Peanut-Free Recipes

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Strawberry Rhubarb Cobbler (gluten-free with an almond-oat topping)

Sweet strawberries and tart rhubarb are a match made in heaven in this easy-to-make dessert that is destined to become a seasonal favorite!  In an effort to make my tried-and-true recipe for Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp into an equally loved gluten-free dessert for company a couple of years ago, I realized that I had essentially turned…

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…

Giant Chipwich Cake

Get ready to see eyes pop and smiles stretch from ear to ear! As an added bonus, this recipe can be prepared in steps and stored in your freezer until needed. I vividly remember bringing my first baby home from the hospital. That first evening, my husband and I sat in our screen porch just…

Smoked Mozzarella, Pancetta and Kale Pizza

Pizza night is always popular here.  The kids and my husband have a few long-standing favorites, so a new recipe has to be really good to earn a spot in the regular rotation! Recently, I received a delicious care package from Formaggio Cheese to use in a Cooking Planit recipe in conjunction with a contest involving readers’…

Rustic Polenta Cake with Rhubarb

Rhubarb always reminds me of my grandmother.  Late every spring, she froze rhubarb to enjoy throughout the year.  To my grandmother, the word rhubarb did not just refer to the celery-like stalk, it was the actual recipe.  Her rhubarb was just like applesauce, only red and with a perfect balance of sweet and tart. Though…

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…

Strawberry Salad with Creamy Poppy Seed Yogurt Dressing

  For many years, my father had a hush-hush arrangement with a stand holder at Lancaster Central Market. I only learned about it last year when he delivered a coveted box of the first homegrown strawberries after I had come home empty handed only hours before. After shopping at Market for sixty-plus years, my father…

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…

Potato Crusted Broccoli and Bacon Frittata

A complete meal that’s so very satisfying, and you’ll want to use the easy potato crust over and over! All-in-one meals that come together quickly and easily make me a happy cook.  I think many busy people appreciate them as much as I do!  When the recipes offer great flavor and versatility, they often become…

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