Have you been looking for a dairy-free frosting to enjoy in place of buttercream frosting on cakes and cupcakes? You are going to love the taste and texture of this fluffy dairy-free frosting recipe. On several occasions, I have mentioned that my oldest son is dairy-intolerant. What I haven’t mentioned before is that he isRead More
How to Make Dairy-Free Ice-Cream in a Bag
Ice-cream in a bag is a staple at summer camps and Vacation Bible Schools. It is an easy and fun treat, but one you have to abstain from if you are dairy-intolerant. I decided to try making a dairy-free version using Silk Soymilk, so my son could participate in this fun activity this summer. IRead More
Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Bars Recipe
This Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Bars Recipe makes a delicious breakfast treat or afterschool snack. It is tasty whether served cold or warm. Hearty, healthy, and delicious breakfasts and snacks are a goal for moms everywhere. This Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Bars Recipe gives kids the delicious flavors that they love and also a great doseRead More
Ginger Pumpkin Soup
It is pumpkin everything season! I take this very seriously and I find a way to put pumpkin or pumpkin spice into everything I make- from my morning coffee to my fall soups. This homemade Ginger Pumpkin Soup will warm you on chilly fall evenings and leave you satisfied. Ginger Pumpkin Soup Recipe Ingredients: 1Read More
Peanut Butter Trail Mix Refrigerator Oatmeal
This Peanut Butter Trail Mix Refrigerator Oatmeal is an easy and delicious prep-ahead breakfast for busy mornings. I am not a morning person. If I am going to choose between getting up to make breakfast and hitting snooze several more times, more sleep is always going to win. So I usually scan my pantry for anything IRead More
Carrot Cake Overnight Oatmeal
This carrot cake overnight oatmeal recipe is a delicious way to start your morning! While I love the taste of good homemade carrot cake and count it among my very favorite of desserts, the flour, milk, and sugar do not like my waistline very much. Not willing to give up my favorite flavors but lookingRead More
Spiced Ginger Pear Popsicles
Whenever I am whipping up a batch of popsicles for the kids I have to make a batch for myself as well. Inevitably they dig into mine even with the “adult” flavor combinations I prefer, but that’s okay. I like the fact that we both get to enjoy a tasty treat that feels indulgent butRead More
12 Decadent Depression Era Desserts
Desserts from the Great Depression Era are not only frugal, but also delicious! Why are Depression Era desserts still popular? They are still a hit because they can be made with pantry staples and some can be made even when you have run out of some baking essentials like eggs or butter or flour. WhenRead More
How to Make Fluffy Dairy-Free Chocolate Frosting
Use this dairy-free chocolate frosting recipe to make fluffy frosting to top cakes, cupcakes and even cookies! I told my friend Stephanie that I would bring her chocolate cupcake with chocolate frosting to co-op for her birthday. I knew that I needed to make them gluten-free and dairy-free, but I forgot to ask about anyRead More
11 Temping Date Recipes
This time of year, you will see dates go down in price. While dates are an acquired taste for some people, for others, this time of year is something to look forward to. One thing’s for sure- there are lots of recipes that use dates in them and they rage from appetizers to desserts andRead More
Pumpkin Pecan Overnight Oatmeal
This pumpkin pecan overnight oatmeal recipe does not require any cooking. Simply place it in the refrigerator in the evening and wake up to a pre-made breakfast. This Pumpkin Pecan Overnight Oatmeal is a great choice for any oatmeal loving family. Oatmeal is always a favorite for breakfast, but it can even be a greatRead More
Meatless Ranch Pasta Salad + Dairy-Free Buttermilk Substitute
Use the dairy-free ranch recipe to make a delicious meatless ranch pasta salad. It includes directions on how to make a dairy-free buttermilk substitute. Navigating the buffet table at a Game Day party can be quite difficult if you are dairy-intolerant. I never realized how many dairy products ended up in Game Day recipes untilRead More
Dairy-Free Peaches and Cream Popsicles
Homemade popsicles are simple to whip up for a yummy dessert or a cold treat on a hot day. You don’t need a lengthy list of ingredients or to load them with artificial sweeteners to keep kiddos on board. Grab any seasonal fruit you happen to have on hand and have fun experimenting with differentRead More
Black Bean Chocolate Pudding
Chocolate and black beans may seem like an odd pair, but let me fill you in on a little secret. With just a few more ingredients you can make chocolate pudding that has half the ingredients of the store bought stuff and is even a little healthier. How can chocolate pudding be healthy? A SnackRead More
Dairy-Free Hot Chocolate Recipe with 4 Variations
You don’t have to skip hot cocoa just because you can’t have dairy. Here is a Dairy-Free Hot Chocolate recipe with 4 delicious variations. Oh, the mommy guilt of trying to sneak a cup of hot chocolate so your dairy-intolerant child doesn’t see you enjoying something he can’t drink! This year I was determined to createRead More
Dairy-Free Pumpkin Spice Latte
After discovering that my oldest son could not have dairy, it took us a while to discover Silk Vanilla Almondmilk, but once we did, my kids and I fell in love with the flavor. Even those of us who can have milk, prefer Silk Almondmilk over traditional dairy milk. We could easily become a dairy-freeRead More
Dairy-Free Mixed Berry and Cream Popsicles
I was diagnosed with arthritis when I was 28. That was 20 years ago, but if you are a regular reader you know that I never complain about arthritis pain. Why? Because I learned a trick that greatly reduces my pain: I stay active! It is completely counter-intuitive, but no matter how bad I feelRead More
Lemon Pepper Poached Chicken
We eat a lot of chicken in our house and we are always experimenting with new Chicken Recipes that are easy, healthy, and delicious. This recipe is for Lemon Pepper Poached Chicken. Have you ever poached chicken before? Not all that long ago, while searching for chicken recipes, I came across a recipe for a balsamic poached chickenRead More
German Chocolate Pie Recipe with Coconut Pie Crust
A few months ago my husband went grocery shopping for me. I had asked him to pick up Silk Almondmilk, but he accidentally picked up Silk Coconutmilk instead. He felt bad when he realized his mistake and offered to go back to the store to exchange it. However, I decided it would be the perfectRead More
Chocolate Pudding Recipe with Dairy-Free Options
My husband insists on cooking with egg whites whenever he makes breakfast. There is absolutely no way I can convince him to use whole eggs, believe me I have tried! He insists he “can taste the yolk”. The funny thing is when I bake, I always use whole eggs and he has never complained that heRead More
