Peanut-Free Recipes
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Banana Chocolate Chip Snack Cake
With whole grains and mashed banana in the mix, I like to think of this cake as two-thirds healthy－but most importantly, this easy cake is 100% delicious and an ideal way to use those over-ripe bananas! For those who may not know, the Fountain Avenue Kitchen didn’t start as a website. I began sharing recipes…
Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs
Learn how to get perfectly crisp skin and tender, succulent meat every time with one simple method and a few helpful tips. Easy enough for a weeknight, impressive enough for a crowd. Crispy, almost cracker-crisp skin. Tender, fall-off-the-bone meat. This recipe is a spinoff of my Most Flavorful Roasted Turkey Legs and Thighs recipe, using…
Oven Fried Green Tomatoes
These Oven “Fried” Green Tomatoes give you all the irresistible crunch of the southern classic—minus the fryer. Baked until golden, the Parmesan-panko crust provides the ultimate savory, crispy contrast to the tart green tomatoes. At the end of the growing season last year, Emily had lots of green tomatoes. She picked them on the eve of the…
Tzatziki Cucumber and Chickpea Salad
Cool and creamy with a hint of tang, the simple tzatziki dressing offers an appealing balance to crisp cucumber and hearty chickpeas. Serve as a filling plant-based main or a versatile side dish. A speedy, no-cook recipe can be a welcome gift any day. And whether it’s a sweltering summer afternoon (we’ve had a few…
Best Tuna Melts (Easy, Crispy & Cheesy)
Crunchy bread, two kinds of melty cheese, and minimal mayo make this the best tuna melt I’ve ever had. Economical, easy and delicious! Whenever my dad went out for lunch, there was a 99% chance he’d order a tuna melt. It was his thing, so my home version had a high bar to clear. My…
Bison Burgers
Love a good beef burger but want something leaner that’s still really flavorful? Bison is a great option. The taste is mild—not gamey—and because it’s leaner, your burgers won’t be greasy. Over the last few years, I’ve been using ground bison interchangeably with ground beef. What began as a simple way to vary the usual…
No-Mayo Broccoli Salad
This classic-tasting broccoli salad relies on a honey and Dijon infused vinaigrette to keep it light yet incredibly flavorful. Perfect for those who don’t (and do!) love mayo. In surveys aimed at ranking the most polarizing foods, mayonnaise consistently tracks as a top vote-getter. The thick, creamy condiment ranks right up there with the likes…
Lemony Dill Pea Salad with Salmon
Frozen peas and smoked salmon offer a super speedy way to whip up this fresh, flavorful salad, which can be enjoyed as an easy lunch, light dinner, or unique side dish when entertaining. A family trip to Paris last summer and a memorable meal at a chic little bistro inspired this herby, lemony, salmon and…
Black Bean Dip (or Salsa or Salad)
Enjoy this easy, endlessly versatile recipe as a dip with chips, a salsa for fish or chicken, a super simple salad, or as the foundation of a nutritious, plant-based meal. Perfect for a potluck and can be prepared in advance! Amidst all my experimenting with new recipes, this simple combination of ingredients never grows old…
Chili Lime Chicken
Add memorable flavor to basic chicken with a blend of spices you likely have on hand. Perfect as is and in burrito bowls, with or without the optional sauce. When I first wrote about this chicken for a newspaper recipe column in 2015, I alluded to a debate I was having with myself as to…
Rhubarb Bars
Sweet-tart flavor, gooey filling, and a crisp crust make these bars a must when rhubarb is in season! I’m not sure how many people would list rhubarb bars as their favorite dessert, perhaps favoring something featuring chocolate or ice cream. The first time I made this recipe many years ago, my husband—who did not grow…
Scallion Salsa
Humble alliums pair with two pantry staples for a tangy, crisp salsa that adds something special to salmon, burgers, and a variety of grilled and broiled meats. Tomatoes may be the ingredient we most often associate with salsa, and by all means, tomato salsa has its place. And then there’s Black Bean Salsa, which has…
