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Appetizers & Snacks

Creamy smoked salmon dip sprinkled with dill and green onions served with a platter of crackers on a gray tray.

Smoked Salmon Dip

hand dipping bread into hot pizza dip topped with pepperoni

Hot Pizza Dip

no bake energy bites, cookie dough balls, four flavors,

No-Bake Energy Bites

sushi rice, homemade sushi rolls on a plate, Japanese knife on cutting board, pickled ginger, wasabi and soy sauce

How to Assemble Sushi Rolls + A Recipe for Eel Sauce

Snow Day Treat! Maple Snow Taffy

Maple Cinnamon Chia Pudding

Everything Bagel Dip

Cinnamon-Sugar Soft Pretzels with Warm Nutella Sauce (+ Kitchen Joy's 4th Birthday!)

Baking

Carrot Apple Muffins

Seeded Sourdough Loaf Bread

homemade sweet potato sourdough buns topped with sesame seeds, one is sliced to reveal the golden, soft interior

Sweet Potato Sourdough Buns

Baked Sourdough Donuts

Sourdough Bagels

Golden pound cake dusted with powdered sugar cooling on a rack. A slice is cut out to reveal the light textured, buttery interior.

Cream Cheese Pound Cake (Cold Oven Method)

carrot cake cupcakes with cream cheese frosting

Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

homemade pita bread puffed up with pockets

Homemade Pita Bread

Breakfast

Carrot Apple Muffins

Baked Sourdough Donuts

Sourdough Bagels

Eggs in Purgatory

Spinach, Bacon, and Swiss Breakfast Bake

mixed berry crumb cake coffee cake cut into squares on a cooling rack

Mixed Berry Crumb Cake

pumpkin sourdough cinnamon rolls with a bite out on a metal tray

Pumpkin Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls

Fruit Pie French Toast Bake

Brunch

Carrot Apple Muffins

Baked Sourdough Donuts

Sourdough Bagels

Eggs in Purgatory

Spinach, Bacon, and Swiss Breakfast Bake

mixed berry crumb cake coffee cake cut into squares on a cooling rack

Mixed Berry Crumb Cake

pumpkin sourdough cinnamon rolls with a bite out on a metal tray

Pumpkin Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls

Fruit Pie French Toast Bake

Cakes

Golden pound cake dusted with powdered sugar cooling on a rack. A slice is cut out to reveal the light textured, buttery interior.

Cream Cheese Pound Cake (Cold Oven Method)

carrot cake cupcakes with cream cheese frosting

Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

White Chocolate Cake with Raspberry Filling + White Chocolate Swiss Meringue Buttercream

mixed berry crumb cake coffee cake cut into squares on a cooling rack

Mixed Berry Crumb Cake

Sourdough Chocolate Cake with Ermine Frosting

Strawberry Shortcake

Strawberry Rhubarb Upside Down Cake - Kitchen Joy

Strawberry Rhubarb Upside Down Cake

Carrot Cake - Kitchen Joy

Carrot Cake

Chicken

grilled chicken shawarma on wooden skewers

Chicken Shawarma Skewers with Dill Yogurt Sauce

jamaican jerk chicken thighs smoked in an oven served with rice and mango salsa

Jamaican Jerk Chicken Thighs with Mango Salsa

dutch oven creamy chicken thighs with potatoes

Creamy Dijon Chicken Thighs with Bacon and Potatoes

Aji de Gallina (Peruvian Yellow Pepper Chicken)

Spicy Maple-Glazed Chicken Drumsticks

Creamy Mushroom Chicken and Rice Casserole

Salsa Verde Chicken Enchiladas with White Sauce

Honey Curry Chicken (Instant Pot & Slow-Cooker Methods)

Cookies

Stack of linzer cookies with raspberry jam in the center, dusted with confectioner's sugar

Linzer Cookies

no bake energy bites, cookie dough balls, four flavors,

No-Bake Energy Bites

Perfectly Soft Snickerdoodles

Ricotta Cookies

Pecan Snowball Cookies

chocolate-chip-cookie-bars

Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

Butter Pecan Cookies - Kitchen Joy

Butter Pecan Cookies

Meringues - Kitchen Joy

Meringues

Dinner

Swedish Meatballs

freshly baked homemade pizza with sourdough crust, sitting on a wooden pizza peel

Sourdough Pizza Crust

grilled chicken shawarma on wooden skewers

Chicken Shawarma Skewers with Dill Yogurt Sauce

3 bowls of creamy tortellini and sausage soup on a wooden tray

Creamy Tortellini and Sausage Soup

jamaican jerk chicken thighs smoked in an oven served with rice and mango salsa

Jamaican Jerk Chicken Thighs with Mango Salsa

Creamy three cheese macaroni made in an instant pot served in a large gray bowl topped with grated white cheddar cheese

Instant Pot Three Cheese Macaroni

Large tray of crispy, golden sheet pan sausages and potatoes with garlic and asparagus

Sheet Pan Sausages and Potatoes with Asparagus and Garlic

creamy roasted carrot soup served in gray bowls topped with crumbled bacon, chopped basil, and croutons

Roasted Carrot Soup with Bacon and Ginger

Drinks & Beverages

Cucumber Mint Cocktail (Eastside Rickey)

Stoneware mug filled to the brim with orangey-hued pumpkin hot chocolate, topped with a dollop of whipped cream and a dusting of nutmeg and a cinnamon stick

Toasted Pumpkin White Hot Chocolate

deep purple hued cocktail garnished with blueberries and fresh mint served in a coupe glass

Blueberry Gin Fizz Cocktail

ginger gin mule cocktail served in frosty copper mug topped with lime wedge and sprigs of mint

Ginger Gin Mule

cranberry ginger gin fizz cocktails arranged on a white table topped with cranberries and fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish

Cranberry Ginger Gin Fizz Cocktail

Ginger Sweet Tea

Home Roasted Coffee Beans (Air Popper Method)

Cold Brew Coffee - Kitchen Joy

Cold Brew Coffee

Foodie Field Trips

A Visit to The Village Cheese Shanty in Fishtown, MI

Walt Disney World Epcot Pastry Crawl - Kitchen Joy

Foodie Field Trip: Walt Disney World Epcot Pastry Crawl

Foodie Field Trip: Mercato Centrale ~ Florence, Italy

Foodie Field Trip: Mercato Centrale in Florence, Italy

A Visit to Paris & A New Cookbook - Kitchen Joy

A Visit to Paris & A Cookbook Souvenir

Foodie Field Trip: Rialto Market - Kitchen Joy

Foodie Field Trip: Rialto Market

Music, Food & Wine Festival at Bastianich Winery

Foodie Field Trip: Reading Terminal Market in Philadelphia

Cookbook of the Week: Molto Italiano by Mario Batali & A Foodie Field Trip to Eataly Chicago

Gluten-Free

Large tray of crispy, golden sheet pan sausages and potatoes with garlic and asparagus

Sheet Pan Sausages and Potatoes with Asparagus and Garlic

creamy roasted carrot soup served in gray bowls topped with crumbled bacon, chopped basil, and croutons

Roasted Carrot Soup with Bacon and Ginger

Gluten-Free Shortcut "Sourdough" (No Starter Required)

Fudge Brownies (Pantry-Friendly)

Gluten-Free Tips + Tricks (Things to know BEFORE you bake GF)

The Gluten-Free Pantry: An Ingredient Overview

Shrimp Tacos with Avocado-Sour Cream Sauce

no bake energy bites, cookie dough balls, four flavors,

No-Bake Energy Bites

Life in Italy

Lessons Learned While Living in Italy and the Meaning of Home - Kitchen Joy

Lessons Learned While Living in Italy, and the Meaning of Home

Crispy Thin Crust Pizza - Kitchen Joy

Crispy Thin Crust Pizza

Foodie Field Trip: Mercato Centrale ~ Florence, Italy

Foodie Field Trip: Mercato Centrale in Florence, Italy

Homemade Gnocchi with Creamy Gorgonzola Sauce - Kitchen Joy

Homemade Gnocchi with Creamy Gorgonzola Sauce

Main Courses

One Pot Orzo with Sausage, Spinach, and Tomatoes

Swedish Meatballs

freshly baked homemade pizza with sourdough crust, sitting on a wooden pizza peel

Sourdough Pizza Crust

grilled chicken shawarma on wooden skewers

Chicken Shawarma Skewers with Dill Yogurt Sauce

3 bowls of creamy tortellini and sausage soup on a wooden tray

Creamy Tortellini and Sausage Soup

jamaican jerk chicken thighs smoked in an oven served with rice and mango salsa

Jamaican Jerk Chicken Thighs with Mango Salsa

Creamy three cheese macaroni made in an instant pot served in a large gray bowl topped with grated white cheddar cheese

Instant Pot Three Cheese Macaroni

Large tray of crispy, golden sheet pan sausages and potatoes with garlic and asparagus

Sheet Pan Sausages and Potatoes with Asparagus and Garlic

creamy roasted carrot soup served in gray bowls topped with crumbled bacon, chopped basil, and croutons

Roasted Carrot Soup with Bacon and Ginger

Beef Stroganoff

Sesame Noodles

dutch oven creamy chicken thighs with potatoes

Creamy Dijon Chicken Thighs with Bacon and Potatoes

Pasta

One Pot Orzo with Sausage, Spinach, and Tomatoes

3 bowls of creamy tortellini and sausage soup on a wooden tray

Creamy Tortellini and Sausage Soup

Creamy three cheese macaroni made in an instant pot served in a large gray bowl topped with grated white cheddar cheese

Instant Pot Three Cheese Macaroni

Sesame Noodles

rigatoni pasta coated in a vibrant, creamy tomato sauce topped with grated Parmigiano reggiano in a gray bowl

Creamy Tomato Sauce

Shrimp Linguine with White Wine Cream Sauce

Creamy Chicken and Noodles - Kitchen Joy

Creamy Chicken and Noodles

Spicy Mac & Cheese with Grilled Chicken - Kitchen Joy

Spicy Mac and Cheese with Grilled Chicken

Side Dishes

warm potato salad made from red potatoes, served on a blue platter and topped with soft boiled eggs and green onions.

Warm Potato Salad with Bacon and Dijon

Bright orange carrot apple slaw tossed with apples, raisins, and pecans. Served in a large white bowl on a light striped linen.

Carrot Apple Slaw

Arrocito (Peruvian Rice)

roasted brussels sprouts and bacon with balsamic glaze on a large sheet pan

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Balsamic

Sweet Potato Casserole with Toasted Marshmallows - Kitchen Joy

Don't Mess With The Sweet Potatoes {Sweet Potato Casserole with Toasted Marshmallows}

Apple Cole Slaw with Poppy Seed Dressing

Latkes

Old-Fashioned Dressing & A Recipe For The Leftovers

Slow Cooker Recipes

Beef Carnitas (Instant Pot or Slow Cooker)

Honey Curry Chicken (Instant Pot & Slow-Cooker Methods)

Creamy Spinach-Artichoke Dip

Slow-Cooker Roast Beef with Red Wine Sauce + Alternate Pressure Cooker Method

Soups

3 bowls of creamy tortellini and sausage soup on a wooden tray

Creamy Tortellini and Sausage Soup

creamy roasted carrot soup served in gray bowls topped with crumbled bacon, chopped basil, and croutons

Roasted Carrot Soup with Bacon and Ginger

four bowls of creamy mushroom soup drizzled with cream and sprinkled with thyme

Creamy Mushroom Soup

french onion soup with melted cheese on top in a gray bowl on a dark background

French Onion Soup

Friday Favorites: Homemade Soup Edition - Kitchen Joy

Friday Favorites: Homemade Soup Edition

Dutch oven filled with rich boeuf bourguignon

Boeuf Bourguignon (Beef Stew with Red Wine and Mushrooms)

Venison Goulash- Kitchen Joy

Venison Goulash

Minestrone with Pesto - Kitchen Joy

Minestrone with Pesto

Sourdough

Seeded Sourdough Loaf Bread

homemade sweet potato sourdough buns topped with sesame seeds, one is sliced to reveal the golden, soft interior

Sweet Potato Sourdough Buns

Baked Sourdough Donuts

Sourdough Bagels

freshly baked homemade pizza with sourdough crust, sitting on a wooden pizza peel

Sourdough Pizza Crust

Sourdough Focaccia

pumpkin sourdough cinnamon rolls with a bite out on a metal tray

Pumpkin Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls

Soft Sourdough Sandwich Bread

Thanksgiving

Stoneware mug filled to the brim with orangey-hued pumpkin hot chocolate, topped with a dollop of whipped cream and a dusting of nutmeg and a cinnamon stick

Toasted Pumpkin White Hot Chocolate

pumpkin sourdough cinnamon rolls with a bite out on a metal tray

Pumpkin Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls

Pumpkin Pie Bars

How To Smoke a Turkey Breast on a Charcoal Grill

whole pie with slice removed, maple bourbon pumpkin pie with brulee crust topped with whipped cream

Maple Bourbon Pumpkin Pie with Brulee Top

Homemade Potato Rolls

Homemade Jellied Cranberry Sauce + Giving Thanks

Sweet Potato Pie

Vegetables

warm potato salad made from red potatoes, served on a blue platter and topped with soft boiled eggs and green onions.

Warm Potato Salad with Bacon and Dijon

Bright orange carrot apple slaw tossed with apples, raisins, and pecans. Served in a large white bowl on a light striped linen.

Carrot Apple Slaw

roasted brussels sprouts and bacon with balsamic glaze on a large sheet pan

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Balsamic

breakfast fried rice

Breakfast Fried Rice

Friday Favorites: Homemade Soup Edition - Kitchen Joy

Friday Favorites: Homemade Soup Edition

Sweet Potato Casserole with Toasted Marshmallows - Kitchen Joy

Don't Mess With The Sweet Potatoes {Sweet Potato Casserole with Toasted Marshmallows}

Balsamic Glazed Baby Carrots - Kitchen Joy

Balsamic Glazed Baby Carrots

Minestrone with Pesto - Kitchen Joy

Minestrone with Pesto

Cookbook

michigan cherries, homemade cherry bbq sauce, pulled pork, pork shoulder, bone in pork shoulder instant pot pulled pork

Instant Pot Pulled Pork & Michigan Cherry BBQ Sauce

my little michigan kitchen, michigan cookbook, cookbook preorder,

My Little Michigan Kitchen PRE-ORDER info and COVER REVEAL!

beignets recipe, homemade beignets, easy yeast donuts, foolproof beignets recipe, self published cookbook, michigan food blogger,

Beignets, Revisited + COOKBOOK news!

A Visit to Paris & A New Cookbook - Kitchen Joy

A Visit to Paris & A Cookbook Souvenir

Simple Weeknight Favorites {Cookbook Giveaway!}

Cookbook of the Week: Molto Italiano by Mario Batali & A Foodie Field Trip to Eataly Chicago

Downton Abbey food, Downton Abbey menu, Downton Abbey Recipes

Planning a Downton Abbey Menu & How to Fold Napkins

cooks illustrated baking book, holiday baking, cookies,

Cookbook of the Week: Cook's Illustrated Baking Book by America's Test Kitchen

Tutorials

Gluten-Free Tips + Tricks (Things to know BEFORE you bake GF)

The Gluten-Free Pantry: An Ingredient Overview

sushi rice, homemade sushi rolls on a plate, Japanese knife on cutting board, pickled ginger, wasabi and soy sauce

How to Assemble Sushi Rolls + A Recipe for Eel Sauce

A Study in Sourdough: Part 3- Shaping and Scoring Sourdough Loaves

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Pumpkin White Chocolate Chip Cookies are new on my

Pumpkin White Chocolate Chip Cookies are new on my site tonight. These cookies were such a labor of love, or some other powerful emotion mixed with determination. In my experience, most pumpkin cookies ride the line between cookie and cake a little too freely. I ventured to create a spice-packed pumpkin cookie worthy of the coziest Fall Day that gives all the PSL vibes in cookie form without being spongy or cakey. It took me a year, but alas, here we are and I cannot stop eating these Pumpkin White Chocolate Chip Cookies. Link: https://kitchenjoyblog.com/pumpkin-white-chocolate-chip-cookies/

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This might be my favorite sourdough recipe I’ve

This might be my favorite sourdough recipe I’ve created in quite a while. I set out months ago to recreate a loaf similar to one from a local bakery and after many, MANY rounds of testing, I am happy to report that this Seeded Sourdough Bread recipe is foolproof, trustworthy, and absolutely fantastic. Not too dense or heavy, this loaf delivers on flavor and texture, soft and fluffy with a nutty flavor and perfect amount of crunch. It can be made in a loaf pan (my favorite) or as a freeform round loaf, totally up to you. I've included instructions and photos for both shaping methods. Link in bio. Direct link here: https://kitchenjoyblog.com/seeded-sourdough-loaf-bread/ #sourdough #sourdoughbread #naturallyleavened #artisanbread #fermentation #homebaking #seededbread #seededsourdough

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A few months ago I had a big birthday and to celeb

A few months ago I had a big birthday and to celebrate, my husband and I took a trip to San Francisco for some sun, sourdough, football, sightseeing, hiking, music, and more sourdough. It was an action-packed weekend that I won't soon forget. Ever since returning from that trip, I've had the itch to try to create my own version of the Sweet Potato Sourdough bun that I enjoyed with my birthday breakfast sandwich during our visit to Tartine Bakery. I am pleased to share that the testing process was immensely enjoyable and the recipe is finally ready to share. ⁣
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They're ridiculously soft inside, with a shiny golden crust that puts all store-bought buns to shame. You’ll love them with burgers, pulled pork, bacon and eggs, chicken salad, you name it. Get ready for grilling season! ⁣
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Recipe for Sweet Potato Sourdough Buns linked in bio. ⁣
Direct link here: https://kitchenjoyblog.com/sweet-potato-sourdough-buns/⁣
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Looking for a refreshing, new favorite warm weather cocktail? Maybe a little something to sip on while you watch the season finale of Severance? ⁣
This Cucumber Mint Cocktail (aka Eastside Rickey) is new on the blog, complete with cucumber simple syrup to really double up on the crisp, cucumber flavor. ⁣
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Baked Sourdough Donuts are fresh on the blog today

Baked Sourdough Donuts are fresh on the blog today. They’re so light and fluffy with a hint of sourdough flavor, and they’re the perfect weekend baking project. Link in bio.
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Homemade Sourdough Bagels are new on my site, and just in time for a snowy weekend project. I've tested this recipe dozens of different ways, and trust me, these are worth the effort. They are SO MUCH better than store bought. 🔗 Link in bio.

This recipe for Toasted Pumpkin White Hot Chocolat

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At nearly every cookbook event I have done, people ask me what is my favorite meal. Admittedly, my tastes change every so often, but if I'm being perfectly honest, the single meal that absolutely always sounds good to me is pizza. This sourdough pizza crust recipe is my go-to pizza dough recipe these days. The dough comes together easily in the mixer, and then sits in the fridge for a few days getting better and better. Recipe link: https://kitchenjoyblog.com/sourdough-pizza-crust/ #sourdough #pizza #kitchenjoy #sourdoughpizza #sourdoughstarter #weekendpizza

This sourdough pizza crust recipe is my go-to pizz

This sourdough pizza crust recipe is my go-to pizza dough recipe these days. The dough comes together easily in the mixer, and then develops in the fridge for a few days getting better and better. https://kitchenjoyblog.com/sourdough-pizza-crust/

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