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Summer Recipes

Summertime is full of fresh, beautiful produce, easy-to-make recipes, and foods you can eat with your hands. These summer recipes keep the cooking minimal and are perfect to serve outdoors or at a friends and family gathering.

A few of our favorite summer recipes are Strawberry Pink Marshmallows, Sourdough Discard Brownies, and Sourdough Disard Pretzel Buns.

  • A side view of a slice of the Sourdough Discard Strawberry Galette.
    Sourdough Discard Strawberry Galette
  • A slice of Sourdough Lemon Raspberry Loaf Cake.
    Sourdough Lemon Raspberry Loaf Cake
  • Smashed Potatoes with Green Onion & Dill
    Smashed Potatoes with Green Onions & Dill
  • Cirtus & Herb Whole Roasted Chicken
    Citrus & Herb Whole Roasted Chicken
  • A closeup of baked zucchini sticks in a basket.
    Baked Zucchini Slices with Garlic Aioli
  • An overhead shot of Dairy-Free Broccoli Soup in a white bowl.
    Dairy-Free Broccoli Soup
  • Sriracha Aioli in a small bowl.
    Sriracha Aioli
  • A Cornmeal Waffle with Blackberry Bourbon Maple Syrup on a plate with a fork.
    Cornmeal Waffles with Blackberry Bourbon Maple Syrup
  • Hummus with vine roasted tomatoes in a white bowl.
    Hummus with Roasted Vine Tomatoes
  • Simple white sangria in wine glasses with fresh fruit.
    Simple White Sangria with Peaches and Blackberries
  • A side view of a slice of Sourdough Discard Strawberry Cake.
    Sourdough Discard Strawberry Cake
  • Rosermary Garlic Butter in a bowl on a wooden cutting board.
    Rosemary Garlic Butter
  • Spiced nuts with rosemary on a baking sheet.
    Spiced Nuts with Rosemary
  • Vegan Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese in a white bowl.
    Vegan Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
  • Pasta with Peas and Prosciutto in a white bowl.
    Pasta with Peas and Prosciutto
  • Strawberry Almond Muffins on white parchment paper.
    Strawberry Almond Muffins
  • Spinach and Arugula Salad topped with strawberries and avocado.
    Spinach and Arugula Salad with Strawberries
  • Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel on white parchment paper with a bowl of macerated strawberries.
    Cinnamon Sugar Pretzels
  • Green beans and potatoes on a platter.
    Green Beans and Potatoes with Lemon and Dill
  • Pasta with burst cherry tomatoes on a serving platter, topped with basil, bread chunks and pine nuts.
    Cherry Tomato Pasta
  • Zucchini and Sweetcorn Fritters on a platter with aioli dipping sauce.
    Zucchini (Courgette) and Sweetcorn Fritters
  • Panna cotta in small glasses topped with strawberry rhubarb compote and a mint sprig garnish.
    Dairy-Free Panna Cotta with Strawberry Rhubarb Compote
  • A closeup of a marshmallow dipped in dark chocolate and shredded coconut.
    Coconut Marshmallows
  • A pile of Strawberry Rhubarb Muffins on a tray.
    Strawberry and Rhubarb Muffins
  • Blackberry simple syrup in a small glass jar with a blue and white striped linen.
    Blackberry Simple Syrup
  • A watermelon mint cocktail in a rocks glass garnished with mint and a lime slice.
    Watermelon Mint Cocktail
  • Closeup of a strawberry basil vodka cocktail on a wooden tray.
    Strawberry Basil Vodka Cocktail
  • A Blackberry Old Fashioned in a cocktail glass with a large ice cube and blackberries on a cocktail pick.
    Blackberry Old Fashioned
  • Lemon Dill Hummus in a white bowl.
    Lemon Dill Hummus
  • Peach and Prosciutto Salad on a white platter.
    Peach and Prosciutto Salad
  • A stack of Sourdough Discard Pretzel Buns.
    Sourdough Discard Pretzel Buns
  • Sourdough Discard Strawberry Bagels on a wooden tray.
    Sourdough Discard Strawberry Bagels
  • A Dessert Charcuterie Board with a bowl of chocolate dipping sauce in the center.
    Dessert Charcuterie Board
  • Avocado toast with tomato on a wooden cutting board.
    Avocado Toast with Tomato
  • Strawberry Pink Marshmallows on a wooden tray.
    Strawberry Pink Marshmallows
  • Closeup of two waffles on a white plate with a fork.
    Strawberry Waffles
  • Aperol Soda in a cocktail glass garnished with an orange slice.
    Aperol Soda
  • Closeup of Classic Vanilla Marshmallows in a pile.
    Classic Vanilla Marshmallows
  • A sideview of two Blackberry Marshmallows.
    Blackberry Marshmallows
  • Sourdough Discard Cornbread topped with butter and honey.
    Sourdough Discard Cornbread
  • Sourdough Discard Hamburger Buns
  • Sourdough Discard Brownies
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Hi, I'm Jess!

I'm a food photographer and recipe developer based in Chicago. I share simple baking and sourdough discard recipes, as well as tips and tricks to get your sourdough starter up and running! Let's get baking!

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Memorial Day Weekend Recipes

  • An overhead view of Sourdough Discard Hawaiian Rolls in the baking pan.
    Sourdough Discard Hawaiian Rolls

  • A stack of Sourdough Discard Pretzel Buns.
    Sourdough Discard Pretzel Buns

  • Sourdough discard pretzels on white parchment paper.
    Sourdough Discard Pretzels

  • A stack of Sourdough Discard Hamburger Buns on a white tray.
    Sourdough Discard Hamburger Buns

  • A pile of Sourdough Discard Garlic Knots.
    Sourdough Discard Garlic Knots

  • Sourdough Discard Garlic Rolls in a square pan.
    Sourdough Discard Garlic Rolls

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