This delicious vegan sweet potato casserole is a favorite classic recipe at holiday time! Now everyone can enjoy this dish – it’s nut free and allergy friendly! There’s nothing like being thrown a curve ball like a new tree nut allergy right before the holidays. After we were told my son had a severe cashew…
Pumpkin Sheet Cake with Chocolate Frosting (Vegan, Gluten Free).
An easy dessert to feed a crowd on Thanksgiving…this pumpkin sheet cake with chocolate frosting is gluten free and vegan, and so delicious! What are your Thanksgiving plans? If you’re hosting, one thing that may be on your mind is the dessert table. And if you are baking for those who have food allergies, you…
Halloween Chocolate Lollipops.
These Halloween chocolate lollipops are a super simple treat for your little ones! Use allergy friendly chocolate chips to make these safe for everyone! What was your favorite part of trick or treating when you were a kid? For me, it was the variety of candy that I had at the end of the night….
Homemade Peppermint Patties (Vegan, Allergy Friendly).
Homemade peppermint patties are surprisingly easy to make! Enjoy these sweet treats this season – this version is vegan, gluten free, and allergy friendly! Halloween…it’s almost here. It can be so tricky to make sure everyone feels included on this candy centered holiday. It’s not fun to have to say “no” to your children when…
Easy Vegan Cheese Ball (Nut Free).
An easy recipe for a creamy, flavorful vegan cheese ball with a kick! Spicy pumpkin seeds and creamy dairy free cheese make this the perfect allergy friendly recipe for a party! A vegan cheese ball? Is that even possible, you ask? It sure is. When the holiday season arrives, it’s time to find some delicious…
Vegan Cornbread Casserole.
Vegan cornbread casserole is a wonderful addition to any holiday table! This delicious side dish is so warm and comforting, and it’s sure to be a family favorite. My mom was a wonderful cook, and there are many recipes that stand out in my mind that were present at special occasions and holidays when I…
Vegan Creamed Spinach (Gluten Free, Dairy Free).
Delicious vegan creamed spinach is the perfect side dish. It’s just right for serving at a holiday meal or Sunday dinner. It seems that people either love or hate spinach. I know that for some people, the promise of cooked spinach doesn’t exactly make them come running to the table. But this vegan creamed spinach…
Chocolate Chip Cranberry Granola.
Chocolate chip cranberry granola is a great breakfast or post workout snack. It can even be packaged up in a Mason jar for gift giving! Homemade granola is a great breakfast option. You can make it ahead of time, and you can control what goes into it. Making a big batch of chocolate cranberry granola…
How to Make Toasted Coconut.
Learn to make toasted coconut with this easy tutorial. These coconut flakes are a delicious addition to your desserts or breakfast foods. Toasted coconut is such a delicious treat, isn’t it? I love to make a batch of coconut granola where the coconut gets all golden brown and toasty. Or a nice warm coconut cookie…
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cake.
Vegan pumpkin chocolate chip cake is the perfect autumn dessert! Simple, delicious, and seasonal, this is sure to be a new favorite for the whole family. I know when the weather turns cool, people either start craving apple desserts or pumpkin desserts. In this house, we tend toward the pumpkin treats, especially treats that include…
Cheesy Quinoa Stuffed Peppers.
Looking for a filling dinner that’s healthy and vegan? Try these cheesy quinoa stuffed peppers! It’s an easy dish that’s sure to be a family favorite. It can be tough to find a hearty dinner recipe that’s both free of meat and dairy products. Many vegetarian dishes are very filling, but contain a lot of…
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies.
Nothing says autumn like these pumpkin chocolate chip oatmeal cookies! This is a warm and cozy recipe that your whole family will love! Pumpkin cookies are pretty much a favorite treat at this time of year. I remember the days before allergies, when I would be excited to try whatever pumpkin treat was available at…
Healthy Homemade Apple Chips.
Homemade apple chips are a sweet treat that’s healthy, too! You don’t need a dehydrator, these are easy to make in your oven. Crispy, sweet apple chips – is there a more perfect fall snack? These little treats are easy to make, and you don’t need a dehydrator. You can use your oven! The…
Classic Chicken Salad Sandwich Recipe.
This classic chicken salad sandwich recipe is sure to become a family favorite! It’s easy, delicious, and perfect for a picnic! Whether or not you have food allergies, when it’s time to go back to school, we all have the same question – what to pack in lunches? For those of you with egg allergies,…
Banana Oatmeal Muffins (Vegan and Gluten Free).
These vegan and gluten free banana oatmeal muffins are perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack. Enjoy this flavorful muffin with a hot cup of coffee or tea. Does anyone else have trouble with an overabundance of brown bananas from time to time? We buy bananas, and then suddenly they’re too ripe, and so I’m…
Vegan Gingerbread Mini Bundt Cakes.
Celebrate the holiday season with vegan gingerbread mini bundt cakes. These individual cakes are tender, spicy, and just perfect for a special dessert. How are you on this snowy morning? Is it snowy where you are? We have a little bit on the ground here, just enough to make it seem pretty and wintry and…
Easy and Tasty Roasted Carrot Fries.
Roasted carrot fries are a delicious alternative to potato fries! This healthy side dish is loaded with vitamin A and fiber! One of our favorite ways to eat carrots is roasted carrot fries. Carrots are a great choice for fries – they’re full of flavor, lower in carbohydrates than potatoes, and they get really delicious…
Gingerbread Pancakes with Warm Pear Sauce.
Enjoy a stack of fluffy gingerbread pancakes for a weekend breakfast. A sweet pear sauce is the finishing touch to these nicely spiced pancakes. Chilly, windy, autumn days call for cozy, spicy, stacks of pancakes, don’t they? But you could argue that sunny days call for pancakes, and weekend days, and week days, and…well, any…
Healthier Buckeye Candies (Gluten Free and Vegan).
A recipe for healthier buckeye candies – these rich chocolatey treats are gluten free and vegan, and so tasty! Perfect for your holiday cookie party. Whether it’s the holiday season or not, it’s always a good time to make some buckeye candies. These traditional treats are often associated with the Christmas season, but they’re also…
Fudgy Chocolate Sweet Potato Cookies (Grain Free, Vegan).
These fudgy chocolate sweet potato cookies have are grain free, egg free, and delicious! These are a tasty way to get some sweet potatoes into your diet. If you have picky eaters in your family, you know that sometimes you have to get a little bit creative. When they’re going through a phase of mostly…
Homemade Chicken Spice Rub.
This flavorful spice rub is made from simple ingredients, and it’s so tasty on ribs, chicken legs, or fish! Keep a jar of this in the pantry, or make this recipe for holiday gift giving! Even though the weather is turning cooler, there’s still time to break out the barbecue and do a little grilling….
Easy Cherry Tomato Salsa.
When your garden is overflowing with tomatoes, it’s time to make cherry tomato salsa! This simple salsa is so delicious and perfect for serving with chips or tacos. Even though summer is wrapping up here, I have a summery recipe to share today. Our garden is winding down, but we still had a ton of…
A Simple Guide to Using Dairy Substitutes.
A guide to how to use dairy substitutes in cooking and baking. When you eliminate dairy from your diet, it can be confusing at first. Find out which dairy free substitutions will work best for you! When you remove dairy from your diet, you may have a lot of questions. What dairy substitutes are available?…
Spiced Apple Cider Donuts (Vegan and Gluten Free).
Fresh baked spiced apple cider donuts are a perfect treat for fall! You won’t miss out on cider mill donuts with this homemade recipe! There’s nothing like a trip to the cider mill in the autumn months. And Michigan has tons of cider mills, so we’re very fortunate that we get to visit a few…
