Dairy-Free Recipes

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Slow Grilled Baby Back Ribs

The cooking time for these crowd-pleasing ribs is long but the effort is minimal – and the results are nothing short of finger-licking good! Though my husband doesn’t do a lot of cooking, his talents shine bright when it comes to the grill. He has the Midas touch when it comes to tender, juicy chicken…

Favorite Thin Gluten-Free Pizza Crust

When planning a recent extended family birthday dinner, my sister-in-law joked that we are a pathetic bunch with the combined list of food restrictions.  Gluten-free, dairy-free, seafood allergy, vegetarian, and allergies to soy and a few other common foods thrown in for good measure.  Picky eaters are the least of our worries! But in all…

Big Batch Bacon Horseradish Broccoli Salad

I adore broccoli.  It doesn’t even have to be fancy.  Simply steamed or raw and dipped in homemade ranch dressing, it’s all good.  Where broccoli salad is concerned, I have a special bond.  But in order to make me really swoon, this salad must meet high standards! The following recipe is one of a few…

Crab, Avocado & Corn Salad with Cilantro & Lime

Buttery avocado and corn meet lump crabmeat plus a few flavorful extras for a low effort salad that tastes like something special. Memorial Day weekend officially launches the season of cookouts, picnics, and pool time. A repertoire of simple, make-ahead recipes can ensure more time enjoying the outdoor fun and less time sweating it out…

Rhubarb Pineapple Jam

Over the last couple weeks, I’ve noticed rhubarb reappearing at our local farmers markets.  I have held out buying any as the two rhubarb plants in our backyard garden have been growing quickly.  I marvel at how briskly rhubarb grows ever spring, from those first early leaves that poke out of the ground when it…

Balsamic Lime Vinaigrette

As many of you know, I’m a big fan of homemade dressings and vinaigrettes.  Typically, they are easy to mix up with ingredients readily had on hand and the flavors have the ability to turn a basic recipe into something fantastic.  As an added bonus, there’s usually a cost savings over store-bought varieties and no…

White Bean, Tomato & Chicken Pasta

A go-to meal that’s hearty, healthy, and easy to make with basic ingredients. Perfect for busy weeknights yet worthy of casual entertaining, too.     We’re all looking for an arsenal of easy meals on those all-too-frequent busy nights, right? In the spirit of helping its volunteers, Girls on the Run recently asked its coaches…

Homemade Almond Milk

I bought cartons of almond milk for years, and I still do on occasion.  My sister always made her own almond milk and told me that it was soooo worth the small effort.  When I finally tried, I couldn’t believe how creamy and delicious it was.  With a few simple tips, almond milk is also…

Grilled Balsamic Carrots with Rosemary and Thyme

When they appear on the dinner plate, cooked carrots don’t always elicit oohs and aahs. When carrots are grilled or roasted, however, their flavor is enhanced and they don’t become mushy. They are really quite good! I occasionally roast carrots in the winter and love to use my Maple-Dijon Vinaigrette as a marinade.  Grilling is…

Dark Chocolate Blondies (grain-free, no refined sugar)

Typically, I don’t mention the specific brand I use in a recipe unless it is integral to the recipe’s success or I just really love the product for one reason or another.  I first became familiar with Bob’s Red Mill many years ago when my dad discovered he had to eliminate gluten. He never complained about all the…

Slow Cooker Spaghetti Sauce

This meaty sauce is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. The yield is a generous 3+ quarts, so there’s plenty to freeze or to share! This meaty sauce is the ideal foundation for a winning spaghetti dinner. It’s also perfect for sharing with a friend (or two) while having enough for your family as…

Instant Baked Oatmeal — 4 ingredients with a protein punch!

Four basic ingredients are all that’s needed for single-serve, protein-rich muffins that can be customized to taste…and they take just minutes to make!   When preparing a bowl of stovetop oatmeal or one of my many baked oatmeal recipes, I use regular or steel cut oats.  So when I was challenged a while back to…

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