Hot Chocolate Cookies

These hot chocolate cookies are a tasty treat made with packets of hot cocoa mix. How fun is that? 

They're topped with a marshmallow part way through baking and then topped with melted chocolate after baking.

Sourdough Cornbread Muffins

These sourdough cornbread muffins are a quick and tasty way to use up some of your sourdough starter.  

These muffins, even though they contain a tiny bit of maple syrup, are for those who prefer their cornbread on the savory side. They are slightly crumbly and wonderful for dunking into chilis and stews. 

Chicken Enchilada Soup

This chicken enchilada soup is thick and filling, and adapts all of the flavors of chicken enchiladas into a delicious and comforting soup. 

Even though it takes about an hour of cooking time, this chicken enchilada soup is so easy to make, and it includes all of the ingredients you might find on an enchilada plate. 

BBQ Glazed Meatloaf with Sweet Potatoes and Pearl Onions

BBQ glazed meatloaf with sweet potatoes and pearl onions - both dishes have a wonderful mustard-y barbecue sauce flavor, one with a sweet mustard barbecue sauce, and one with a Carolina red hot mustard sauce. 

 

The sweet potatoes and onions have a subtle heat and the meatloaf is flavored of a variety of sauces, including a sweet mustard barbeque sauce. 

Coconut Brigadeiros

These creamy coconut brigadeiros are a traditional Brazilian candy. They are similar to a candy truffle, but they are somewhat softer. Brigadeiros are considered Brazil's national treat. 

These coconut brigadeiros are a tasty take on the traditional chocolate version, but they are made with coconut! They are swoon worthy. 

Spelt and Poppyseed Sourdough Bread

For an easy sourdough bread, make this loaf. It includes white spelt, bread flour, and lots of poppyseeds, and the sourdough flavor is amazing. 

If you're just starting out on your sourdough journey, this spelt and poppyseed sourdough bread is an easy loaf to make. The method is simple and the resulting loaf has a wonderfully sour flavor, a crispy crust, and an airy crumb. 

Black Bean and Sweet Potato Soup

This black bean and sweet potato soup is a great way to throw together a few root vegetables and pantry ingedients to make a quick and delicious meal. 

 

This soup recipe only takes about 30 minutes to make and will result in a hearty and nutritious dinner for at least eight. Serve it with a thick slice of sourdough bread for dipping. 

Fresh Tomato Salsa | Pico de Gallo

This fresh tomato salsa, also called pico de gallo or salsa fresca, is a classic Mexican topping or dip primarily made with ripe tomatoes, fresh chiles, and diced onions. 

The first time I made this salsa, I took it to a party with a Mexican food theme and it was clearly the winner in the "salsa wars." 

Apple Latkes

 These apple latkes are both tart and sweet, and are perfect for breakfast and even dessert. 

These apple latkes are from the book, A Sweet Year: Jewish Celebrations and Festive Recipes for Kids and Their Families by Joan Nathan, the author of King Solomon's Table, a quintessential compendium of Jewish recipes from around the world, along with 11 other cookbooks.