Persian Herb and Beef Stew
- Feb 26
- 2 min read
Join me for an inspiring conversation with Alyssa Donovan from Canada, best known for her incredible sourdough creations! We dive into everything from making your own starter to tips and resources for making delicious loaves. She even shares a dessert focaccia recipe! Alyssa talks about the best flours for gluten-free baking, so your baked goods turn out soft and fluffy, and she recommends a site with delicious recipes you'll refer to again and again. We discuss a way to make chores fun for kids, why an air fryer might be a kitchen must-have, and a Brussels sprouts recipe the whole family will love. We're so glad you're here!
Recipes:
Persian Herb and Beef Stew
Sourdough Bread
Tartine Bakery (Country Bread)
Dessert Focaccia
Can top with just a simple powdered sugar glaze and skip cinnamon streusel (maple crumble topping) in recipe.
Can use any focaccia recipe (yeast version below) including a gluten-free recipe (see Loopy Whisk link below.)
Yeast Focaccia
Note her extra step in a note from 2025.
Gluten-Free Focaccia
Salad and Dressing with Red Onions
Submitted by Alyssa Donovan
Ingredients, Option 1:
½ red onion
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
Ingredients, Option 2:
½ red onion
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon grainy mustard
Directions:
1. Choose which dressing variation you prefer. Thinly slice half a red onion. Put in the bottom of your big salad bowl. Mix other ingredients on top.
2. Build your salad on top - lettuce, tomato, cucumber, and Parmesan. Avocado is great too.
3. Let sit until ready to serve and mix. The onions give their flavor to the dressing, and the dressing softens and sweetens the onions.
Brussels Sprouts with Lime Sour Cream:
Submitted by Alyssa Donovan
Ingredients:
1 bag of Brussels sprouts - chopped in half
Olive oil
1 tablespoon chili powder
Salt & pepper to taste
Dressing:
½ cup sour cream/Greek yogurt (We love it with either.)
Juice & zest of one lime
2 pinches of salt (more to taste)
Directions:
1. Pour a little oil on baking sheet. Put in the oven at 425°F.
2. Prep Brussels sprouts - cut, and toss with oil, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Pour onto hot pan and return to oven.
3. Roast 15-20 minutes, until edges are crispy.
4. Meanwhile, make dressing. Serve Brussels sprouts with the lime sauce!
Note: Add chopped red peppers, red onions, or cooked bacon for even more fun!
Bonus recipe from bonus question on Patreon!
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Great gluten-free resource!
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