Depending on where you live, spice cookies are called ginger nuts, Arnott’s biscuits, brunkage, or speculaas. In many places they are known as pepper cookies in the appropriate Swedish, Finnish, Latvian, Estonian, or Norwegian languages. In the United States and Canada, however, we call them gingersnaps. My gingersnap cookies would make GREAT holiday gifts orContinue reading “How to Make TRUE Crispy Gingersnap Cookies”
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Nutella Swirl Pumpkin Pie with Gingersnap Crust: Rich & Chocolatey
Tis the season for all things pumpkin, even if, it’s only the spice. It’s hard to find a table during the holidays (in America) without pumpkin pie. Years ago, I wanted a change for my Thanksgiving table. Still pumpkin, mind you, but not the same traditional pie. Low and behold, I found it, or createdContinue reading “Nutella Swirl Pumpkin Pie with Gingersnap Crust: Rich & Chocolatey”
3 Simple & Flavorful Pie Crusts: Savory, Sweet, OR Gluten-Free
Pie crusts are about a simple a bake as you can make. A good, basic crust only includes flour, fat, and water. While it’s easy to buy pie crust from the store, why not make a couple of homemade versions when you can and freeze them for later use? I’m talking about the holiday timeContinue reading “3 Simple & Flavorful Pie Crusts: Savory, Sweet, OR Gluten-Free”
How to Make Granola Bars: Chocolate Chip Cashew & Almond Strawberry
You’re running out the door for work, school, a workout, a hiking or camping trip, or to check off errands on your daily to-do list. As you’re rushing around the house to leave, you realize your stomach is growling. Ugh, there’s no time to eat! No need to stress over something you can solve inContinue reading “How to Make Granola Bars: Chocolate Chip Cashew & Almond Strawberry”
How to Make Nut Butter: 3 Nuts & 3 Recipes
Sometimes we need a little extra bulk in our diet to give us that bit of energy to push through our day. A spoonful of nut butter, particularly if it’s extra special, will do just that. All you need is a spoon! Why not try these easy nut butter recipes? They are my favorite nutContinue reading “How to Make Nut Butter: 3 Nuts & 3 Recipes”
Sourdough Herb Crackers: How to Use YOUR Sourdough Discard
Sourdough herb crackers hit the spot for that salty, crunchy craving. This recipe makes as much as a package of crackers from the store, if not more. In a little over an hour, you can make an incredibly tasty, satisfying snack great for those long car trips, flights, camping or hiking trips, work or schoolContinue reading “Sourdough Herb Crackers: How to Use YOUR Sourdough Discard”
Sourdough Granola Bars: How to Use YOUR Sourdough Discard
For me, summertime means playing, socializing, relaxing, traveling, and trying something new. Eating well with some indulgence is a must. I encourage you to stop buying all those preservative-ladened snack bars that you (and your kids) tolerate out of convenience. Why not make EXACTLY what YOU (or your kids) want with YOUR (or their) favoriteContinue reading “Sourdough Granola Bars: How to Use YOUR Sourdough Discard”
Sourdough Pizza Crust: How to Use YOUR Sourdough Discard
Who doesn’t love pizza?! Making it from scratch to include homemade crust and sauce along with using high-quality ingredients can rival ANY pizza parlor for a fraction of the cost. I have made some incredible pizza crusts over the years… SO good you don’t need ANY toppings. My crusts are not boring, flavorless crusts either.Continue reading “Sourdough Pizza Crust: How to Use YOUR Sourdough Discard”
Cheese & Chive Sourdough Biscuits: How to Use Sourdough Discard
Biscuits are such an American southern classic. I grew up eating homemade biscuits for every meal (not everyday mind you, but I could have 😉). My southern roots and love for bread are certainly my reasons for making so many of them over the years. In fact, I hardly ever used the same recipe. ForContinue reading “Cheese & Chive Sourdough Biscuits: How to Use Sourdough Discard”
Blueberries & Cream Sourdough Muffins: How to Use Sourdough Discard
Here is yet another sourdough discard use! These are my flavorful, fruity, sweet, and tangy blueberries & cream sourdough muffins. A great breakfast or snack food heated with a pat of butter or perfect as a grab-and-go out the door munchy. Freeze and heat in the microwave or thaw in a lunch box or onContinue reading “Blueberries & Cream Sourdough Muffins: How to Use Sourdough Discard”