Category: Sweet Treats
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Norwegian Rice Cream (Riskrem): A Christmas Tradition
Ever since I can remember, eating Norwegian riskrem has been my family’s Christmas Eve tradition. This tradition was introduced to my family by a Norwegian friend and later adopted by my parents to our own family tradition. We’ve been eating Christmas Eve Riskrem ever since, (along with the BEST Christmas cookies). Rich rice porridge is […]
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Cranberry Apple Pie (Sourdough Pie Crust)
If I could choose any pie to bring to Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving, Pi Night or whenever I see cranberries in season at my local grocery store, this is it! Fresh cranberry apple pie with an amazing flaky sourdough pie crust is delicious. The cranberries add a little tartness to the sweet apples, and that hint of […]
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Sourdough Pie Crust
It has taken me years to master a really good pie crust. I’ve always enjoyed this simple “press-in-the-pan” version but the flaky “Thanksgiving pie crust” or “Pi-day” pie crust seemed elusive. I’m happy to say that this sourdough discard pie crust has stepped up my pie game. Flaky layers, the tiniest bit of tang (if […]
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Sourdough Discard Apple Cake
Sometimes I’ll make a recipe and think, this REALLY needs to go on my website ASAP. I made this Apple Cake for book club last month and I couldn’t stop eating it. I knew it needed a permanent place on my site, so here it is: Sourdough Discard Apple Cake – a delicious spiced cake […]
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Southern Tomato Pie (Sourdough Pie Crust)
Is summer really already over? I love summertime with all the fresh fruits and vegetables in season and while I am excited to make apple crisp, pumpkin spice muffins and soup with cornbread muffins, I don’t quite want to give up my farm fresh tomatoes. Enter Southern Tomato Pie with a delicious sourdough discard pie […]
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Sourdough Peach Galette
Every summer we look forward to ordering a box of peaches from The Peach Truck which brings the most delicious, juicy Georgia peaches straight to our town twice a summer. We look forward to eating, grilling and baking with these sweet peaches. Looking for more peach recipes? Check out these recipes for sweet peach bread […]
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Strawberry Lemonade Bars
Is there anything better than freshly picked strawberries? I am a lover of all things seasonal, and these strawberry lemonade bars are a new take on an old favorite recipe. These strawberry lemonade bars are filled with sweet strawberries and fresh lemon zest and juice. Chewy, soft and really the perfect little bite to welcome […]
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Sourdough Rhubarb Snack Cake
Do you grow rhubarb? One of my childhood memories is of a wild and unruly garden our family tried and mostly failed at tending. Rhubarb, however grew plentifully. Mom would take these beautiful stalks of rhubarb, chop them, coat the rhubarb pieces in sugar and transform them into the perfect rhubarb pie (no strawberries…just sweet/tart […]
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Fresh Strawberry Scones
Delicious scones made with freshly picked, ripe strawberries and drizzled with fresh strawberry glaze. These are the perfect scones to make for a weekend brunch or after going strawberry picking!
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Chocolate Banana Sourdough Muffins
Chock full of banana, oats and sourdough discard, these chocolate banana sourdough muffins are decadent and delicious. These muffins can be whipped up quickly and make the perfect sweet treat, breakfast or after school snack.