Recipes

7 Best Places to Shop for Real Food Pantry Staples

When I first began to overhaul my family’s diet, I had absolutely no idea where to shop for real food pantry staples. 

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How to Freeze Bell Peppers | Roots & Boots

How to Freeze Bell Peppers

Wondering how to freeze bell peppers for future use?  It’s easier than you might think.

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Grain-free Italian Stuffed Peppers | Roots & Boots

Grain-Free Italian Stuffed Peppers

These grain-free Italian stuffed peppers were a delicious way to use up my homegrown peppers this summer.

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Soaked Oatmeal | Roots & Boots

Soaked Oatmeal with Blueberries and Almond Butter

This soaked oatmeal is a staple at my house.

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Pumpkin Chocolate Cookies | Roots & Boots

Healthy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Fall is in the air, which of course makes us want to bake all sorts of pumpkin goodies.  Here’s a healthy version of one of my all-time favorite pumpkin treats: Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies.

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How to Freeze Swiss Chard and Other Leafy Greens | Roots & Boots

How to Freeze Swiss Chard and Other Leafy Greens

Learn how to freeze Swiss Chard and other leafy greens so you can preserve your spinach, chard, kale and other garden greens for the winter.

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Garlicky Green Beans | Roots & Boots

Fresh Garlicky Green Beans

Late summer into early fall is my absolute favorite time to harvest green beans, and garlicky green beans is one of my favorite ways to prepare them for our dinner table. The flavor is amazing and the prep is so quick and simple.  If you can get your hands on fresh, local green beans, you…

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Apple Sandwiches | Roots & Boots

Kid-Friendly Lunch Idea: Apple Sandwiches

Fun, tasty and healthy, apple sandwiches are the ultimate #momwin.

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Roasted Cherry Tomatoes | Roots & Boots

Roasted Cherry {or Grape} Tomatoes

We’re harvesting tomatoes like crazy around here!  If you happen to have an abundance of grape or cherry tomatoes, may I suggest an easy and delicious remedy?

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Home Canned Tomato Soup

This Home Canned Tomato Soup is a great way to add extra veggies to your family’s meal plan.

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