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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 served with a side of fluffy naan.
    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
  • A bowl of homemade chicken soup with golden broth, tender shredded chicken, carrots, potatoes, and a rustic touch of sourdough discard for extra richness.
    Gluten-Free Chicken Soup with Sourdough Discard
  • Rich, dark brown gravy made with sourdough discard, served in a white gravy boat and garnished with fresh thyme for a holiday meal.
    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
  • Stack of fluffy sourdough discard pancakes drizzled with creamy vanilla sauce and topped with fresh raspberries.
    Fluffy Sourdough Pancakes
  • Coconut lime banana bread loaf vanilla glaze moist quick bread recipe
    Coconut Lime Banana Bread
  • Salted caramel banana bread topped with a rich cocoa streusel.
    Easy Salted Caramel Banana Bread Recipe
  • Easy Chai Banana Bread Recipe with Honey Glaze
  • Toasted coconut brown butter banana bread topped with toasted coconut and glaze.
    Coconut Banana Bread with Brown Butter
  • Creamy baked ultimate mac & cheese with toasted breadcrumbs in a white dish.
    The Ultimate Mac & Cheese (With Smoked Gouda)
  • Dreamy coconut cream pie French toast topped with whipped cream and toasted coconut.
    The Best Coconut Cream Pie French Toast
  • Instant Pot creamy chicken and broccoli over rice on a plate.
    Instant Pot Easy Chicken & Broccoli Over Rice
  • A golden loaf of classic banana bread on a wooden board, sliced to show its soft, moist texture with a few ripe bananas and crumbs around it.
    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
  • Baked gluten-free chicken, enchiladas, covered in green sauce and melted cheese in a casserole dish
    Delicious Gluten Free Chicken Enchiladas
  • A large, fluffy ball of quick rising pizza dough in a bowl, risen to double its size surrounded by pizza toppings.
    The Ultimate Quick Rising Pizza Dough
  • Crispy Baked Ritz Cracker Chicken Recipe
  • A jar of creamy homemade ranch dressing, sitting along side vegetables.
    Homestyle Creamy Arizona Ranch Dip
  • A fluffy square of golden cornbread on a cutting board.
    Easy Golden Honey Cornbread Recipe

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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