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Pumpkin Chocolate Pecan Quick Bread

  Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 50–60 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes Servings: 2 loaves Category: Bread ⸻ Notes After Making ⸻ Ingredients 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour 1 cup (125g) white whole wheat flour 1 cup (85g) Dutch-process cocoa powder 4 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice ( 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground ginger, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, ½ teaspoon ground allspice, and ½ teaspoon ground cloves) 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 3 cups (675g) pumpkin puree 1½ cups (300g) packed light brown sugar 1 cup (218g) neutral oil ½ cup (120g) buttermilk, at room temperature 4 large eggs, at room temperature 240g sourdough starter or discard 3 teaspoons (15g) pure vanilla extract 2 cups (340g) semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided, optional  1 cup (110g) chopped pecans ⸻ Instructions Heat the oven to 350°F. Grease two 9×5-inch loaf pans with nonstick cooking spray and set aside. In a large mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, bro...

Baked Potatoes

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Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 45–60 minutes Total Time: 50–65 minutes Servings: 6 Category: Side Dish ⸻ Notes After Making ⸻ Ingredients Baked Potatoes 3 large russet potatoes Extra-virgin olive oil, for coating Sea salt, for seasoning For Serving Shredded cheese Sour cream Chopped cooked bacon ⸻ Instructions Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Use a fork to poke several holes into each potato. Place the potatoes on the prepared baking sheet. Rub the skins generously with olive oil and sprinkle liberally with sea salt. Bake for 45–60 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender and the skins are crisp. Remove from the oven and carefully slice each potato open lengthwise. Fluff the insides with a fork and add your desired toppings. Serve immediately. ⸻ Jessica’s Notes Best served with: Shredded cheddar cheese Sour cream Crispy chopped bacon Butter Chives or green onions Chili Pulled pork Prep Ahead: Potat...

Baked Chicken Shawarma

  Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 40–45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Servings: 6 Category: Main Dish ⸻ Notes After Making ⸻ Ingredients Chicken 1 ¾ lbs (750g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 ½ teaspoons salt 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin 1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika 1 ½ teaspoons cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon ground turmeric ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon Pinch of grated nutmeg 2 tablespoons olive oil Pickled Red Onion ½ red onion, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons light-colored vinegar Garlic Yogurt Sauce 1 cup Greek yogurt 1–2 garlic cloves, minced Juice of ½ lemon Salt, to taste For Serving 6 Greek pitas, warmed 2–3 cups shredded romaine lettuce 2 tomatoes, sliced ½ cucumber, sliced Tahini, for drizzling ⸻ Instructions Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a standard loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray. Set a second loaf pan aside. Place the chicken thighs in a l...