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Every recipe here is one I've made in my own kitchen — with love, always. 🤍

Ahavat Ava’s Banana Bread

🍌Ahavat Ava’s Banana Bread

Soft, naturally sweet, and made with simple ingredients that feel as good as they taste — gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar–free ✨

Prep 15 min Cook 45–55 min
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Ahavat Ava’s “From the Heart” Cookies

🍪Ahavat Ava’s “From the Heart” Cookies

The ones my husband asks for every single time — soft, warm, a little gooey in the center, and always made from the heart 🤍

Prep 15 min Cook 10–12 min
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Ahavat Ava’s Overnight Sourdough Challah

🩵Ahavat Ava’s Overnight Sourdough Challah

The bread that fills a home with warmth, tradition, and love.

Prep 12–18 hr rise Cook 30–35 min
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Browned Butter Banana Bread Muffin Top Cookies

🍌Browned Butter Banana Bread Muffin Top Cookies

The softest, chewiest, coziest little bites made for someone you love 🍌✨

Prep 20 min Cook 8–14 min
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Copycat Twix Bars

🍫Copycat Twix Bars

The little homemade treat that tastes like a candy bar — but made with love.

Prep 20 min Cook 10–12 min + 1 hr chill
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Everyday Sourdough Tortillas

🌾Everyday Sourdough Tortillas

Simple, comforting, and always there for you — soft, nourishing, and made by hand 🤍

Prep 10 min Cook 1–2 min per side
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The Only Sourdough Burger Buns You’ll Ever Need

🍔The Only Sourdough Burger Buns You’ll Ever Need

Soft, slightly sweet, and made with intention — the kind you place on the table with quiet pride.

Prep 8–11 hr rise Cook 18–22 min
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Sunday Morning Banana Bread Pancakes

🥞Sunday Morning Banana Bread Pancakes

The pancakes that taste like banana bread… but somehow even better.

Prep 10 min Cook 3–5 min per pancake
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Ahavat Ava’s Sourdough Challah French Toast

🍞Ahavat Ava’s Sourdough Challah French Toast

The Sunday morning tradition you’ll never skip.

Prep 5 min Cook 6–8 min per batch
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Sourdough Bagels

🥯Sourdough Bagels

The bagels my husband asks me to make on repeat.

Prep 8–12 hr rise Cook 25–28 min
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Ahavat Ava’s Smoky Eggplant Parm

🍆Ahavat Ava’s Smoky Eggplant Parm

Crispy, golden eggplant layered over a rich smoky tomato sauce with creamy burrata… comfort food at its finest.

Prep 45 min Cook 30 min
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Ava’s Elevated Sourdough Spaghetti & Meatballs

🍝Ava’s Elevated Sourdough Spaghetti & Meatballs

My healthier take on the childhood classic we all grew up loving.

Prep 1 hr Cook 1 hr 15 min
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Ahavat Ava’s Blueberry Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

🫐Ahavat Ava’s Blueberry Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

Soft, fluffy, bakery-style muffins made with wholesome ingredients.

Prep 15 min Cook 22–26 min
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Caramelized Onion, Balsamic & Sun-Dried Tomato Pulled Brisket Gnocchi

🍝Caramelized Onion, Balsamic & Sun-Dried Tomato Pulled Brisket Gnocchi

Pillowy homemade gnocchi tossed in a creamy dairy-free sauce with slow-braised pulled brisket, caramelized onions, and sun-dried tomatoes.

Prep 1 hr Cook 4–5 hr
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