What's better than party food? Party food your guests love so much that they're begging you for the recipe! These Spicy Hawaiian Turkey Meatballs are among my favorite appetizers. They're easy to make, delicious and dairy-free. If made with gluten-free bread crumbs, they can be gluten-free too! Make these for your next get-together. You can even make them for dinner! Many years ago, my sister gave me a list of ingredients for some meatballs she had either made or eaten somewhere. I still ... continue reading...
Spicy Hawaiian Turkey Meatballs
Sweet Dairy-Free Cornbread
This sweet dairy-free cornbread is another longtime staple in our home. It's an easy and delicious recipe for cornbread without milk. My son loves it so much that I made it almost weekly as my kids grew up, to go with meals or for a snack (and he doesn't have any issues with dairy ...). If any was left, we'd slice a piece in half and toast it for breakfast the next morning (YU-UM!) Get the recipe for this easy sweet dairy-free cornbread (and watch the recipe video) below! Sweet Dairy-Free ... continue reading...
Almond Joy Inspired Dairy-Free Cupcakes
If you're allergic to cow's milk (like me), you will LOVE these Almond Joy Inspired Dairy-Free Cupcakes. And, if you're like my pickiest taste-tester ever, who is suspicious of any dessert labeled "dairy-free," you will be surprised to find that YOU will LOVE these too! These are now Mr. Picky's "all-time favorite cupcake." Almond Joy Inspired Dairy-Free Cupcakes - Decadent but Not Too Rich Creamy, gooey and chocolate-y with coconut goodness, these cupcakes are decadent without being too ... continue reading...
Cherry Lime Cookies
My ex is the Bubba Gump of cherries. And these cherry lime cookies were his favorite anything cherry. Don't be sad because it's over; be happy because he inspired this recipe - LOL! Cherry Pie Lovers Will Inhale These Cherry Lime Cookies If I'm in the cherry fan club (I am), then my ex was the founder and president. Seriously, I have never met a person who loves cherries so much. Preferably cherry pie filling -- on or in anything. I could probably have boiled a piece of chicken, dumped ... continue reading...
Easy Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup
This easy crockpot chicken tortilla soup was a bi-monthly staple in our house as my children grew up. In fact, anyone who has ever been in my house has probably eaten this soup, including exchange students we hosted from Israel, Finland and Albania. Kids and adults have raved about it, so it was time to get it on the blog! Easy Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup - 10 Minutes in the Morning and Voila! Why did I make this easy crockpot chicken tortilla soup recipe so often? One, it's delicious. ... continue reading...
Lemon Shortbread Sugar Cookies
These lemon shortbread sugar cookies are perfect for Valentine's Day, Easter, Mother's Day, spring, summer ... or any day you're craving a light, lemony bite of deliciousness! Bonus: they're vegan, dairy-free and egg-free. It's easy to use this vegan lemon shortbread cookie recipe for any occasion. Use a heart cookie cutter for Valentine's Day ... bunny or egg for Easter ... and they make a great Christmas cookie too! I love sugar cookies. I especially love my family's Christmas sugar ... continue reading...
Lemon Curd Filled Lemon Cupcakes
I always love lemon, but spring and summertime make me crave it even more. These Lemon Curd Filled Lemon Cupcakes are perfect for Easter, Mother's Day or any old day for a refreshing spring or summertime dessert! I'm not a big fan of buttercream icing, but I am a huge fan of lemon curd, so I not only filled the cupcakes with lemon curd ... but I topped them with it too, and then sprinkled a little sugar on top. I also created a Lemon Curd-Infused Lemon Icing you may want to try, if you ... continue reading...
Dairy-Free Homemade Lemon Curd
There's nothing quite like homemade lemon curd. And when you have a dairy allergy or lactose intolerance, there's nothing better than dairy-free homemade lemon curd! I love lemon curd. It's beautiful, bright, light, tangy and downright delicious. So ... why have I always bought it in a jar and never tried to make it homemade until the past year? I guess I assumed it was difficult or time-consuming to make. I was wrong on both counts! And when I make it myself, it's fresher (more ... continue reading...
Dairy-Free Banana Nut Blueberry Muffins
These dairy-free banana nut blueberry muffins are a healthy-ish muffin you can enjoy for breakfast, dessert or with afternoon coffee. They're kid-friendly too! Dairy-Free Banana Nut Blueberry Muffins - Bites of Heaven for Breakfast or a Snack I have a favorite banana crumb muffin recipe my kids loved growing up, and I recently decided to remake it, adding nuts (walnuts or pecans - both are yummy), substituting the sugar (except for the crumb mixture on top) with sugar-free maple syrup, ... continue reading...
Dairy-Free Caramel Apple Cake
If you have a dairy allergy or lactose intolerance, the thought of a dairy-free caramel apple cake recipe may sound too good to be true. But it isn't! My maternal grandmother wasn’t known for being a great cook. She wasn’t a bad cook, but she had a sensitive stomach and preferred bland food, staying away from pasta, pizza or anything with spices. She always kept our favorite cereal and candy bars in stock for when we visited, but I can’t recall any particular dish she made us. EXCEPT ... continue reading...
Zucchini Noodles Turkey Vegetable Marinara
If you want a low-carb, Paleo meal that packs protein, vegetables and taste, you have to try this zucchini noodles turkey vegetable marinara recipe! I love zucchini. L-O-V-E it! I love it on my pizza, in my pasta, grilled, sauteed, roasted and even fried. I love zucchini tots, zucchini bread and, thanks to my sprializer, zucchini noodles! I have been baking (and eating) so many sweets lately that my body was screaming at me for more veggies! A friend of mine used to make something she ... continue reading...
Non-Dairy Creamy Chicken Vegetable Pasta
There's nothing better than leftover roasted or rotisserie chicken, which makes it fast and easy to make this delicious and satisfying non-dairy creamy chicken vegetable pasta dish. If you use gluten-free pasta, then it's also gluten-free! I recently made this dish again, doubling the recipe (above). My photography skills have come along since I originally posted this recipe early into my blog in 2017 (original photo below). Regardless of your photo skills, this vegetable chicken pasta ... continue reading...