What is Masala Egg Croissant Sandwich? This is one of that magical combination that once tried, you cannot have any other way. Creamy, soft eggs/masala omelette, rolled and placed inside a warm slightly toasted/baked buttery croissant – Yumm !!! You can call it a “Breakfast Croissant Sandwich” too but I’ve had this for lunch/dinner many times, hence I just love calling it a simple sandwich. I know, I’ve been m....

Delicious peas, masala, and spicy, tangy condiments topped over crushed puris! Learn how to make the peas masala in Instant Pot and how to assemble and serve masala puri with detailed step-wise pictures. As I mentioned on my tortilla bhel cups recipe, this Diwali, I have planned to share more chaat recipes instead of traditional savory snacks. So after tortilla bhel cups, here I am with masala puri. India is known for its street food, and it is popularly known as chaat recipes....

For the last day of this month’s blogging marathon, I made these moist, chocolaty and delicious Mini Chocolate layer cakes. This is my sweet entry to ‘Kid’s Delight - Mini Dishes’ event that is going on right here on the blog.Cupcakes are technically mini version of cake, but you need a special baking pan to make them. All you need to make these mini cakes is a large baking sheet and a cookie cutter....

No-Bake Mud Pie My Mississippi mud pie starts with a crumbly, crunchy Oreo crust topped with a thick, smooth layer of fudgy chocolate ganache. We’ll then layer a lighter, no-bake chocolate mousse-like filling (sort of no-bake cheesecake) and top it off with pillowy homemade whipped cream. Lots of adjectives up there but you need to know what to expect! It’s decadent and indulgent and, yes, worth every calorie! This pie has lots of layers and lots of chocolate....

Along with my regular bulk purchases in Costco, I buy Vinegar in bulk too. So I get two of the above. Wait wait, I don’t use them for cooking but for cleaning. Apart from cooking, vinegar can be used as a cleaning agent and it’s a great cleaning agent. Nothing can be matched to vinegar when it comes to cleaning. :-) :-)I am very finicky about my vessels especially when it comes to kitchen and I want it to be clean....

Crème Pâtissière (No Tempering Required!) Often tucked inside chocolate covered éclairs or cream puffs or layered into fruit tarts, silky smooth pastry cream (also called crème pâtissière or crème pât) has a reputation for being not only irresistible, but also a bit complicated and fussy. For this reason, far too many home bakers shy away from making their own and reach for box-mixes of powdered pudding instead. I get it, tempering eggs especially can be a bit intimidating and I won’t say that there’s no technique or extra attention required....

How long it takes: 45 minutes Equipment you’ll need: saucepan, large mixing bowl, sheet pan, parchment paper Servings: 6 (about 2 cups each) If you love this peanut butter popcorn, try my s’mores popcorn, or blueberries and cream popcorn next! If you’re more of a caramel corn fan, be sure to try my recipe for homemade caramel corn, or dressed-up caramel corn with bourbon and bacon. If you’re looking for simple ways to season plain popcorn, try my 6 popcorn seasonings....

I can’t think of a better way to welcome a new week than with a cookie recipe. Not just any cookie recipe, but a big fat chocolate one with a peanut butter surprise. This cold and dreary Monday, I’m coming at you with a peanut butter stuffed chocolate cookie, featuring not one but two different types of chocolate and a creamy, peanut-buttery filling. Forget sneaking Reese’s cups out of your kid’s plastic pumpkin tomorrow night, this is a peanut butter and chocolate combo that puts those orange-wrapped candies to shame....

A Pletzel is like a cheese less pizza – it is a flatbread topped with caramelized onions. I cannot say no to any dish that says caramelized onions and pizza. These are basically larger version of these bialys that I made few months ago.My kids loved this pletzel. It is great to serve as an appetizer or as a snack. It is best to serve this flatbread hot from the oven or warm....

Recipe includes a how-to video at the bottom of the post! My sister, Casey, has a pretty important job. She makes scones. I guess that’s not her official job (though I’d love to see a business card that says “pumpkin scone maker”), officially she works on film sets. She’s currently working on Mindhunter after finishing up some work on the new Wonder Woman 1984 (seriously is that not the coolest?...

Quick & Easy Side Dish Maybe you’ve tried and loved ramen noodle salad before, or maybe it sounds bizarre to you (I was very skeptical too!). Despite its unusual ingredients, this is one of the easiest and tastiest side dishes I’ve tried, and it’s quickly become one of my favorite potluck recipes. I know that ramen noodles–especially dry, uncooked ramen noodles–may seem like an unusual salad addition, but trust me! We’ll break them up into small pieces and toss them together with broccoli slaw, a few mix-ins, and an easy dressing....

Fresh Raspberry Frosting Much like my strawberry frosting, this raspberry buttercream is bursting with fresh flavor and gorgeous color (no food coloring needed!). It’s the perfect blend of sweet and tart, and it pipes beautifully, similar to classic buttercream frosting. You’ll love it as a macaron filling or paired with my dark chocolate cupcakes for a stunning contrast of colors and flavors. Today’s recipe starts on the stove with a homemade fresh raspberry sauce....

Red Velvet Cake Macarons Where fruity pebbles macarons are adorable and fun, my new red velvet macarons are so pretty and elegant. With that classic bright red color, smooth cream cheese filling, and optional white chocolate drizzle on top, these sweet sandwich cookies are a petite and poppable version of your favorite red velvet cake! This recipe is very similar to my classic macarons, but there were a few details that were different enough that I felt they warranted their own post (such as reducing almond flour/powdered sugar and not macaronage-ing quite as much)....

Perfect for quiet Sunday dinners at home and impressive enough for company, simple roast chicken is an easy and delightful entree. Envision golden brown juicy chicken emanating garlic and herb aromas, surrounded by sweet roasted carrots and onions. Imagine the smells wafting from your oven as the chicken slowly roasts! How long it takes: 20 minutes prep, about 2 hours in oven Equipment you’ll need: roasting pan, food thermometer Servings: 6 We’ve all been tempted to pick up rotisserie chickens at the supermarket, and they are super convenient, but why not make your own?...

Ok, by now, you would have known how much I love rose syrup, and I regularly use in desserts, especially summer-special beverages, be it for popsicle, juice, lassi, or jigarthanda. I want to try it in ice cream also so here I am with the kulfi recipe. Kulfi is nothing by Indian frozen dessert. It’s a dairy-based traditional Indian ice cream. I still remember relishing the cone-shaped malai kulfi during the hot summer nights from the street vendors....

The Best Sand Tarts Recipe If you’ve been around for a little while, you know we’re typically team soft and chewy cookies here at Sugar Spun Run. However, I will make an exception from time to time, especially when nostalgia is involved. And for me, there’s no cookie quite as nostalgic as sand tarts! A Google search won’t produce too many results for this Pennsylvania Dutch classic, but if you stroll through an Amish market near the Mason Dixon line, you’ll be sure to find these cookies in just about every shape and color....

Say hello to the prettiest new little appetizer on the block! She’s classy, fun, and the star of every party. How long it takes: prep time is 10 minutes or so, they need to bake 45 minutes, and require an additional hour chilling time Equipment you’ll need: large skillet, rolling pin, two baking sheets, pastry brush Servings: makes 24 appetizers I have to be honest with you guys though, this recipe was born from some leftover Gruyère....

How long it takes: about 30 minutes, including the time to cook the waffles Equipment you’ll need: mixing bowl, whisk, waffle maker Servings: 4 Belgian-style waffles Since I bought a new waffle maker, I’ve been making lots of waffles for the family (and yes, brownie waffles too), but these savory waffles with melty sharp cheddar cheese and smoky ham have a special place in my heart. Topped with a fried egg (a runny yolk is a must!...

What is Dates Makhana Kheer? Oh my goodness, today’s recipe is literally one of my all-time favorites but with a healthy twist, making it sugar-free! Diwali or for that matter, any festival is incomplete without mithai/sweets which also means we end up stuffing ourselves with tons of sweets and comfortfood. So, I wanted to share one of our family’s favorite recipes, made with natural sweets, and it literally tops our list -> ‘Dates Makhana Kheer’ ❤️ It’s simply divine, takes less than 15 minutes to make, and has a thick rabri like texture (you can add more milk to thin it)....

Are you as crazy about Brussels sprouts as I am? I love these compact globes of wonder. They can be prepared in so many delectable ways. I especially love them roasted (any vegetable benefits from roasting!) but they are amazing in salads, too, like this shaved Brussels sprouts salad. How long it takes: 15 minutes Equipment you’ll need: knife or food processor, large bowl, whisk, spoon Servings: 6 We were at the farmers’ market the other day and I just had to buy Brussels sprouts still on the stalk....