Slow cooker mashed potatoes are creamy, buttery, and the perfect side dish for Thanksgiving. Save some room on the stove and let your slow cooker do the work with this easy recipe! What’s the biggest challenge on Thanksgiving day? I’m sure we could all name a few challenges, especially if you are cooking for food…
Maple Mustard Roasted Brussels Sprouts.
Maple mustard roasted Brussels sprouts are a delicious savory sweet side that goes well with the Thanksgiving turkey! This easy recipe is gluten free and vegan. Brussels sprouts…friend or foe? Do these little green globes make their way onto your holiday table? I wasn’t always crazy about this cruciferous vegetable, but once I tried these…
Deliciously Easy Roasted Red Potatoes.
These easy roasted red potatoes are always a hit! They’re the perfect side dish that’s family friendly, too. Serve with a beef roast or chicken legs for a comforting meal. Are you getting in the mood for comfort food now that the weather is cooler? When the weather turns, it’s time to bring out all…
The Best Vegan Hot Chocolate.
Cozy up to a cup of the best vegan hot chocolate…it’s rich, chocolatey, and perfect for a winter time treat! You won’t miss the dairy with this simple hot chocolate recipe. Okay, it’s a cold fall morning…you’re chilly, and want a warm drink, maybe hot cocoa…but, oh no! You’re on a dairy free or plant-based…
Gluten Free Vegan Black Bean Brownies.
Rich and fudgy vegan black bean brownies are grain free and delicious! You won’t believe that these chocolatey treats are full of protein from healthy black beans. Black bean brownies? So….chocolate and beans? There are a lot of reasons to add black beans or other legumes to desserts. They add some nice protein and fiber,…
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….
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
How to Make a Chia Egg.
A simple chia egg replacer is a great substitute to use in your vegan baking! Learn how to make one with this step by step tutorial. When you eliminate eggs from your diet, it not only changes your breakfast options, but it also changes how you bake. Thankfully, there are several options for vegan egg…
Spicy Sweet Homemade Barbecue Sauce.
An easy recipe for sweet and spicy homemade barbecue sauce that’s allergy friendly and perfect for all your barbecue needs! This simple sauce is delicious on chicken, pork, or beef. Imagine that you’re having a backyard barbecue, and you need to run to the store to grab some barbecue sauce. You run into the store,…
3 Ingredient Cherry Chia Jam.
It’s easy to make jam from fresh, sweet cherries! This cherry chia jam is simple to make, delicious, and it’s refined sugar free! A few weeks ago, sweet cherries were on sale in our local grocery store. We stocked up, and after a could of days, we realized, uh-oh, there’s no way that we can…
How To Make Oven-Dried Tomatoes.
It’s easy to make your own oven-dried tomatoes! These tomatoes are tangy and delicious, and will bring a ton of flavor to your recipes. Do you plant a summer garden? We love to plant zucchini, cucumbers, squash, and tomatoes. We usually do quite a few varieties of tomatoes, and inevitably the ones that do the…
Two-Ingredient Mango Nice Cream.
Cool and creamy, this mango nice cream is the perfect treat on a hot summer day! Dairy free, vegan, and so good for you! It’s so fun to make ice cream in the summer, isn’t it? We love to make our own dairy free ice cream – cookies and cream ice cream is the favorite…
The Easiest Refrigerator Dill Pickles.
Learn how to make the easiest refrigerator dill pickles! These are garlicky, salty, and crisp, and are the perfect addition to a picnic. Dill pickles are one of my favorite things to have on hand. I love the salty, cold, garlicky, crisp crunch of a refrigerator dill. In the summer, we love to make refrigerator…
Michigan Salad with Maple Mustard Vinaigrette.
Enjoy summer produce in this fresh and delicious Michigan salad with a sweet maple mustard vinaigrette! Fresh greens, cherries, and apples are delicious when combined with an easy homemade dressing. Don’t you love this time of year, when all the produce is fresh and ripe, and easy to find? It’s so fun to get in…
Zoodles with Pesto (Dairy Free, Nut Free).
These zoodles with pesto make a perfect light and summery meal that’s dairy free and grain free! Perfect on its own or with grilled chicken or shrimp. Well, summer is officially here! Have you been tending your garden? Heading to the Farmer’s markets on the weekend? We’ve been enjoying lighter meals during the hot weather,…
The Easiest Green Smoothie Recipe.
This is the easiest green smoothie ever, and it’s so delicious. You can’t taste the spinach, so it’s perfect for those who are hesitant to add greens to their smoothies. What’s your opinion on green smoothies? Are they a regular part of your routine? Do you love them? Hate them? For a long time, I feared…
Cheesy Roasted Cauliflower (Vegan and Gluten Free).
This cheesy roasted cauliflower is full of delicious savory flavor. It’s the perfect vegan and gluten free side dish recipe that your family will love. Cauliflower seems to be one of those vegetables that you either love or hate. The people who love it will eat it in many different ways. Cauliflower rice, grilled cauliflower steaks,…
