Blueberry peach crisp is the perfect summer dessert! This version is gluten free and vegan, and so delicious with vanilla ice cream. I think that of all the summer fruits, peaches are my favorite. But it seems like the peach season is so short here in Michigan! So we buy, buy, buy them from the…
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,…
Scrumptious Blueberry Hand Pies.
These vegan blueberry hand pies are delicious and perfectly portable for a summer picnic! Sweet summer blueberries are tucked into a flaky crust for a wonderful dessert that’s dairy free and egg free. When berries are in season, I often start thinking of all the berry desserts I can make. Strawberry shortcake, blueberry crumble bars,…
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…
Gluten Free Chocolate Mug Cake (Vegan, Nut Free).
Treat yourself to a gluten free chocolate mug cake! It’s an easy recipe that you can enjoy when you want a quick but indulgent treat. Sometimes, you just need to treat yourself. You might just have a chocolate craving, or maybe you need to make a quick dessert, but don’t want a whole cake…
A Simple Guide to Using Egg Replacers.
Using egg replacers doesn’t have to be confusing! Learn about the different types of vegan egg substitutes and when and how to use them in this guide. What binds baked goods together? What keeps cakes light and fluffy? The answer? Eggs. But what if you can’t eat eggs? What’s the best way to replace them…
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…
Vegan Chocolate Zucchini Muffins.
Vegan chocolate zucchini muffins are light and fluffy, and so decadent with chocolate chunks on top. These are a wonderful breakfast or dessert to try this summer! Zucchini…can you ever have too much of a good thing? Well, if you have a garden, once you get to a certain point in the summer, you might…
Buttery Coconut Granola (Gluten Free, Vegan).
There’s nothing better than a good bowl of buttery coconut granola in the morning! Enjoy this dairy free recipe with your favorite non-dairy milk, yogurt, or fresh fruit. It’s definitely a good thing to know how to make a good batch of allergy friendly coconut granola. So often store-bought granola either contains allergens, like nuts,…
Easy Vegan Gluten Free Banana Bread.
This vegan gluten free banana bread is moist, delicious, and perfect for breakfast or a snack. Using very overripe bananas give this bread a wonderful, rich flavor. Banana bread…it’s the perfect thing to bake when you’re in the mood for something warm and cozy and homemade. A loaf of vegan gluten free banana bread fills…
Gluten Free Cookie Dough Bites (Dairy Free, Vegan).
These gluten free cookie dough bites are so simple to make, and even easier to eat! Keep them in the freezer for a chilly treat that’s so delicious! Is there ever a wrong time for chocolate chip cookies? Since chocolate chip cookies are my absolute favorite, I would tend to say no. But when you’re…
Vegan Lentil Sloppy Joes.
Vegan lentil Sloppy Joes are savory, sweet, healthy, and so tasty! A perfect family friendly vegan dinner recipe. Sloppy Joes are a favorite in this house. My grandma’s recipe for Sloppy Joes was something that we made often when I was growing up. It was a traditional recipe that used ground beef, and it had…
Vegan Lentil Salad with Brown Rice.
This vegan lentil salad is a hearty summer recipe! Brown rice, carrots, tomatoes, and cilantro make this a fresh and colorful salad to serve at your next party. When the hot weather hits, do you tend toward cold dishes like salads? It’s nice to have cold salads in the refrigerator to eat for a quick…
Watermelon Berry Refresher.
A pitcher of this fizzy watermelon berry refresher is sure to keep you cool on hot summer days! It’s simple to make, and pretty to look at, too! Watermelon is the perfect summer fruit, isn’t it? It’s sweet, delicious, and so refreshing. On hot days, when you’re both thirsty and hungry, watermelon really hits the…
Vegan Gluten Free Double Chocolate Cupcakes.
These vegan gluten free double chocolate cupcakes are rich and decadent, and are allergy friendly! The only cupcake recipe you need for parties and special occasions. When there’s a birthday party in this house, we often turn to cupcakes. And more often than not, the request is made for these gluten free vegan double chocolate…
Simple Hot Fudge Sauce (Dairy Free).
This simple hot fudge sauce is a rich and decadent topping for your ice cream sundaes! Dairy free, vegan, and so delicious. There’s nothing like a delicious hot fudge sundae on a special occasion. The combination of cold ice cream and hot fudge is truly decadent. If you have food allergies, you probably aren’t going…
Easy S’mores Ice Cream Pie.
An easy s’mores ice cream pie is a sweet ending for a summer barbecue! This version is gluten free, dairy free, and allergy friendly! Is there anything more summery than s’mores? How about a s’mores ice cream pie? My sons love s’mores and love ice cream, so I made a little s’mores ice cream pie…
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,…
Dairy Free Berry Parfaits.
This recipe for dairy free berry parfaits is just right for a simple summer dessert! This is a delicious and easy sweet treat that’s allergy friendly, and sure to be a favorite! What kind of desserts do you crave in the hot summer months? Cookie dough ice cream? Popsicles? Maybe an ice cream pie? Or…
