If you’ve never tried buckwheat groats before, my Creamy Chicken with Mushrooms and Buckwheat Groats recipe is a great introduction. It’s a hearty weeknight dinner that comes together in one pan, and my family loves it because the groats soak up every drop of that silky sauce. This recipe serves two and uses simple ingredients... The post Chicken in Creamy Mushroom Sauce with Buckwheat Groats appeared first on Stretch and Folds.| Stretch and Folds
This Traditional Apple Zucchini Strudel recipe is the kind of simple bake I make whenever I have extra zucchini or apples. Apple strudel is a beloved classic across Central and Eastern Europe, but my version sneaks in zucchini for added moisture and a soft texture.| Stretch and Folds
If you have a jar of tartufata and have wondered what to do with it, I have this Creamy Pasta Tartufata with Chicken recipe for you. It’s an easy dinner recipe that I made with the Instant Pot and some leftover cooked chicken. If you’ve never tried tartufata before, this pasta is a great way... The post Creamy Pasta Tartufata with Chicken appeared first on Stretch and Folds.| Stretch and Folds
This Cinnamon Raisin Sourdough Bread has become a weekend favorite in our family. It’s soft and slightly sweet, with cinnamon and juicy raisins. The sourdough starter gives it a gentle tang that balances the sugar and makes it more digestible. It’s a wonderful homemade sourdough bread for fall baking. Raisins are a great add-in that... The post Cinnamon Raisin Sourdough Bread appeared first on Stretch and Folds.| Stretch and Folds
A working mom of three with a passion for sourdough baking and keeping the traditional European sourdough recipes alive!| Stretch and Folds
This Simple Cherry Strudel is where I use my go-to strudel dough—the same one I use for apple strudel. This version is simple, flexible, and a lot easier to make. If you’ve got fresh cherries and a little time, you’re already halfway there. It’s a great home-baked treat to make with whatever’s in season and... The post Simple Cherry Strudel appeared first on Stretch and Folds.| Stretch and Folds
This Homemade Elderflower Syrup is one of those old-fashioned pantry staples I make every year. We use it to flavor summer lemonades, mix into bubbly drinks for grown-up gatherings, or even pour over pancakes and vanilla ice cream. Here’s my favorite version—gently heated to preserve flavor and freshness, and easy to store in bottles. This... The post Homemade Elderflower Syrup (Elderflower Cordial) appeared first on Stretch and Folds.| Stretch and Folds
If you’ve never tried combining peaches with chocolate and whipped cream, this Slovenian Layered Chocolate Cake with Peaches is a great dessert recipe to try. It’s called Špikov Vrh—a soft cocoa sponge soaked in sweet rum milk, layered with whipped cream and peaches, and topped with a silky chocolate glaze. If you grew up in... The post Slovenian Layered Chocolate Cake with Peaches (Spikov Vrh) appeared first on Stretch and Folds.| Stretch and Folds