Goulash (Hungarian: gulyás) is a soup of meat and vegetables seasoned with paprika and other spices. Originating in Hungary, goulash is a common meal predominantly eaten in Central Europe but also in other parts of Europe. It is one of the national dishes of Hungary and a symbol of the country. Its origin traces back to the 9th century to stews eaten by Hungarian shepherds. At that time, the cooked and flavored…
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How about waking up tomorrow morning, Thanksgiving, or Christmas morning (or ANY morning, for that morning) to freshly baked Cinnamon Raisin Sourdough Bread? Sounds pretty good, right? Secret sourdough starter mixed into a baked loaf of cinnamon, tri-colored raisins, and a hint of sugar swirl is the way to go any day of the week!…
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Well, that’s a mouthful to say, but it’a also a mouthful of flavor!With a homemade sourdough crust, this “white” pizza is drizzled with lemon olive oil, baked to perfection with fontina cheese, and then topped with rosemary scented shredded chicken, blue cheese, and salt and pepper. It’s truly phenomenal in every day. Yes, it is….
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When I first began baking bread a few years ago, I absolutely fell in love with it. It’s soothing, mindful, heart-warming, and for the recipients, it’s always a delight. There’s nothing like the aromas and flavors that come from freshly baked, warm bread. During the quarantine and COVID crisis, one of my good friends decided…
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I’ve had some requests for sourdough lately.A few of them – well, maybe more than a few.So, I gathered up my gumption (not really, just my ancient starter and yeast), and went to town. This time, though, I actually rolled out long ropes after the first rise and braided the dough with Campanilla Queso (Spanish…
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Now that is some sandwich! Sourdough TAB – Turkey, Avocado, Bacon Sandwich. Homemade sourdough, fresh out of the oven, and all the good stuff. Try wrapping your mind, your arms, and your mouth around that one! And, how about using some leftover Thanksgiving turkey! Sourdough TAB – Turkey, Avocado, Bacon Sandwich Ancient Sourdough turkey bacon…
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Needing to use my sourdough starter again this week (caring for this baby is stressful!), I opted for more than just a “bread.” I wanted something to constitute more of a meal for my honeypie. And, since he loves chicken, we all love pesto (it’s the besto) and NO ONE can turn down my homemade…
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Fall is definitely in the air and the cinnamon spice season is upon us. In honor of the crisp, cool outdoor ambiance and the coziness we all crave indoors, I created a super delicious and spicy batch of Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls using that fantastic sourdough starter I was gifted a few months ago. It’s been…
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Remember how intimated I was to bake bread, craft homemade pie crust, and create fresh pasta for so many years? And, remember how much I’ve grown and now all three glutenous delights are my favorite things to make? Well, I have one more confession. Sourdough scares me to death! Even now, after tackling the starter…
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