Welcome to The Rootsy Kitchen, where simple, from-scratch cooking meets the timeless art of food preservation.
Alongside easy baking mix treats, allergen-friendly substitutions, and waste-cutting kitchen hacks, you’ll also find guides to canning garden harvests and fermenting foods for long-term flavor and nutrition.
Whether you’re simmering a batch of jam, learning to ferment sauerkraut, or whipping up quick weeknight dinners, Rootsy helps you make the most of every ingredient while keeping meals wholesome, practical, and full of homemade goodness.
Ah, Spring. When the world comes back to life. And the best part? All those fresh fruits and veggies! Eating Seasonally in the Spring is the best! Eating seasonally not only ensures the freshest and ripest food, but it also saves money too! Pay attention to your local grocery stores and farmers’ markets. When certain …
Gluten free sour cream cookies are a soft and fluffy cookie that are perfect for holiday trays and weekday desserts. These are flavorful and simple with ample opportunities to spruce up for most every occasion. I will share with you this recipe I found on cook.me. Simple yet Delightful Keep these cookies simple by using …
Flourless peanut butter cookies are the perfect quick and easy sweet treat. They might not be low-carb cookies without gluten but are equally tasty. These require no softening of butter and make use of common pantry ingredients for a delicious dessert. The Simplest Ingredients Sugar, peanut butter, egg, and vanilla extract that’s all that is …
Until the very recently in our history, eating seasonally was pretty much the only way to eat. Today, eating seasonally is seen as trendy and something that is talked about more than actually practiced. However, planning your meals around fruits and vegetables in season is a great way to save money, support your local community, …
Make everyone’s holiday treat baskets extra special by making them holiday cookie recipes in a variety of special flavors designed just for them. Tips for Baking Big Batches Holidays require big batch most of the time. We can do that in such a way as to not make ourselves crazy. Do double or triple recipes …
These simple meal prep hacks will help you spend less time in the kitchen and remove the hassle of wondering what’s for dinner. Try a few today and make meal preparation enjoyable. Preparing meals ahead of time means you’re spending a little time when you have it to make sure you’ll have healthy food even …
Try a new recipe during the holidays this year. Who knows, these easy side dishes could start a new family tradition that you’ll want to make all year. Many families have food traditions around the holidays, and it comforts us to bring those traditions forward for the next generations. Often, we find that side dish …
Cranberries are essential to a holiday meal. They are a great accompaniment to turkey, duck, goose, and other fowl, as well as beef or pork roasts. That tang from a side of cranberries cleanses the palette and cuts through the fat. Cooking with fresh cranberries is actually pretty easy, and the end result is a …
Cranberry pear spoon cake is easier to make than a boxed cake mix and highlights winter fruits for a simple, seasonal dessert. Use fresh fruit for this tasty dish or hit your pantry for preserved versions to make the most of your stock. Fruit Choices Fresh or frozen cranberries will work just fine. If using …
Organic pumpkin puree can be pricey. Whole organic pumpkins and other local winter squash can often be found for a deal this time of year. Thankfully, learning how to make pumpkin puree from scratch is easy. This basic process is relatively hands-off and results in a yummy puree to begin many sweet and savory dishes alike. …