The story behind my favorite winter cookie When December settles in and frost dusts the windows here in Indiana, my kitchen becomes a warm escape filled with scent and memory. These cranberry orange cookies are one of those recipes that feel like home. Every year, I pull out the same bowl, zest fresh oranges, and … Read more
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If you’ve ever wondered what to do with your leftover sourdough discard, these sourdough discard rolls might just become your go-to solution. Lightly tangy, soft, and deeply satisfying, they’re a great way to turn kitchen waste into something delicious. In this guide, I’ll walk you through my tried-and-true method for making discard rolls that are … Read more
why make this recipe I make this bowl when I want something fast and satisfying. It fills the whole kitchen with garlicky, spicy aroma. You can pull it together in about 20 minutes. It teaches basic skillet skills. If you like quick, simple breakfasts and light dinners, you might also enjoy my avocado toast with … Read more
Few cookies are as striking and satisfying as Raspberry Swirl Shortbread Cookies. Buttery, tender, and boldly fruity, these slice-and-bake cookies are as fun to make as they are to share. In this recipe guide, you’ll learn how to perfect the dough, create that hypnotic raspberry swirl, and slice them cleanly every time. Whether you’re gifting … Read more
why make this recipe This bowl warms you from the inside out. The sweet potato adds a cozy sweetness. The seasoned beef brings familiar taco flavors. It comes together fast. I love how simple it feels on weeknights. If you love sweet potato meals, you might also enjoy my loaded sweet potato bowls for another … Read more
If you’ve ever wanted a show-stopping appetizer that feels fancy but comes together with humble, cozy ingredients, Blooming Sourdough Bread is it. Think of it as the lovechild of a cheese board and warm artisan bread on the outside, gooey and fragrant inside. I still remember the first time I made it in my West … Read more
If you’ve ever stared at your jar of sourdough discard wondering what else it could become besides pancakes or crackers, let me introduce you to your next obsession: salted caramel sourdough cookie bars. These golden squares are gooey in the center, crisp around the edges, and packed with the tang of discard, the richness of … Read more
Some bakes feel like home, and these sourdough caramel cookies do just that. I remember one rainy October afternoon in West Lafayette leaves tapping the windows, coffee brewing and the smell of brown sugar and cinnamon wafting through my kitchen. I’d been saving some sourdough discard and wanted something sweet, but not too sweet. That’s … Read more
If you’re sitting on a jar of sourdough discard and craving something sweet, this sourdough cinnamon donut bread is the answer. Imagine the cozy swirl of cinnamon sugar in every bite, a soft crumb with a hint of sourdough tang, and a crackly glaze that makes it feel like a donut in loaf form. Whether … Read more
When fall rolls in, I crave the kind of baking that fills the kitchen with warmth, spice, and a little tang. This Apple Fritter Discard Loaf is the cozy mash-up of cinnamon-swirled fritters and hearty sourdough discard quick bread. It’s sweet, tender, and studded with caramelized apples like something you’d grab from your favorite bakery, … Read more
