Homemade sourdough pumpernickel bread has a rich flavor and a deep, dark color that make it stand out from an everyday sandwich loaf. This version combines whole-grain rye flour, sourdough starter, molasses, onion, and espresso powder for a loaf with a slightly sweet, earthy flavor and a savory onion finish. One of the things I
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These make-ahead breakfast burritos combine scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, garden zucchini, sweet onions, salsa, corn, and rice. Taco seasoning adds a little extra flavor, while the rice and vegetables help stretch the filling into a generous batch. If your garden has been producing more zucchini than you know what to do with, this is another
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Welcome to a favorite kitchen labor of love: Mal’s Cold Ferment Sourdough Sandwich Bread. She is my niece and has become the sourdough whisperer. She has spent countless hours experimenting with her sourdough starter affectionately named Maple. Tweaking the measurements and fine-tuning her techniques to create the perfect slice. After trial and error, this recipe
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Discover 40 squash varieties with photos, flavor profiles, storage tips, and the best uses for summer and winter squash from the garden to the kitchen. If there’s one vegetable that always seems to overachieve in the garden, it’s squash. One year it’s zucchini that won’t stop producing. The next year it’s butternut squash stacked in
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This skillet cookie with browned butter is the best excuse to use up sourdough discard. If you’re keeping a sourdough starter on the counter, you know the feeling. Another feeding means another bit of discard, and it seems too good to throw away. This sourdough discard skillet cookie has become one of my favorite ways
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I’ve made this maple brown sugar butternut squash from memory many times over the years. My daughter has a large crop of butternut squash this year, and this was the first recipe I thought of. So when she had plenty of squash to use, I knew exactly where to start. When the weather turns cool
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A simple fermented homemade sauerkraut made with just 2 ingredients; fresh cabbage and salt. If you have ever grown more cabbage than your family can eat fresh, homemade sauerkraut is a wonderful way to preserve it. With just cabbage and salt, you can turn a fresh garden harvest into a tangy fermented food that keeps
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This roasted tomato marinara is one of my favorite ways to turn fresh tomatoes into something we can enjoy long after tomato season is over. Instead of cooking a large pot of tomatoes on the stove for hours, everything goes onto a sheet pan and into the oven. The tomatoes, onion, garlic, and herbs roast
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This sweet salad dressing is a perfect example of an old-fashioned recipe that doesn’t require a long list of ingredients or complicated instructions. Made with just three simple pantry staples, it is an easy homemade dressing that comes together in minutes. Brown sugar, white vinegar, and vegetable oil create a sweet and tangy dressing that
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This Pearl Couscous Summer Salad is one of those recipes that feels right at home on a warm summer day. Tender pearl couscous is tossed with sweet corn, juicy tomatoes, fresh basil, scallions, and cheese, then finished with a simple lemon and garlic vinaigrette. What makes this salad extra special is the quick char on
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These Homemade English Muffins are one of those recipes that make an ordinary breakfast feel a little more special. I love the smell of homemade bread warming the kitchen in the morning. What makes this recipe especially nice is that you don’t need to turn on the oven. The muffins are cooked right in a
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Skip the bakery section and make your own soft, homemade hamburger buns in less than an hour. These quick hamburger buns are light, pillowy, and finished with a golden sesame seed topping. They’re perfect for juicy burgers, pulled pork, grilled chicken, or even a simple sandwich for a weeknight dinner. What makes this recipe especially
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Farmhouse apple crisp made with fresh apples, warm spices, brown sugar, and a buttery crumb topping. Easy tips, variations, and serving ideas. We have one apple tree in the front of our farmyard. It happens to be my daughter’s favorite apple, but only for that short window when the fruit is still firm, sweet, and
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This creamy garden cucumber dip is one of our favorite ways to enjoy that abundance. Made with crisp cucumbers, cream cheese, dill, and a few simple seasonings, it’s cool, refreshing, and perfect for warm afternoons. Whether you’re gathering vegetables straight from the garden, packing a picnic, or putting together a snack board for family and
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Cool off with this Garden Fresh Watermelon Gazpacho. A refreshing no-cook summer soup made with tomatoes, cucumber, and fresh watermelon juice that’s perfect for using garden produce. When the summer heat settles in and the garden is overflowing with fresh produce, the last thing you want to do is heat up the kitchen. This gazpacho
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Have you ever tried making fresh pasta from scratch? With just a handful of pantry staples, you can create tender, flavorful noodles that taste far better than anything from a box. Whether you’re serving them with a rich homemade sauce, adding them to chicken soup, or pairing them with fresh garden vegetables, homemade pasta turns
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Make soft, chewy 2 ingredient protein bagels with cottage cheese and self-rising flour. No yeast, ready in under 40 minutes, and easy to customize. Fresh homemade bagels don’t have to be complicated. With just cottage cheese and self-rising flour, you can bake soft, chewy, protein-packed bagels in less than 40 minutes. They’re perfect for busy
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This Garden Fresh Herb Salad is one of those simple recipes that celebrates the flavors of the season without requiring much time in the kitchen. Enjoy the flavors of the garden with this easy fresh herb salad featuring dill, parsley, cucumber, romaine, and a homemade lemon vinaigrette. Ready in just 10 minutes. Whether you’re harvesting
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Don’t throw away those strawberry tops when you can make an amazing homemade strawberry top syrup. Turn leftover hulls into a naturally sweet homemade syrup with just sugar and time. This easy refrigerator strawberry top syrup is a delicious zero-waste kitchen recipe. This 3-day fridge method turns scraps into liquid gold with zero cooking required.
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It’s easy to dry fresh herbs at home. They are one of the easiest crops to preserve and drying them lets you enjoy garden-fresh flavor long after the growing season ends. Whether you’re growing a few pots of basil on the porch or harvesting armloads of herbs from the garden, drying them at home is
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