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Delicious Everyday Sourdough Discard Banana Bread

For an everyday, deliciously moist sourdough banana bread my step by step recipe checks all the boxes. Tender with banana forward flavor, this one loaf recipe is lightly scented with vanilla and has a slight tang from sourdough discard. You can whip it up in about 15 minutes of hands on time.

3 Ways to Cook Dried Chickpeas Perfectly

A step by step guide for cooking dried chickpeas from scratch! Whether you want to prepare dried chickpeas stovetop, in a slow cooker, or using the oven, this post has you covered!

Butternut Squash and Chickpea Vegetarian Minestrone

This vibrant Butternut Squash and Chickpea Vegetarian Minestrone is a hearty vegetable Italian soup. With sweet, butternut squash, plump chickpeas, and a colorful mix of fennel, celery, carrots, and tomatoes, it’s bursting with layers of flavor. Aromatic garlic, pepper flake and Italian herbs infuse the broth with rich flavor, while tender ditalini pasta offers a satisfying texture.

Almond Shortbread Cookies with Orange

A perfectly crisp, buttery cookie that’s not overly sweet but packed with rich almond flavor. This almond shortbread recipe features the rich taste of almond flour and almond extract, complemented by a hint of citrus. Tender and full of flavor, these cookies are easy to roll, and cut with a cookie cutter.

Handmade Flaky and Buttery Sourdough Discard Pie Crust

Homemade pie starts with a delicious pie crust. Here’s my recipe for a tender, flaky and buttery handmade Sourdough Discard Pie Crust. This crust is buttery, tender, and flaky, thanks to a quick fraisage method I learned in pastry school that creates crisp, bite shattering layers. Prepare a single or double crust at least one day in advance for easy handling, and it’s freezer-friendly for longer storage.

Tender Spiced Pumpkin Scones with Maple Glaze

Tender, and lightly sweetened, these spiced pumpkin scones are a tasty seasonal snack for a lazy afternoon or brunch. Lightly sweetened with brown sugar, they feature pumpkin puree’, pumpkin pie spices and heavy cream with a crunchy raw sugar sprinkle on top for the crunch! They’re make-ahead ready and freezer-friendly.

Oven Baked Candied Maple Pecans

Candied Maple Pecans are a tasty condiment on salads, pies or as a snack. These glazed pecans have a delightful thin, shiny, crunchy candy coating

Butter Roasted Delicata Squash with Honey Orange Glaze

Oven roasted in butter, the squash develops a nutty flavor with a tender skin, and creamy texture. Finished with sweet orange honey glaze that’s drizzled over the roasted squash, this flavorful side dish is on the table in 35 minutes.

Fluffy Sourdough Discard Pancakes with Buttermilk

Here’s my guide for making classic Fluffy Sourdough Pancakes from Discarded Starter for a tasty breakfast or brunch. In this recipe, buttermilk and sourdough discard combine to create tender, fluffy, and delicious pancakes! Sourdough discard and a genius egg mixing sequence sets these tender pancakes apart from the rest. You can make this recipe on […]

15 Minute Caprese Salad with Cherry Tomatoes

Plump and juicy cherry tomatoes pair with fresh mozzarella and basil in this 15-Minute Caprese Salad with Cherry Tomatoes. Finished with a quick dressing featuring balsamic glaze, olive oil, and optional red pepper flakes, the glaze can be purchased or a similar version made at home with balsamic vinegar in about 5 minutes. This summer salad is delicious for sharing as a side salad or appetizer.