Joy the Baker’s stunning Pistachio, Orange, and Dark Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls. A great "one pan to keep and one pan to give away" recipe.

A warming lentil, date, and sweet potato soup The real joy of this: its simplicity. Just simmer and puree. Then enjoy!

Tomato Soup Cake: They'll never guess what's in this spice cake. Bonus: It's vegan.

A rich little chocolate treat: Malted Milk Chocolate Cake from The Beekman 1802 Heirloom Dessert Cookbook.

Prepare #DIY mixed peel for holiday baking now. If you can boil water, you're already almost done.

Whether it's tea for one or twelve, these lemon and nutmeg scented biscuits are the perfect companion.

Greens and beans, plus a local pizza favorite showcased at Youngstown's Brier Hill Italian Festival

DIY Tonic Water: An easy-to-make syrup you can mix with seltzer for a superior sparkling beverage.

DIY soy milk: a tasty and efficient alternative to those Tetra Pak boxed beverages.

Even though the process for making raisins is rather obvious, the richer sweetness and more complex flavor was a surprise.

In defense of the peanut butter & pickle sandwich on National PB&J Day.

DIY Cornmeal ground from popcorn makes a most excellent cornbread.

A smoky scotch cocktail that tastes like the last log in the fireplace.

DIY Tomato Powder/Paste- Get "just add water" access to everything from tomato paste to tomato sauce and juice in a small pantry footprint.

A trio of champagne cocktails for your Valentine's Day celebrations.

DIY Black Tahini and Beet Hummus.

An easy peanut butter alternative, this nut spread is souped up with homemade pumpkin pie spice and maple syrup.

Starting with dried coconut flakes results in a non-dairy yogurt that tastes fresh and bright.

A Cocktail for the Rest of Us: St. Festivus Flip.

DIY Rice Milk: A cost-saving option that you are free to flavor to suit your own preferences.

The Lamplighter: a well-balanced cocktail that elegantly combines smoky, sweet, and tart.

DIY Grape-Nuts Cereal: The same rich nuttiness and slightly sweet malty flavor of the boxed cereal.

DIY Cultured Buttermilk: With just a minute's work, you can have a steady (and additive-free) supply to meet your needs each week.

Sweetened with honey, this DIY jellied cranberry sauce ditches the high fructose corn syrup of commercial brands.