Banana bread has to be one of my most favorite quick breads of all time! It's subtle sweetness and moist texture make it a perfect comfort food for any occasion. Unfortunately, just because it contains bananas doesn't necessarily make it the healthiest snack. I wanted a homemade banana bread recipe that contained zero conventional sugars... Continue Reading →
No-bake cookies have to be one of the simplest cookie recipes out there. They are especially ideal as a summer dessert when I don't want the oven heating up the whole house! Just one sauce pan for the whole mixture, so minimal dishes too! I've been on a journey of replacing white and brown sugars... Continue Reading →
I created a Sourdough Pizza Crust recipe a few months ago and it is our family's 'go-to' for Friday night pizzas! I wanted to give it a try in the cast iron skillet just out of curiosity. The process was just as easy as making a homemade pizza in a regular baking pan or sheet!... Continue Reading →
Once you've successfully Created a Sourdough Starter, you'll want to keep it thriving with regular feedings. This entire process may seem a bit overwhelming for the new sourdough baker...which Sourdough Mistakes to Avoid, Why Sourdough is One of the Healthiest Breads, and Frequently Asked Questions About Sourdough...but you'll quickly get the hang of it all!... Continue Reading →
Frittata is one secret weapon I pull out when our egg supply is getting overwhelming! There's no limit to what you can add to a frittata, so why not mix up this high-protein dish for breakfast a few times each week? Oh, they're also super quick and easy to whip together! Looking for a few... Continue Reading →
In my childhood memories, breadsticks were always an item that either came from restaurants, our annual youth group spaghetti supper, or pasta night at church camp. I don't remember having them very often in our home or in other gatherings. They accompanied special occasions, which is kind of neat to me because eating them now... Continue Reading →
We love our breakfast foods here on the Hilltop! Big Saturday morning brunches, breakfast for dinner, and quick weekday morning grabs. Items such as muffins, pancakes, eggs, hashbrowns, bacon, ham, waffles, and biscuits are our most popular choices. Unfortunately, all of those bread items aren't the healthiest choices. The gluten in them is hard on... Continue Reading →
If you've had a sourdough starter for any amount of time, you've reached a point we all experience...what do I do with all this sourdough discard? It seems so wasteful to simply throw it out, but you also can't think of any way to use it all up! What's the solution? Sourdough discard recipes. Yes,... Continue Reading →
I made a large batch of sourdough cinnamon rolls during the week of Christmas so that we could eat on them as the holiday approached. There seems to be something fitting about these sweet rolls and winter time...warm, delicious, and cozy while the world outside is oh so cold. We all know that most cinnamon... Continue Reading →
Mid-winter is here. The holidays have come and gone, but that doesn't mean our homes must become dreary and lifeless like the outside world seems to be! Pot Pourris are some of the best ways to fill a home with wonderful and safe fragrances. I even made a Christmas Pot Pourri Recipe if you're interested... Continue Reading →