For a quick, on the go snack, try these chocolate cherry energy bites! These gluten free, nut free balls are a perfect for a post workout snack or after school treat. It can be so hard to find a great, tasty, filling snack that’s allergy friendly. There are some wonderful brands of nut free, gluten…
Blackberry Chia Seed Jam.
Summertime is the perfect time to try your hand at making homemade jam. This blackberry chia seed jam recipe is so easy, and it’s free of pectin and refined sugars. You will love this sweet treat on top of your toast or bagel. Did your mom make homemade jam when you were growing up? It…
The Perfect Guacamole Recipe.
Learn how to make the best guacamole with this easy recipe. Fresh lime juice, garlic, red onion, and cilantro add lots of delicious flavor to this homemade guacamole. Serve with tortilla chips, tacos, or spread it on sandwiches – it’s tasty no matter how you eat it! Is there ever a wrong time to serve…
Chocolate Coconut Candy Bites.
Chocolate coconut candy bites are a delicious allergy friendly treat that will satisfy your sweet tooth! A chewy coconut center is surrounded by a dark chocolate shell, making a sweet treat that you’re sure to love. I made these chocolatey treats an embarrassing number of times this summer. For some reason, it was a chocolate…
Creamy Dairy Free Tomato Carrot Soup.
There’s nothing like a warm bowl of creamy dairy free tomato carrot soup on a fall day. This richly flavored soup is perfect with toast, bread sticks, or a vegan grilled cheese sandwich. November is prime soup season, isn’t it? There’s nothing like homemade soup to make you feel warm and cozy inside. This dairy…
Chocolate Covered Dates with Pumpkin Seeds and Sea Salt.
A super simple yet elegant dessert, these chocolate covered dates with pumpkin seeds take just minutes to whip up! Sea salt is the perfect finishing touch. Sometimes the simplest desserts are the best, aren’t they? I love baking for the holidays, but sometimes you need to come up with something sweet in a hurry. That’s…
Creamy Dairy Free Butternut Squash Soup.
A creamy and delicious butternut squash soup recipe without dairy or gluten. This soup is so cozy – it’s just right for a chilly fall day! When you cut ingredients out of your diet, it can be hard to find new recipes that you love. When you eliminate dairy, you might miss creamy sauces and…
Garlic Roasted Brussels Sprouts.
Garlic roasted brussels sprouts are an easy side dish that goes well with turkey, chicken, or pork. This is a flavorful recipe that will make your family love brussels sprouts! As we approach the holiday season, it’s time to start thinking about what side dishes will grace your holiday table. I love to make…
Slow Cooker Bean Vegetable Soup.
Make a simple and comforting bean vegetable soup in your slow cooker this fall. This cozy soup is easy to make and perfect with fresh biscuits or cornbread for a tasty lunch or dinner. Fall is here, and we’re all settling into our new routines. School is in full swing, and whether you’re homeschooling, distance…
Chocolate Sunbutter Crinkle Cookies (Gluten Free, Vegan).
These chewy chocolate sunbutter crinkle cookies are so delicious! Crispy outside, chewy inside, and rolled in sugar, this is the perfect fall cookie recipe. Are you getting excited about baking fall and holiday treats? I know for some people, the cooler weather and holidays bring on some anxiety. The holidays can be stressful for all…
Rainbow Roasted Vegetables.
These rainbow roasted vegetables are both beautiful and delicious! A pan full of oven roasted veggies is just the thing to serve on a chilly autumn night. One thing that I love about the cooler weather is the ability to use my oven more often. In the summer heat, it’s not too nice to crank…
The Best Homemade Salsa Verde Recipe.
Wondering what to do with those fresh tomatillos? Make a batch of homemade salsa verde! It’s so good on tacos, burritos, or just with tortilla chips. It’s peak garden season this month! If you planted a garden, you are probably picking lots of tomatoes, zucchini, and cucumbers. And that means it’s a great time to…
The Best Oven Roasted French Fries.
These are the BEST oven roasted french fries! Perfectly crisp, salty, and seasoned, these don’t last long around here! I remember when we made these oven roasted fries for the first time. It was several years ago, and now these fries are in our regular rotation. We had a lot of potatoes, and they were…
Pineapple Strawberry Nice Cream (Banana Free).
Pineapple strawberry nice cream is a refreshing summer treat that requires only three ingredients! This is so easy to whip up, and it’s a light and delicious snack or dessert. Top with homemade granola for a little crunch! We’ve been really into making easy fruit ice cream or “nice cream” over here lately. It’s an…
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…
Sparkling Cherry Limeade.
A tall glass of refreshing sparkling cherry limeade over lots of ice is so perfect on a hot day! This is a simple, summery drink to make and enjoy at your next party. We have had a string of hot, HOT days here this month! And that has my family requesting homemade lemonade more than…
Cherry Chocolate Nice Cream Recipe.
Creamy cherry chocolate nice cream is a rich and delicious dairy free dessert! Cool off with this chocolatey treat – it’s loaded with fresh cherries and lots of chocolate chips! As with so many of the recipes on my site, this one was born out of an oversupply of bananas. It sounds funny, but it’s…
No-Churn Cherry Berry Sorbet.
A refreshing scoop of no-churn cherry berry sorbet is the perfect ending to a summer dinner! This sorbet is both beautiful and delicious! You won’t believe how easy it is to make this frozen dessert. Summer is here, and it’s time to break out all the no-bake dessert recipes. It’s not fun to turn on…
Peach Nice Cream.
No ice cream in the house? Make your own! Peaches and bananas blend together to make a delicious peach nice cream. This fruity dessert is perfect for vegans and non-vegans. Summer is here, and that means it’s time for refreshing desserts! What are some of your favorites? At our house, we love fruity watermelon popsicles,…
Fresh and Bright Green Sauce.
A simple green sauce made from fresh herbs, garlic, and lemon is a wonderful addition to just about anything! Serve this versatile sauce with fish, chicken, over roasted potatoes, or even use it as a salad dressing. If you’ve recently cut out some ingredients from your diet, you might be feeling a little deprived. When…
Fudgy Black Bean Brownies (Gluten Free, Vegan).
These rich and fudgy brownies have a secret ingredient – beans! This easy recipe is a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth. Top them with ice cream or coconut whipped cream for an extra special dessert! Beans and brownies might not be two words that you normally put together. There are a lot of…
Paleo Fudge (Nut Free, Vegan).
Try a healthier version of chocolate fudge for the holidays! This paleo fudge is made with simple ingredients and is easy to make. This is the season of sweet treats, isn’t it? Everywhere you look, there’s some kind of dessert – whether it’s cookies, or pie, or candies, or homemade fudge. If you’re trying…
No-Churn Blueberry Ice Cream.
A light and easy no-churn blueberry ice cream recipe. This ice cream is simple, delicious, and just right for hot summer days. Who doesn’t love a good no-churn ice cream recipe? And if it’s dairy free, even better, right? There’s just something so neat about blending up frozen bananas and having them magically turn into…
The Best Seasoned Roasted Cauliflower.
Your family will love this recipe for seasoned roasted cauliflower! Perfectly spiced, and nice and crispy on the edges, this cauliflower will disappear in no time at all! It’s easy to get into a rut at dinnertime, isn’t it? I know that I tend to make the same recipes time and time again, because I…
