https://wholefully.com/author/backtoherroots/ Fresh Family Meals - Made for Everyday Life Thu, 18 Jul 2024 20:30:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wholefully.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/favicon-150x150.png https://wholefully.com/author/backtoherroots/ 32 32 https://wholefully.com/slow-cooker-barbecue-ribs/ https://wholefully.com/slow-cooker-barbecue-ribs/#comments Thu, 18 Jul 2024 15:57:53 +0000 http://backtoherroots.com/?p=9409 I used to be completely and utterly intimidated by cooking ribs. There are a lot of great rib recipes in my family. There was even a “rib-off” last summer between my sister and my dad. Ribs are a bit of an art form ’round these parts. Could I possibly live up to that? Turns out, I totally can, thanks to my beloved slow cooker. Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/slow-cooker-barbecue-ribs/feed/ 27 https://wholefully.com/blueberry-jam-recipe/ https://wholefully.com/blueberry-jam-recipe/#respond Mon, 15 Jul 2024 06:40:00 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=77995 Looking for an easy, tasty homemade blueberry jam recipe? This simple recipe calls for only a few ingredients and will have you enjoying summer fruit all year.

Every year, we put up jars and jars of jam and preserves. Jam is one of the best places for new canners to start—there aren't a ton of ingredients or a lot of prep work, they come together quickly, and taste far better than what you'd find at the grocery store. This blueberry jam recipe has been a go-to  in my family for years, and I'm excited to share it with you today. Let's make some blueberry jam! Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/blueberry-jam-recipe/feed/ 0 https://wholefully.com/beer-can-chicken/ https://wholefully.com/beer-can-chicken/#comments Fri, 28 Jun 2024 17:35:45 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=33803 The first time I saw someone stick a can inside a chicken and cook it, I'm pretty sure I doubled over laughing. I mean, is it not the most ridiculous-looking thing on the planet? It's a chicken. Standing up. On a beer. But then I took one taste, and I didn't care how silly it looked while cooking—that was a dang good chicken! By cooking the chicken on a can of your favorite beer (or hard cider—like I do here—or honestly, any liquid in a can), you not only keep the chicken moist and juicy, but you also get to impart all kinds of delicious flavor into every meaty bite. You also get to drink half a beer while you're cooking (it's part of the recipe!), which I'm not mad about. Read the post » ]]> https://wholefully.com/beer-can-chicken/feed/ 3 https://wholefully.com/grilled-veggie-and-pesto-stacked-sandwich-with-lemon-feta-mayo-daves-2/ https://wholefully.com/grilled-veggie-and-pesto-stacked-sandwich-with-lemon-feta-mayo-daves-2/#comments Thu, 27 Jun 2024 14:14:52 +0000 http://backtoherroots.com/?p=27064 This delicious grilled veggie sandwich features a flavorful pesto-feta mayo that you'll want to put on Everything. These grilled veggie sandwiches are a weekly thing for us in the summer. They really are meant to be eaten when veggies are fresh (and cheap). Would this taste good in January? Probably. But it'd also cost you $15 per sandwich to grab all the out-of-season produce. Eat these sandwiches now. Eat them often. And then dream about them all winter long. That's what we do. Get the recipe »]]> https://wholefully.com/grilled-veggie-and-pesto-stacked-sandwich-with-lemon-feta-mayo-daves-2/feed/ 4 https://wholefully.com/iced-mocha/ https://wholefully.com/iced-mocha/#comments Wed, 26 Jun 2024 14:26:07 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=55329 You'll never hit the coffee shop again with this Easy Iced Mocha Recipe in your back pocket! It's a breeze to make at home. A perfectly frosty iced mocha on a hot summer’s day is one of life's greatest pleasures. The first sip of the chocolatey, coffee goodness is enough to make your eyes roll back in your head from happiness! We're going to teach you today how to bring that moment of joy into your life every day with our no-fail homemade iced mocha recipe. You'll be blown away by just how easy it is to make it at home (and how much cash you'll save over hitting the coffee shop). Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/iced-mocha/feed/ 6 https://wholefully.com/pickled-beets/ https://wholefully.com/pickled-beets/#respond Mon, 24 Jun 2024 05:18:00 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=78106 Making homemade pickled beets is a great way to preserve the flavors of fresh beets! Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make canned pickled beets at home.

This pickled beet recipe is tasty enough to turn even the staunchest of beet-haters into a fan. This heirloom canning recipe has been passed down in my family for generations (and we've verified it to make sure it is up to modern canning safety standards), so you can trust that it's a winner! Plus, pickles are some of the easiest recipes to kick off a canning journey. Let's get pickling! Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/pickled-beets/feed/ 0 https://wholefully.com/slow-cooker-brown-sugar-baked-beans-2/ https://wholefully.com/slow-cooker-brown-sugar-baked-beans-2/#comments Thu, 20 Jun 2024 16:58:07 +0000 http://backtoherroots.com/?p=27823 This post is brought to you by a Wholefully partner. Guys. I don't want to jinx it, but I think Fall might actually be here to stay. We've had the A/C off and the windows open for the better part of a week now. The leaves are starting to turn colors and the chickens are slowing down their laying (a sure sign that the days are getting shorter). I know Fall is everyone's favorite season, but I'm actually an equal-opportunity season lover—hence why I live in a place that gets all four of 'em. Although, I have to admit, I am particularly jazzed for the cooler temps this year. Summer is wonderful—and if I had to pick, I'd say I'm a summer girl—but I'm about half past over the bugs and poison ivy and humidity. It was a good run, sunshine and warm weather, but I'm ready to wear my scarves and boots full-time, k? Another sure sign that Fall is here in our house? Hockey season has started (well pre-season anyway)! I know everyone's all jazzed about football, and we've been watching our fair share of the gridiron, too, but we're definitely more of a hockey (and college basketball) household. This probably comes as no surprise, considering my husband is Canadian (he's actually from the city with the highest number of NHL players per capita—it's kinda in the water there). I never got into hockey until we were married, but it was love at first watch! Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/slow-cooker-brown-sugar-baked-beans-2/feed/ 16 https://wholefully.com/strawberry-rhubarb-jam/ https://wholefully.com/strawberry-rhubarb-jam/#comments Thu, 13 Jun 2024 14:39:58 +0000 http://backtoherroots.com/?p=23861 Strawberries are the first cannable produce to come off in our area, and it's normally the first time I pull out my canner for the year. I canned a number of wonderful strawberry recipes this year, but none of them hold a candle to the wonderful Strawberry-Rhubarb Jam recipe directly from the pages of the canning bible—the Ball Blue Book Guide to Preserving. This jam is pretty much life-changing. It's sweet, tangy, fruity. I know some people love the smooth, clear results you get with making jelly, but this jam is packed full of rhubarb chunks and strawberry pieces. I love that you can actually see the fruit when you spread it onto an English muffin. This jam makes my breakfast happy. Get the recipe -->]]> https://wholefully.com/strawberry-rhubarb-jam/feed/ 9 https://wholefully.com/mocha-overnight-oats/ https://wholefully.com/mocha-overnight-oats/#comments Tue, 11 Jun 2024 15:53:50 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=50435 I’m calling it—these are the best overnight oats I’ve ever had (and that’s saying something considering I’m a bit of an overnight oats expert)! If you’re craving something sweet and rich to enjoy for breakfast, look no further than these Mocha Overnight Oats. They are creamy, thick, and have a gloriously decadent flavor of chocolate and espresso. It’s like your favorite mocha latte packaged up in an easy-to-eat speedy breakfast! Magic happens when you use cocoa powder in overnight oats. There is a chemical reaction between the cocoa powder and the acid in the yogurt, and the resulting oats are fluffy and incredibly creamy. It happens with our Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats, Chocolate Peppermint Overnight Oats (coming soon!), and our Chocolate Coconut Overnight Oats, and it happens here with these coffee-flavored oats, too! It’s a must-try for any chocolate-lover! Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/mocha-overnight-oats/feed/ 15 https://wholefully.com/watermelon-feta-salad/ https://wholefully.com/watermelon-feta-salad/#comments Mon, 10 Jun 2024 06:03:00 +0000 http://backtoherroots.com/?p=13127 Topped with homemade balsamic vinaigrette, this Watermelon Basil Salad is bursting with flavor and color! It’s perfect for a potluck or as an everyday side dish.

Watermelon basil salad is like summer on your plate! The tangy zip of the vinaigrette is perfect with the creamy goat cheese and shredded basil. This salad is so refreshing, especially on hot days. And the best part? It's super easy to make! Watermelon basil salad with balsamic dressing is a crowd-pleaser that's sure to impress your guests while keeping your prep time to a minimum. So why not add a little summer flair to your BBQ spread with this delightful salad? Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/watermelon-feta-salad/feed/ 6