Peanut-Free Recipes

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Polenta Croutons

Tender on the inside and crispy on the outside, these golden bites are simple to make and add staying power to salads-although sneaky fingers are likely to devour them hot off the baking sheet!   When I was growing up, clothes shopping with my mom was purely functional.  We had fun, of course, but we…

Pesto Baked Chicken

A short list of ingredients and speedy prep make this healthy, flavorful chicken dish worthy of the weeknight rotation - and it’s as easy to cook for one as it is for a big group!   I recently saw a list of the top 10 most popular backyard herbs, and basil sat in the number one spot.…

Mediterranean Zucchini Noodle Salad

Sort of like pasta salad (but not!) this flavor-packed recipe offers all the flavors of an Italian sub but with vegetables taking center stage. Think Italian sub in veggie form. That may sound like a strange comparison (and you might say hoagie, depending on where you’re from), but it’s a pretty good way to sum…

Sunflower Basil Pesto

This easy recipe is economical, loaded with flavor, and ideal for families with a nut allergy. Plus the pesto freezes well, so you can enjoy the versatile condiment all year long!   If I were to choose just one condiment to get me through the summer, it would be pesto. The fresh seasonal sauce can…

Classic Deviled Eggs

A widely popular appetizer, side dish, or that little “something extra” at picnics, potlucks, holiday meals, and family dinners, this simple deviled egg recipe is a family favorite!   Deviled eggs have long been popular picnic and party fare. We all know the drill. Cut the cooked eggs in half lengthwise, scoop out the yolks,…

Deep Dark Chocolate Fudgesicles with Greek Yogurt

An easy-to-make treat that’s cool, creamy, and super chocolatey!   When my friend Nicole mentioned that 40 percent of what we do on a daily basis is habit, it really resonated. For several months, a small voice in my head had been telling me that I was eating too much sugar and that eliminating my…

Tzatziki (and a few graduation pictures!)

In addition to the requisite photos of this cool, creamy, perfectly summery sauce, I have graduation pictures for you!  As I mentioned last week, the past couple of weeks have been equal parts busy and exciting around here. The main event was last Thursday when John and 699 of his classmates paraded across the stage…

Crunchy Chicken Poppy Seed Slaw

We’re gearing up for our first graduation around here!  That on the heels of last weekend’s big garden tour — over 500 people came to our home over the course of the weekend.  (Major props to our sons who couldn’t shoot hoops or do much of anything else in our yard on the first sunny…

Low Country Shrimp Boil

This festive, all-in-one meal is sure to become a summertime favorite! For a small gathering or fun weeknight family meal, simply cut the recipe in half. When I offered to cook for a dozen or so family members this past Mother’s Day, I pondered the perfect recipe long and hard. Ideally, the meal would be…

3-Ingredient Protein Cookies  (with optional add-ins)

An ideal way to use overripe bananas, these wholesome cookies mix up in a minute or two in a single bowl, and a variety of optional add-ins allows them to be customized according to personal preference.       When the clock ran out and the ref blew his whistle in Rachel Dawson’s final Olympic…

Strawberry Avocado Salad

Quick and easy to make, full of fresh flavor, and tossed with a simple poppyseed dressing – a side of grilled chicken or salmon is all that’s needed for a light and satisfying summer meal.   As I glance back on the last few posts, things are looking rather fruity and salad-y. Tis the season,…

Avocado, Watermelon & Mint Salad with Feta Cheese

Bursting with flavor and color, this light summer salad complements grilled chicken, fish, and steak beautifully. The simple prep makes it perfect for effortless weeknight meals and casual entertaining alike. My paternal grandmother and my mother shared an extraordinary knowledge of flowers, an ability to use them in artistic ways, and a general love of…

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