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Sourdough Discard Blueberry Cobbler – Easy Cast Iron Dessert

Julie Menghini — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:08:43 +0000

Sourdough discard blueberry cobbler is the dessert that makes your whole kitchen smell like summer — and the best part? It comes together in under 50 minutes with ingredients you probably already have. If you keep a sourdough starter, you know the feeling: the discard jar in the fridge is always getting full. This recipe...

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Lasagna Soup — All the Comfort, None of the Fuss

Julie Menghini — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:10:39 +0000

Lasagna soup is everything you love about a classic lasagna — broken noodles, rich tomato sauce, and that dreamy cheesy topping — all made in one pot in under an hour. No layering, no baking dish, no stress. Why You’ll Love This Recipe I don’t know about you, but lasagna night at my house used...

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Easy Homemade French Bread Recipe (Two Baguettes)

Julie Menghini — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:30:10 +0000

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Rise Time: 1 hour 45 minutes | Bake Time: 30–35 minutes | Total Time: ~2 hours 25 minutes Servings: 2 baguettes There’s Nothing Quite Like Homemade French Bread If you’ve ever walked past a bakery and been stopped in your tracks by the smell of fresh bread baking, this easy...

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Simple Oven Baked Brisket Recipe

Julie Menghini — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:17:29 +0000

If you’ve ever wanted to make brisket but thought it was too hard or too risky, this recipe is for you. With just a simple spice rub, a roasting pan, and a little patience, your oven does all the heavy lifting. You get a beautifully crusty bark on the outside and fork-tender, juicy beef on...

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Easy No Knead Dough — Bread, Pizza & Pretzel Bites from One Recipe!

Julie Menghini — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:51:27 +0000

Do you ever look at a bread recipe and think, “That is way too much work”? I get it! For years I thought homemade dough required a stand mixer, years of practice, or some secret skill I didn’t have. Then I made this no knead dough — and everything changed. This is the recipe I...

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Easy Homemade Flatbread Recipe (with Yeast)

Julie Menghini — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:01:37 +0000

Whether you call it flatbread, flat bread, or yeast flatbread — this homemade version is about to become your new favorite thing to make. It’s soft in the middle, lightly crispy on the outside, and full of garlicky, herby flavor that store-bought just can’t touch. Best of all, you only need basic pantry ingredients and...

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Easy Blueberry Biscuits with Vanilla Glaze

Julie Menghini — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:59:33 +0000

Blueberry biscuits are one of those recipes that feel fancy but are secretly so simple to pull together. We’re talking buttery, flaky biscuits packed with sweet blueberries and finished with a drizzly vanilla glaze — all in about 35 minutes. Whether you’re making a special weekend breakfast or looking for a crowd-pleasing brunch treat, this...

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Coffee Donuts – Baked, Glazed & Full of Flavor

Julie Menghini — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 20:32:12 +0000

If you love coffee, these coffee donuts were made for you! They have a soft, cake-like texture with a real coffee flavor in every bite. Then we top them with a smooth coffee glaze that takes them right over the top. They are baked — not fried — and ready in under 30 minutes. Whether...

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How to Roast Broccoli in the Oven (Easy & Crispy!)

Julie Menghini — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:59:57 +0000

If you’ve ever wondered how to roast broccoli in the oven and get those gorgeous crispy edges, you’re in the right place. This oven roasted broccoli recipe is honestly one of my all-time favorites. It’s simple, fast, and the flavor is out of this world. Our recipe adds the brightness of lemon to lightly seasoned...

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Creamy Poblano Queso Cheese Dip – Better Than Restaurant!

Julie Menghini — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:30:32 +0000

If you’ve been searching for the perfect queso cheese dip, your search is over! This creamy, smoky, homemade queso dip is made with roasted poblano peppers and melted white cheddar, and it is so much better than anything you’ll scoop from a jar. I’m not kidding — once you try it, you’ll never buy it...

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