Tree Nut-Free Recipes

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Cheesy Grilled Pulled Pork (or Chicken) Sandwiches

There is nothing I love more than turning leftovers into something new and delicious. Sometimes, it enables us to get dinner on the table when we otherwise wouldn’t.  Beyond providing time savings, repurposing leftovers saves precious dollars. For this casual but yummy dinner, I started with the remains of the pulled pork barbecue I cooked…

Balsamic Orange Avocado Oil Vinaigrette

Congratulations to Mary Lou Keller!  You are the winner!  If you could please email me your complete mailing address and phone number, you will receive your prize soon!   NOTE:  Chosen Foods has graciously offered to provide a 500 mL bottle of their avocado oil to one lucky reader.  For a chance to win, simply comment…

Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix

The best DIY recipe adds cozy fall flavor to pumpkin pie, muffins, cakes, and more – with just four spices you likely have on hand!  Beyond cooler weather, shorter days, and football games, the arrival of fall means apples, pumpkins, and a host of other delicious fall fruits and vegetables. This is often the time…

Roasted Beets, Two Ways

There are so many ways to cook beets:  steam, boil, roast, microwave.  What is really the best way?  After trying quite a few methods over the years, I have settled upon two that produce perfectly cooked beets. In my opinion, roasting brings out the robust flavor of beets, allowing for a certain creaminess while maintaing…

Parmesan Crusted Roasted Potato and Arugula Salad

  As summer draws to a close, I am always a little sad to say goodbye to seasonal favorites like peaches and corn on the cob.  But with autumn’s cooler temperatures, there are many delicious options to enjoy anew. Crunchy, tart apples, creamy winter squashes, and an array of greens that truly improve as the…

Roasted Tomatoes with Whipped Feta…and some kitchen experimenting

My sister is an artist. At a very young age, she stunned everyone with an amazingly accurate sketch of a horse. Eventually, she became a painting major at Rhode Island School of Design. I always joked that she got all the artistic abilities and I got none! As I grew older, I realized that my…

Potato Crusted Salmon

My T-Fal cookware giveaway began yesterday.  In conjunction with that giveaway, I was asked to review the Cooking Planit app.  I joke with my kids that I am “under-app-ed.”  That is my made-up term meaning that I hardly have any apps and the ones I have I rarely use!  I know…I should get with the program! I…

Zucchini, Potato, and Feta Frittata

A light but filling meatless meal that’s perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, this easy frittata is loaded with veggies and can be made ahead and reheated for added convenience.  It isn’t often that a meatless meal will satisfy my houseful of boys, but the potato in this simple frittata lends a satisfying heartiness while…

Easiest Marinated Grilled Veggies

Equal parts of 3 basic ingredients create a flavorful marinade that can be used in so many ways. So easy you can memorize it! These colorful grilled veggies are a regular here. Alongside the classic grilled steak, barbecued chicken, pork or seafood, they are truly the only side you need…and as easy as they are flavorful…

Chocolate Peanut Butter “Ice Cream”

Those who know me are keenly aware of my fondness for ice cream! (I actually have some very funny stories that center around this beloved frozen treat…will have to get into that later!) Anyway, to satisfy my nightly cravings, I have developed a pretty fabulous chocolate smoothie but am always on the lookout for other…

Salmon, Corn, and Cucumber Salad

Corn and Cucumber Salad with Basil and Chives is one of the oldest salads in my repertoire. I return to it again and again for its delicious simplicity. Because the recipe is so basic, it lends itself well to easy adaptations. With Corn, Cucumber and Avocado Salad with Homemade Ranch, I added avocado, tomatoes, and my go-to…

Italian Hoagie Salad

A reader-favorite (and reader-created!) recipe, this satisfying pasta salad was inspired by the classic sandwich and is a tried-and-true crowdpleaser. Easy to make too! It is always a joy to receive recipes from those who read my newspaper column or blog. When readers send me their family favorites, I am always happy to cook them…

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