This recipe and method are my go-to for gluten-free sourdough artisan style bread. I spent a good part of last year creating and nurturing a gluten-free sourdough starter and tested dozens of recipes, but I never could get past the amount of costly GF flours and the maintenance required to maintain a gluten-free sourdough starter...
Sourdough Hot Dog Buns
These sourdough hot dog buns are fun to make, super soft, full of flavor, and could easily be made into hamburger buns, sub sandwich buns, or dinner rolls if you prefer. I've included instructions for using active/ripe sourdough starter OR sourdough discard...either way works really well. To make these with ripe/fed/active sourdough starter, (call it...
Sweet Potato Pancakes
Greetings, friends. Today's recipe for Sweet Potato Pancakes is one that adds a little extra comfort to the breakfast menu rotation. I like to use roasted sweet potatoes (great use for leftovers!), but canned sweet potatoes are perfectly fine too! If you're feeling particularly indulgent, top with some whipped cream and toasted pecans. I absolutely...
Fudge Brownies (Pantry-Friendly)
This recipes for fudge brownies is VERY flexible and pantry-friendly. I've made them with chopped chocolate and chocolate chips, both work well. I've made them with regular flour, corn starch, and GF buckwheat flour, and all work well. I'm reasonably confident that given the current quarantine situation, this recipe could fulfill your chocolate cravings with...
Pork Bao (Leftover Pork Loin Recipe)
As we continue to live life within the confines of home during this period of quarantine and social-distancing, we've been focusing on using our leftovers and pantry staples in creative ways to make meals exciting. For this recipe, we revisited making Pork Bao. I've tried these a couple of times before but my recipe needed...
Gluten-Free Tips + Tricks (Things to know BEFORE you bake GF)
Consider this page a reference that I'll keep updated with my favorite tips and tricks for diving into gluten-free baking with confidence and preparation. I am relatively new to the gluten-free baking world, but have researched and practiced extensively in order to gain knowledge, experience, and confidence to share delicious baking recipes that anyone can...
The Gluten-Free Pantry: An Ingredient Overview
An Introduction to Gluten-Free Flours, Starches, and Proteins Each Gluten-Free flour/starch serves a purpose. No two are exactly interchangeable and there’s no single perfect magical blend that will fulfill every need for every recipe. This is where a little bit of knowledge, research, and a willingness to practice comes in. I’ll try to explain things...
Shrimp Linguine with White Wine Cream Sauce
Creamy Shrimp Linguine in a Parmesan white wine cream sauce with fresh spinach and grape tomatoes makes for an impressive yet easy weeknight meal. I know, I know. This sounds fancy and complicated. Hear me out though... It's not complicated. It's quick and easy. A weeknight meal favorite in our house for sure. Shrimp cooks...
Sourdough Chocolate Cake with Ermine Frosting
Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Frosting gets the heritage-style treatment with this timeless version: Sourdough Chocolate Cake with Ermine Frosting.
Shrimp Tacos with Avocado-Sour Cream Sauce
Happy Taco Tuesday! This is quite possibly the fastest meal to prepare that is in our current meal rotation. Shrimp is a huge hit in our house, so it only makes sense to incorporate it into as many meals as possible. Our girls' two favorite shrimp recipes are these tacos (YUM!) and a pasta recipe...
Creamy Mushroom Chicken and Rice Casserole
This Creamy Mushroom Chicken and Rice Casserole is a staple in our menu rotation these days. I absolutely love meals that really are a complete meal in one dish. We typically have a green salad ready to go in the fridge, so this makes for a great weeknight meal for us. All you need is...
No-Bake Energy Bites
They look like cookie dough, taste better than a granola bar, and are incredibly simple to make. What more could you ask for? Oh yeah, these No Bake Energy Bites are actually quite healthy too. Just don't tell my kids. As I get older, every year I enjoy the fresh start that a New Year...
Shepherd's Pie
This Shepherd's Pie recipe is one of my very comfort foods on a winter day at home. Meat, potatoes, and veggies all in one big dish served with warm gravy. What’s not to love? It's also a great way to use up leftover vegetables or mashed potatoes. Use what you've got and enjoy! If you're...
Gluten-Free Apple Cinnamon Muffins
This Gluten-Free Apple Cinnamon Muffin recipe is easy to make and is sure to please a crowd regardless of their gluten restrictions. Plus, they’re make-ahead, so you can make the batter the night before and just pop them in the oven in the morning!
Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour Blend
Happy New Year, friends! I hope you've all felt inspired to make the most of the year ahead. I'm so looking forward to sharing all that I've got planned for the blog in the coming year. Over the holidays I invested a lot of time into brainstorming and planning out what recipes I'll be sharing...
Sour Cream Banana Bread
Hi friends, Happy Holidays! You may be wondering why I'm sharing a banana bread recipe in the days leading up to Christmas instead of gingerbread or something more iconic for the season. Well, because I feel like we all need to give ourselves a little reminder that simple is good. I have been planning a...
My Favorite Secret-Ingredient Homestyle Chili
Full disclosure time, friends. If I'm being completely honest, "Chili" as a food category in general has never been high on my list of cravings. I despised beans for my entire life up until I took a very deep dive into solving this inner conflict as a thirty-something mama who adores food and made it...
How To Smoke a Turkey Breast on a Charcoal Grill
Happy Thanksgiving-Planning Week! The big day is a week from tomorrow and I'm here to add a little burst of inspiration if you're looking to change things up a bit this year. This method for How To Smoke a Turkey on a Charcoal Grill works great for bone-in turkey breasts, whole turkeys, or really any...
Maple Bourbon Pumpkin Pie with Brulee Top
This is THE pumpkin pie recipe to put all other pumpkin pies to shame. Caramelized pumpkin for REAL pumpkin flavor, pure maple syrup, bourbon, and a gorgeous crispy Brulee top all make this pumpkin pie unforgettable. You're very welcome for the excuse to use your kitchen torch this Thanksgiving!
How to Assemble Sushi Rolls + A Recipe for Eel Sauce
Tips, tricks, supplies, and all the steps for How To Assemble Sushi Rolls at home, plus a recipe for Eel Sauce!