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Learn how I make cultured butter from raw milk in this start-to-finish guide. From milking my Jersey cow Sally to separating and culturing the cream, you’ll see every step of turning fresh milk into rich, tangy butter. Follow along and try your hand at homemade butter today!
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How to Make Cultured Butter from Raw Milk at Home
Learn how I make cultured butter from raw milk in this start-to-finish guide. From milking my Jersey cow Sally to separating and culturing the cream, you’ll see every step of turning fresh milk into rich, tangy butter. Follow along and try your hand at homemade butter today! ​
homemade carrot cake made with sourdough
Homemade Carrot Cake made with Sourdough
You know what? This carrot cake is way too good to save just for the holidays. You really don't have to wait until next Easter to enjoy this delicious cake. The cream cheese frosting is rich and tangy with just the right sweetness. And if you’re making this sourdough discard carrot cake around the holidays, try swapping the heavy cream for eggnog. That's exactly what I do, and it gives the frosting a festive flavor that pairs beautifully with the spiced cake
two pancakes with butter on top and the words fluffy sourdough kamut pancakes recipe
Fluffy Sourdough Kamut Pancakes Recipe
These are delightfully fluffy pancakes, not flat or dense. And they taste just like your favorite pancakes. Unlike many whole grain recipes that can be tough or bitter, using freshly milled Kamut flour gives them a tender texture and a mild, buttery flavor that even picky eaters will enjoy. You get the wholesome benefits of ancient grains without losing that comforting, familiar pancake taste
some pancakes with butter on top and the words soupdough kamut pancakes
Sourdough Kamut Pancakes
These sourdough discard kamut flour pancakes are a breakfast staple in our home, and I usually just make them with whatever grain I have the most of and happen to toss into the mill. However, if you’ve recently jumped on the Kamut train, you’ve got to try these sourdough Kamut pancakes. ​
the best strawberry sourdough bread recipe is made with fresh strawberries and sugar
The Best Strawberry Sourdough Bread Recipe
This strawberry sourdough bread is one of the best ways to welcome strawberry season. The sweet strawberries give the loaf a fresh, summery flavor. And that sweet strawberry flavor smells like those marvelous times when you're out in the garden picking fresh berries! ​
swedish meatball pasta recipe with text overlay
Swedish Meatball Pasta
Cooking from scratch for a big family isn’t always easy—but these Swedish meatballs are always a hit. Paired with fresh, homemade egg noodles, this dish is a classic comfort meal that even picky eaters enjoy. Make dinner time easier with this family-favorite recipe! ​
Strawberry Steak Salad is a fresh weeknight dinner with juicy steak, sweet berries, and creamy kefir poppy seed dressing. This delicious summer meal is ready in just 20 minutes! 
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Strawberry Steak Salad with Kefir Poppy Seed Vinaigrette
Strawberry Steak Salad is a fresh weeknight dinner with juicy steak, sweet berries, and creamy kefir poppy seed dressing. This delicious summer meal is ready in just 20 minutes! ​
Baked BBQ Beans From Scratch made with dry beans, bacon, and a homemade sauce. It's so much better than the canned baked beans you grew up with. With a rich, homemade BBQ sauce and just enough bacon, these beans are sure to become a family favorite at your next summer barbecue.
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Baked BBQ Beans From Scratch
Baked BBQ Beans From Scratch made with dry beans, bacon, and a homemade sauce. It's so much better than the canned baked beans you grew up with. With a rich, homemade BBQ sauce and just enough bacon, these beans are sure to become a family favorite at your next summer barbecue. ​
Short on time? This Swedish meatball pasta still turns out amazing with boxed pasta. While from-scratch egg noodles are worth the effort, this flexible recipe lets you keep things simple when needed—without sacrificing flavor. Save this recipe for your next hearty, easy-to-adapt weeknight meal!
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How to Make Swedish Meatball Pasta Recipe
Short on time? This Swedish meatball pasta still turns out amazing with boxed pasta. While from-scratch egg noodles are worth the effort, this flexible recipe lets you keep things simple when needed—without sacrificing flavor. Save this recipe for your next hearty, easy-to-adapt weeknight meal! ​
the recipe for sourdough lasagna with homemade pasta noodles is shown here
Sourdough Lasagna with Homemade Pasta Noodles
Once you make sourdough lasagna with homemade lasagna noodles, you’ll never want to go back! ​ ​This is a classic lasagna recipe with homemade noodles that don’t even have to be boiled before baking. The best part? You really don’t need to boil the homemade sourdough lasagna noodles before baking. Just layer them right into the baking dish when you assemble the lasagna. They’ll cook perfectly in the oven as everything bakes together. ​
the best strawberry shortcake with sourdough is on a white plate and has strawberries in it
How to Make the Best Strawberry Shortcake with Sourdough
This sourdough strawberry shortcake is the perfect summer dessert. The recipe brings back those cozy memories of your mom’s classic strawberry shortcake, but it gets a fun, creative upgrade by using sourdough starter. ​
meatball pasta in a white bowl with text overlay that reads swedish meatball pasta recipe for a cozy dinner
Swedish Meatball Pasta Recipe for a Cozy Dinner
Swedish meatball pasta with homemade egg noodles is the ultimate from-scratch comfort food the whole family will love. With 18 hearty meatballs in every batch, you’re getting a satisfying, protein-rich meal that doesn’t rely on just carbs. Try this recipe for a crowd-pleasing dinner that’s perfect for any night of the week! ​
the ultimate steak salad with fresh strawberries is an easy and healthy meal that's ready in under 30 minutes
The Ultimate Steak Salad with Fresh Strawberries
This simple strawberry steak salad works for everyone. The recipe's got juicy steak, but you can swap in grilled chicken, salmon, or skip meat entirely, and it’s still delicious. The greens and strawberries make a great base for any protein. ​
the golden crispy recipe for coconut shrimp
Golden Crispy Sourdough Coconut Shrimp
This sourdough coconut shrimp’s taste is insane! You’ve got crunchy coconut, zesty sourdough breadcrumbs, and a spicy aioli sauce with sriracha and maple syrup that just pops. It’s the kind of loud, delicious combo that’s so perfect for sharing with buddies at a backyard barbecue or a Super Bowl watch party. Building lasting memories doesn't get easier than that! ​
meatloaf with gravy and mashed potatoes on a plate next to green beans
Perfect Old Fashioned Mashed Potatoes - Recipe
These creamy old fashioned mashed potatoes have a beautiful mix of butter, cream cheese, and heavy cream. These ingredients work together to give this easy side dish a smooth, rich texture alongside a full, homemade flavor. ​