Tree Nut-Free Recipes

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Peach Melba Overnight Oats

Sweet peaches, tangy raspberries, creamy yogurt, and hearty oats come together quickly in this wholesome, prep-ahead breakfast that’s worth waking up for!   Sweet, juicy peaches, tangy raspberries, creamy yogurt, and hearty oats.  This is the recipe that sold my kids on oats several years ago–and eating them cold no less! Fruity flavors lead the…

Mexican Street Corn Salad

Popular Mexican street fare is reinvented as a flavor-packed salad that’s quick to prepare and always a hit!   I’m pretty sure I was a college graduate before I witnessed someone putting anything but butter and salt on corn on the cob. After all, I grew up in Lancaster County where corn is frequently consumed the…

Barbecue Sandwiches

The “Sloppy Sauce” that envelopes the ground beef in these classic sandwiches is quick, easy, and contains less sugar than many traditional recipes. The taste, however, is spot on!   Breakfast for dinner is always a hit in our house. Come six o’clock, eggs are conveniently quick and satisfying, and an occasional stack of pancakes…

Piña Colada Smoothie Bowl

As a boy, my Dad was required to take a spoonful of cod liver oil every morning before breakfast.  It was one of those oft-repeated stories we heard if we voiced displeasure with what was on our plate.  I still have this mental picture of my maternal grandmother hovering over my dad as a young…

Jack’s Favorite Kale Caesar Salad

Luxuriously creamy yet egg- and mayo-free, this Caesar dressing is the star of the show and coats the hearty, wholesome kale beautifully. Don’t miss the optional Polenta Crouton recipe!   Three or four years ago, my husband sent me a text while on a business trip in Chicago: “Had an awesome kale Caesar salad for…

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

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 up this satisfying seasonal salad.  Spoiler: there’s an easy way to convert this into a flavor-packed pasta salad, because who doesn’t love a delicious…

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…

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