Tree Nut-Free Recipes
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Chocolate Chip Meringue Cookies
Sweet, crisp, and light as a cloud, these classic meringue cookies are easy to make and look beautiful on a holiday cookie platter. In its simplest form, a meringue is a dessert that is made by baking a mixture of stiffly beaten egg whites and sugar until crisp but not brown. The result is…
Italian Ricotta Cookies
These tender, cake-like cookies are topped with an irresistible glaze and look beautiful on a cookie platter. Perfect for special occasions from Christmas and Easter to baby showers. Simply change the color of the sprinkles! Credit for this absolutely delightful cookie recipe goes to my friend, Kalyn, who bakes these gems every holiday season with…
The Rachel Sandwich (Grilled or Baked)
Sandwiches for dinner are truly a treat thanks to this crunchy, saucy twist on the classic Reuben. Use Thanksgiving leftovers or your favorite deli turkey for an easy meal any time of year. Two methods of preparation mean you can easily serve one person or a crowd. For those who grew up watching the…
Classic Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Tender, chewy, and perfectly spiced, these easy-to-make cookies are just like the ones Grandma used to make and the aroma while baking is heavenly. A delicious way to get your oats! If you’re looking for the ultimate oatmeal raisin cookie, this is the recipe for you! These cookies are perfectly spiced with cinnamon, studded…
Loaded Cauliflower Bites
Roasted cauliflower is topped with bacon and cheese in this satisfying twist on baked potato skins that can be served as an appetizer or family-friendly side dish. A “steak” option makes for a heartier side dish, and a few extra ingredients will turn the recipe into a protein-rich meal. Initially, I went back and…
One Pan Chicken Teriyaki Stir Fry
One pan. Three basic ingredients. Endless ways to mix it up. This quick and easy meal pulls out all the shortcuts for a well-rounded meal the whole family will enjoy! Stir-fries are great for so many reasons. They’re quick to whip up, full of contrasting flavors, and an excellent way to load up on crisp,…
Spider Cider
The name may be catchy but the flavor really delivers in this crowd-pleasing Halloween cocktail that you’ll want to enjoy throughout the fall and winter. Easy to mix one cocktail or a pitcher! It seems the older I get, the more I enjoy playing with my food! Holidays, of course, provide an abundance of…
Freezer English Muffin Pizzas
Simple ingredients are assembled into meaty pizzas that can be baked straight from the freezer for easy, satisfying meals whenever needed. Loved by kids and adults alike, these are not your ordinary English muffin pizzas! Do English muffin pizzas bring back memories for you? With three easy ingredients and perfectly portioned for one person,…
Pumpkin Spice Roasted Delicata Squash (air fryer or oven method)
Warm spices add seasonal appeal to this easy side dish that quickly cooks to golden perfection in the oven or air fryer. Feel free to mix things up with a different variety of winter squash (or sweet potatoes) and a short list of optional toppings if inclined. If you’ve never tried delicata squash, you may…
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
A few helpful tips and an easy technique yield the crispiest, most irresistible pumpkin seeds with the simplest of ingredients. The snack-worthy recipe is reason to carve a pumpkin, even if you don’t have kids! I’d venture to say that the annual ritual of pumpkin carving is almost as much fun for a parent as…
Stuffed Pepper Soup
This all-in-one meal delivers the hearty, wholesome deliciousness of traditional stuffed peppers in a soul-warming soup! A reasonable amount of chopping is the only chore required for this flavorful soup. The payoff is wholesome comfort food that appeals to kids and adults alike. The recipe is a riff on the traditional preparation of bell peppers stuffed…
Peanut Butter Cup Cookies
The time-honored pairing of peanut butter and chocolate is elevated with more peanut butter and a dusting of sea salt in this super simple, salty-sweet recipe that will delight any time of year! Peanut butter and chocolate. What could be better? Perhaps when that peanut butter and chocolate is enrobed in a peanut butter…
