Simple Baking & Sourdough Discard Recipes
Welcome to This Jess Cooks! We're sharing simple, beginner-friendly baking and sourdough discard recipes. And if you're new to the world of sourdough, you'll also find tips to get your sourdough starter up and running! We're excited to bake with you!
Graduation Party Snacks
Prepping for a graduation party? We've got you covered with easy finger foods, small bites, and snacks that are perfect for a crowd!
Easy Sourdough Cookie Recipes
These cookies are perfect for spring baking, birthday parties, and graduation party season! For iced cookies, add your preferred food coloring and sprinkles to customize them for any occassion.
Spring Baking Recipes
These light and bright flavor combinations are perfect for spring baking! They're packed with springy lemon flavor and great for a brunch, afternoon snack, or dessert.
Trending Recipes
Sourdough & Sourdough Discard Bread Recipes
Let's make a loaf! Whether you're working with active sourdough starter or want to make a loaf with sourdough discard, these bread recipes will become your go-to loaves!
getting started
Sourdough Guides
A few guides to help you on your sourdough journey!
I'm in the mood for...
hey there!
Hi, I'm Jess!
I'm a food photographer and recipe developer based in Chicago. I'm deep into the sourdough journey and excited to share my baking with you!
viral recipe!
Sourdough Discard Garlic Pull-Apart Bread
"Amazing flavors, my whole family loved it! Definitely making it again!! Thank you for the recipe!"
- Rebecca
kitchen essentials
My Favorite Baking Items
A few of my favorite kitchen essentials including pans, jars, scales, spatulas and more!
Recently Updated Recipes
Sometimes a recipe just needs a good refresh. These are some of our tried-and-true recipes that have recently gotten an update!
