Homemade bread sometimes seems intimidating to new bakers. Proofing yeast and rising and kneading and the list goes on. A lot of breads are a little putsy like that, but the recipe I’m sharing today is super simple. Even if you’re new to bread baking, …
Around Easter last year, I shared a recipe for Egg-Free Lemon Curd Cheesecake. Since then, I have improved the recipe and would like to give an updated version. This is a great recipe to have on hand for spring and summer or right now in …
Happy Thanksgiving week! Along with a main course of lasagna, Chocolate Drizzled Pumpkin Cheesecake is the staple dessert for the occasion. It features a buttery, graham cracker crust and a pumpkin spiced filling, topped off with a smooth, creamy, chocolate ganache. This recipe is a …
Fall is finally here which means back to school as well as lots of opportunities for fall baking. I’ve been settling into apartment life for the past month and now that classes have started again, it’s hard to find time to actually cook wholesome meals. …
I’m not sure what took me so long, but just a few months ago I discovered that coffee is actually really good! Back in first and second grade, my school had Friday cooking classes. Well one fateful week, the recipe was coffee milkshakes. All it …
Hi everyone! Today’s recipe for Mocha Chocolate Cake is the latest rendition of crazy cake (also known as depression cake). Crazy cake is super simple and has no eggs, milk, or butter, making it vegan. However, I made a traditional style buttercream frosting. The whole …
Hi everyone! It’s finally spring, but remember way back around Christmastime when I shared a recipe for Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake? Instead of a standard graham cracker crust, I always like to use cookie crumbles, so I wanted to share my favorite recipe for Oatmeal Chocolate …
In today’s recipe, I’m going to combine aspects of two classic favorites: Lemon Raspberry Scones and Orange-Raisin Irish Soda Bread. Since cranberry orange everything is a must in the winter, I took the idea of orange-raisin (or in this case cranberry) from the soda bread …
Hi everyone! Today I’m going to share one of my all time favorite salads. This Avocado Chickpea Salad is a no-fail lunch whether I’m at home or on the road at work. It’s so absolutely delicious, simple, and satisfying. The avocado is full of healthy, non-industrial …
Merry Christmas! Today I would like to share a brand new recipe for Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake that I must admit is not totally clean. However, it is completely from scratch which is the most important part. Plus this is a Christmas Special Edition post, so …
Last month, Roots & Rosemary celebrated its fifth birthday! I can hardly believe it’s been so long. Over that time, I’ve learned a lot about cooking, baking, blogging, and photography and have come a long way since my first few posts back in 2016. When …
Hi! So I’m super excited to announce that today is my family’s second annual Fall Fun Day! “What is Fall Fun Day?” you ask. Fall Fun Day is any day in the middle of October dedicated to doing every fun fall activity one can think …
Vegan Sweet-Potato Quinoa Salad is one of my favorite winter dishes. It’s easy to pack for a healthy lunch and is an awesome side dish to bring to family gatherings. It combines sweet and savory elements and has plenty of with garlic and herb flavor. …
It’s finally berry season! The strawberries are fading out, but raspberries, blueberries, and black raspberries are still growing strong. Instead of eating all the berries straight off the bush, I decided I could set aside one cup of raspberries to make some amazing Glazed Lemon …
Tomato, basil, and fresh mozzarella quite possibly could be the best culinary combination there is. If these three don’t shout summer, then I don’t know what does! As we gear up for summer cookouts, consider adding these Mini Caprese Kebabs to the menu. They’re easy, …
A good buttermilk biscuit recipe is an essential staple for any kitchen repertoire. They are a perfect side for soups and casseroles, but are also delicious on their own with butter and a drizzle of honey. Today’s recipe is a little different from the classic …
Mexican style food is one of my favorites–especially since it’s so safe for my allergies. Rarely do I encounter eggs, nuts, or seafood. Quesadillas make for a quick, easy, and healthy meal that is ideal for on-the-go. The corn tortillas are extra flavorful and are the …
Is your go-to salad bogged down with thick ranch, fatty bacon bits, and unnaturally orange croutons? Or maybe you’re just tired of the same old boring salad. Whatever your dilemma may be, I have just the solution! Each salad begins with a base. It could …