This gluten free wild rice lentil salad with apples and cranberries is a tasty Thanksgiving side dish that’s full of fresh flavors. Enjoy this for the holidays or at anytime as a light and healthy lunch option. Here we are in the second week of November, and it feels like time is flying by. I…
Red Cabbage Apple Slaw.
This crispy, crunchy red cabbage apple slaw is so simple to make, and it’s healthy, too! Gluten free, vegan, and perfect for a lighter holiday side dish. Are you doing any Thanksgiving planning yet? I know if you have any special dietary needs like my family does, you may plan out your whole holiday meal…
Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies with Fresh Cranberries.
Chewy, delicious, colorful chocolate chip oatmeal cookies with fresh cranberries are a seasonal favorite! Dark chocolate and sweet tart cranberries make a delicious contrast in these homemade cookies. One of my favorite things about the upcoming months is holiday baking. I love to make extra special treats at this time of year. We always do…
Cozy Pumpkin Chili (Gluten Free, Dairy Free).
Warm up on a cold night with a bowl of this hearty pumpkin chili! A flavorful sauce and lots of veggies makes this recipe extra tasty! There’s nothing like a bowl of chili to warm up on a cold night. And if you happen to be doing a little bit of fall baking, you might…
Soft and Chewy Healthy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies.
Soft and chewy healthy oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are a delicious dessert or snack. These tender and flavorful cookies are great for packing in lunches! Mmm…is there anything better than soft and chewy oatmeal cookies? They’re a classic…perfect for packing in a lunchbox or enjoying as an afternoon snack. This oatmeal cookie recipe is one of…
Frosted Lemon Sugar Cookies (Vegan and Gluten Free).
Frosted lemon sugar cookies are a classic holiday cookie that’s vegan and gluten free. This is a festive sweet treat your children will love! Use different colored sprinkles for a fun addition to the holiday cookie tray! I love holiday baking. I know that when you have many food allergies, you might start to dread…
Cinnamon Sugar Pumpkin Donuts – Vegan.
Our family’s favorite recipe for cinnamon sugar pumpkin donuts – these are a must make treat for autumn! Make these and enjoy with a cup of hot cider for a perfect fall dessert. Nothing says fall like vegan pumpkin donuts. We always go to the cider mill a few times each fall. It used to…
Garlic Roasted Green Beans with Lemon Mustard Sauce.
Tasty garlic roasted green beans are even better with a tangy garlic mustard sauce. This is a simple and healthy side dish that’s sure to become a staple! What’s the hardest part of meal prep for you? Is it planning ahead? Shopping? Or actually doing the cooking? Sometimes the hardest part can be trying to…
Autumn Frosted Sugar Cookies (Gluten Free, Vegan).
These vegan and gluten free frosted sugar cookies are so cute for autumn! A simple dairy free chocolate frosting is the perfect topping for these sweet treats. When you were new to allergy friendly baking, what type of cookie was the most difficult for you to bake successfully? I often get asked how to…
Vegan Pumpkin Muffins with Streusel Topping.
Light and fluffy vegan pumpkin muffins with streusel topping will have you welcoming the cooler weather with open arms! These are a perfect addition to a brunch or bake sale! It’s really been feeling like fall here. I love to bake in the fall months – it’s so nice to bake cozy apple spice and…
Nut Free Chex Mix (GF, Dairy Free)
Salty, crunchy, delicious nut free Chex mix is a must for the holiday season! This snack mix will be gobbled up in no time! And it’s allergy friendly, so everyone can enjoy it! With the holidays just around the corner, you might be thinking about how to adapt your favorite classic holiday recipes to be…
The Best Vegan Scalloped Potatoes.
Even if you can’t have dairy you can still enjoy your favorite holiday side dishes! These vegan scalloped potatoes are perfect for a holiday meal or a Sunday dinner. There’s a little chill in the air, and that means that fall is arriving soon! And with it, lots of warming, hearty recipes. Fall is comfort…
Brussels Sprout Slaw with Apples and Cranberries.
Enjoy the taste of fall with this fresh Brussels sprout slaw. A tangy vinaigrette and crunchy apples takes this slaw over the top! Perfect for Sunday dinner or a Thanksgiving side dish. As we approach the holiday season, I know that salad isn’t necessarily on everyone’s mind. More traditional side dishes, like cornbread stuffing, creamed…
Scrumptious Gluten Free Vegan Pumpkin Bread with Icing.
Enjoy this gluten free vegan pumpkin bread with a hot cup of cider or tea! This is the perfect fall dessert. Vanilla icing on top makes it extra delicious. Listen…do you hear that? The sounds of fall? No, not leaves crunching, not the wind blowing. It’s the sound of all my food allergy friends saying,…
Frosted Molasses Cookies (Gluten Free, Vegan).
Soft and chewy frosted molasses cookies are the perfect holiday treat. These deliciously spiced cookies are vegan, gluten free, and nut free! A swirl of dairy free buttercream is the finishing touch. How soon is too soon to think about holiday baking? Not that frosted molasses cookies have to be just for the holidays. I…
Easy Lentil Potato Curry (Vegan, Gluten Free).
Warm up this fall with a bowl full of easy lentil potato curry! It’s hearty, filling, and so warming! Your family will love this tasty, allergy friendly dish. Are you ready for fall and winter comfort food? Has it cooled down where you live? All of a sudden, it is very chilly here in Michigan,…
Chocolate Raspberry Granola (Gluten Free, Vegan).
A bowl of chocolate raspberry granola is a great way to start the day! This is a decadent breakfast, but so easy to make! I love to make granola – it’s one of the things that I tend to make a couple of times each week. Everyone in my family loves it, and it makes…
Homemade Cider Mill Donuts.
Cider mill donuts are just the thing to make when you want a fall treat! These are soft, delicious, and easily made in a donut pan. I feel like I’m kind of on the fence with this season change. I’m still loving the warm weather, and I feel like summer was too short, but I’m…
Toasted Coconut Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies.
These toasted coconut chocolate chip oatmeal cookies are always a big hit! The toasted coconut flakes really add something special. I’ve always loved to bake. But it hasn’t always been easy to make delicious desserts. I have fond memories of cooking when I was growing up – things like making pancakes or cookies or biscuits….
Pumpkin Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies (Gluten Free, Vegan).
Chewy and full of flavor, these pumpkin oatmeal breakfast cookies are a great way to start your morning! Perfect with a cup of coffee or tea. Are you a cookies for breakfast kind of person? I am! It really doesn’t matter if they are labeled “breakfast cookies” or not, I’m definitely okay with cookies for…
Gluten Free Pumpkin Spice Cake with Molasses Buttercream (Vegan).
The ultimate fall cake, this gluten free pumpkin spice cake is just the thing for a special occasion! Molasses buttercream on top is the perfect finishing touch! This time of year has pretty much everyone craving all things pumpkin spice, doesn’t it? Whether it’s pumpkin spice molasses cookies, or pumpkin chocolate chip oatmeal cookies, there’s…
Double Chocolate Zucchini Cookies (Gluten Free, Vegan).
These double chocolate zucchini cookies are the perfect way to use up that garden zucchini! These are fudgy and delicious, and totally irresistible! If your garden is overflowing with zucchini, you might be wondering what else you can make with it. I know some summers I’m practically begging people to take zucchini off my hands!…
Quick and Easy Beans and Rice.
This easy recipe for beans and rice is sure to be a big hit! This recipe is healthy, tasty, and a family favorite. Some nights are busier than others. You have a meeting after school, your kids have music lessons, it’s one thing after another. Suddenly it’s dinner time, and you are looking at ordering…
Salted Chocolate Chunk Quinoa Flour Cookies (GF, Vegan).
These chewy gluten free chocolate chunk cookies are made with quinoa flour for a little extra protein! You’ll love this sweet and salty treat! There’s just nothing like fresh baked cookies. And if they can have lots of melty chocolate chips and chunks, they’re sure to disappear at my house! I know I have a…
