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A small glass container of homemade basil pesto on a rustic table beside a fresh basil plant—bright, vibrant, and ready for an easy pesto recipe.

5 minutes

super easy

Afterglow Spreads & Sauces

Easy Homemade Basil Pesto

🌿 This easy homemade basil pesto is bold, fresh, and ready in 5! Drizzle it, dip it, dollop it—on everything. Go wild with nut swaps and let the flavor party begin! 🎉

A warm, freshly baked chocolate sourdough loaf cooling on a wooden board, showcasing its deep cocoa color and crusty exterior

24 hours

medium

Afterglow Sweets Afterglow Sourdough Bread

The Best Chocolate Chip Sourdough Bread | Soft & Sweet Artisan Loaf

This chicolate Loaf is soft, tangy, and packed with melty chocolate chips. Too good not to toast and butter, it’s the perfect indulgence for an evening snack or a cozy morning treat! 😉

Crusty fail-proof sourdough bread loaf on rustic wooden board with honey swizzle stick and spoonful of strawberry jam

24 hours

medium

Afterglow Sourdough Bread

Fail-Proof Sourdough Bread Recipe Easy, Golden, and Delicious

Golden, crackly crust. Soft, airy crumb. That unmistakable tang. This fail-proof sourdough bread never lasts long! From bubbly starter to golden loaf, every bake is pure magic. Ready to bake? Let’s go!

Sourdough grilled cheese in a cast iron skillet with fresh tomatoes and a knife beside it—crispy, golden, and ready to serve.

5 minutes

easy

Afterglow Mains

Sourdough Brie Grilled Cheese Crispy, Creamy & Perfectly Golden

Crispy, creamy, and utterly indulgent! This Sourdough Brie Grilled Cheese pairs golden, crunchy sourdough with buttery Brie. Dunk in our soul-warming Tomato Soup for the ultimate cozy bite! 🍞🧀🍅✨

A glass pitcher of green apple juice surrounded by halved kiwi, green apple slices, and fresh parsley. A vibrant and refreshing detox juice packed with natural energy.

5 minutes

super easy

Afterglow Drinks

Green Apple Power Juice – Refreshing & Nutrient-Packed

Crisp, cool, and packed with a zesty kick! Green Apple Power Juice blends sweet-tart apples with fiery ginger for a refreshing boost. Hydrating, energizing, and oh-so-delicious—sip, smile, and power up! 🍏✨

A vibrant bowl of mango and papaya chicken curry over fluffy rice – a tropical, nourishing meal full of color, flavor, and warmth.

30 minutes

easy

Afterglow Mains

Coconut Mango Chicken Curry – Sweet, Spicy & Creamy

Sweet, spicy, and irresistibly creamy! This Coconut Mango Chicken Curry is bursting with juicy mango, rich coconut milk, and warm spices. A quick, flavor-packed 30-minute meal you’ll crave again and again! 🍛🥭🔥

A golden, crusty sourdough loaf in the foreground with a chocolate chip sourdough bread loaf in the background, both resting on a white countertop
February 24, 2025
cozy stories + nourishing recipes

The Afterglow of Loss: Finding Comfort in Sourdough Baking

After loss, I found comfort in flour, fermentation, and the rhythm of sourdough baking. The afterglow of grief became a source of healing. 💛

Cheesy marinara spaghetti squash boat with roasted garlic and homemade basil pesto, styled with a messy fork on a rustic table — a cozy, low-carb comfort meal.

50 minutes

medium

Afterglow Mains

Spaghetti Squash Marinara Boats – Cozy & Nourishing

Cozy, wholesome, and packed with flavor! Roasted spaghetti squash meets rich marinara, melty Parmesan, and fresh basil—plus a secret ingredient for extra depth. A guilt-free twist on classic comfort! 🍝✨

Four golden chicken pot pies served on blue china plates, each topped with a sage leaf — a beautiful and cozy featured image for a comforting homemade dinner.

60 minutes

medium

Afterglow Mains

Classic Chicken Pot Pie Recipe – Comfort Food at Its Best

Golden, flaky crust, creamy filling, and tender chicken—this Classic Chicken Pot Pie is pure comfort. Rich, cozy, and packed with flavor, it’s a warm hug in every bite. Ready to dig in? 🥧✨

A cozy bowl of creamy roasted tomato soup 🍅 with a golden sourdough grilled cheese 🧀 resting on the edge, served in a rustic ceramic bowl.

45 minutes

medium

Afterglow Mains

Tomato Soup Recipe for the Soul – Rich, Creamy, and Comforting

Rich, velvety, and full of cozy flavors! This Tomato Soup Recipe for the Soul is pure comfort in a bowl. Pair it with a crispy, melty Sourdough Brie Grilled Cheese for the ultimate dunk-worthy duo! 🍅🥖🧀✨

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    Sourdough Afterglow 🥖🍪
    Cozy sourdough discard and seasonal bakes
    Recipes and stories on my site ⬇️

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Soaking up the kind of love that turns ordinary moments into home.
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    These Tahini Toffee Sourdough Candied Pecans… oh m These Tahini Toffee Sourdough Candied Pecans… oh my goodness 🤎✨
Warm pecans, tahini, toffee sweetness, and a little sourdough magic all swirling together for the crunchiest cozy snack. I was not ready for how addictive these turned out.

Full recipe is in my link in bio ✨
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    Tahini sourdough cookies with white chocolate and Tahini sourdough cookies with white chocolate and a warm maple glaze… I was not ready for how good these turned out. My husband took one bite and said mmm mmm mmm. Pure cozy magic in every bite 🍪💛✨

Brown butter, tahini, sourdough, maple, white chocolate… honestly this combo melts together like a dream.
Full recipe is linked in my bio and on sourdoughafterglow.com 🥰

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    Comment tahini and I’ll share this recipe ❤️. Th Comment tahini and I’ll share this recipe ❤️. 

This tahini sourdough cookie with white chocolate and a maple glaze had my husband saying mmm mmm mmm. I was not ready for how good this one turned out. 🍪✨

Come tahini and I’ll happily share the recipe or
Full recipe → sourdoughafterglow.com/recipe/tahini-sourdough-cookies/

Also linked in my bio 🥰
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    Pistachio cream. Sourdough discard. Chocolate chip Pistachio cream. Sourdough discard. Chocolate chips. A chewy little dream come true 💚

These cookies have a hidden pistachio center that melts into pure magic. Soft, nutty, and so fun to make. You’ll want to freeze a few pistachio balls just to keep baking them on repeat.

Recipe link 👉 https://sourdoughafterglow.com/recipe/pistachio-sourdough-chocolate-chip-cookies/
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