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,…
Watermelon Strawberry Fruit Popsicles.
Fruit popsicles don’t get any easier or tastier than these watermelon strawberry popsicles! A healthy summer dessert recipe that kids and adults love! Is there anything better than an ice cold popsicle on a summer day? These whole fruit popsicles are so refreshing, and they are beautiful, too! The berries and watermelon make a…
How to Make a Flax Egg for Vegan Baking.
A simple flax egg is a great substitute for vegan baking. You just need two ingredients to make this very easy and versatile egg replacer. If you’re new to vegan baking, you may wonder what to use in place of eggs in your dessert recipes. There is a simple recipe that works well in…
Seasoned Crunchy Chickpeas (Gluten Free, Vegan).
Seasoned crunchy chickpeas are a tasty vegan and gluten free snack that packs a lot of fiber and protein! You’ll love how crispy these get – they are addictive! When you have a nut allergy, it can eliminate a lot of snack options. If you used to snack on nuts, you might miss that crunch,…
Frozen Chocolate Banana Bites.
Frozen chocolate banana bites are topped with sunbutter, chocolate, and a sprinkle of sea salt for an easy, healthy, frozen treat. These are a great way to keep cool in the summertime! I know frozen chocolate banana bites aren’t exactly a new invention. I’ve seen chocolate covered bananas in stores, at ice cream shops, and…
Chocolate Coconut Thumbprint Cookies (Grain Free).
Chocolate coconut thumbprint cookies are a chocolatey treat that’s grain free! These easy gluten free cookies are perfect for a party, or for an everyday dessert! When I think of thumbprint cookies, I think of the sugar cookies with the little dot of jam in the middle. And those are fine, but I wanted to…
Crunchy Broccoli Salad with Bacon.
Crunchy broccoli salad with bacon is always a favorite side dish. Broccoli, red onion, crispy bacon, and a tangy dressing make this a crowd pleaser! This post was originally published in May 2012. It has been updated with new photos, text, and an updated recipe. This crunchy broccoli salad with bacon is my very favorite…
Sweet Potato Breakfast Skillet with Sausage.
This sweet potato breakfast skillet with sausage is a delicious and allergy friendly meal! Grain free, gluten free, dairy free, and perfect for a Saturday morning. Breakfast can be a struggle when you have food allergies, especially if you have an egg allergy. Eggs can make their way into many different breakfast foods, from the…
Roasted Carrots, Potatoes, and Onions.
Roasted carrots, potatoes, and onions are a simple, comforting dish that everyone loves! Naturally gluten free and vegan. There’s something so comforting about potatoes. Mashed potatoes, fried potatoes, or roasted potatoes, they are all comforting. When I was growing up, my parents would often make fried potatoes, carrots, and onions. It was a little bit…
Antioxidant Berry Beet Smoothie.
This gorgeous and delicious berry beet smoothie is a great way to start your morning! This smoothie is loaded with vitamins and antioxidants to help you stay healthy this winter! January. It’s the time of year when everyone is trying to be healthier, or at least stay healthy. Lots of germs are floating around out…
Grain Free Double Chocolate Skillet Brownie.
This grain free double chocolate skillet brownie is the perfect way to treat yourself! Plus it has a secret serving of vegetables, too! A warm, melty grain free brownie topped with whipped cream…such a delicious treat, right? But it’s the new year, and maybe you’re trying to eat healthier, and cut back on the sweets….
Chopped Vegetable Salad (Immunity Boosting).
This chopped vegetable salad is delicious and healthy! Finely chopped veggies and a zesty dressing make a perfect side dish. How are you feeling these days? A little too full after the holidays? Tired of looking at sweets? I hear you! What a treat to be able to enjoy so many delicious foods during the…
Gluten Free Chocolate Porridge with Strawberries.
This gluten free chocolate porridge with strawberries is the perfect way to start your day! Hearty, grain free, and filling, this is a great breakfast. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, or so they say. Yet it can be difficult to get a good breakfast in when you’re trying to rush out…
Easy Oven Roasted Chicken Legs.
These oven roasted chicken legs are so tasty and so easy to make! Just a few minutes of prep time yields flavorful chicken legs that your family will gobble up. It’s the holiday season, and you’re probably spread a little too thin. Or is it just me? That’s the way it goes, though. Even though…
The Best Dairy Free Mashed Potatoes.
These dairy free mashed potatoes are sure to disappear quickly! Light, fluffy, and buttery, these are the perfect side dish for Sunday dinner or your next holiday meal. What’s your favorite side dish to serve for a holiday meal? There are so many great choices, stuffing, green bean casserole, corn casserole…but I think one of…
Easy Slow Cooker Taco Chicken.
In need of a simple weeknight meal? This slow cooker taco chicken is super easy and so delicious! Serve it with taco shells, tortilla chips, or inside of burritos. Sometimes you just need a super easy, hands-off meal. But of course you want it to be super tasty, too…something the whole family will eat and…
Red Pepper White Bean Dip.
This red pepper white bean dip is a healthy and tasty appetizer to make for your next party! Well, here we are in October. And soon it will be November, and that means that it’s the holiday season. The time of year when we have more gatherings and parties, and more opportunities to make delicious…
Sweet and Simple Vegan Caramel Sauce.
Sweet and simple vegan caramel sauce comes together so easily – just five ingredients are needed to make this delectable treat. This recipe is perfect for drizzling over ice cream, brownies, or cake. When I was growing up, I used to love it when my parents would suggest going to McDonald’s and getting an ice…
Tasty Delicata Squash Taco Boats.
These delicata squash taco boats are a healthy and filling meal! Perfect for those avoiding gluten or following a Whole 30 or Paleo diet. Don’t you love going to the Farmer’s Market at this time of year? There are so many colorful things in season. You’ve got the last of the summer produce, like tomatoes…
Grain Free Coconut Porridge.
Looking for a warm, cozy breakfast cereal that’s grain free? Try this coconut porridge with berries! It’s gluten free, grain free, and free of the top allergens! What’s the trickiest meal of the day when you have food allergies? Breakfast. Right? It seems like so many breakfast foods are allergens. There’s eggs, and dairy, gluten-filled…
