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At Rootsy, our recipes invite you into everyday simplicity: think fudgy brownies and peanut-butter cookies whipped from baking mix, savory comfort in a timeless French onion soup, or a wholesome breakfast like pumpkin-lentil muffins at dawn.
Whether you’re gathering around the table or making a snack for an afternoon pause, these from-scratch recipes turn humble ingredients into heartwarming dishes that celebrate the art of home cooking.
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 …
Official pumpkin spice season might be limited to October, which is a shame because pumpkin spice can be enjoyed all year long. With these pumpkin spice recipes, you can enjoy the warming spices of fall whenever you need a little bit of comfort and coziness. Make your own Pumpkin Spice While you can certainly buy pumpkin …
Make the most of juicy berries by whipping up these quick and easy fresh strawberry muffins for breakfast and snack time. Strawberry season is a glorious time of year. They’re great dipped in chocolate or served on shortcake. Fresh strawberry muffins are a great way to enjoy them for breakfast too. Quick & Easy These …
Rhubarb is one of the most reliable plants in the garden. A true perennial that comes back year after year in zones 3–8 with almost no fuss. The challenge isn’t growing it. It’s keeping up with it. When your rhubarb patch is producing faster than you can use it fresh, knowing how to preserve and …
There’s nothing quite like a cut-out cookie for a wide range of dessert and gift giving needs. This chocolate sugar cookie recipe is perfect for the chocolate lover in your life. They make beautifully decorated cookies but also taste delightful plain. They ship well and tuck beautifully into gift baskets and lunch boxes. Make These …
Make oatmeal breakfast cookies full of dried fruits, nuts, and whole grains for a filling grab and go breakfast. These are a simple to whip up cookie that is sweet enough to feel like a treat but with enough fiber and grainy goodness to keep the body and mind fueled for active mornings. Ingredients to …
These lemon shortbread cookies are a classic and are an intensely flavored buttery cookie. Keep this recipe on hand for special occasion or simple afternoon teas with friends and family. Simple yet Elegant These cookies are made with the simplest pantry ingredients and yet they pack an elegant and flavorful punch. The frosting with bits …
This easy soft pumpkin cookie recipe is a blessing to any serious pumpkin lover. Make cookies ahead of time and keep them in the pantry for up to a week. If you can keep them around, they store beautifully! A Great Make Ahead Cookie The dough needs to chill for at least an hour before …