Mary's Nest
8 recipes converted from their YouTube cooking videos.
Homemade Yogurt
A step‑by‑step guide to making thick, creamy homemade yogurt using just a bowl, a pot, and a few simple kitchen tools—no yogurt maker required. This recipe uses pasteurized whole milk and a small amount of store‑bought yogurt as starter, yielding a probiotic‑rich snack that can be enjoyed plain, flavored, or strained into Greek‑style yogurt.
No Knead Sourdough Bread Recipe - FAST and FOOLPROOF
A quick, beginner-friendly sourdough loaf that requires only four basic ingredients—starter, water, flour, and salt. No overnight fermentation needed; the dough rises in about 2 hours and bakes in a hot Dutch oven for a crisp crust and tender crumb.
Easy No Roll Sourdough Crackers Recipe Using Sourdough Starter Discard
A quick, no‑roll cracker made from discarded sourdough starter. Olive oil, sea salt and rosemary give these thin, crunchy crackers a savory flavor without any rolling or shaping. Perfect for snacking, charcuterie boards, or as a gluten‑rich accompaniment.
Easy Preserved Lemons - Lacto-Fermented Lemons - Preserved Citrus
A step‑by‑step guide to making lacto‑fermented preserved lemons, limes, and mandarin oranges using kosher salt and optional herbs/spices. These soft, salty citrus pieces are perfect for Moroccan tagines, Mexican fish dishes, holiday desserts, and more.
How to Make Homemade Ricotta Cheese - The Easy Way!
A simple, no‑rennet stovetop method for fresh ricotta cheese using just milk, heavy cream, salt and vinegar (or lemon juice). Perfect for lasagna, ravioli, toast, or sweet desserts.
How to Cook Crispy Bacon in the Oven - Perfect Every Time and Easy Cleanup
A simple, mess‑free method to cook perfectly crispy bacon in the oven without using a rack. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment, bake at 400°F, and drain on paper towels. Save the rendered bacon fat for future cooking.
Green Goddess Salad Dressing Recipe Using Simple Ingredients
A creamy, retro-inspired Green Goddess dressing made from scratch with sour cream, mayonnaise, fresh parsley, scallions, anchovy paste, and a touch of apple cider vinegar. Perfect for salads, veggie dips, or as a sandwich spread.
Whole Grain Blender Batter Bread made with Wheat Berries - NO GRAIN MILL REQUIRED
A no‑knead, whole‑grain sourdough loaf made by grinding wheat berries straight in a blender. The recipe uses sprouted white wheat berries, molasses, and a sourdough starter for a nutritious, slightly sweet bread with a tender crumb. Perfect for beginners who want a rustic loaf without a grain mill.