Recipes

Sheet Pan Egg and Avocado Delight

Short on time but want a healthy meal that is gluten free, dairy free, heart healthy, no added sugars and under 500 calories?  Wait no longer, this is one recipe you will use often! Combine avocados, eggs, onions and a kale mix and it is done is less than 45 minutes.

Modified from loveonetoday.com

Pfeffernusse Cookies

Growing up, we always had Pfeffernusse Cookies on our baking list at Christmas time.  They are a simple spiced cookie rolled on powdered sugar that is easy to make, and perfect for the holidays!  These also happen to be gluten free and vegan but you would never guess by tasting them because they are so delicious!

Dessert Beginner Easy Gluten-Free Vegan Vegetarian

Tasty Tater Tot Bar – 5 Recipe Combinations

The tater tot (or cauliflower) is a blank canvas for delicious toppers. Create some delicious combinations with these quick and tasty ideas. You may come up with more ideas yourself!

Here are 5 popular combinations that will make you wonder why you haven’t tried this yourself.

The three combinations pictured are:  Salsa Verde Tots, Cheeseburger Tots and Pizza Tots.

Adapted from ALLRECIPES.COM August 2021

Frittatas For National Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day

Ok! It’s National Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day! Time to decide what to make. Here is one idea that is easy and quick to make and of course delicious to eat: Frittatas. These egg dishes are ever so inclusive, you can add so many different types of leftovers, have a great meal and reduce food waste.

Spiced Roasted Squash with Vegan Feta and Cranberries

Roasted squash is one of my favorite side dishes!  I this dish, it is scented with warming spices, and tossed with sweet cranberries and fragrant cilantro with some vegan feta added in for richness.  It makes a beautiful, flavorful and healthy side dish perfect for Holiday meals!

Side Dish Beginner Easy Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Heart Healthy Vegan Vegetarian

Scrumptious Pork Chops with Blistered Grapes

This dish is worthy of a dinner party or perfect for a weeknight. This dish takes about 20 minutes with minimal prep. The bones protect the meat and keep it moist. This recipe can also be used with boneless chops or chicken breasts, just be sure to reduce the cooking time accordingly. The meaty juices and sweet grapes play well together no matter what you choose.

Modified dish from Samantha Seneviratne in the NYT, 2021

Thai Red Curry Brussels Sprouts

It is a tradition in my family to have brussels sprouts at Thanksgiving, but I sometimes like to switch up the recipe to keep it interesting!  These Thai Red Curry Brussels Sprouts are flavorful, delicious and healthy plus easy to make! They feature Thai red curry paste for flavor, and coconut milk for a creamy non-dairy sauce. They would be the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving meal, but also just make a great side dish in general!

Side Dish Beginner Easy Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Heart Healthy Vegan Vegetarian

Caesar Chicken Burgers

Looking for a way to season up your chicken. Look no more. You can use any type of chicken to get this delicious Caesar chicken burger that you will enjoy every time. Who would of thought that adding Caesar salad dressing to chicken would be so good?

Rosemary Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes

I love roasted sweet potatoes as a side dish, because not only are they packed with flavor, they are packed with nutrients!  This recipe is easy to make and requires minimal hands on time, but the result is delicious!  These are perfect served as a side at Thanksgiving dinner, or any fall or winter meal!

Side Dish Beginner Easy Allergen Friendly Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Heart Healthy Vegan Vegetarian

Pumpkin Apple Butter

This apple pumpkin butter is the perfect fall treat to spread on waffles or toast, spoon over ice cream, use as a healthy cake frosting, or just eat with a spoon!  It is gluten free, vegan, refined sugar free and contains only 5 ingredients!

Dessert Snack Beginner Easy Allergen Friendly Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Vegan Vegetarian