Dairy-Free Recipes

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Slow Cooker Southwest Chicken

Versatile and quick to prep, Southwest Chicken relies on pantry staples and can be served burrito bowl-style or in tacos. An ideal meal to please a variety of eaters!   Get ready for the latest edition of Fountain Avenue Kids, because Coach Suzie is in the kitchen! Sheโ€™s a kid at heart, and as a…

Cranberry Simple Syrup (and bonus cocktail recipe)

This easy-to-make syrup adds festive color and seasonal flavor to a variety of cocktails and mocktails. Makes a lovely gift too!   Taking a few minutes to prepare an infused simple syrup is an easy way to create the type of cocktail that garners big bucks at trendy restaurants.   And while I most often use…

Yakisoba Noodles

Yakisoba is a Japanese stir fry with a noodle base, lots of veggies, and a speedy sauce that’s salty-sweet and a little bit tangy. Serve as is for a satisfying meatless meal, or add chicken or shrimp for extra protein.    Welcome to Fountain Avenue Kids! In this latest edition, Abby and Ethan joined me to…

Southwestern Turkey Chili

Reinvent leftover turkey with this soul-warming chili thatโ€™s packed with filling protein, colorful veggies, and flavorful spices. No turkey? Use chicken instead.   I love a tomatoey chili, but I donโ€™t miss the tomatoes in this flavorful soup! When chili is made with shredded chicken or turkey, white beans, and broth–and no tomatoes–it is often…

Cracker Crust Pork Chops

A crispy cracker coating makes these quick-cooking pork chops a family favoriteโ€”and the recipe works with chicken too.   In the latest edition of Fountain Avenue Kids, brothers James and Oliver demonstrate a recipe they make several times a month for their family. The coating and sauce add fantastic flavor, and aside from the pork,…

Pan Seared Halibut

A simple spice rub and a quick sear turn wholesome fish into a family favorite meal. Enjoy with a squeeze of lemon or sauce of choice!   Fish ordered at a restaurant often seems so gourmet and special, something that would be difficult to replicate at home. But you can, and with minimal effort. What’s…

Italian Salsa Verde

Vibrantly green and bursting with flavor, this classic sauce can be spooned over beef, chicken, fish, eggs, roasted vegetables, and rice โ€“ or use as a dip for crusty bread.    How many times do you buy a bunch of herbs, only to use a handful of the sprigs while the rest slowly wilt in…

Parchment Packet Chicken

This zero-cleanup technique delivers tender, juicy chicken and is perfect on its own yet especially helpful for all those recipes calling for precooked chicken. Works with one chicken breast or many and offers endless flexibility with flavors.   Welcome to another edition of Fountain Avenue kids! Joey is in the house today, and this spunky…

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

If you don’t have a pumpkin cookie recipe (or even if you do!) this one will be the new standard in your household. Lightly spiced, chocolatey, and chock full of pumpkin and oats, this cookie hits all the right notes. And the best part is that it doesn’t have to be perfect to taste great!…

Sushi Stacks

Layered with shrimp, cucumber, avocado, and rice, and then drizzled with spicy mayo, these easy sushi stacks are fun to make and will satisfy your sushi craving!    To say I am excited about todayโ€™s recipe is an understatement. Itโ€™s a fun family favorite for sure, but itโ€™s also the first in my new kids cooking video…

Easiest Steamed Edamame

The flavor-packed pop of perfectly cooked edamame is easy to achieve with a simple technique โ€“ in about 5 minutes. A crowd-pleasing appetizer, for sure, but the quick prep makes them a convenient side dish and snack as well.    A bag or two of edamame is a freezer standby in our house. Often enjoyed…

Cumin Lime Coleslaw

Thanks to its crisp texture, vibrant flavor and impressive versatility, this super simple side dish might just become a new favorite way to eat your veggies. Three cheers for Cumin Lime Coleslaw!   When I ask my family what theyโ€™d like for dinner, the answer may be pulled pork, spicy shrimp, or mac and cheese,…

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