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From-Scratch Desserts

Satisfy your sweet tooth the old-fashioned way with our collection of from-scratch desserts. These recipes are made with simple ingredients, pantry staples, and a whole lot of heart. Whether you’re baking a cozy pan of brownies, mixing up a batch of soft cookies, or sharing a special holiday treat, these recipes are rooted in slow living and the joy of homemade goodness. Each one is tested in our homestead kitchen and perfect for bringing comfort and charm to your table.

  • Two slices of sourdough lemon blueberry bread on a white plate with fresh blueberries.

    Sourdough Discard Lemon Blueberry Bread (A Bright and Easy Lemon Blueberry Quick Bread)

  • Healthy Pecan Date Bars are stacked thoughtfully and displayed on a white plate surrounded by dark chocolate chunks and pecans.

    Healthy Pecan Date Bars with Dark Chocolate (No-Bake and Naturally Sweetened)

  • Pieces of holiday peppermint bark on a festive red plate, ready to eat and gift to friends and family

    Salted Peppermint Bark Recipe: A Sweet and Simple Holiday Treat

  • Cozy Pumpkin Bread on a white platter near a soft tea towel.

    Cozy Pumpkin Bread Recipe: Perfect for Fall Baking, Gifting, and Thanksgiving

  • Brown Butter Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies Cooling On A Wire Rack

    Chewy Brown Butter Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

  • A muffin tin is filled with freshly baked peanut butter banana muffins with parchment paper liners ready to enjoy with a glass of cold milk for the perfect cozy treat.

    Easy Peanut Butter Banana Muffins (Use All-Purpose or Freshly Milled Flour)

  • Creamy avocado pudding is in a jar on a marble surface.

    Creamy Chocolate Avocado Pudding – A Simple, Decadent Treat

  • A delectable chocolate brownie dessert on a stylish white plate, ideal for gourmet presentations.

    Homemade Brownie Mix in Bulk: A Time-Saving Pantry Staple for Busy Bakers

  • Close-up of two thick, fudgy whole wheat brownies stacked on a floral vintage plate. These rich chocolate brownies are made with milled whole wheat flour for a soft, chewy texture and wholesome twist on a classic dessert.

    Whole Wheat Fudgy Brownies Recipe – Soft, Chewy, and Naturally Rich

  • Three delicious chocolate chip cookies rest on an antique silver trivet

    The Best Thick & Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

  • Sweet and salty Christmas candy displayed in a blue and white cup

    Sweet and Salty Christmas Candy

If you are in your baking era, try out some of these delicious Sourdough Dessert Recipes!

A vintage white platter filled with golden-brown sourdough raspberry chocolate chip muffins, alongside a single muffin served on a floral antique dessert plate, all set on a rustic wooden surface.
Sourdough Raspberry and chocolate Chip muffins
Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookies with Pistachios are fresh out of the oven and cooling on a wire rack.
Sourdough Chocolate Chip cookies
Sourdough Pumpkin Muffins with brown paper liners
Sourdough pumpkin Chocolate chip muffins

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Small Space, BIG dreams: A blog about homesteading, diy, and creating a cozy life ☕️
Follow as we turn our historical building into our dream home! ✨️

This place has always been more than a building to This place has always been more than a building to me. It’s a picture of the life I’ve dreamed about for so many years.

A slower life. A beautiful home. A place filled with family, good food, old things with stories, gardens, hard work, and the simple joys of everyday life.

I can’t see the finished picture yet. There is still so much to do, and sometimes the road feels much longer than I ever imagined.

But I’m learning to have faith in the life I’m building, even when I can’t see it clearly yet.

Because sometimes the greatest act of faith is building something you cannot yet see. 🤍

And for now, we’ll keep laying the next stone, planting the next seed, and taking the next step.

One day, I hope I’ll look around and realize I’m standing inside the life I spent all those years dreaming about. 🙏

#OurManorOnMain #BuildingADream #DreamHome #perserverance
I’ve been working toward this dream since 2012. T I’ve been working toward this dream since 2012.

There have been seasons when progress felt slow, life got in the way, and I wondered if I’d ever actually get to see this place finished. Sometimes I look at how far we’ve come and feel proud. Other times, I look at everything that’s still left and wonder, Are we ever going to get there?

But I’m learning that a dream doesn’t become less meaningful simply because it takes longer than you imagined.

God has taught me a lot in the waiting: patience, faith, perseverance, and the courage to keep building even when I can’t see the finished picture yet.

So I’m still here. Still dreaming. Still renovating. Still believing.

And maybe that’s the message someone else needs today, too:

Don’t give up on the life you’ve been dreaming about just because it’s taking longer than you planned. Keep building. Keep believing. Trust the process. 🤍

#OurManorOnMain #HomeRenovation #OldHomeRenovation #HistoricHome #DreamHome HomeRestoration SlowLiving Faith Perseverance BuildingADream
Meal prep doesn’t have to be boring. 🤍 These high Meal prep doesn’t have to be boring. 🤍

These high-protein breakfast burritos have become one of my favorite make-ahead breakfasts. They’re filled with chicken, eggs, bacon, black beans, and cheddar cheese, then toasted until perfectly crispy on the outside with a warm, cheesy center.

Whether you’re trying to eat more protein, simplify busy mornings, or stock your freezer with homemade meals, these burritos are a lifesaver.

You’ll find the full recipe on the blog, link in bio! 

#MealPrepIdeas #HighProteinBreakfast #BreakfastBurritos #FreezerMeals #FromScratchCooking
POV: You realize happiness was simpler than you th POV: You realize happiness was simpler than you thought.

I’m learning that joy doesn’t always come from the big milestones. Sometimes it’s collecting eggs, watering the garden, watching the chickens scratch around the yard, and ending the day in a lawn chair with nowhere else I’d rather be.

This little backyard reminds me that a beautiful life isn’t built all at once. It’s grown slowly, one ordinary day at a time.

If this kind of slow living speaks to you, you’re in the right place. 🤍🌿

#slowliving #homesteadlife #cottageliving #gardenlife #simpleliving
The sourdough recipe for people who don’t love tra The sourdough recipe for people who don’t love traditional sourdough… 🤎🍞

This sourdough discard sandwich bread is soft, fluffy, and perfect for everyday sandwiches, toast, and family meals.

Made with simple whole ingredients, this easy sourdough bread recipe comes together the same day, making it a great option when you want homemade bread without waiting days for a traditional sourdough loaf.

I love that it gives you the flavor and benefits of sourdough while still having the soft texture my family loves.

If you’ve got sourdough discard sitting in your fridge, this is the perfect way to use it!

🍞 Soft & fluffy texture
🍞 Same-day sourdough recipe
🍞 Perfect sandwich bread
🍞 Made from scratch with simple ingredients

Blog link in my bio🤎

#sourdoughdiscard #sourdoughbread #homemadebread #fromscratchcooking #breadrecipe
It is so very satisfying making your own pesto fro It is so very satisfying making your own pesto from scratch. 🍃

This basil walnut pesto comes together in minutes. Toss it with pasta, spread it on sandwiches, or drizzle it over chicken. 

Recipe link in my bio. How would you use homemade pesto? 

#homemadepesto #fromscratchcooking #gardentotable #homesteadkitchen #fy
I used to believe happiness would come when everyt I used to believe happiness would come when everything was finally finished.

When the renovation was complete.
When every project was checked off.
When life finally looked the way I’d imagined.

Lately, I’m realizing that some of my favorite moments happen long before any of that.

They’re found in slow afternoons, fresh air, curious chickens, and the quiet reminder that this dream is already unfolding one ordinary day at a time.

Maybe we don’t have to wait for “someday” to enjoy the life we’re building. 🤍

#SlowLiving #HomesteadLife #SimpleLiving #BackyardChickens #DreamLife
Golden, crispy, cheesy… and made with homemade sou Golden, crispy, cheesy… and made with homemade sourdough breadcrumbs. 

This dinner reminds me why I love cooking from scratch. Simple ingredients, cozy flavors, and a meal everyone gets excited about.

✨ Save this for your next pasta night, and send it to someone who would absolutely devour this with you!

 Full recipe on the blog. Link in bio ❤️

#chickenparmesan #homemadefood #fromscratch #sourdough #comfortfood
I have a feeling this homemade BBQ sauce is about I have a feeling this homemade BBQ sauce is about to become a staple in your kitchen. ❤️

It’s sweet, a little tangy, perfectly zesty, and comes together with simple pantry ingredients. We use it on grilled chicken, burgers, pulled pork, ribs… honestly, if it can be dipped or brushed with BBQ sauce, we’re probably using this recipe. 😂

Save this for your next cookout, and send it to the friend who’s always in charge of the grill!

👇 What’s the first thing you’d use this on?

#homemadebbqsauce #fromscratchcooking #homemaderecipes #comfortfood #easyrecipes
Sometimes I have to remind myself that the things Sometimes I have to remind myself that the things worth creating take time. 

This little home, this garden, this slower way of living… it’s all a work in progress. But every day there are little reminders that we’re building something beautiful. 🤍

#OldHouseCharm #SlowLivingLifestyle #IntentionalLiving #Homemaking #HomesteadLife
These sourdough lemon poppy seed muffins might be These sourdough lemon poppy seed muffins might be my new favorite way to use up sourdough discard 🍋🤍

They’re soft, tender, slightly tangy from the sourdough, and packed with bright lemon flavor. The perfect little from-scratch treat for a slow morning, an afternoon coffee break, or whenever you have extra discard waiting in the fridge.

I love recipes like this because sourdough doesn’t always have to mean a loaf of bread. Sometimes it’s fluffy muffins, cozy breakfasts, and simple homemade treats made with ingredients you already have.

Have you tried baking with sourdough discard yet?

Recipe is on the blog ✨

#SourdoughDiscard #SourdoughRecipes #LemonPoppySeedMuffins #FromScratchCooking #HomesteadKitchen
I am doing photography for my next blog post and m I am doing photography for my next blog post and my lemon looks a little angry with me… 🍋 

What do you think I made? 

#fromscratchbaking #summerbaking #SummerTreats #newrecipes #summervibes
POV: Summer is officially in full swing. ☀️🌸🐔 The POV: Summer is officially in full swing. ☀️🌸🐔

The girls are out doing what they do best… scratching for bugs, taking luxurious dust baths, and following me around while I wander through my flower garden. Honestly, I could watch them for hours.

These quiet backyard moments are my favorite part of summer and a sweet reminder to slow down and enjoy the simple things. 💛

Are you growing flowers, veggies, or a little bit of both this summer? I’d love to hear what’s blooming in your garden! 🌼🌿

Follow along for from-scratch recipes, backyard chickens, gardening, and cozy homestead living here at Our Manor On Main.

#backyardchickens #flowergarden #gardening #homesteadlife #slowliving
The other night I woke up at 3 a.m. overwhelmed an The other night I woke up at 3 a.m. overwhelmed and ended up in prayer… thinking about Ruth, about provision, and about all the “wheat” God has placed in my own life during some of my hardest seasons.

The next day, in the quiet of our garden… I found something I wasn’t expecting.

And it stopped me in my tracks.

Sometimes God doesn’t always give answers right away …sometimes He leaves reminders.

Little ones. Right where we’ll notice them.

If you’re in a waiting season, I hope this encourages you today.

#faithstory #christianencouragement #godisfaithful #homesteadlife #griefandgrace
I’ve been using freshly milled flour for about a y I’ve been using freshly milled flour for about a year and a half now, and it has completely changed the way I bake.

There’s a deeper flavor to everything, and I love knowing that the flour I’m using is truly fresh and full of the nutrients naturally found in the grain. A lot of store-bought flour sits on shelves for long periods of time and is often bleached or heavily processed, but freshly milled flour feels much closer to the way it was originally intended to be used.

I can honestly tell a difference in how I feel after eating it, too.

But beyond all of that, milling flour at home has made me feel more connected to the process of baking itself. Watching whole grains turn into soft flour right in your own kitchen is kind of amazing. It slows things down in the best way and makes homemade bread, muffins, pancakes, and pastries feel even more meaningful.

After being sold out and waitlisted for months, the Nutrimill is finally back in stock again. If you’ve been wanting to start baking with fresh-milled flour, now is probably the perfect time 🤍

Comment LINK in the comments for more info 🥖

#freshmilledflour #fromscratchkitchen #homesteadliving #traditionalcooking #sourdoughbaking
There was a stained glass window in the cabin bath There was a stained glass window in the cabin bathroom that I can’t stop thinking about.

Old wood, a simple little latch, and every morning you’d open it up and the forest would just pour in. Birdsong, cool air, soft light spilling across the log walls. It was the kind of quiet that doesn’t feel empty, it feels full.

That whole weekend was like that. Cornhole in the yard, campfire nights, good food, long hikes, and the kind of family time that settles deep into you.

And I keep thinking about how easy it is to get so focused on building a life that we forget to actually live it.

Time is moving whether we notice or not. The kids are growing. Seasons are changing. Life is happening right now.

I’m glad we slowed down long enough to feel it.

#cabinlife #slowliving #familymemories #simpleliving #naturetherapy

Do you give yourself space to just be where you are?
There’s just something about a cozy pot roast that There’s just something about a cozy pot roast that feels like home 🤍

This Instant Pot Mississippi Pot Roast has become one of those recipes I make again and again because it’s SO versatile. Serve it over mashed potatoes for the ultimate comfort meal, pile the leftovers onto toasted sliders with Swiss cheese, or turn the shredded beef into tacos, enchiladas, or barbecue sandwiches the next day.

One of our favorite summer lunches lately? Toasted buns piled high with this tender shredded roast, pickles, and my homemade barbecue sauce. So simple and so good.

It’s rich, flavorful, comforting, and unbelievably easy to make in the Instant Pot.

You can find the full recipe through the link in my bio ✨

#instantpotdinners #cozyhomecooking #comfortfoodrecipes #easyfamilymeals #homesteadkitchen
I made bread yesterday and it is not “perfect” sou I made bread yesterday and it is not “perfect” sourdough by internet standards.

No dramatic open crumb. No picture-perfect scoring.

But it is soft, delicious, and honestly one of my favorite loaves I’ve ever made.

And it reminded me that bread was never meant to be a performance. It was meant to feed people.

So if you are feeling intimidated by sourdough or overthinking every step, just start.

Make the bread. Feed your family. Learn as you go.

Perfection is not the goal. Bread is.

#sourdoughbread #homemadebread #fromscratchbaking #realfoodlife #homesteadkitchen
I went to fill the bird feeders and found the tini I went to fill the bird feeders and found the tiniest little face looking up at me 🤍

He stayed with us all afternoon… walking the yard, visiting the girls, and keeping us company while we worked. We think he’s one of the babies from the nest in our old block wall.

We named him Birdnard (obviously).

Just a quiet little moment that felt like a gift.

#backyardbirds #fledglingseason #simplemoments #homesteadlife #countryliving
In my “old lady hobbies” era and honestly… I’m not In my “old lady hobbies” era and honestly… I’m not mad about it 🤍

This place still has a long way to go, but it’s starting to feel like home. The birds keep coming around, the plants are doing their thing, and it’s just… peaceful.

Nothing fancy or even “instagram worthy.” Just a slow kind of life that I’m really starting to love.

#slowliving #homesteadlife #simplelife #cozyhome #countryliving
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