Dairy-Free Recipes
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Big Batch Zucchini Bread or Muffins
Perfectly spiced and classically sweet zucchini bread can be made as loaves or muffins – or both! Last summer, I gave a batch to my brother and his family, and these were the texts I received after they had eaten them: “These zucchini muffins were the best I’ve ever had. They were pillowy fluffy…
Steamed Corn on the Cob
For the best combination of ease and flavor when cooking corn on the cob, steam it! And if you’re tired of waiting for a stick of butter to travel around the table, I have a trick for that. The seasonal return of corn on the cob is a big deal where I live. Farmers…
Speedy Cherry Tomato Sauce
A versatile summertime staple, this quick and easy sauce is a delicious way to use an abundance of cherry or grape tomatoes. It will even make the most of off-season cherry tomatoes. This is the sort of easy summer cooking I love: basic, fresh ingredients coming together as something altogether pleasing in a few short…
Shrimp Salsa or Salad
Serve this colorful salad as a light yet filling entree or scoop it up with tortilla chips for a unique appetizer. Either way, the pop of flavor and ease of preparation is bound to make it a keeper. I first made this recipe when seeking an appetizer that felt fresh and exciting. Served as…
Beer Boiled Peel & Eat Shrimp
Beer Boiled Peel & Eat Shrimp bring the fun factor to dinner, and if you keep a bag of shrimp in your freezer, you can have this festive meal anytime — in about five minutes! Peel and eat shrimp and cold beer are a popular pairing, but cooking the shrimp in the beer produces an…
Speedy Cocktail Sauce
Bright, zippy, and super easy to make whenever needed, this fresh-tasting cocktail sauce adds memorable flavor to shrimp, crab cakes, hot dogs, and so much more. A condiment has the power to complete a meal. A really good condiment, however, will simultaneously elevate that meal. Such is the case with cocktail sauce. Cocktail sauce…
Blueberry Crisp
Plump, juicy blueberries provide a sweet foundation for an irresistible crisp topping you’ll want to use with other fruits too. Quick to make with dairy- and gluten-free options. Fruit crisps have earned their spot on the list of most popular desserts for a reason. They are made with accessible, economical ingredients and are incredibly…
Rainbow Bowls with Peanut Sauce
A literal rainbow of fresh produce adds colorful crunch and visual appeal to these flexible rice-based bowls. The flavor-popping peanut sauce is easy to make and endlessly versatile–the proverbial pot of gold! Who doesn’t love a rainbow? They’re pretty to look at and their fleeting nature adds thrill to a sighting. In many cultures, rainbows are…
Red Wine Vinaigrette
Basic pantry ingredients come together with ease in this versatile vinaigrette that is sure to become a refrigerator standby. Red wine vinegar is made by fermenting red wine, and the result is a tangy, slightly sweet taste that offers distinctive flavor to a wide variety of dishes. This type of vinegar is frequently used…
Baked Brown Rice
What’s the best way to cook brown rice? In the oven! This hands-off, foolproof method produces light, perfectly cooked grains every single time. It reheats beautifully too. Brown rice is one of the most readily available grains on grocery store shelves. It’s economical too. (Both of these details are especially welcome these days, right?)…
Romesco Sauce
A Spanish sauce that’s traditionally served with fish, this gorgeous romesco enhances anything it touches and keeps in the fridge for up to two weeks. Try on a variety of meats, as a dip, sandwich spread and more. This gorgeous red sauce has power to elevate so many meals. With a container stashed in…
Hanger Steak with Romesco Sauce
A simple but well constructed marinade produces a steak that is bursting with flavor, whether grilled or cooked on the stovetop. The vibrant sauce is optional but endlessly versatile. When I shared this simple, endlessly versatile recipe for Everyday Green Salad, I mentioned how much I enjoyed testing a variety of Alexis deBoschnek’s…
