisfying everyone around the dinner table with unique, captivating, and also familiar dishes.

    Maria Doss
    Jump to:
    • A little background about me
    • What you'll find in my blog?
    • More about the blog and me
    • My work

    A little background about me

    Born and raised in Chennai, India, I call sunny California home with my husband, two beautiful children, and my four-legged baby who eagerly volunteers as a dedicated taste tester.

    My love for cooking began as a toddler when my parents gifted me my first kitchen play set. It further evolved observing my grandmother's exceptional culinary skills, which involved masterfully baking cakes in a traditional wood-burning stove, showcasing her expertise ahead of her time.

    Although my formal education is in mathematics and statistics, this blog emerged as a creative outlet, allowing me to pursue my true passion while embracing the most cherished role of my life, being a mother.

    The recipes on my blog are curated from decades of experience in my home kitchen, figuring out ways to please fussy eaters yet keep things flavorful and also being creative as often as I can.

    A glimpse into my gallery of past creative masterpieces.

    What you'll find in my blog?

    • No blandness here! As an Indian, flavor-packed dishes are a given, so you'll be guaranteed every recipe will be flavorful.
    • Tried and tested recipes to achieve the best results. I make all the mistakes in recipe development so that you won't.
    • Mostly fast and easy recipes that come together in a flash using your air fryer, Instant pot, or in 30 minutes.
    • Guilt-free and indulgent sweet treats to satisfy your sugar cravings.
    • Nourishing breakfast inspirations to energize your family throughout the day.
    • Every new recipe will feature comprehensive step-by-step photos and a concise video, to guide you along the way. Moreover, we remain committed to consistently refreshing our existing recipes to ensure they stay current and relevant.
    • Invaluable insights and expert tips delve into the reasons behind each specific technique or ingredient, empowering you with a deeper understanding of the culinary process.
    Buffalo Chicken Tenders is baked or air fried, yet produce a superior crispy coating.

    Good cooking involves using advanced techniques, such as achieving perfect lemon blueberry muffins with evenly distributed blueberries, a fluffy texture, and a crusty top. Moreover, I'll explain why using the same ingredients won't necessarily lead to ideal outcomes when making mini blueberry muffins.

    You'll learn not only how to make exquisitely soft homemade donuts but also unravel the wisdom behind cooking them in moderately low, 325-degree oil—a key factor in achieving their irresistibly fluffy texture.

    Chai Mug Cake is like enjoying a hot cup of Indian chai with a spoon!

    More about the blog and me

    What is Kitchen at Hoskins?

    That's where it all began! Decades ago, I embarked on my cooking journey in a charming apartment building called Hoskins, which always held a special place in my heart. Enchanted by its unique name, I ultimately chose "Kitchen at Hoskins" for my culinary endeavor, as it beautifully encapsulates the origin and story behind it all.

    What does "Finesse" mean?

    In Merriam-Webster, the definition is "refinement or delicacy of workmanship, structure, or texture". When it comes to cooking, finesse entails meticulous attention to detail, encompassing flavors, textures, and techniques, all harmoniously combined to yield exceptional results that are not only tasty but also visually captivating.

    What camera gear do you use?

    I currently shoot with a Canon 5D Mark IV and Canon 70D. The three lenses I use are a Canon 100mm f/2.8 macro for the gorgeous close-ups, Canon 24-70mm f/2.8 for overhead shots, and occasionally my Canon 50mm f/1.8 STM lens.

    What are your personal favorites from your blog?

    That's hard to choose! There are a few recipes that I often turn to like the ultra-creamy kulfi recipe, rasamalai tres leches cake, which is a mashup of Indian rasamalai and Mexican tres leches cake or butter chicken pasta combining the classic butter chicken and pasta.

    2 brown bowls with cooked macaroni and cheese with black spoons.
    Outrageously creamy, mac and Cheese is made in one pot using only 5 main ingredients.

    My work

    To see what goes on behind the scenes, check out my Facebook, Instagram or TikTok for exclusive updates, video tips, and much more also on Youtube. You can listen to my podcast. I’ve been featured in Parade, Buzzfeed, Tasty, MSN, PureWow, and much more.

    Drop me an email and say hi at kitchenathoskins@gmail.com.

    I hope you find something on here to your taste!

    Maria Doss ♡

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    homemade date bars on a wire rack.
    Raw Date Nut Bars are amazingly healthy using wholesome nutritious ingredients.

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Anand Lourdes Ignatius

      July 18, 2016 at 6:25 pm

      Excellent I did not know that you used to cook in college days. Did you? Not able to remembered

      Reply
    2. Lailah Edwards

      January 19, 2019 at 9:07 pm

      Love your ideas. My son's favourite is your owl sandwich

      Reply
      • Maria Doss

        January 20, 2019 at 3:08 pm

        Thank you so much:)

        Reply
    3. Eva

      January 31, 2020 at 9:25 pm

      I found your website today while searching for InstaPot recipes!!! I also started following you on Instagram. I will be making one of your pasta recipes today and I know my family is going to love it!!! Thank youso for sharing your recipes with us!!!😃🙏

      Reply
      • Eva

        January 31, 2020 at 9:26 pm

        Typos!😳😁
        *Thank you so much*

        Reply
      • Maria Doss

        February 26, 2020 at 2:21 pm

        Hope they like it:)

        Reply
    4. Monica Joseph

      April 18, 2021 at 6:25 pm

      Dear Maria,
      I browsed through Google and came across your website...
      Love your Almond Flour cookies and some Indian recipes too...
      Please add me to your newsletter...
      Thanks

      Reply
      • Maria Doss

        April 20, 2021 at 1:57 pm

        Hi Monica, We do not have an official newsletter yet. In the mean time, you could follow us on Instagram or Facebook for the latest updates. Thank you for the support, Maria

        Reply
    5. Kimberly Cates-Meraz

      June 24, 2023 at 3:22 pm

      Hello, a few years ago, I saved one of your recipes on my Pinterest board, it was the butter chicken inspired roasted tomato soup. It was one of my favorite recipes, I went back to make it and now the Paige is not there I get a 404 error. Would you be willing to send me your recipe for your butter chicken inspired roasted tomato soup? I can’t find any other recipe like it.

      Reply
      • Maria Doss

        June 24, 2023 at 4:44 pm

        Hi Kimberly, Our website went through some changes and we had delete a few pages. Here is the recipe you are lookin for -
        Butter Chicken Inspired Roasted Tomato Soup
        Ingredients:
        5 medium roma tomatoes, halved
        2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
        1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
        1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper powder
        2 teaspoons coriander powder
        1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
        2 garlic cloves, peeled
        1 teaspoon chopped ginger
        1/2 small red onion, cut into big chunks
        1 x 14.5 ounce can chicken stock
        3 tablepoons heavy cream
        1 tablespoon honey
        1 teaspoon salt
        additional heavy cream, for topping soup (optional)

        Preperation:
        1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Have a 9-inch cast iron pan or any other oven safe skillet ready.
        2.Combine first 9 ingredients (tomatoes through onion) in the cast iron pan, toss well and bake for 30 minutes. Place pan on a wire rack to cool.
        3. Add everything ( scrape every bit of spice from the pan) into a blender along with chicken stock, heavy cream, honey and salt. Blend until very smooth.
        4. Serve soup at room temperature or transfer the blended soup into a saucepan and bring to a gentle boil (over low-medium heat) and serve hot with a swirl of heavy cream.
        Makes 2-3 servings

        Hope it helps, have a wonderful weekend
        - Maria

        Reply
    6. Jaap

      August 27, 2023 at 1:56 pm

      I can not subscibe

      Reply
      • Maria Doss

        August 30, 2023 at 6:39 am

        Hmm.. Not sure why! Feel free to email me at kitchenathosins@gmail.com, so I can add your email to the mailing list. Hope it helps - Maria

        Reply

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