These vegan chocolate chip oatmeal cookies are thick and chewy and delicious! A sprinkle of sea salt takes these over the top! Perfect for packing in lunches or enjoying as an after school snack. What team are you on as far as oatmeal cookies go? Team raisin? Or team chocolate chip? I am team chocolate…
Vegan Vanilla Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting.
Vegan vanilla cupcakes with buttercream frosting are perfect for a party! Yes, you can enjoy fluffy, tender cupcakes even without dairy and eggs! Cupcakes…do you even need a reason to make them? Any day is cupcake day! Anyway, I made vegan vanilla cupcakes the other day, and they were a big hit. We had friends…
Deliciously Easy Dairy Free Pancake Recipe.
This dairy free pancake recipe makes the perfect stack of light and fluffy pancakes – just right for a Saturday morning! These are so delicious with maple syrup or fresh fruit on top! Do you remember eating pancakes when you were growing up? Pancake breakfasts were such a fun weekend tradition at our house. Of…
Super Tasty Garlic Roasted Broccoli.
This recipe for the garlic roasted broccoli is simply the best! This is the perfect easy side dish for any meal. Kids and adults love this garlicky, crispy broccoli. What’s your favorite way to eat broccoli? We love broccoli soup, and crunchy broccoli salad, but I think the easiest and tastiest way is to make…
Chocolate Gingerbread Donuts (Gluten Free, Vegan).
Make your weekend morning special with a batch of chocolate gingerbread donuts! These treats are gluten free, vegan, and allergy friendly! When the weekend rolls around, my children usually ask for some kind of special breakfast. Sometimes it’s fluffy vegan pancakes, or cinnamon waffles, or chocolate chip banana muffins…we rotate through all of those options….
Superfood Chia Seed Parfait.
A healthy and delicious chia seed parfait that’s loaded with nutrients from blueberries, bananas, and blood oranges. This is a tasty way to start your morning! Naturally gluten free and dairy free. I’ve mentioned before that breakfast can be a tough one over here. We can’t do eggs, and we can’t do nuts. Nuts…
Stovetop Toasted Coconut Chocolate Chip Granola.
A quick recipe for tasty toasted coconut chocolate chip granola made on the stovetop. This recipe is a great time saver, and it’s allergy friendly! Granola is one of those foods that’s a bummer to buy. First of all, it’s SO expensive! $8.00 for a bag of oats, coconut, and spices? Come on. Secondly, it’s…
Gluten Free Vegan Thin Mint Cookies.
A Girl Scout classic made gluten free and dairy free, these vegan thin mint cookies are chocolatey, minty, and wonderful! You don’t have to miss out on these treats anymore – this version is allergy friendly! I really wasn’t planning on any sort of Girl Scout cookie recipe. But then my Facebook feed blew up…
Gluten Free Poppy Seed Crackers with Garlic Spread.
These gluten free poppy seed crackers are just perfect with a creamy garlic dip! This recipe is so easy, and so tasty. You’ll love making this recipe for your next gathering or party. I’m always making snacks, and one of my favorite things to make is a big batch of gluten free crackers. It is…
Blueberry Oatmeal Smoothie.
Start your day with this colorful and filling blueberry oatmeal smoothie! It’s full of antioxidants, vitamins, and fiber to get you off to a healthy start. When you can’t eat eggs or gluten, it seems like there are two options for quick, easy to prepare breakfasts. Smoothies and overnight oats. I’m a big fan of…
Garlic Rosemary Roasted Potatoes.
Garlic rosemary roasted potatoes are comfort food at its simplest and most delicious! These potatoes are the perfect side dish for chicken, beef, or fish. Mmmm…potatoes…a favorite comfort food. And so versatile, too! I mean, I have a lot of favorite foods, but if I’m feeling under the weather, or tired, or it’s freezing cold outside…potatoes…
Cherry Chocolate Avocado Mousse (Dairy Free).
Delicious, creamy, and rich, this cherry chocolate avocado mousse is a healthy and tasty dessert! Full of good fats and nutrients, this is a great dessert to enjoy when you’re trying to make healthy choices. When you’re trying to cut down on the amount of sugar in your diet, but you still love sweet treats,…
How to Roast Garlic.
Learn how to roast garlic with this simple tutorial. Add the mellow flavor of roasted garlic to your recipes – you will love how easy this is! Mmm…garlic! Who else is a huge fan of garlic? I love to cook with garlic. From homemade pasta salad to garlic spaghetti, garlic makes an appearance in many…
Chocolate Chip Banana Cookies (Gluten Free, Vegan).
These chocolate chip banana cookies are soft, chewy, and delicious. These gluten free and vegan cookies are perfect for packing in lunches! Last summer we took a belated and much-needed vacation to the west side of our state. We did something new this time, we rented an apartment rather than staying in a hotel. It was such…
Homemade Gluten Free Chicken Noodle Soup.
There’s nothing like a comforting bowl of homemade gluten free chicken noodle soup when you’re under the weather. Using chicken thighs makes this version very flavorful. January is the perfect time to make a big pot of gluten free chicken noodle soup. It’s the coziest, most comforting meal I can think of. There are so…
Individual Vegan Pot Pies.
Individual vegan pot pies are a delicious way to enjoy comfort food that’s dairy free. These pies have lots of veggies, a creamy sauce, and a flaky crust. Well, here we are, in the new year. I know that many of us have made some resolutions towards being more healthy – whether it be reducing…
Coconut Oil Chocolate with Toasted Coconut.
This coconut oil chocolate is so smooth and rich, and it’s super easy to make! A healthier, dairy free way to satisfy your chocolate craving! Here we are in the new year! Time for a fresh start, right? I don’t know about you, but after the holidays, I feel a little bit sugared out. Too…
Hidden Kiss Cookies (Gluten Free, Vegan).
These holiday cookies have a surprise inside! A buttery cookie, powdered sugar coating, and chocolate center make these hidden kiss cookies extra special. There’s something so fun about a surprise-inside treat! These hidden kiss cookies look like snowball cookies, but wait – when you bite inside, there’s a chocolate kiss hidden there! And not just…
Teriyaki Turkey Meatballs (Gluten Free, Egg Free).
Teriyaki turkey meatballs are a delicious dinner option, or you can serve them as an appetizer at your next party! Everyone loves this flavorful recipe. I still have so many cookie recipes to share with you. But I don’t want you to think that my family is subsisting solely on cookies, so I thought I’d…
Gluten Free Slice and Bake Shortbread Cookies.
This recipe for gluten free slice and bake shortbread cookies is sure to become a staple in your holiday repertoire! Buttery and light, these cookies are delicious. There’s nothing like a good shortbread recipe during the holiday season. Gluten free slice and bake shortbread cookies are super simple to make, and they’re buttery and rich,…
Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Quinoa Chili.
An easy and healthy sweet potato quinoa chili – this filling and flavorful dish is made in the slow cooker. This is a great recipe to make during busy weeks! We all have busy days and weeks – when it seems like there’s no way to follow a meal plan or make balanced recipes each…
Chocolate Dipped Lace Cookies (Vegan, Gluten Free).
These chocolate dipped lace cookies are a delicious and delicate Christmas treat. The dark chocolate is a nice contrast to the light, buttery flavor. If there’s anything I love more than Christmas cookies, it’s a Christmas cookie recipe that can do double duty. The other day I shared my recipe for gluten free oatmeal lace…
Chocolate Peppermint Thumbprint Cookies (Gluten Free, Vegan).
Chocolate peppermint thumbprint cookies are a festive holiday treat! A rich chocolate filling and candy cane sprinkles make these cookies stand out. Do you love to bake during the holiday season? Or does it feel like a chore? I enjoy baking Christmas cookies, and I think part of the reason is that I choose simple…
Easy Vegan Shepherd’s Pie.
This vegan shepherd’s pie is delicious and comforting – it’s loaded with lentils, mushrooms, and other veggies. Perfect for a healthy dinner option! What kind of comfort food do you love? Is it a cozy casserole? A creamy pasta dish? Something that’s rich and delicious? When you eliminate dairy from your diet, you might think…
