This lemon dill quinoa salad is a great addition to any picnic or party. This simple salad is full of fresh flavors from a lemon dressing and fresh dill. This is a gluten free recipe that is sure to become a favorite! In the summertime, I love to enjoy lighter meals. Easy salads are nice for lunchtime or a light dinner. This lemon dill quinoa salad is very easy to make, and it’s full of fresh summer flavor. Dill is a nice surprise with the carrots, and a tangy lemon dressing is the perfect finishing touch. Make this for yourself or for a potluck or barbecue – you and your guests will love it ..read more

This no-bake patriotic berry tart is the perfect holiday dessert! This is an easy and delicious dessert to serve at a summer party. You will love the combination of the chocolate cookie crust, creamy filling, and fresh berries. With the 4th of July just around the corner, it’s time to share an easy, fun dessert that is red, white, and blue. This simple no-bake tart is light and delicious, and it’s allergy friendly, too. It starts with an Oreo cookie crust (use any chocolate sandwich cookies that fit your diet, there are plenty of options to choose from, including vegan and gluten free), and t ..read more

Chocolate chip coconut overnight oats are an easy make ahead breakfast option that’s gluten free and vegan. Make this oatmeal the night before and have a tasty meal ready to eat in the morning. When you have food allergies, it’s easy to get discouraged. Some meals are harder to deal with than others. Lunchtime can be tough if you don’t have a safe bread to make sandwiches. Breakfast can be really difficult if you can’t eat wheat, eggs, dairy, or nuts. Thank goodness there are some good options for allergy friendly breakfast recipes. One of those options is overnight oats. They take just a few ..read more

Extra creamy dairy free vanilla ice cream is loaded with chocolate sandwich cookies for a delicious summer dessert! You won’t believe this cookies and cream ice cream is vegan. It’s the perfect dessert to make on a summer day. What was your favorite ice cream flavor when you were growing up? I had a few favorites…chocolate chip, moose tracks, chocolate chip cookie dough, and cookies and cream ice cream were all up there as favorite flavors. And if we were headed to Dairy Queen, well, it was a cookies and cream Blizzard that I ordered, pretty much every single time. Since a trip to Dairy Queen ..read more

A fresh fruit salsa is a fun dessert for summertime! This blend is sweet and tart, and perfect with crunchy cinnamon crackers for dipping. A blend of apples, berries, and mango make this a sweet and colorful treat. There’s nothing like waiting for the summer months to enjoy the very best berries. Strawberries just taste better when they’re in season, don’t they? Once you have delicious strawberries available, that’s the time to make this easy fresh fruit salsa. I love this easy summer dessert/appetizer. It’s full of summer flavor, and bursting with the goodness of lots of fresh fruit. This fr ..read more

These oatmeal crackers are a delicious gluten free, allergy friendly snack! They have a great flavor that’s lightly sweet and perfectly spiced with cinnamon. You will love the crisp crunch of these crackers whether you enjoy them plain or dip them into fruit salsa. You know, with all the cracker recipes I’ve made through the years…I had not made a sweet cracker yet. No graham crackers or anything like that, which is super weird, because we love graham crackers for a snack. Well, that’s all changed now, because I decided to try something new the other day when I made these cinnamon s ..read more

Waffles are the perfect weekend breakfast, and when you add maple and vanilla, a stack of fluffy waffles becomes extra delicious! Learn all my tips and tricks to make perfectly crisp, tender waffles that your family will rave about. We love to have waffles over here, and it was difficult for a while when I couldn’t eat any gluten or eggs.  Once I was able to add gluten back into our diet, I knew that I had to figure out a way to make egg free waffles. If you can’t eat eggs, you know that it can be tough to manage breakfast. Thankfully, it’s pretty easy to make amazing vegan pancakes, cho ..read more

Dairy free overnight oatmeal is the perfect simple breakfast. All you need is a few minutes and a few ingredients to prepare a creamy and delicious breakfast that will keep you full all morning. How do you take care of yourself? We’ve talked about self-care before – as food allergy moms, it can be really hard to take care of ourselves, can’t it? We’re so busy caring for everyone else that it becomes difficult to find the time to care for ourself. But it is important – we have to fill our own tanks so that we are energized and ready to help and care for our children and families. One way that ..read more

This dairy free buttercream frosting is so delicious and just right for topping cupcakes and cakes! Smooth, creamy, and very decadent, this vanilla icing is sure to be a favorite. Try this foolproof recipe today! Is there anything better than a cupcake with homemade frosting? If you have a dairy allergy, you might wonder if it’s even possible to make a delicious dairy free buttercream frosting, but it’s actually very easy to make with just a few ingredients. And once you have the basic recipe for this frosting, you can modify it to fit your needs. You can add a little lemon zest for a citrus ..read more

Wondering what to make for a quick and easy dinner? Cheesy mushroom and onion vegan quesadillas are a delicious and simple option. Crispy on the outside, melty and savory on the inside, these are very hearty and satisfying. There’s something fun about making restaurant style foods at home, isn’t there? Quesadillas may not seem like a super exciting main dish, but if you’re dairy free or vegan, you know that when you’re at a restaurant, quesadillas may not be an option for you. That’s why it’s fun to make your own vegan quesadillas at home! You can use your favorite vegan cheese, your favorite ..read more