Tree Nut-Free Recipes

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Roasted Feta with Honey

A dear friend called this delicious appetizer easy but “showy,” and it’s a perfect description!      As the New Year approaches, it’s natural to ponder our hopes and dreams and to consider the multitude of resolutions we could make (and possibly break) in the months ahead. It’s also a good time to look back…

Overnight French Toast Casserole

Lightly sweet and tender with delightfully crispy edges, this mouthwatering baked French toast can be prepared in advance with basic ingredients. It’s special enough for holiday breakfasts and brunches but easy enough for any given Saturday or Sunday.   Warm fires, sweet cookies, festive packages, and lots of holiday cheer with family and friends—this is…

Spinach & Artichoke Egg Casserole

In the last week alone, I’ve received quite a few reader requests for more low-carb, protein-rich meals.  It seems we’re all in the same boat–and that boat has an endless supply of sugary cookies, creamy dips, and salty snack mixes.  Tis the season! So I decided to take inspiration from a party staple–cheesy, gooey, baked…

Easy Hand & Body Sugar Scrub

This customizable, boutique-worthy scrub is effective, economical, and smells good enough to eat. It also makes a thoughtful gift that can be made in minutes!   Dry, cracked, or otherwise flaky skin isn’t the most exciting topic of conversation, although I’m pretty sure I’m not the only one who deals with it.  But guess what?…

Shortcut Beef Vegetable Soup

Everything for this hearty soup can be kept in your pantry or freezer for a speedy, well-rounded meal whenever needed.   Over the past few weeks, I’ve spent hours rolling dough for homemade dog biscuits, decorating gingerbread houses, and figuring out how to make homemade lotion. These activities are all lots of fun, but none will…

Leftover Mashed Potato Bake

Leftover mashed potatoes can be given new life with a few basic ingredients. You can even top them like a stuffed potato if you like. Whether you’re baking pies and stuffing the turkey right now or hitting the highway en route to family and friends, chances are you’re rather busy and not thinking of adding…

Homemade Cold Remedy

The holidays are full of family, friends, and good cheer. All the fun and festivities, however, seem to go hand-in-hand with a present none of us want—the common cold. There’s no joy to be found in the common cold, and I’ve long been intrigued by any home remedy that claims to alleviate its symptoms. Several…

Sparkling Cranberries

Two ingredients come together with ease for a stunning holiday dessert decoration or cheese plate garnish. The leftover syrup is delicious in cocktails, mocktails, and lemonade!   What holiday spread wouldn’t be perked up by something colorful and sparkly? These sweet-tart jewels are simple to make and can be used to decorate cakes and pies,…

Apple Peanut Butter Delights

Crunchy, creamy, salty, and sweet, these wholesome muffins make a filling breakfast or snack. Plus they’re quick to make with ingredients easily kept on hand.   When my boys were young, I made a conscious effort to limit their screen time in favor of playing outside, building with Legos, coloring, playing with friends, and simply…

Crispy Baked Chimichangas

Crispy Baked Chimichangas skip the fryer and use the oven for an easy, healthy approach to a family favorite meal!   My hometown of Lancaster, Pennsylvania has an impressive restaurant scene. From an international perspective, the offerings rival any big city. There’s literally something for everyone: Greek, Thai, Australian, Nepali, French, Latin American, Italian, Vietnamese, Korean—the…

Slow Cooked Chicken for the Week (or to Freeze)

Why did the rooster run away? He was chicken! What do chickens serve at birthday parties? Coop-cakes! You’re either laughing or groaning right now. 😂 Either way, chickens have come to define the world of silly jokes as much as they have influenced our way of eating. The ongoing popularity of this lean protein source…

Bacon Roasted Cabbage

Incredibly easy, super satisfying, and a delicious way to get a hearty serving of a wholesome cruciferous vegetable!   As a child, I’m pretty sure I never uttered the words, “Yum, cabbage for dinner!” Yet I’ve actually heard similar words when serving this wholesome, budget-friendly vegetable in the following way. For many years, I’d use…

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