Sustainable Cooks
First Time Visiting? Start Here!

Delicious budget-friendly sustainable recipes

Scattered Sundays

Ok friends, enough teasing. Remember last week when I told you I was going to introduce you to a new family member this week? Well, friends, meet Lando. Lando CaLeafian to be exact.

How to Peel Peaches

This easy-to-follow tutorial will teach you how to peel peaches like a pro. Skinning peaches is simple and makes snacking, dessert prep, and canning easier. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. There are...

a half-pint canning jar of jalapeño simple syrup with a glass of sparkling water and jalapeños on a white board.

Jalapeño Simple Syrup

Learn how easy it is to make your own Jalapeño Simple Syrup for desserts, cocktails, tea, and limeade. You’ll love the amazing flavor of jalapeño syrup for drinks and more. As an Amazon Associate, I earn...

4 jars of peach freezer jam with fresh peaches and mint on a white board.

Peach Freezer Jam

An incredibly fresh-tasting jam, this Peach Freezer Jam is beyond simple to make. Just four ingredients and 20 minutes, and you’ll have a homemade low-sugar peach jam without canning.  As an Amazon Associate, I...

a kid straddling the walls of a narrow hallway.

Scattered Sundays

Full disclosure: this post was written and scheduled by Friday morning so that I could fully enjoy our trip to Canada to hang out with Katie. It is likely that the world (we all...

a fluffy air fryer omelet topped with sliced tomatoes, cheese, and parsley on a grey plate.

Air Fryer Omelet

Light and fluffy Air Fryer Omelets are about to be your new favorite breakfast! Ready in a flash with whatever toppings you’d like, these omelettes in the air fryer are great for breakfast, lunch,...

3 chocolate zucchini muffins on a white plate with a small jug of milk behind it.

Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

Delicious and fluffy, these double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins are the perfect tasty treat. Made with an impressive three cups of shredded zucchini, they’re so good and packed with amazing flavor and chocolate chips. As an Amazon...

a white bowl with pine nut free pesto, tomatoes, and bread sticks.

Pesto Without Pine Nuts

This easy homemade pesto without pine nuts recipe comes together with only 6 simple ingredients. Homemade pesto is delicious and affordable. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Pesto can make you...

Scattered Sundays

As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. It went from 93 on Sunday, to 65 on Monday. I went from sweating my face off, to wearing socks again in 24 hours. Wild...

5 jars of blueberry rhubarb jam, one is opened with a spoon sticking out of it.

Blueberry Rhubarb Jam

Homemade Blueberry Rhubarb Jam is a delicious spread for toast, yogurt, or dessert recipes. Thanks to the low-sugar recipe, this blueberry jam tastes fresh and bright, just like real fruit. As an Amazon Associate, I earn...

Jars of canned peaches on a wooden board

Canning Peaches {How to Can Peaches}

An easy step-by-step tutorial on Canning Peaches. This recipe for how to preserve peaches is perfect for beginners and experienced canners alike. Instructions include low-sugar and no-sugar options.  As an Amazon Associate, I earn...

A woman with a finger up to her mouth saying "shhhhh"

Confessions

If you’re new around here, confessions is a time for us to all unburden ourselves of the silliness we’re feeling at the moment. I share dumb things, then you share dumb things, and we...