A freshly baked loaf of sourdough bread (using 100 year old sourdough starter, of course) is such a clever way to create contrasting flavors and textures. A crispy, oven browned crust with a soft and tender center filled with pockets of aromatic and seasoned pesto is a buttery, nutty, basil infused bread treat! Serve this…
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I grew up in a family of entertainers. SOCIAL entertainers.When it comes to parties, get-togethers, gatherings, etc., my parents have it DOWN!An invitation to Bill and Dori’s should feel like a warm hug, a thrill, and a blessing and a half.Boy they are good. Fabulous food. Fine company. Lots of laughter. All around acceptance. I…
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Not to that Stay at Home Sourdough bread wasn’t absolutely amazing, but I feel like I need a little time to “Ashley-ify” borrowed and gifted recipes.I think I’ve had the time now for the sourdough.It’s complete. It’s perfect. It’s soft. It’s tangy. And, it’s sour.This time, it’s laced with a ripple of savory basil pesto!…
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Remember when Avocado Toast was all the rage?Well, I actually think it still is and should always be regularly consumed. C’mon…avocado on EVERYTHING!Well, the latest trend in culinary pop culture is the “Sweet Potato Toast.”Really, it’s just thinly sliced sweet potatoes, roasted to perfection, and then topped with anything and everything. You can do savory…
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It’s not often that I end up with leftovers in the kitchen. I pride myself on my efficiency and exactness in planning (or I force-feed any extras to my hubby – just kidding). In any case, the fridge is either chock full of items in preparation for the creation of the day, or absolutely empty…
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Originally I had decided I wanted to craft a roasted potato sourdough bread, now that I’m truly obsessed with baking bread. However, the sourdough proved to be a little too tricky. In the original plan, I had also determined I wasn’t just making bread, I was making a meal. So, I did just that. I…
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Have you ever wanted to “sneak” some veggies in, unexpectedly amp up another’s physical well being as the enjoy a salubrious and gourmet delight all at once? Me neither… I tend to do nothing in secret – I am a wide open book. In fact, I’ve been told I need to filter myself at times….
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It’s a pesto. It’s a spread. It’s a sauce. It’s a butter. It’s an accoutrement. It’s a crumble. It’s akin to the tantalizing texture topping a summer berry cobbler or crisp, only savory. It’s pretty much everything all in one…and it’s delicious… Can anyone else name a well known seed that’s been masquerading as a…
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