Skip to main content
Category

Recipes

Elderflower Vodka Lemonade prepared and garnished with lemon and basil
Elderflower Vodka Lemonade DrinksHappy HourSpring FlingsSummer Lovin'
August 11, 2023

Elderflower Vodka Lemonade

Looking for a smooth and sweet happy hour cocktail? This elderflower lemonade is perfect for patio happy hours and entertaining. We (and by we, I mean Beth) spent months perfecting this refreshing and memorable drink.  Elderflower liqueur is a special ingredient that adds an elegant sweetness, tending to smooth without overpowering any cocktail. Combined with lemonade and vodka, it may just be my favorite summer cocktail. The Elderflower Factor If…
Beth Rello 2
Love0
2 kids preparing the crepe batter, cracking eggs into the bowl of flour
Five Great Cooking with Kids Ideas EntertainmentKids Favorites
August 11, 2023

Five Great Cooking with Kids Ideas

One of the most important Gnarly Roots philosophies is “no lonely kitchens”!  In our minds, making food is about being and sharing with others. Whether it is a holiday meal or just a Saturday morning at home, cook together. Instilling this in our kids is important to carry on this family tradition. Also, finding the just right recipes for all ages of children is critical to making it a fun…
Jamie Schreckler 5
Love0
A wooden board with one folded crepe and an open crepe with nutella, sliced bananas, and garnished with blueberries. The board is decorated with sliced strawberries.
Mamie Martine’s French Crêpes BrunchDessertsDessertsEasterKids FavoritesValentines
August 11, 2023

Mamie Martine’s French Crêpes

What do you get when your sister marries a Frenchman? Homemade French crêpes with every visit!  Without him there, it is not quite the same. But making crêpes is a family tradition we are so grateful to be adopted into.  Beth’s kids get the honor of making crêpes on a regular basis with their dad (Papa) as well as grandmother (Mamie Martine) when she visits from France.  It is a…
Jamie Schreckler 3
Love0
Grilled chicken thighs on a wood cutting board
Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs ChickenDinnerKids FavoritesLight MealsMain DishesMarinadesOn the Grill
August 9, 2023

Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs

If you need an easy weeknight family crowd-pleaser, try these honey mustard chicken thighs.  The meat is tender and flavorful, pairing well with many types of sides.  We prefer the thighs to be grilled, but you do you, as the baked version is delicious as well. Also, my husband prefers chicken breasts, so often, I cut thicker breast meat into small cutlets in addition to the thighs to make everyone…
Beth Rello 4
Love0
4 champagne flutes filled with champagne and creme de cassis and garnished with raspberries.
Kir Royal ChristmasDrinksEasterHappy HourNew Years EveThanksgivingValentines
August 9, 2023

Kir Royal

Kir Royal: A Classy Celebration Aperitif Not only is this champagne based cocktail delicious but it is gorgeous as well.  We enjoy this Kir Royal cocktail when celebrating a special occasion with friends.  Adding just a little splash of flavor to your bubbly (Champagne if from France and Sparkling Wine from anywhere else) offers color and a nuanced sweetness that is refreshing and delightful. What is the Kir Royal Aperitif?…
Beth Rello 4
Love0
seasoned and cooked pita chips laid out on a white plate
Seasoned Pita Chips AppetizersDipsHappy Hour
August 9, 2023

Seasoned Pita Chips

These seasoned pita chips are quick and easy way to make flavorful, crunchy chips, suited for dipping or crumbling for a crouton alternative on salads. Our inspiration for these chips is the Mediterranean Feta Dip recipe, so be sure to check it out!  In addition, these chips are excellent for dipping into your favorite hummus.     Pita Chip Ingredients You will need large pita rounds from the bakery section…
Beth Rello 1
Love0
a muffin pan of golden brown cooked butt buns
Butt Bun Potato Rolls Baked GoodsEasterKids FavoritesThanksgiving
August 5, 2023

Butt Bun Potato Rolls

These tasty butt bun potato rolls are the perfect addition to any family feast or celebration.  These rolls affectionately received their name from my son, who was making them with Grandma.  Originally intended to be a clover shape, these rolls were formed by three balls of dough.  When you have only two remaining balls of dough, the shape is less clover and more…..well that is how the Butt Bun got…
Jamie Schreckler 5
Love0
4 pancakes with a melting pad of butter, drizzled with syrup and garnished with scattered blueberries
Grandpa Russell’s Buttermilk Pancakes BreakfastKids Favorites
August 2, 2023

Grandpa Russell’s Buttermilk Pancakes

Although there are so many easy pancake mixes out there these days, taking a little more time to make them from scratch is so worth it.   We tend to make these buttermilk pancakes on slow Sunday mornings or for a good luck breakfast before a big day.  This recipe has been in our family for generations.  And given how many my son eats in a single sitting, I safely assume…
Jamie Schreckler 4
Love0
Mediterranean Feta Dip with Seasoned Pita Chips AppetizersDips
July 31, 2023

Mediterranean Feta Dip with Seasoned Pita Chips

This is an excellent summer appetizer with Mediterranean flare. With only a few ingredients, this  dip has big flavor which will not disappoint! The Ingredients All you will need for this dip is crumbled feta, fresh garlic, basil, lemon, julienned sun-dried tomatoes, ground pepper, and olive oil.  When shopping for your sun-dried tomatoes, you will want to look for the jarred version, that is in oil.  Buying the julienned version…
Beth Rello 4
Love0
Bowl of party mix with check mix, pretzels, m& ms, cashews, kix cereal, and marshmallows. The bowl is laid on top of some red, white, and blue party decorations.
Pickle’s Party Mix Kids Favorites
July 29, 2023

Pickle’s Party Mix

Need a fun snack for a holiday event or kid's party? This party mix is a fun, easy recipe for kids AND you can clean out reserves of cereal in the process.  My daughter and I came up with our recipe doing a pantry clean out one day.  She had a blast measuring and mixing, and she even tried a few things she had been hesitant with before. This party…
Jamie Schreckler 2
Love0