BRENDEN DOBEL

If you have a sourdough starter, you know the weekly struggle. You feed your starter, it bubbles up beautifully, and then you have to throw away half of it to keep things manageable. That discard feels like such a waste. I started making these sourdough discard bagels about two years ago when my starter was … Read more

There’s something magical about pulling a bubbling pan of homemade lasagna from the oven. The cheese stretches golden and gooey. The sauce bubbles at the edges. And the aroma fills your kitchen with pure comfort. Our San Giorgio lasagna recipe brings together everything you want in this classic dish: layers of tender pasta, rich meat … Read more

I spent months avoiding yam noodles after my first attempt resulted in a rubbery, fishy-smelling disaster. That all changed when a Korean friend showed me the proper techniques. Now I make these low-calorie noodles at least twice a week. If you have been curious about recipes with yam noodles but felt intimidated by the preparation … Read more

Loaded tea recipes are the secret to making those colorful, energy-boosting drinks you see at specialty shops for a fraction of the cost. I have been making these vibrant beverages at home for the past year, and my grocery bill thanks me. Instead of paying $5 to $8 per drink at a loaded tea shop, … Read more

Looking for a show-stopping cocktail that turns heads the moment it hits the table? The liquid maria juana drink recipe has become one of the most searched cocktail guides in , and for good reason. This neon green tropical drink looks like something out of a sci-fi movie, tastes like a vacation in a glass, … Read more

There’s nothing quite like the aroma of warm spices and pumpkin wafting through your kitchen on a crisp fall morning. This gluten free pumpkin bread recipe delivers everything you want in a quick bread: a perfectly domed top, moist tender crumb, and that unmistakable pumpkin spice flavor that makes autumn feel complete. I developed this … Read more

I still remember the first time I made whipped honey. I had a jar of raw honey that had crystallized into a solid block, and I was about to toss it. Then I learned about this whipped honey recipe that could transform that hard, grainy honey into something light, fluffy, and absolutely spreadable. Twenty minutes … Read more

When the temperature climbs and the thought of turning on the stove makes you wince, cold soup recipes become your best friend in the kitchen. These refreshing, no-cook dishes deliver vibrant flavors while keeping you cool during the hottest months of the year. Whether you are hosting a summer brunch, packing a picnic, or simply … Read more

I discovered the unloaf sourdough recipe after months of struggling with complicated sourdough schedules that demanded constant attention. This method changed everything for me. It breaks all the traditional sourdough rules and somehow produces incredible bread every single time. The unloaf method uses three simple “un” rules: unfed starter (also called discard), untouched dough (no … Read more

Nothing beats pulling a jar of homemade canned apple pie filling recipe from your pantry during the busy holiday season. After 15 years of canning apples every fall, I have perfected a method that gives you shelf-stable, ready-to-use filling that tastes better than anything from the store. This recipe yields about 7 quarts of golden, … Read more