Have you ever tried roasting grapes? Maybe you’re thinking, hmmm, roasted grapes would be like raisins, right? Kind of shriveled up, chewy, and dry? Not that appealing… How long it takes: 30 minutes, but allow an additional hour to cool Equipment you’ll need: large rimmed sheet pan Servings: 8 Well, I pretty much roast everything from radishes to sugar snap peas (have you tried roasted butternut squash or Brussels sprouts?...

Your New Favorite (Creamy!) Chicken Noodle Soup According to the noses of my two toddlers, we’ve just kicked off cold & flu season. While there are a number of home remedies I jump to as soon as the sniffles start, this recipe is one of my favorites (and the silver lining to any dreary day). Why you should make it: The chicken gets cooked right in the pot, so there’s no need to pick a rotisserie chicken or make sure you have leftover chicken to make it....

How long it takes: 25 minutes Equipment you’ll need: skillet, stove, sharp knife Servings: 4 I’m a mushroom lover from way back. I love simple sautéed mushrooms with garlic butter. They often have a place on my dinner plate. When I’m feeling a bit fancier, I like sautéed mushrooms with wine and garlic. Wine just makes everything a little better, doesn’t it? Roasted mushrooms are wonderful, too, and lately I’ve discovered how well air fryer mushrooms turn out (much like roasted)....

Fancy, Yet Easy Crepe Cake Looking for a unique cake? This crepe cake is a super fun and impressive (but not too difficult!) dessert. It’s equally suited for birthdays as it is brunches, and it’s always fun to hear “oohs” and “ahhs” as you cut the first slice and reveal all the pretty layers! In case you haven’t guessed already, this cake is made with paper-thin, lightly sweetened vanilla crepe layers (made from my crepe recipe)....

You know what kind of meals I love? Five ingredient meals. Bonus points if it’s cooked in a slow cooker. Spend ten minutes at lunch time making this crockpot ham and you’re all set for dinner. How long it takes: 10 minutes to prep, 4 hours to cook Equipment you’ll need: slow cooker (crockpot) Servings: 6 Serve the ham with baked potatoes, another easy and hands off recipe. Mashed potatoes are classic, too!...

About Deepavali Legiyam Deepavali Legiyam or Deepavali Marundu (Medicine in Tamil) is a traditional and a special recipe prepared during Deepavali mainly to aid in digestion of the rich festive sweets and savories. You can consume this any time of the year irrespective of festivals as this legiyam is the remedy for digestion problems. Starting your day with one teaspoon of this marundhu keeps you healthy. I love this marundu it tickles the tastebuds too....

Aren’t homemade cakes made to your preference the best? This moist mini tea cake is one such recipe that everyone will love. Chocolate chips are not only for cookies; you can add them to cakes, too. What’s so special about this mini chocolate chip and walnut cake You don’t need any fancy equipment to prepare the cake batter. You only need a bowl and hand whisk to prepare the cake batter....

We’ve made it to Friday, and I don’t know about you, but I am ready to celebrate with some chocolate! I made several batches of these double chocolate chip cookies last week and shared the few that I didn’t eat by myself with my co-workers. They were a huge hit and I think I’m going to create a Facebook video of them just so I have an excuse to make them again this weekend....

How long it takes: 1 hour, 10 minutes Equipment you’ll need: Dutch oven or soup pan Servings: 6 Economical. Not only is this soup satisfying, it’s also budget-friendly. Split peas are very economical and can be stored in your pantry a long time. Keep a bag handy for those times when you need a good dinner idea. I also like to freeze leftover ham (or a ham bone) so I have all the fixings I need to make this soup....

The BEST Sugar Cookie Icing Recipe Looking for a simple, shiny, stackable, and flavorful sugar cookie icing? Look no further–I’ve created your perfect match! Not only is this icing beautiful and firm, but it also tastes great and is incredibly easy to make. In fact, it’s nearly impossible to mess up; if it’s too thin, simply add more powdered sugar. If it’s too thick, add more milk! So easy! I generally prefer this icing over its fussier cousin: royal icing....

How long it takes: Just 15 minutes! Equipment you’ll need: Baking sheet, oven or toaster oven Servings: This recipe serves 2 but it’s easy to make as many pizzas as you like. P.S. If you’re looking for more pizza-themed quick dinners, try pizza burgers, pizza pasta (one pan), or pizza sliders. Stuffed pizza bites with garlic butter are always a hit, too. Oh, and don’t forget to try homemade hot pockets, stuffed with pizza goodies....

Frosting Stuffed Cookies If you’re the type of person who scrapes the icing off your cupcakes and tosses it in the trash (shame on you!), you might want to hit the back button… Now that we have all the normal people with us, I’m thrilled to share my latest gourmet cookie creation! These frosting filled cookies combine a few of my very favorite things: chocolate chip cookies, buttercream frosting, and sprinkles!...

How long it takes: 30 minutes Equipment you’ll need: pasta pot, large bowl, skillet Servings: 8 Today’s recipe adds sautéed shrimp to the salad, a bright lemony vinaigrette, and my favorite pasta for salads: orzo! The crunchy, salty, fresh, and tangy combination is sure to make you do a happy dance. Serve the salad with chilled glass of prosecco or an Aperol spritz. A bowlful of olive oil roasted almonds rounds things off nicely....

What are laddoos? Ladoo is an Indian sweet that can be made using various ingredients and is round in shape. A few examples of different laddoos are boondi laddoo, motichoor laddoo, atta ladoo, coconut laddoo, rava laddoo, and many many more that probably even I am not aware of . Of course usually laddoos are made of ghee, lots of sugar etc, so I decided to present you my healthier and veganized take on this classic Indian dessert....

What is herbes de Provence? Although it may sound a little fancy, it’s simply a blend of aromatic cooking herbs that are commonly found in the southern part of France, specifically the Provence area. Many of the herbs included are woody varieties, which fare well in sunny dry climates. How long it takes: 5 minutes Equipment you’ll need: small jar Servings: ¾ cup If you’re a gardener, you may grow the same herbs right in your backyard....

Some people have a big sweet tooth, but I crave salty snacks (umm, hi there, popcorn addiction). I’m completely helpless around a bowl (or…a container) of french onion dip and a bag of salty, greasy, potato chips. I can’t keep these things in my house because I have no self-control around them. When multiple people requested that I create a homemade onion soup mix recipe and this homemade french onion dip, I knew I had to get right on it!...

Bake of the Day: Palmiers We are slowing inching towards to the end of this marathon. Can’t believe that we have been baking non-stop for the whole month of April – it almost makes me sad that we won’t be having this much fun baking, posting and enjoying each other’s posts. Today’s bake, Palmiers, are so easy to make if you have store bought puff pastry sheets. I have seen quite a few recipes online to make quick puff pastry at home – like this one by Gayathri....

How long it takes: 5 minutes to prep, plus at least 3 hours to freeze Equipment you’ll need: bowl and popsicle molds Servings: 4 popsicles, depending on the size of your molds Anyway! They don’t make pudding pops anymore but luckily for us, they’re a cinch to make at home. These homemade pudding pops come together in a snap with just two simple ingredients. (Bonus: when you DIY it, they can all be chocolate....

How long it takes: 20 minutes to prep, 50 minutes to simmer Equipment you’ll need: sharp knife, cutting board, large pan Servings: 10 My grandma frequently made vegetable soup from scratch. She added a lot of beef to it (cubed chuck roast, I think) and veggies from her backyard garden, and cooked it all afternoon. It was thick, almost like a stew, especially since she threw in a bunch of rice, too....

Celebrate New Year’s Day in southern United States and you may be served Hoppin’ John. What is Hoppin’ John, you may wonder. It doesn’t really sound like something you eat but more like a cardio work-out or a yoga move. How long it takes: Prep and cook time is about 2 hours but allow time to soak the beans. Equipment you’ll need: large pan or Dutch oven Servings: 8 Hoppin’ John is actually a stew made with black-eyed peas and rice, flavored with ham or bacon, and often served with cooked collards or other greens....