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Feb 11, 2025

Dutch Macaroni

Dutch Macaroni is a common weeknight meal in the Netherlands, especially if you have hungry kids to feed. 

Dutch Macaroni in a bowl.

 


Dutch macaroni is typically made with ground beef, red peppers, onions or leeks, and other vegetables, along with a bit of cheese added at the end. I've also seen recipes that include pickles, which I can't wait to try too. 

Feb 10, 2025

La Couronne Lyonaise

This Couronne Lyonaise is a French bread that originated in Lyon, France. This one includes both a sourdough starter along with a little bit of yeast. 

La Couronne Lyonaise sliced to show the crumb.


This bread is shaped like a crown - thus the name "couronne." My shaping method is a work in progress, but the bread itself is amazingly flavorful. 

Feb 8, 2025

Mini Ciabatta Loaves

These Mini Ciabatta Loaves are deeply flavored from the dark brown and shatteringly thin crust. 

Mini Ciabatta Loaves on a kitchen towel.


Ciabatta means "slipper" in Italian. The bread is very light and is typically roughly shaped due to the high hydration. 

Scalloped Potatoes with Caramelized Onions

These scalloped potatoes with caramelized onions are a lightened up version of one of my favorite comfort foods, potatoes gratin

Scalloped potatoes in a red casserole dish.


Instead of cream, this dish calls for broth and caramelized onions to add flavor. The result? An amazingly tasty and light potato dish that goes perfectly with roast beef, ham, or lamb chops.

Feb 1, 2025

Sourdough Pancakes

This sourdough pancake recipe produces amazingly fluffy and flavorful pancakes. 

Sourdough Pancakes stacked with butter and syrup on a small plate.


If you maintain a sourdough starter, making these pancakes is a great way to use up any leftover sourdough discard you might have. The resulting pancakes, while not actually sour, have a wonderful flavor and tenderness. Plus, they are nice and light. 

Jan 28, 2025

Hot Chocolate Cookies

These hot chocolate cookies are a tasty treat made with packets of hot cocoa mix. How fun is that? 

Hot Chocolate Cookies on a white plate.


They're topped with a marshmallow part way through baking and then topped with melted chocolate after baking.

Jan 27, 2025

Sourdough Cornbread Muffins

These sourdough cornbread muffins are a quick and tasty way to use up some of your sourdough starter.  

Sourdough Cornbread Muffins on a yellow cake stand.


These muffins, even though they contain a tiny bit of maple syrup, are for those who prefer their cornbread on the savory side. They are slightly crumbly and wonderful for dunking into chilis and stews.