Dairy-Free Recipes

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Avocado Tomato Salsa

Keep this super simple salsa recipe in your back pocket all year round to add flavor and flare to chicken, fish, beans, salads, eggs, and in place of guacamole in your favorite south-of-the-border fare. Perfect as a dip with tortilla chips, too!   My family always enjoys something saucy on grilled meats, and the following…

Homemade Sazón Seasoning

Homemade Sazón Seasoning is an easy-to-make alternative to the store-bought packets that eliminates MSG and lets you control the salt. Ideal for homemade chicken & rice, a variety of Latin dishes, and as a dry spice rub.     Maria is a faithful and utterly delightful employee at my longtime gym, and over the years…

Low Carb Mock Potato Salad

A delicious alternative to traditional potato salad, mock potato salad is a perfect accompaniment to burgers, grilled chicken, steak, and pulled pork and offers advance prep convenience. No amount of Mom’s savory brown butter sauce could save the day when steamed cauliflower appeared on my childhood dinner plate.  But even though I once wrote it…

Zucchini Noodles Made Easy

This simplified method of creating zucchini noodles yields wide ribbons that require nothing more than a quick sear and a sprinkle of salt and pepper – yet they serve as a fine foundation for a plethora of other toppings too. What’s the only month without a holiday?  As simple as this recent crossword puzzle clue…

Tomato & White Bean Salad with Basil Vinaigrette

Healthy and endlessly adaptable Tomato & White Bean Salad with Basil Vinaigrette comes together in a flash thanks to my favorite basil vinaigrette — but your favorite pesto offers a quick fix all year round.   Sometimes, we just need a meal to come together FAST, and this fresh-tasting, protein- and veggie-rich salad does just that! When I…

Basil Vinaigrette

When we think of basil, we often think of traditional pesto. Basil Vinaigrette, however, offers a streamlined alternative that can be used in much the same way. A jar in your fridge will perk up meals all week long–and don’t miss all the easy recipe inspiration!   Easy.  Healthy. Delicious.  Ideally, those three words would accurately…

Pickle Brine Pork Chops (or Chicken) with Liquid Gold Sauce

Hold onto that pickle juice! Crazy as it may seem, the components will tenderize and flavor pork chops and chicken with no “pickle-y” taste. A sunshiny sauce adds an extra dimension of flavor with minimal effort.    People often ask me how I come up with all the recipes I share in the newspaper and…

Honey Lime Shrimp with Avocado & Corn

Effortless to pull together with a gourmet feel, Honey Lime Shrimp with Avocado & Corn is a go-to entertaining option yet easy enough for busy weeknights.  Light and healthy too!   Nestled in the fragrant woods near a crystal clear lake in the Poconos lies the home away from home to which my in-laws have long…

Quick Pickled Corn

Quick Pickled Corn is an easy-to-make condiment that will perk up burgers, tacos, and salads…and it tastes great by the spoonful, too!         Corn on the cob is the quintessential summer vegetable.  Who doesn’t love biting into a hot, buttery ear on a warm summer night?  It’s a little package of perfection that requires…

Refrigerator Dill Pickles

No canner needed for these crisp, tangy Refrigerator Dill Pickles. Once the spices are assembled, they come together in a snap…and might just become a new summertime favorite!   Have you heard that Cleopatra thought eating pickles made her beautiful? Or that Christopher Columbus rationed pickles during his famous voyage in order to prevent his…

Flourless Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

Muffins that are healthy enough to eat for breakfast yet decadent enough for dessert – Flourless Chocolate Zucchini Muffins fit the bill. Plus they’re naturally gluten- and grain-free, use minimal sweetener, and freeze well!   A recent train ride to New York City seemed like an ideal opportunity to write about the merits of today’s…

Crispy Skin Salmon

A quick sear on the stovetop creates tender salmon with deliciously crispy skin… perfect with your favorite seasonal side dishes or as a salad topper!   Do you ever get tired of cooking?  It’s a question I’m asked frequently, and the answer is a definitive yes! Most days, I genuinely enjoy cooking for so many…

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