At the very end of last Fall, I had one last bundle of tomatoes that needed to be preserved. I had already canned two batches of Fire-Roasted Salsa and Slow-Roasted Cherry Tomatoes Preserved in Olive Oil, plus a batch of sauce. With all the sourdough bread I make, tomato jam seemed like a good idea. […]
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September 4, 2023
I fell in love with these fluffy, buttery edged, warmly spiced, apple infused pancakes last winter when I was looking for a way to use up a jar of apple butter. And I think you will too! Especially when paired with cozy sweater and mug of steaming coffee. Apples are humble and ordinary, however I […]
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August 24, 2023
I love to grill vegetables, and this summer I’ve been hooked on this great recipe for summer squash planks with a herbaceous, bright, and zingy basil vinaigrette. Besides not having to turn the oven on, I think grilling summer squash gives it the best flavor! The slight smokiness comes from the interaction of the zucchini […]
August 15, 2023
What is Apple Butter? One of my favorite ways to preserve an abundance of apples is by making a batch of extra smooth, caramelized apple butter! This delicious fruit spread is simply fresh apples that are cooked down on the stovetop into a thick, spreadable preserve. You’ll be amazed by the concentrated apple flavor, a […]
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August 9, 2023
When my basil plant is producing like crazy, my mind always jumps to pesto as a way to use a lot of it. I love pesto, but I was looking to add another option to my summer arsenal. Turns out that basil makes an incredible vinaigrette when combined with friends like garlic, nutritional yeast, capers, […]
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August 5, 2023
This post is sponsored by long-time partner, Dometic Delta Heat. I am so excited to share parts of the outdoor kitchen that we built over the last year that has been outfitted with Delta Heat appliances, including the Gas Pizza Oven featured in this post. I have fallen in love with the pizza oven, and […]
July 31, 2023
I love developing quick, homemade salad dressing recipes. Having a jar in the refrigerator each week helps me eat more greens! And it can be a great addition to other meals like sandwiches or tacos. My 5-Minute Vegan Dressing is a huge reader favorite, and this vibrantly colored Green Goddess Dressing is the newest on […]
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July 3, 2023
What are Garlic Scapes? Garlic scapes are the curly, twirly, green flower stalks that emerge from the tops of garlic plants as they grow. They can be eaten cooked or raw, and they’re as fun to look at as they are to eat! Garlic scapes have a mild and subtle garlic flavor, softer than the […]
June 7, 2023
As Apple Butter is my fall canning comfort, Strawberry Rhubarb Jam is my early Summer equivalent. This delicious fruit preserve is made from the season’s two favorite; one sweet and one tart. It’s my source of nostalgia in warmer weather, as I have fond memories of my grandmothers making dozens of rhubarb recipes each year […]
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June 6, 2023
This Moist Sourdough Discard Banana Bread is a favorite of mine and readers. One of my friends mentioned that she had used the recipe to make muffins instead of bread and her 2-year old grandson LOVED them, as well of the rest of her family. What a great idea! So I ran with that idea, […]
Tags: bananas, chocolate, sourdough discard
June 1, 2023
Salty, crunchy potato chips with sour cream and onion dip is my kryptonite. It’s what I’ll go for first on the appetizer table, whether it be a tub of Top the Tater (a Midwest thing) or the kind made with Lipton Onion Soup Mix. It’s just the best combination. I love to make different homemade […]
May 19, 2023
My Search for the Perfect Gluten-Free Blueberry Muffin is over. And I think yours will be too. Each one of these crunchy, sugar topped Blueberry Muffins is bursting with just the right amount of fruit, is sweet and moist, brightened with lemon zest. Their tall and lofty texture is everything you’ve dreamed of, with the […]
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May 10, 2023