I was seven years old and obsessed with baking with my mum in the little kitchen above our corner shop. It was our home for the first ten years of my life and the place where I first fell in love with food and. Cakes eluded me as I never indulged in them at friends’ birthday parties. Like many Gujarati Hindus, we are a family of lacto-vegetarians so don’t eat eggs....

Escarole and Chickpea Soup You’ve been asking me for new soup recipes, so I am delivering! Italian Escarole and Chickpea Soup with Garlic Toast is easy, comforting and healthy, with only 7 ingredients, not counting salt and pepper, and ready in under 20 minutes. My favorite part is the sourdough toast that I rub with a raw garlic clove – something my dad always used to do, which reminds me of him....

Some of the best tried and true recipes come from my grandma. Her homemade bread is seriously one of the best recipes out there, and I use her homemade pie crust recipe for every holiday! When it comes to pancakes, I promise this will be the only recipe that you use. They are so fluffy and perfect every single time! Grandma’s Perfect Fluffy Pancakes My grandma knew it all. She was a pro in the kitchen with all the homemade recipes she perfected....

You can never go wrong with serving potatoes as a side. Everyone loves them! Whether they’re scalloped, mashed, or roasted potatoes, your family won’t be able to get enough! Potatoes in a Frying Pan Recipe I love potatoes in every form. There are so many ways to make them! (Find my full list here!) Although mashed and fried potatoes are always taking the spotlight, pan-fried potatoes are highly underrated and need their time to shine!...

Moving to Southern California It’s been two years since I moved to California. Can you believe it? I still remember when I got on that one-way flight on June 4, 2018, from NJ to CA, it was so painful. I dreaded every minute of that five and a half hour flight. My husband sat beside me trying to make me smile as tears streamed down my face for hours. I didn’t think I would ever like living in California....

Greek Chickpea Salad If you’ve been following my free meal plans, you probably know I’ve been incorporating more meal prep recipes in them, recipes you can make once that can be served for the week. I love chickpeas in my salad and this doesn’t get easier because there is nothing to cook! Made with a fresh lemon vinaigrette, you’ll be counting down the minutes until lunch time! More meal prep lunches I like to make is are Taco Salad, Greek Chicken Meal Prep Rice Bowls, and Honey Sriracha Chicken and Broccoli....

It is grilling season and nothing tastes better on a warm summer day. Try these grilled recipes for your next BBQ, Steak, Asparagus, or Shrimp. Teriyaki Chicken Recipe This is one of the easiest most tasty dinners ever! The homemade teriyaki sauce is absolutely to die for, and super simple to make with this chicken. Let the chicken sit in the marinade for as long as possible but not longer than 24 hours or it can start to break down the chicken....

Everyone loves sliders! And they’re easy to prepare, which makes them the perfect choice for potlucks. Here are a few more of my favorite recipes: buffalo chicken sliders, crack chicken sliders, and Cuban sliders! You’ll have to try them all! Italian Grinder Sliders Just in time for the warmer temperatures, here’s the best dish to share! This recipe puts a fun spin on the classic grinder sub. It combines all the delicious elements of a grinder into bite-sized sliders!...

Did you know? Many Indians consider the mung bean to bring luck and so it is used in rituals and offered to the Gods along with grains of raw rice. Like most Gujarati recipes, every family has its own secret version of this mung bean soup, with probably the only similarity across all variations being that it’s always, always served with rice. The rice is boiled separately from the mung bean soup and usually mixed in just before serving....

I love meatballs for any occasion. Give them to me as the main course, appetizer, or even a side dish, and you can’t go wrong! Try out these Swedish meatballs, these grape jelly meatballs, or these Asian meatballs! They are all SOO good! What are Hawaiian Meatballs? Hawaiian meatballs are cooked and then doused in a sweet and sour pineapple sauce. The sauce covers the meatballs and is filled with deep, rich flavors like brown sugar and then mixed with various peppers....

We love Mexican-inspired foods at our house, and keeping it real and simple tastes the best! Add these homemade beans to these other favorites like chimichangas, empanadas, and Barbacoa. Easy Refried Beans It is easy to reach for a can of refried beans when you are in a hurry, but guys, have you had them made fresh?! It is so much better! The flavor is irresistible and totally worth the extra effort with these homemade refried beans....

Rice Pilaf (Healthy Rice-A-Roni) I love rice pilaf and often make my own healthy, homemade Rice-A-Roni so I can control what goes into it. That’s what I love about this easy rice pilaf! It’s made with pantry staples and has far fewer ingredients than the boxed kind. Rice pilaf is an easy side dish that goes with most meals. Serve it alongside Basil-Parmesan Crusted Salmon, Chicken Milanese, Turkey Meatloaf or Roast Beef....

Hi everyone! It’s Chelsea back from Chelsea’s Messy Apron! Homemade salted caramel sauce is one of my family’s favorite things to make from scratch. It’s so much cheaper if you make it yourself, and you can completely control the amount of salt in the sauce and ultimately the flavor when it’s homemade. Once you’ve made a batch, you can always have it on hand to use to top all of your favorites desserts – on top of ice cream, in a milkshake, over a plain chocolate cake…there are so many options!...

This strawberry cake is tender, full of flavor and the prettiest natural pink color. All topped with more swirls of pink, creamy strawberries and cream frosting. This cake is a perfect way to enjoy all of the fresh summer berries available, just like this Strawberry Spinach Salad, Honey Lime Poppyseed Salad, and this Strawberry Cobbler. Strawberry Cake Hey everyone! It’s Serene from House of Yumm. Today I have this beautiful, delicious strawberry cake....

Tuna Noodle Casserole Tuna casserole is classic comfort food! The ingredients are simple – canned tuna, mushrooms, peas, noodles in a homemade creamy sauce (without canned soup) finished with toasted breadcrumbs. Keeping canned tuna on hand is a great way to whip up quick lunches and dinners like the classic Tuna Melt or Tuna Macaroni Salad. I love a bowl of this healthier tuna noodle recipe. Lots of recipes call for canned cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup or cream of celery soup....

If you haven’t noticed, I’m kind of into my sweets! Homemade treats are the best, and once I tried making whipped cream on my own, I knew I could never have it any other way. It’s just the best! The best tasting, and the best for you too. Try this whipped cream on top of a cup of hot chocolate, along with your chocolate cake, or even on top of your pancakes!...

Honey Sriracha Chicken and Broccoli Meal Prep Bowls It’s been a while since I posted a new meal prep recipe, I made this just before my trip to Italy and loved how it turned out. It is simple, sweet and spicy, and so flavorful made with honey, sriracha and sesame oil served over brown rice. Some other meal prep recipes I love to make are this Taco Salad Meal Prep, Greek Chickpea Salad, and these Freezer Breakfast Burritos....

Brown butter is a magical ingredient in a lot of delicious recipes. This butter pecan cake is the first recipe I’d recommend making! I absolutely LOVE baking with brown butter and using it in frostings. It’s also incredible in savory dishes like this fried Gnocci or these roasted carrots. I can’t wait for you to try them! What Is Brown Butter? Brown butter is regular butter that has been slowly melted and browned over the stove....

Making fruit leather at home is so easy plus it will save you a lot of money! You can make it your own with whatever fruit that you love! Some other homemade snacks to try are this trail mix, ranch pretzels, and this yummy banana bread! Why Should I Make My Own Fruit Leather? Fruit leather is one of those delicious snacks that I always get sucked into buying at the store....

My favorite part about croissants besides the delicious flavor and texture is that they are so versatile. If you don’t devour them right away, croissants are great to use in many different recipes. Serve with chicken salad sandwiches, use in this Monte Cristo recipe, or in desserts like this bread pudding. What are Homemade Croissants? Croissants originated in Austrian and French bakeries and are known for the tender soft layers on the inside....