Sticky chicken teriyaki rice is a great alternative to take out! Fresh vegetables, chicken, and rice are all coated with a sweet teriyaki sauce. This gluten free dish is better than take out! It can be so hard to decide what to make for dinner. I tend to get into a rut, and make the…
The Fluffiest Vegan Banana Pancakes.
A stack of fluffy vegan pancakes is the perfect way to start the weekend! Top these with warm maple syrup and enjoy a comforting breakfast. Is there anything better than a pancake breakfast on a Saturday morning? Yes, there is…a vegan pancake breakfast. We make pancakes regularly here, but we were in the mood for something different, so vegan banana pancakes…
Dairy Free Creamed Spinach Gratin.
This dairy free creamed spinach gratin is the perfect side dish for Thanksgiving or Sunday dinner. It’s topped with buttery breadcrumbs for a delicious crunch. For years, my contribution to Thanksgiving dinner was creamed spinach. I used this recipe, and it was always a big hit. Darryl especially loved it. If you can eat dairy,…
Soft Batch Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe.
Vegan soft batch chocolate chip cookies are so delicious! These soft and chewy cookies are perfect for packing in lunches or serving at your next party. I was making chocolate chip oatmeal cookies, and since my son doesn’t like oats in his cookies, I made the first batch without them. When I taste tested that…
Chocolate Zucchini Loaf Cake (Gluten Free).
A delicious way to bake with zucchini – this gluten free chocolate zucchini loaf cake is sure to become a favorite recipe! Rich, moist, and so decadent. This is perfect with a cup of tea or coffee. Don’t you just love it when the garden explodes with zucchini? One day you’re admiring your zucchini blossoms,…
Homemade Magic Shell (Dairy Free).
Enjoy this homemade magic shell on all your ice cream sundaes – it’s made with simple pantry ingredients! There’s nothing like the crunch of a chocolate shell on your ice cream – such a nostalgic treat. Who remembers Magic Shell? Was it something you ate when you were growing up? I loved pouring it on my…
No Bake Mini Chocolate Raspberry Pies.
These pretty no bake chocolate raspberry pies require just a few ingredients and are gluten free and allergen free! This is a perfect last minute dessert to make during the hectic holiday season. I love holiday baking. Even though there are many ingredients that we don’t use, I still love to bake during the holiday…
Dairy Free Cheesy Vegetable Soup.
This easy dairy free cheesy vegetable soup is sure to warm you up on a chilly winter day! This family friendly soup is full of veggies and flavor! What do you crave in the cold winter months? Comfort food, right? Cheesy, creamy, tasty recipes that will warm you up and keep you full. It’s been…
Wild Rice Lentil Salad with Apples and Cranberries.
This gluten free wild rice lentil salad with apples and cranberries is a tasty Thanksgiving side dish that’s full of fresh flavors. Enjoy this for the holidays or at anytime as a light and healthy lunch option. Here we are in the second week of November, and it feels like time is flying by. I…
Red Cabbage Apple Slaw.
This crispy, crunchy red cabbage apple slaw is so simple to make, and it’s healthy, too! Gluten free, vegan, and perfect for a lighter holiday side dish. Are you doing any Thanksgiving planning yet? I know if you have any special dietary needs like my family does, you may plan out your whole holiday meal…
Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies with Fresh Cranberries.
Chewy, delicious, colorful chocolate chip oatmeal cookies with fresh cranberries are a seasonal favorite! Dark chocolate and sweet tart cranberries make a delicious contrast in these homemade cookies. One of my favorite things about the upcoming months is holiday baking. I love to make extra special treats at this time of year. We always do…
Soft and Chewy Healthy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies.
Soft and chewy healthy oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are a delicious dessert or snack. These tender and flavorful cookies are great for packing in lunches! Mmm…is there anything better than soft and chewy oatmeal cookies? They’re a classic…perfect for packing in a lunchbox or enjoying as an afternoon snack. This oatmeal cookie recipe is one of…
Cinnamon Sugar Pumpkin Donuts – Vegan.
Our family’s favorite recipe for cinnamon sugar pumpkin donuts – these are a must make treat for autumn! Make these and enjoy with a cup of hot cider for a perfect fall dessert. Nothing says fall like vegan pumpkin donuts. We always go to the cider mill a few times each fall. It used to…
Scrumptious Gluten Free Vegan Pumpkin Bread with Icing.
Enjoy this gluten free vegan pumpkin bread with a hot cup of cider or tea! This is the perfect fall dessert. Vanilla icing on top makes it extra delicious. Listen…do you hear that? The sounds of fall? No, not leaves crunching, not the wind blowing. It’s the sound of all my food allergy friends saying,…
Frosted Molasses Cookies (Gluten Free, Vegan).
Soft and chewy frosted molasses cookies are the perfect holiday treat. These deliciously spiced cookies are vegan, gluten free, and nut free! A swirl of dairy free buttercream is the finishing touch. How soon is too soon to think about holiday baking? Not that frosted molasses cookies have to be just for the holidays. I…
Toasted Coconut Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies.
These toasted coconut chocolate chip oatmeal cookies are always a big hit! The toasted coconut flakes really add something special. I’ve always loved to bake. But it hasn’t always been easy to make delicious desserts. I have fond memories of cooking when I was growing up – things like making pancakes or cookies or biscuits….
Quick and Easy Beans and Rice.
This easy recipe for beans and rice is sure to be a big hit! This recipe is healthy, tasty, and a family favorite. Some nights are busier than others. You have a meeting after school, your kids have music lessons, it’s one thing after another. Suddenly it’s dinner time, and you are looking at ordering…
Microwave Cherry Crisp For One.
An easy recipe for microwave cherry crisp for one! A quick way to satisfy your sweet tooth! Who loves cherries? I do, I do! I know we are nearing the end of summer (I hate saying that), so I’m going to eat all the cherries I can while they are still available. I love to…
Zucchini Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting.
A fantastically moist and delicious zucchini cake with cream cheese frosting. The perfect way to use up your summer produce! How’s it going with your garden? Lots of tomatoes? Cucumbers? Zucchini? If you’re stuck with a lot of zucchini, never fear, you can always make this cake…this amazingly moist and flavorful zucchini cake with cream…
Gluten Free Vanilla Cupcakes with Chocolate Frosting (Vegan, Nut Free).
A classic vanilla cupcake recipe made gluten free and vegan. These gluten free vanilla cupcakes are topped with a rich, decadent chocolate frosting that’s dairy free! I’ve been working for a while on trying to develop a recipe for delicious gluten free vanilla cupcakes, and I finally came up with a yellow cupcake that we love….
Dark Chocolate Blackberry Mug Cake.
A delicious chocolate mug cake made with fresh blackberries. This is a fun twist on a chocolate muffin for breakfast! Do you ever get bored with your breakfast options? I do get bored at breakfast time. I love easy make ahead breakfasts like chia seed pudding, or overnight oats, but sometimes I forget to make…
Double Chocolate Fudge Cookies (Vegan, Gluten Free).
Double chocolate fudge cookies are made with a secret vegetable ingredient – beets! These cookies are delectable and perfect with a cup of tea. I know, it’s summer! I just couldn’t resist baking some cookies. Of course no one complained. :) Plus, these double chocolate fudge cookies have a secret healthy ingredient. Can you guess…
Vegan Cookie Dough Ice Cream.
Vegan cookie dough ice cream – a perfect dessert on a hot summer day! Creamy coconut ice cream and little cookie dough bites make this one sweet treat! One thing that makes our summer experience a little easier was the purchase of an ice cream maker a couple of years ago. Yes, there are some…
Southwest Sweet Potato Noodles.
Sweet potato noodles, onions, peppers, and black beans combine to make a delicious southwest lunch bowl! This is an easy grain free and vegan recipe. Summer time is when I like to step back a little bit from social media and the screen. Just to get a little break. Whenever I take these kind of breaks,…
