This may be one of my top cinnamon rolls.   OREO CINNAMON ROLLS (makes 12) Filling Ingredients: *1/2 cup brown sugar, packed  *2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa *1 teaspoon ground cinnamon  *1/4 cup butter, softened *1/4 cup crushed Oreos  Dough Ingredients: *3 1/2-4 cups all-purpose flour  *2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast *1 teaspoon salt *1 cup whole milk *1/2 cup granulated sugar *1/4 cup butter, softened  *1 large egg, whisked *1/2 cup crushed Oreos Icing Ingredients: *1/4 cup butter, softened *1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese, softened *2 cups powder ..read more

 If I'm making this just to eat as a bread, I will put fresh blueberries in it.  If I'm going to make French toast I prefer dried blueberries in it.  Both ways are so good. SOURDOUGH BLUEBERRY LEMON BREAD (makes 1 loaf) Ingredients: *3/4 + 1 tablespoon sourdough active starter (100 grams) *1 1/2 cups filter water (350 grams) *1/2 teaspoon lemon extract (optional) *2 3/4 cups + 1 tablespoon bread flour or all-purpose flour (450 grams) *1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon whole flour (50 grams) *1/4 cup filtered water *1 1/2 teaspoons salt (10 grams) *1 1/2 cups dried blueberries (or fresh ..read more

 If you like coffee, you are going to love these.   The only thing that would make it better is to drink it with a cup of coffee. COFFEE ROLLS (makes 12 large) Dough Ingredients: *1/8 - 1/4 cup instant espresso powder (or instant coffee) *2 cups hot whole milk (190 degrees) *2 1/4 teaspoon active dry yeast *1 large egg, beaten *2 tablespoons granulated sugar *1/2 teaspoon salt *6 tablespoon butter, melted  *5 cups all-purpose flour Filling Ingredients: *1/2 cup butter *1 cup light brown sugar *1 tablespoon instant expresso powder (or instant coffee) *1 tablespoon unsweetened ..read more

This is good on a cheeseburger, hot dog or as a dip. GARLIC DILL MAYO (makes about 1 1/2 cups) Ingredients: *1 large egg *1 cup light olive oil *1 garlic clove, minced *1 tablespoon mustard *2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice *1/2 teaspoons salt *1 teaspoon ground black pepper *2-3 tablespoons fresh dill Directions: ~In a tall container, whisk the mayonnaise, olive oil, garlic, mustard, lemon juice, salt & pepper until it starts to become thick (I use an immersion blender). ~Add in dill wee and whisk until thick. ~Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.  In a bowl ..read more

 If you like pickles, you will love this.  Makes a cheeseburger, grilled chicken sandwich or a grilled cheese sandwich even better. SOURDOUGH DILL PICKLE BREAD (makes 1 loaf) Ingredients: *1/2 cup warm dill pickle juice (114 grams) *3/4 cup warm filtered water (171 grams) *1/3 cup + 1/2 tablespoon  active sourdough starter (100 grams) *1 teaspoon salt (6 grams) *3 5/8 cup bread flour (450 grams) *2 tablespoons fresh dill (or 1 tablespoon dried) *1 cup chopped dill pickles (drained and patted as dry as you can) Directions: ~In a large glass mixing bowl, whisk the water, d ..read more

 I let mine rise in a hotdog bread mold, but you can just roll them out if you don't have one.  I normally just this recipe in half, because it's just my husband and I. SOURDOUGH HOTDOG BUNS (makes 12) Ingredients: *5 1/3 cups bread flour (500 grams) *1/3 cup sourdough starter (100 grams) *1 large baked potato (190-200 grams), baked *1 cup whole milk (225 grams) *2 large eggs *1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar (20 grams) *1/2 tablespoon salt (10 grams) *1/2 cup butter (110 grams) *1/4 cup butter, melted *sesame seeds or everything seasoning (optional) Directions: ~Remove the sk ..read more

 A great way to use left over roast beef and potatoes.   ROAST BEEF HASH (serves 2-4) Ingredients: *2 tablespoons olive oil, divided *2 Idaho or russet potatoes, cooked and cut into bite size pieces *2 cups roast beef, cooked and cut into bite size pieces *1/2 red bell pepper, chopped *1/2 medium onion, chopped *1 garlic clove, minced *1/2 teaspoon salt *1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper *2 tablespoons butter, sliced into small pieces. *1/4 cup leftover beef gravy (optional) *2-4 large eggs (one per person) Directions: ~Heat up large skillet or medium heat. ~Once hot, add in 1 ta ..read more

 I love to put this over rice and sprinkle some Queso Fresco Cheese over it.   MOCK CHIPOTLE CHICKEN AL PASTOR (serves 4-6) Marinade Ingredients: *2 teaspoons kosher salt *1 teaspoon ground black pepper *1 teaspoon cumin *4 garlic cloves *1 tablespoons chili powder *1 (7 ounce) can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (leaving one out for the sauce) *3/4 cup water *8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (can use breasts if preferred) Sauce Ingredients: *2 guajillo chilies *1 ancho chilie *6 morita chiles *1 teaspoon Mexican oregano *1 teaspoon salt *1 teaspoon cumin *1/3 cup pineapple ..read more

 Nice and crispy.  I really like them just as they are or with a dip.  Goes great with Nieman Marcus Dip, Garden Vegetable Dip, and Bacon and Tomato Dip. SOURDOUGH EVERYTHNG CRACKERS Ingredients: *200 grams sourdough discard/starter (3/4 cup) *3 tablespoons olive oil *65 grams all-purpose flour (1/3 cup) *70 grams whole wheat flour (5/8 cup) *1/4 teaspoon garlic powder *1/8 teaspoon onion powder *1/2 teaspoon baking soda *1/2 teaspoon salt *1 tablespoon everything seasoning *salt flakes (optional) Directions: ~In a medium mixing bowl, combine sourdough starter/discard ..read more

I love this for lunch or a side dish.  If I make it for dinner I like to add grilled chicken to it.  The measurements for the fruit and veggies do not need to be exact for this salad.   WALDORF SALAD (serves 4-6) Dressing Ingrediens: *3 tablespoons plain greek yogurt *3 tablespoons mayonnaise  *1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice *1 tablespoon honey Salad Ingredients: *2 Granny Smith apples, chopped (or any firm apple) *2 celery stalks, chopped  (1 cup) *1 cup red or green seedless grapes, halved  *1 cup walnuts, chopped *1/2 cup dried cranberries (o ..read more