Dairy-Free Recipes
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Homemade Instant Oatmeal Packets
Mix and match an extensive list of options to create a healthy, economical alternative to store-bought flavored instant oatmeal packets. Perfect for busy mornings, college dorm rooms, camping, traveling (all you need is hot water) and a fun project with kids! Apparently Americaโs relationship with boxed cereals is in a slump. Amidst a recent…
Sazรณn Grilled Chicken
Who doesnโt love a new way to use an old standby? Though sazรณn is traditionally used in Latin chicken and rice dishes, using this little spice packet as a rub for grilled chicken is a fast way to make a memorable meal. For those who feel inclined, my homemade sazรณn recipe can be mixed up…
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 Sazรณn Seasoning
Homemade Sazรณn 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 Momโs 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 โ yet they serve as a fine foundation for a plethora of other toppings too. Whatโs the only month without a holiday?ย 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 โ 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 โpickle-yโ 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 willย perk up burgers, tacos, andย salads…and it tastes great by the spoonful, too! Corn on the cob is the quintessential summer vegetable. ย Who doesn’t love biting into a hot, buttery ear on a warm summer night? ย 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 snapโฆand 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…
