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22 Thanksgiving Rolls and More for the Bread Basket
Dinner rolls, biscuits, cornbreads, and crusty loaves for Thanksgiving, with make-ahead and freezer-friendly options for…
Cast Iron Skillet Philly Cheesesteaks
I adore this recipe and I hope you do too. With melty provolone and sweet…
Giardiniera for Canning
A magical jar of pickled, slightly hot veggies that will make all your homemade sandwiches…
36 Sweet Autumn Baking Recipes
Inside: a collection of all our favorite treats to bake when autumn arrives. Plenty of…
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Easy Bread Machine Sourdough (Truly Foolproof)
Most people love the idea of baking with sourdough because they see pictures of beautiful artisan loaves with deep crust, slashes, and…
How to Make Naturally Sweet + Chewy Oven Dried Strawberries
These oven-dried strawberries have a candy-like chewiness, like a dried apricot. They are sweet and delicious and hold up very well in…
Best-Ever Cold Process Soap (Lots of Bubbles!)
Every oil brings its own properties to a bar of soap, and finding the perfect soap recipe is all about balancing those…
I’m Katie
I’m a home cook from Virginia who loves baking (especially sourdough), canning, and old‑fashioned recipes made with normal ingredients and clear, step‑by‑step instructions.
