These sourdough banana pancakes are my go-to when I want a sweet homemade breakfast that also puts sourdough discard to good use. The ripe bananas give them natural sweetness, balancing out the slight tang of the sourdough. They are absolutely fail proof and always a weekend favorite!

A twist from traditional Moroccan Shakshuka, my recipe boasts protein-packed beans and pops of cherry tomatoes, for a hearty and flavorful lazy weekend breakfast. The Balkans are such a melting pot of cuisines, it’s astonishing! Invaded by empires, it surrendered with a certain grace and …