Empanadas

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In the Sourdough eCourse, my friend Christina taught us a sourdough variation of the Artisan Bread in 5 Minutes a Day. She calls it the “bucket method.” She really does make it in a bucket, and it is super easy. Not to mention versatile. Tara, from the Keep It Real blog, used the “bucket dough” to make these beautiful empanadas. She’s even got an informative little video to show how she rolls them up. I can totally relate to her reverse cooking/planning method, as that is how I work, too. Enjoy! –Wardeh

The Tale of Carl, a Sourdough Starter

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Hey, everyone! Please meet Joy, who blogs at A Well-Armed Laura Ingalls Wilder. For this week’s Sourdough eCourse lesson, Katie, Erin, and I each answered 10 questions about how sourdough fits into our lives. Then we asked the eCourse members to share their answers, too. Many have, much to my delight! Joy’s answers were particularly entertaining. I know you’ll enjoy them as much as we all did on the eCourse forums. Thanks, Joy!

DIY Airlock: Fruit and Veggie Ferments

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You’re going to love this! Jen, a GNOWFGLINS eCourse member, came up with a do-it-yourself airlock for fruit and vegetable ferments. She got the idea from seeing a commercially available product and thought, “I can do this, and at a fraction of the cost!”

Lacto-Fermented Honey Dill Mustard

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I am on a condiment kick at the moment. Ketchup last week and this week honey dill mustard. Oh, the zip and zing a little mustard can add to a sandwich! My mouth waters just thinking about it! If you have a few minutes and a few simple ingredients, you can whip this mustard up in no time.

Sourdough Pizza Crust

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Many have been waiting for Erin to share her sourdough pizza crust method. The wait is over! Erin writes, “Pizza and sourdough. Two of our favorite things! How great to combine them into one delicious ‘gourmet feast’– as my husband and 3 year old like to say. This recipe requires very little hands-on time, is nourishing, and simply delicious. Enjoy!”

3 Dishes From Sprouted Lentils

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Today Erin shares three amazing dishes created around sprouted lentils. MMM… my favorite sprout all dressed up. She’s really a genius in the kitchen, and I’m so thankful for her generosity to share her artistry with us!

Carrot Soup

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Momma’s turn for the special plate! On Mother’s Day evening, the four of us enjoyed a delicious bowl of Carrot Soup and thick slices of homemade sourdough bread spread with a little love. What a tasty treat! And to minimize my time in the kitchen on my special day, I prepared this soup the day before the celebration. For those of you with farmer’s markets stocked, this soup is the perfect place to savor your locally gown carrots, onions, and tomatoes. Enjoy the taste of summer!

Smoked Salmon and Rice Salad

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Erin’s back, at your request, with a lovely, flexible, and simple main dish — smoked salmon salad. Undoubtedly, her kiddoes think it is delicious as well!

A Tale of Two Tarts: a Real-Food Recipe Makeover

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Please welcome Sonya Hemmings of the Hemmings Half Dozen blog. Sonya lives in Arizona with her sweet family, and as you will soon learn, a bountiful lemon tree. I’m really excited that she’s posting today real-food makeover of a beloved lemon tart recipe. Her goal was to maximize its nutrition without sacrificing the delicious taste. Did she succeed? I’d say so! In this guest post, she shares the side by side comparison, complete with a tell-tale picture and family responses. This is a very fun read!