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  • Old fashioned sourdough discard cinnamon rolls baked until soft and fluffy, swirled with cinnamon sugar and topped with a generous vanilla glaze.
    Old Fashioned Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls
  • A bowl of creamy authentic Indian butter, chicken, garnished with fresh cilantro.
    Authentic Indian Butter Chicken (Murgh-Makhani)
  • A piece of traditional Indian fry bread, golden brown and fluffy, fried to perfection.
    Authentic Arizona Navajo Fry Bread Recipe
  • A stack of thick, creamy old-fashioned chocolate fudge squares on a cutting board
    Extra Creamy Old Fashioned Fudge

Trending Recipes

  • Freshly baked golden-brown sourdough pretzels with coarse sea salt on a cutting board.
    Easy Sourdough Discard Soft Pretzels
  • Sourdough crepes filled with fresh colorful fruit and fluffy cream.
    What to Do With Sourdough Discard (25+ Easy Recipes)
  • Homemade garam masala made with ground spices, mixed together in a small bowl.
    Traditional Homemade Garam Masala
  • Soft homemade naan bread cooked in a skillet and ready to be brushed with butter.
    Soft Homemade Naan Bread
  • Crispy sourdough discard waffles made with brown butter, golden and airy with crisp edges, resting on a wooden surface.
    The Best Crispy Sourdough Waffles with Brown Butter
  • A golden, crusty sourdough loaf baked in a Dutch oven, resting on parchment paper with a light, airy crumb.
    NO-Knead Sourdough Bread
  • Creamy restaurant-style chicken tikka masala in a dish, featuring tender marinated chicken pieces coated in a rich tomato-cream sauce with cilantro on top.
    Restaurant-Style Chicken Tikka Masala
  • Soft, golden Brazilian cheese bread rolls baked without tapioca flour, showing a fluffy interior and melted cheese throughout in a warm basket.
    Easy Brazilian Cheese Bread Without Tapioca Flour
  • A slice of snickerdoodle banana bread with a golden cinnamon sugar crust, sitting on a wooden table with breakfast nearby.
    Easy Snickerdoodle Banana Bread
  • Honey Butter Skillet Corn — creamy buttered corn glazed with honey, topped with chopped parsley.
    Honey Butter Skillet Corn Recipe
  • A bowl of creamy homemade garlic ranch dip topped with fresh herbs, surrounded by crisp vegetables for dipping.
    Creamy Garlic Ranch Sauce
  • Freshly baked brown butter honey glazed biscuits on a cutting board, dripping with golden honey and melted butter
    Brown Butter Honey Biscuits

Desserts

  • Fudgy sourdough discard brownies with crackly tops.
    Fudgy Sourdough Brownies
  • Golden sourdough discard cinnamon roll focaccia bread baked in a 9x13 pan with cinnamon sugar swirls and a glossy vanilla glaze drizzled on top.
    Sourdough Cinnamon Roll Focaccia
  • Chocolate layer cake with fluffy peppermint chocolate cream cheese frosting, sitting on a beautiful rustic table.
    The BEST Chocolate Cake
  • Frosted citrus cookies topped with a crackly orange glaze and fresh citrus zest on a serving dish.
    Soft and Chewy Frosted Citrus Cookies
  • A glass of vibrant green juice with ginger and fresh mint on a light surface, surrounded by kale, banana, and lime.
    Simple Green Detox Juice Recipe
  • A glass of deep red beet juice with beet slices on a rustic wooden table.
    The Best Hawaii Detox Beet Juice
  • Bowl of easy gluten-free sourdough discard chicken soup with tender shredded chicken, carrots, potatoes, and rich golden broth.
    Easy Gluten-Free Sourdough Discard Chicken Soup
  • Creamy homemade sourdough discard gravy served warm in a skillet, smooth and rich with a classic peppered finish.
    Gluten Free Gravy using Sourdough Discard 
  • Rich and creamy non-alcoholic eggnog made with a cooked custard base, served chilled in a glass with crushed candy canes on top.
    Homemade Non-Alcoholic Eggnog Recipe
  • Stack of fluffy chocolate sourdough discard pancakes drizzled with glossy chocolate sauce and topped with fresh berries.
    Double Chocolate Sourdough Pancakes
  • Fluffy sourdough discard pancakes stacked on a plate with fruit and syrup, golden brown and light in texture
    Ultra Fluffy Sourdough Pancakes
  • Tropical coconut lime banana bread sliced on a plate, showing a moist crumb with coconut and fresh lime glaze.
    Tropical Coconut Lime Banana Bread
  • A sliced loaf of moist banana bread topped with a thick, golden salted caramel glaze and a sprinkle of sea salt on a white marble surface.
    Salted Caramel Banana Bread
  • Moist chai spiced banana bread topped with rolled oats and drizzled with honey, resting on a glass plate over a white marble countertop.
    Moist Chai Spiced Banana Bread
  • Sliced brown butter coconut banana bread drizzled with glaze on a wooden board, showing a moist, tender crumb
    Brown Butter Coconut Banana Bread
  • Creamy smoked gouda mac and cheese topped with golden, crispy breadcrumbs, served on a clear plate with rich, cheesy sauce.
    The Ultimate Smoked Gouda Mac & Cheese
  • Thick slices of golden toasted coconut French toast topped with coconut whipped cream, toasted coconut flakes, and caramel drizzle.
    Toasted Coconut French Toast with Coconut Cream
  • Easy Instant Pot chicken and broccoli served over white rice on a blue plate with a creamy sauce.
    Easy Instant Pot Chicken and Broccoli 
  • Slices of moist banana bread with a golden-brown crust, served on a white plate with a soft, tender crumb visible.
    Best Ever Moist Banana Bread
  • Bowl of hearty homemade chili topped with shredded cheese and tortilla chips on a rustic wooden table
    Easy Weeknight Family Chili
  • Gluten-free chicken enchiladas baked in green enchilada sauce and melted cheese in a casserole dish.
    The Best Gluten-Free Chicken Enchiladas
  • Freshly made quick rise pizza dough ready in a rising basket.
    30-Minute Quick Rise Pizza Dough
  • Crispy baked Ritz cracker chicken with a golden buttery coating, served on a plate with vegetables.
    Crispy Baked Ritz Cracker Chicken Recipe
  • A jar of creamy homemade ranch dressing, sitting along side vegetables.
    Homestyle Creamy Arizona Ranch Dip
  • Moist golden honey cornbread with a tender crumb and lightly crisp edges, sliced and ready to serve.
    Moist Golden Honey Cornbread

Beyond the Recipe

  • How to store sourdough discard using fridge and freezer storage methods
    How to Store Sourdough Discard (Fridge vs Freezer)
  • Close-up of golden-brown sear developing on meat in a hot pan, illustrating the Maillard reaction in cooking.
    The Secret to a Perfect Sear
  • A bubbly sourdough starter in a clear jar showing fermentation activity, used to illustrate baking science, feeding ratios, and troubleshooting starter issues.
    The Science Behind Sourdough Starter
  • Fluffy cooked quinoa in a white bowl, showing perfectly separated grains and a light, nutty texture.
    How to Cook Perfect Quinoa

About Me

Hi! I’m Summer—the messy apron behind Summer & Cinnamon. I’m a mom of three boys, born in sunny Mesa, now living in the Utah mountains where I’ve traded busy city life for hiking trails and mixing bowls.
When I’m not chasing kids or playing sports, I’m in the kitchen cooking up simple, delicious recipes—with a whole lot of love (and cinnamon). What started as a hobby has turned into a full-blown passion.
This blog is my way of sharing the food that keeps my family full and my heart happy. I’m no fancy chef—just a girl with a spatula, a sweet tooth, and a serious love for real food.

Hello there!

I’m Summer—the messy apron behind Summer & Cinnamon. I’m a mom of three boys, born in sunny Mesa, now living in the beautiful Utah mountains. I've traded my city life for hiking trails and mixing bowls, and I couldn't be happier.

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Dishes from Summer

  • Freshly baked golden-brown sourdough pretzels with coarse sea salt on a cutting board.
    Easy Sourdough Discard Soft Pretzels
  • Sourdough crepes filled with fresh colorful fruit and fluffy cream.
    What to Do With Sourdough Discard (25+ Easy Recipes)
  • Homemade garam masala made with ground spices, mixed together in a small bowl.
    Traditional Homemade Garam Masala
  • Soft homemade naan bread cooked in a skillet and ready to be brushed with butter.
    Soft Homemade Naan Bread

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