Why you’ll love this lemon poppy seed cake This lemon poppy seed cake is an easy riff on on my mini lemon bundt cakes. It’s simple, yet elegant and extra refreshing in the summer months. I also love that a bundt cake doesn’t really require any decorating skills. If you like this recipe, you have to try this orange poppy seed cake, it’s a little different and uses dairy free yogurt to add extra tang and moisture. And, while you’re on a poppy seed kick, make a strawberry poppy seed salad for something a little lighter. Searching for more lemon recipes? hot honey lemon pepper wings / lemon blue ..read more

Why you’ll love these cheddar bay biscuits Apparently a lot of Red Lobster locations have closed their doors over the last year, and even though our local one is still open for now, those biscuits aren’t dairy free. So naturally, we made our own using nutritional yeast instead of cheese, but if you want to use vegan cheese just use double (noted in the recipe card below). If you like this recipe, you have to try this vegan soda bread, or this garlic naan bread. For something a little sweeter, try making this easy vegan cornbread. Searching for more biscuit recipes? Try making these easy drop ..read more

Why you’ll love this coffee rubbed steak It’s the last day of May today, and that means we will be grilling as much as possible. It means less dishes and tastier food, and I’m all for that. It also means finding new ways to make the same old thing, and that’s where seasonings and rubs come in. This coffee rub for steak is full of unique flavor that pairs really well with the richness of any steak. Normally, we use it for strip steaks or ribeyes, but you can honestly use it to season just about any cut of beef. These steaks would be really great paired with a romaine wedge salad and some cris ..read more

Why you’ll love this iced brown sugar latte I know they’re already dairy free at Starbucks, but if you don’t feel like going out, you can easily make a brown sugar latte at home with just a few ingredients. It’ll save you time and money, plus you can make as many as you want. If you’re into making your own coffee drinks at home, you could also try my dirty chai latte, dairy free hot chocolate and this vegan pumpkin spice syrup to make your own PSL any time of the year. And, you might as well pair those coffee drinks with some other coffee-infused recipes. Try making these dairy free chocolat ..read more

Why you’ll love this roasted butternut squash This recipe was something that just came together at the last minute. I had a squash to use and I was in the mood for something with a little Asian-inspired, so I used what I had on hand and when it came out of the oven, I was so impressed. I couldn’t stop eating it. I’ve made it so many times since, and I’m still obsessed. I’ve added a little cilantro for color and freshness, but you could totally skip that if you don’t have it or don’t love it. Either way, you will love this squash – even if you don’t like butternut squash. If you like this but ..read more

Why you’ll love these banana bread cookies Not only do these banana bread cookies combine two of my favorite treats, you get the flavor of banana bread with the convenience of cookies, making them perfect for a grab and go treat. If you love all-things banana, you’re in the right place. I have so many banana recipes for you. You simply have to try my vegan banana pudding, banana cupcakes with banana frosting and this banana berry smoothie. But, you should also try these oatmeal banana chocolate chip muffins, oatmeal banana bread, banana fosters pancakes, or chocolate banana muffins. They’re ..read more

Why you’ll love these dairy free dirt cups For Earth Day this year, I wanted to make something simple, but fun and classic dirt dessert immediately came to mind. Who didn’t love dirt dessert as a kid? These dairy free dirt cups are so easy, and they’re guaranteed to bring a smile to your face. To make them dairy free, I used a basic dairy free pudding recipe, with just a few simple ingredients – dairy free milk, cornstarch, sugar and chocolate chips. Once the pudding was nice and thick, I layered it with crushed sandwich cookies and gummy worms. For all the chocolate lovers out there, I have ..read more

Why you’ll love this dairy free birthday cake I can’t even begin to tell you how perfect this birthday cake is. It’s the most requested birthday cake in our house, and I’m sure that once you give it a try, it will be yours, too. The sprinkles give it a funfetti look without the box, but the crumb on this cake is next level. Not to mention the frosting that’s just sweet enough you won’t want to scrape it off (I’m looking at your box-store cakes). If you like this recipe, you have to try these birthday cupcakes with sprinkles (they even have crushed golden Oreos to make them extra special), on ..read more

Why you’ll love this za’atar cucumber salad Cucumber salad is a go-to in our house, especially in the warmer weather months. It’s so simple to make and pairs well with some many cuisines. We love our sweet and spicy cucumber salad and our Mexican street corn salad with cucumber, but this variation is super simple and a little something different. When we’re having something a little more exotic, I love adding za’atar seasoning to cucumbers for a little extra pop. The flavor pairs nicely with Mediterranean and Middle Eastern flavors, so I often pair this specific salad with my Greek chicken me ..read more

Why you’ll love these hot honey lemon pepper wings I’ve always loved a lemon pepper chicken wing, but these might be the best I’ve ever had. I personally think that making wings at home is even better than takeout. My method for making chicken wings in the oven yields supremely crispy skins with a juicy interior, and you can control how much sauce you want on them. Plus, this hot honey lemon pepper sauce is pack with flavor. If you love trying different flavors of wings, make sure you try my peanut butter and jelly wings, sticky honey soy chicken wings, or even my dry rub smoked chicken wings ..read more