This overnight sourdough loaf rises slowly while you sleep, creating deep flavor, a perfect crust, and a soft airy crumb without hours of hands-on work. Ingredients 1 cup Active Sourdough Starter (bubbly and recently fed) 1-1/2 cups Warm Water (about 100°F or 38°C) 4-5 cups All-Purpose Flour (or bread flour for extra chew) 1-1/2 tsp Salt 1/2 tsp Baking Powder (optional, for a higher rise) 1 tsp Sugar (optional, helps feed the yeast for a boost) There is something magical abou

When I want a stock with body — something hearty enough for chili or a thick gravy — I always go for this roasted version. Roasting the veggies first brings out a caramelized sweetness and depth that tastes like you cooked it all day. It turns even simple soups into comfort food heaven. Ingredients 2 cups Chopped Carrots 2 cups Chopped Onions 1 cup Chopped Celery 1 cup Mushrooms, halved 1 Tomato, quartered 6 Garlic Cloves 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil 1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste 2 Ba

This mushroom and herb stock is one of my favorite ways to add deep, savory flavor to everyday meals. The mushrooms bring an earthy richness that tastes restaurant-level, while the herbs round it out with warmth and balance. When I’m making ramen, risotto, cozy noodle bowls, or mushroom gravy, this is always the broth I start with. It turns even simple ingredients into a comforting, flavorful meal with very little effort. Ingredients 2 cups Mushrooms (cremini, baby bella, shi