Classic snowball cookies are made with a twist – a burst of fresh strawberry flavor from freeze dried strawberries! These sweet pink and white treats are perfect for Valentine’s Day. I love to make sweet treats for Valentine’s Day. There’s something so fun about preparing desserts that are pink and white. Heart shaped cookies and cupcakes with pink frosting are some of our favorites for this holiday. I wanted to make a cookie that was naturally pink, so I turned to freeze dried strawberries. Grinding up the dried strawberries in a mini food processor makes a fine powder that’s perfect for add ..read more

This buttery, delicious, gluten free shortbread is made extra special with the addition of colorful sprinkles! This recipe is perfect for making ahead of time. Whether it’s for the holiday season, or for any busy season, I love to have dessert recipes that are super simple with just a few ingredients. It could be a no bake dessert like monster cookie dough bites or no-bake samoa cookies, or it could be a simple cookie recipe like these shortbread cookies. These shortbread cookies are very straightforward – the main ingredients are just vegan buttery spread, flour, and sugar. The colorful spri ..read more

You won’t believe how fluffy, moist, and rich these double chocolate muffins are, even without eggs or dairy! These are the perfect treat to bring to a potluck or bake sale. At our house, two things always seem to be true. My children are eager for me to bake something delicious, and we have a couple of bananas that are starting to get a little too ripe. That was the case the other day, and so these double chocolate banana muffins were born. Over ripe bananas are the perfect choice when you’re baking without eggs. They help bind the batter together, and they keep these muffins super moist. We ..read more

These beef and bean enchiladas are so saucy and delicious! A hearty, cheesy, dairy free filling and a tomato based sauce make a tasty and comforting casserole that you will love. I love to figure out ways to adapt comfort food to make it gluten free, dairy free, and allergy friendly. So many comfort food recipes have lots of cheese, or cream, or butter, or gluten-filled bread crumbs on top, or any number of allergens in the recipe. With the right ingredients, you can recreate these comforting dishes and make them suitable for just about any dietary need. [feast_advanced_jump_to] Ingredient No ..read more

The holidays can be stressful, and even more so if you’re dealing with special dietary needs. Take the stress out of your planning with this collection of vegan and gluten free Thanksgiving recipes. You’re sure to find something that will make your Thanksgiving dinner a success with these tasty, easy, family friendly dishes. I love Thanksgiving food – the sides, the desserts, the salads, I love all of it. I thought maybe you could use a little inspiration, so I’ve compiled this list of gluten free and vegan Thanksgiving recipes. Just because you or your guests have special dietary needs ..read more

These cute little ghosts are the perfect sweet treat for Halloween! The white chocolate sheets are covering a delicious surprise – chocolatey brownie batter bites! The best part is, these treats are gluten free, vegan, and free of the top 9 allergens. Halloween is right around the corner, and that means that there are all kinds of recipes popping up for fun and spooky treats. I’ve made my fair share of Halloween desserts in the past, like these mummy donuts or these spiderweb chocolate sugar cookies. I thought it’d be fun to come up with another fun and festive sweet treat, so I used my glute ..read more

This easy one pot meal is so flavorful and comforting! Chicken mushroom rice is a simple dish that your family will love. If you’re like me, when there is a little chill in the air, you start craving cozy dinner recipes. I love to keep things simple make easy dinners like sheet pan sausage and peppers, or chicken thighs with asparagus, because the fewer dishes there are to wash, the better! One pot meals like this chicken mushroom rice are also a favorite over here. It’s easy to make this main dish in a Dutch oven. Chicken, rice, mushrooms, garlic, and broth combine to make a cozy meal that I ..read more

This hearty casserole is the perfect thing to enjoy on a cool evening! Cheesy hamburger rice casserole is warm, comforting, and so delicious. Crisp, buttery breadcrumbs on top are the perfect finishing touch! It’s hard to believe it’s just about casserole season again! The weather is cooling off here, and that means that it’s time to enjoy cozy main dishes like creamy quinoa broccoli casserole, dairy free chicken rice casserole, and this cheesy hamburger casserole. This dish is so filling and flavorful – the garlic breadcrumbs are the perfect topping. It’s easy to make this dairy free, gluten ..read more

Finding snacks that are safe for kids with nut allergies can be challenging! Fortunately, there are plenty of delicious nut free options that are perfect for school lunches and snacks. When it’s back to school season, it’s time to start thinking about packing school lunches and snacks again. If you have a child with nut allergies, you know that it can be tough to find safe snacks that are safe and convenient. And if you’re a teacher or a parent who wants to find snacks that are safe for your nut free classroom, you might not know where to begin when shopping for allergy friendly snacks. This ..read more

These lemony shortbread cookies are shaped into crescents and dusted with powdered sugar. These look so pretty on a cookie tray. You won’t believe these cookies are gluten free – the texture is so light and buttery! We love to bake cookies at our house. The evidence is all over this website – gluten free vegan chocolate chip cookies, oatmeal lace cookies, gingerbread cookies, orange shortbread cookies, and many more. I think one of the reasons we bake so many cookies is that they are a perfect dessert! You can make fancy versions for parties, or festive versions for the holidays, or simple, c ..read more