diff --git a/src/humulus/home.py b/src/humulus/home.py
index 3e4242a..ccbec62 100644
--- a/src/humulus/home.py
+++ b/src/humulus/home.py
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@
 # See the License for the specific language governing permissions and
 # limitations under the License.
 
-from flask import Blueprint, render_template
+from flask import Blueprint, redirect, url_for
 
 bp = Blueprint('home', __name__)
 
@@ -22,4 +22,4 @@ bp = Blueprint('home', __name__)
 @bp.route('/')
 def index():
     """Renders the homepage template"""
-    return render_template('index.html')
+    return redirect(url_for('recipes.index'))
diff --git a/tests/test_home.py b/tests/test_home.py
index aff7e50..c03f6ba 100644
--- a/tests/test_home.py
+++ b/tests/test_home.py
@@ -15,4 +15,4 @@
 
 def test_home(client):
     response = client.get('/')
-    assert b'Home' in response.data
+    assert response.status_code == 302