Category: Zero Waste Recipes

Hearty, sticky and not-too-sweet, these Chelsea Buns are one of those recipes you’ll be glad you have in your back pocket, especially on a rainy Sunday morning.

Please, if you do anything for yourself this end of summer beginning of fall season, let it be to make this tomatillo salsa recipe. It’s so bright and fresh and just all around so easy to put together — you’ll be glad you tried it!

This whipped cashew cream recipe is a winner in our house! It’s great when paired with fresh fruit, as a topping to baked desserts like crumbles and cobblers, with granola in place of yogurt and more.

My goto recipe for pickled green beans. Simple, quick and foolproof. I use pantry staples for the brine and spices and ratios that accommodate a small amount of green beans. Got green beans? We can pickle that.

These blueberry lemon scones only require about a cup of fresh blueberries to make. If you’re anything like me, and you hoard fresh blueberries when they’re in season, you’ll probably be okay to part with a few for these tasty treats. 😉 Happy baking!

Tomato season is finally here! Read on for a recipe for roasted tomato sauce, plus tips on saving money buying heirlooms at the farmers market. Cheers to the harvest, ya’ll.

Because sometimes we just want to make jam but only have a few berries. Here’s how to make a small amount of strawberry basil jam. Summer on a spoon!

Dijon-style mustard is one of the easiest low waste recipes you can make at home. It’s delicious, too!

Zero waste means cooking simple. This works especially well in the summer when we want to spend less time in the kitchen and more time in the sun! Here’s a summer orzo salad recipe and details on how I avoided plastic and unnecessary packaging to make it. Oh, and it was delicious, too! 😉

There are countless ways to reduce the waste you produce with doing laundry. Plus, I’ve got a zero waste laundry detergent recipe that we’ve been using for years. Read on for all the details.

A delicious, dairy-free frothy brew of cinnamon-flavored coffee and roasted cashews.