Recipes
Preparing and planning meals for over a decade while avoiding many common foods, I have what I’d call a bit of an obsession with searching for recipes - with an eye on maximizing nutrition. I am far from a culinary whiz but I thrive on finding new recipes for meals (and treats too!) our family will safely enjoy.
Take a look here inside our kitchen, let me know what you find.
Stuffed Bell Peppers with a Kick
A great way to pack a whole lotta veggies and lots of protein into one easy meal -- these peppers have a bit of a southwestern kick. They're filling and an easy option for something a little different to make with ground meat.
Easy Vegan Ambrosia Salad
This simple vegan salad is easily customized to suit your taste. The combination of fresh fruit, coconut cream and light sweetness make it a festive addition to most any meal.
Elderberry Syrup
The wonders of elderberry syrup are amazing, it helps fight that nasty cold, flu or virus. A search for allergy-friendly elderberries makes me feel a bit more confident serving this in our home.
Vegan Whipped Icing
This fabulous icing never disappoints, it's very forgiving -- the consistency is easily adjusted to suit the season, humidity and/or altitude.
Tex Mex Turkey Rice
When I have no energy to cook, this dinner checks just about all the boxes: protein, veggies, it's filling, and ready in no time. It's easy to double for leftovers and only requires a quick reheat.
Breaded Chicken Cutlets - no egg, no dairy, no gluten
A go-to crowd pleaser that's simple to prep and easy to get on the table, ready in under 30 minutes. Add a veggie and a starch and dinner is served.
No Nuts Vegan Pesto
This simple allergy-friendly pesto sauce gives your everyday meal an extra boost of flavor and creativity on salads, pasta, pizza, potatoes and more.
Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken & Veggies
Quick, easy and simple to throw into the slow cooker, this chicken is super moist and tastes like you spent more than the 10 minutes to put it together.
Wacky Cake
So MOIST even without milk, butter, eggs or wheat. And, so easy - a Depression era cake!
Pork-on-Pork Tenderloin
The combination of rosemary, garlic and bacon provide a delicious accompaniment for this very moist pork tenderloin -- and requires very little prep time.
Tomato, Corn & Black Bean Salad
This easy side salad (or even use as a dip) incorporates the taste of summer in one simple dish.
Gluten and Dairy Free Lasagna
A filling and satisfying lasagna -- no dairy or gluten required, and a chance to sneak in more veggies.
Butternut Squash Soup
Simple ingredients, yet so nutritious and filling – my type of comfort food.
Sloppy Joe “Bowls”
A chance to incorporate some extra veggies into your main course; no roll required.
“There’s this beautiful thing in cooking that whether you succeed or fail, you try again tomorrow.”
– Samin Nosrat