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.
Enjoy every bit of rhubarb season with these delicious recipes. From rhubarb cake to canned rhubarb pie filling, there’s something for everyone in this list. Plus learn how to pick the best rhubarb stalks and how to prepare them for cooking. Cooking with Rhubarb Rhubarb is technically a vegetable but is treated like a fruit …
Freezing fresh rhubarb is a great way to preserve rhubarb to use use throughout the year. There are a couple of ways to freeze rhubarb and have good results. They way you choose to freeze rhubarb will depend on what you want to use the frozen rhubarb for. In this step-by-step guide you’ll learn everything …
There comes a time when we all need a dessert in a hurry and we need it to be simple to pull together. Enter those jars of homemade white cake mix sitting in the pantry! Whether you’re looking for a simple cake variation or something a bit more fancy or even some cookies we’ve got …
This easy apple bundt cake recipe will have you serving up a fall dessert in no time with minimal fuss! Using a dry cake mix, fresh apples, and some spice you can pull together an impressive dessert that will satisfy any sweet tooth. Whether you need something for a bake sale, pot luck, or just …
Make our molasses cookie mix for easy and delicious spice cookies at the open of jar. This simple mix holds the promise of great taste when given as a gift and looks beautiful in its simple canning jar presentation. Whether you want to have the mix for yourself or use it for a gift, you …
Get ready to elevate your fall baking game with our homemade pumpkin spice mix recipe. As the leaves start to change and the air gets crisper, there’s nothing quite like the warm and cozy aroma of pumpkin pie spice wafting through your kitchen. With just a few items from your spice cabinet, you can create …
When fall arrives, there’s nothing quite like the comforting aroma of pumpkin treats wafting through the air. One of the easiest ways to indulge in this seasonal treat is by baking a pumpkin cake. Fortunately, by using a box of cake mix or a homemade cake mix in a jar, you can make a delicious …
With zucchini being one of the easier things to grow in your garden during the summer season, having various uses is a must! This healthy zucchini bread with applesauce and carrots is delicious right out of the oven or can be frozen for later treats! This recipe comes from my great-aunt. I grew up LOVING zucchini …
Make yourself a cafe mocha drink quickly and frugally at home with this instant mocha mix recipe. Perfect for any coffee lover, this easy recipe is great for gifting and traveling. Fill a big jar full of coffee and cocoa mix for a delightful hot or cold drink at home (or on the road). Simple …
There’s nothing quite like delicious cornbread served alongside lunch or dinner. Make and keep your own homemade cornbread mix on hand to speed up the process while also skipping expensive store-bought brands. This simple cornbread recipe comes together in just a couple of minutes for a perfect side dish to most any meal. Basic Ingredients …