Dairy-Free Recipes

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Easy Roasted Sausage, Peppers, and Onions

Sausage, peppers, and onions are tossed with simple Italian seasonings and then roasted to perfection for an easy meal that can be enjoyed over rice, pasta, or as the best sausage sandwiches. Easy, colorful, and hearty. This meal is versatile comfort food at its best.  The most basic of ingredients – sausage, vegetables, and seasonings…

Homemade Sausage

Enjoy sausage with all the flavor of classic Italian sausage but without nitrates, nitrites, and other ingredients you prefer to avoid. There’s an oft-repeated saying that bacon makes everything better. Cooking with sausage is much the same way. From pizza, pasta, and egg sandwiches to soups, stews, spaghetti sauce, and casseroles (I could go on!),…

Valentine’s Day Heart Brownies

A little ingenuity and a heart-shaped cookie cutter is all that’s needed to make Valentine’s Day feel extra special! A heart-shaped cookie cutter does it again.. Start with this classically delicious homemade brownie recipe (minus the Halloween candy theme), an equally scrumptious Nutella brownie, or store-bought brownies, with Ghirardelli leading the pack in my humble…

Valentine’s Day Cheerio’s Snack Mix

This creative (and low effort!) snack may be all that’s needed to make Valentine’s Day feel extra special this year. 💘     For years, this effortless, no-cook mix was a regular after-school and lunch box snack for my boys. Thanks to the simple combination of sweet, salty, and crunchy, they continue to enjoy it now…

Pork & Sauerkraut (with lots of options)

Get ready for a New Year filled with luck and good health with this traditional dish, which can be customized in several ways to keep everyone happy!  (slow cooker and oven method)   There seems to be two distinct camps where pork and sauerkraut is concerned: those who love it and those who…well…tolerate it. Growing…

Mustard Sauce for Crab Claws

With just four ingredients, this speedy dipping sauce is the perfect match for crab claws yet versatile enough to jazz up shrimp, fish, chicken, sandwiches, and more.  This sauce was inspired by summer vacations on the Jersey shore and the appetizer I’ve considered a special treat since I was a little girl. The bite-size yet…

How to Prepare King Crab Legs

Learn the best way to cook tender, juicy king crab legs for fun and festive meals any time of year. Perfect for Valentine’s Day, New Year’s Eve, birthday celebrations, and “just because” special dinners.  If you want to make a statement, king crab legs will do it. The massive crustaceans, which are caught in the…

Jack’s Favorite Bloody Mary

A pitcher-full of outstanding Bloody Marys is easy to make and infinitely tastier than store-bought mixes. Bloody Maria, Dirty Mary, and Virgin Mary variations are included and are customizable by the glass. For added fun, offer a make-your-own garnish station! An olive loaded Bloody Mary with a crisp stalk of celery and a generous amount…

Holiday Raspberry Chocolate Bars

Easy to make, pretty in color, and customizable with different jams, these festive bars are an easy holiday win! A lovely balance of sweet, tart, and a little crunchy, this easy bar cookie recipe is truly a winner. In fact, the festive bars were one of eight winning recipes in the 2024 Fig holiday cookie…

Lavender Syrup

Lavender Syrup is simple to make and adds a sweet, floral note to hot and iced coffee and tea, lattes, lemonade, cocktails, desserts, and more. A clever trick makes the syrup a pretty shade of purple!  The first time I had a lavender latte, I didn’t finish it. Despite rave reviews from friends who claimed…

Apple Cake

No frosting is needed for this rustic cake that is studded with tender apples and comes together in a single bowl with pantry staples. Serve as is or with a scoop of ice cream and caramel sauce. (Or my favorite, salted caramel ice cream!) My grandmother’s apple cake brings back so many memories. Economical and…

Mix and Match Trail Mix

A wholesome trail mix is easy to make and offers much room for variation, from basic nuts and dried fruit to an assortment of delicious extras.  Recipe includes our favorite combinations! I love nuts of all kinds. Their crunch is appealing, and the balance of fats and protein makes them an especially satiating snack. As a…

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