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Dairy-free Allergy-Friendly Recipes

Dairy-free Recipes so good you won't feel like you're missing out.

Slow Cooker Red Wine Short Ribs Recipe

January 31, 2018 by Jeanette 6 Comments

Slow Cooker Red Wine Short Ribs - these are fall-off-the-bone tender

These Slow Cooker Red Wine Short Ribs are fall-off-the-bone tender. Hearty, delicious and pure comfort food. Slow cooking short ribs ensures that the meat will be tender and moist, not dry and flaky. I make these short ribs whenever my oldest son comes home. It’s one of his favorites. My oldest son sometimes orders short…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, main courses, Slow Cooker Tagged With: comfort food, crockpot, short ribs, slow cooker

Instant Pot Nicaraguan Arroz Con Pollo

January 28, 2018 by Jeanette 2 Comments

Instant Pot Nicaraguan Arroz Con Pollo - pressure cooking reduces cooking time for this one pot chicken and rice meal to 10 minutes

Instant Pot Nicaraguan Arroz Con Pollo is a one pot dish that is flavorful, delicious and reheats well. Arroz Con Pollo is a popular Spanish and Latin American dish that literally means rice and chicken. There are many versions of Arroz Con Pollo. Some include saffron, oregano, cumin and beer. Arroz Con Pollo has similarities…

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Filed Under: dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, Instant Pot, main courses Tagged With: chicken and rice, Instant Pot, Latin American food, Nicaraguan food, pressure cooker recipe

Baked Korean Gochujang Chicken Wings

January 22, 2018 by Jeanette 20 Comments

Baked Korean Gochujang Chicken Wings - these wings are sweet, spicy and perfect for a party. You can oven bake them or grill them - the marinade is the key

Baked Korean Gochujang Chicken Wings are finger licking good – sticky, sweet and a little spicy. My love for chicken wings goes back to my college days in upstate New York when I was first introduced to Buffalo chicken wings. I think my husband (boyfriend at the time) and I must have ordered chicken wings…

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Filed Under: appetizers, Asian, chicken, Clean Eating, dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, main courses, Super Bowl Tagged With: Asian, chicken wings, finger food, gochujang, Korean, Super Bowl

Instant Pot Colombian Shredded Pork Recipe

January 15, 2018 by Jeanette 4 Comments

instant pot Colombian shredded pork

Instant Pot Colombian Shredded Pork cooks in just 30 minutes. This versatile shredded pork is delicious in tacos, burrito bowls, nachos, arepas, and empanadas. My kids love Latin American food, so I decided to try making a Colombian style pulled pork recipe  in my Instant Pot. This Colombian style shredded pork is similar to pernil…

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Filed Under: back-to-school, dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, Instant Pot, main courses, Super Bowl Tagged With: burrito bowl, Instant Pot, Latin American food, pulled pork, shredded pork

Instant Pot Three Chile Dal Recipe

January 10, 2018 by Jeanette 2 Comments

Instant Pot Three Chile Dal (vegan/vegetarian) - fragrant and flavorful -spices include cumin, black mustard seeds, cilantro, garlic, green and red chiles, and cayenne

Instant Pot Three Chile Dal takes just 15 minutes to cook, including the fragrant and flavorful tempering oil or tadka that infuses the cooked lentils. I learned to cook my first Indian dishes from a local woman about 7 years ago. Before that, I was completely ignorant about Indian cooking and quite intimidated by all…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, Instant Pot, main courses, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: Dal, Indian recipe, Instant Pot, vegan, vegetarian

Slow Cooker Red Wine Pot Roast Recipe

January 8, 2018 by Jeanette 41 Comments

Slow Cooker Red Wine Pot Roast - this is the only pot roast I make for my family - it's comfort food at its best

This Slow Cooker Red Wine Pot Roast is comfort food at its best, perfect for a chilly winter day. I make this pot roast at least once every winter and it has become our favorite pot roast recipe. In fact, this has become one of the most popular recipes on my blog. I think this…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, main courses, Slow Cooker Tagged With: comfort food, pot roast, red wine, slow cooker

Pressure Cooker/Instant Pot Cuban Black Bean Soup Recipe

January 6, 2018 by Jeanette 43 Comments

This Pressure Cooker/Instant Pot Cuban Black Bean Soup takes just 15 minutes to cook, just an example of how pressure cooking can save you time on busy nights. I used to use canned beans all the time because of the convenience. But, once I discovered how much more flavorful and easy to make dry beans…

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Filed Under: Beans/Legumes, Cooking For Cancer, dairy-free, gluten-free, healthy choices, Instant Pot, Liquid/Soft Food Diet, lunch, Pantry Recipe, soups, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: Cuban black bean soup, how to cook beans in pressure cooker, how to cook dried beans, pressure cooker recipe

20 Healthy Overnight Oatmeal Recipes

January 5, 2018 by Jeanette 80 Comments

Twenty Healthy Overnight Oatmeal Recipe Combinations - these no-cook oatmeal in mason jars are a quick, healthy grab-and-go breakfast. Make a batch for the week and use any of these 20 recipe combinations. Nutrition facts included in this post.

These healthy overnight oatmeal recipes make for a quick and easy grab-and-go breakfast throughout the week. If you’re looking for a healthy start to the day, overnight oatmeal in a jar is a fun way to get off on the right foot. By mixing and matching different fruit and nut combinations, you won’t tire of…

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Clean Eating, dairy-free, gluten-free, New Year, vegan, vegetarian, whole grain Tagged With: dairy-free, gluten-free, healthy, lactose-free, light, non-GMO, plant based, protein, Silk recipes, Silk soy milk, soy milk recipes, vegan

Chinese Mongolian Hot Pot Recipe

December 29, 2017 by Jeanette 10 Comments

Chinese Mongolian Hot Pot - celebrate Chinese New Year with this one pot dinner. It's just like fondue with a special dipping sauce

Chinese Mongolian Hot Pot is perfect for celebrating Christmas, New Year’s, Chinese New Year, or for serving on any cold winter night. Chinese hot pot is similar to fondue, with a big pot of broth and lots of foods that everyone cooks themselves. It’s an interactive, fun and festive meal. Chinese hot pot, fire pot,…

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Filed Under: Asian, Chinese New Year, Christmas, Clean Eating, dairy-free, Dinner, dips and sauces, gluten-free, main courses Tagged With: Chinese fire pot, Chinese fondue, Chinese hot pot, Chinese New Year, Florence Lin

Roasted Shrimp Cocktail

December 21, 2017 by Jeanette 9 Comments

Roasted Shrimp Cocktail -Much more flavorful than regular shrimp cocktail and easy to make in large batches. Garlic and smoked paprika make these extra special

Roasted Shrimp Cocktail is an easy and elegant appetizer for a special occasion. Roasting the shrimp with garlic and a touch of Spanish smoked paprika gives the shrimp an extra bump of flavor. Shrimp cocktail is one of the most popular holiday appetizers. This version of shrimp cocktail is one I made several years ago for…

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Filed Under: appetizers, Christmas, Clean Eating, dairy-free, dips and sauces, gluten-free, Holiday Appetizers, Holidays, Pantry Recipe, Seafood, shellfish Tagged With: appetizer, cocktail party food, roasting shrimp, shrimp

Slow Cooker Turkey Bean Chili Recipe

December 8, 2017 by Jeanette 37 Comments

Slow Cooker Black Bean Turkey Chili - budget-friendly, delicious and a crowd pleaser - great for parties and family gatherings

Slow Cooker Turkey Bean Chili is a crowd pleaser, with umami from mushrooms and smoky ancho and chipotle chili flavor. It’s budget-friendly, can be made ahead of time, and is freezable. Perfect for casual entertaining, whether for friends or family. I make a big pot for lunch during our family Christmas gathering. Serve with a…

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Filed Under: back-to-school, Beans/Legumes, Clean Eating, dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, main courses, New Year, Pantry Recipe, Slow Cooker, Super Bowl Tagged With: black beans, cheap chili, clean eating, crockpot chili, healthier chili recipe, light comfort food, lighter chili recipe, slow cooker chili, turkey chili

Vegetarian Thai Coconut Red Curry Recipe

November 13, 2017 by Jeanette 2 Comments

Thai Tofu Butternut Squash Cauliflower Red Curry - this vegetarian/vegan one pot meal cooks in less than 30 minutes

Vegetarian Thai Coconut Red Curry is a one pot vegan/vegetarian meal that cooks in less than 30 minutes. I love Thai curries, especially red curry. The fragrant spices are mellowed and complimented with coconut milk, creating a luscious sauce that is delicious over rice or rice noodles. My son, Kyle, is cooking dinner for friends…

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Filed Under: Asian, Clean Eating, dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, main courses, New Year, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: Thai red curry, vegan, vegetarian

Roasted Old Bay Shrimp Recipe

November 8, 2017 by Jeanette 21 Comments

Roasted Old Bay Shrimp - these are so delicious and easy to make - perfect for a quick appetizer

Roasted Old Bay Shrimp is an easy and delicious appetizer. Serve with cocktail sauce if you like. My family loves Old Bay seasoning, a spice blend I grew up enjoying on steamed Maryland crabs. Old Bay seasoning is a blend of  celery salt, red pepper, black pepper, paprika and other “secret” spices. It goes well…

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Filed Under: appetizers, dairy-free, gluten-free, Holiday Appetizers, Pantry Recipe, Seafood, shellfish Tagged With: Old Bay seasoning, quick and easy appetizer, roasted shrimp

15 Minute Breakfast Kale Quinoa “Fried Rice” Recipe

November 2, 2017 by Jeanette 19 Comments

Breakfast Kale Quinoa “Fried Rice” is a delicious, healthy savory breakfast idea that will keep you full throughout the morning.  My husband loves fried rice – I think he could eat it almost every day, even for breakfast. To make his favorite fried rice healthier, I’ve been using whole grains in place of white rice – most…

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Filed Under: Asian, Breakfast, Clean Eating, dairy-free, gluten-free, healthy choices, vegetarian, whole grain Tagged With: breakfast bowl, fried rice, healthy breakfast, kale, quinoa

Crock Pot Jamaican Spiced Chicken Stew Recipe

October 23, 2017 by Jeanette 56 Comments

Slow Cooker Jamaican Chicken Stew - this Caribbean themed chicken recipe is spiced with curry powder, thyme, allspice and red pepper flakes. It's delicious and great served with rice and a simple green salad

Crock Pot Jamaican Spiced Chicken Stew is a Caribbean themed chicken recipe, spiced with curry powder, thyme, allspice and red pepper flakes. It’s delicious served with rice and a simple green salad. The slow cooker is great for braising chicken until it is fall-off-the-bone tender. I’ve been making this easy, delicious and healthy recipe for my family…

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Filed Under: back-to-school, chicken, dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, healthy choices, main courses, Pantry Recipe, Slow Cooker Tagged With: Cooking Light, crockpot chicken recipe, Jamaican chicken stew, slow cooker chicken recipe

Slow Cooker Chicken Vegetable Stew Recipe

October 16, 2017 by Jeanette 43 Comments

Slow Cooker Chicken Vegetable Stew - This stew will warm your belly and make your kitchen smell amazing! Braised in a tomato-based sauce and flavored with rosemary, thyme and sage, it's pure comfort food.

Cozy up with this chunky, hearty one pot Slow Cooker Chicken Vegetable Stew. Learn what vegetables, herbs and spices go well in chicken stew, and how to make a healthy chicken stew. Your choice of herbs and spices will transform this simple dish into a new global dish each time you make it. I love this…

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Filed Under: back-to-school, chicken, Clean Eating, dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, main courses, Meal Planning, New Year, Pantry Recipe, Slow Cooker Tagged With: chicken stew, crockpot, slow cooker, stew, using leftovers

Easy Pan Roasted Chicken and Vegetables Recipe

October 9, 2017 by Jeanette 10 Comments

Pan Roasted Chicken and Vegetables - this is an extremely versatile recipe that works with almost any vegetable and spice/herb mix

Pan Roasted Chicken and Vegetables is a basic recipe that can be used with just about any vegetable and herb/spice blend for a quick and easy dinner. If you’re on a low-carb diet, choose non-starchy low-carb vegetables such as green beans, bell peppers, eggplant, cauliflower and broccoli. Otherwise, feel free to include potatoes, sweet potatoes or…

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Filed Under: back-to-school, chicken, Clean Eating, College Meals, dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, main courses Tagged With: college meals, college recipe, easy recipe, healthy college meal, one pan dinner

Slow Cooker Chipotle Chili Recipe

October 4, 2017 by Jeanette 2 Comments

Slow Cooker Chipotle Chili - smoky and delicious, this chili recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, lazy weekends and Game Day entertaining.

Slow Cooker Chipotle Chili is smoky and delicious, perfect for Game Day or any busy night of the week. I love smoky flavors, perhaps because I yearn for warmer summer days with the smokiness of grilling. Winters are long here in Connecticut so I’m always holding onto anything that reminds me of summertime. This chili…

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Filed Under: back-to-school, Clean Eating, dairy-free, Dinner, Game Day, main courses, Pantry Recipe, Slow Cooker, Super Bowl, Weekly Meal Plan Tagged With: chipotle chili, Game Day

Slow Cooker Turkey Bolognese Pasta Sauce Recipe

September 10, 2017 by Jeanette 53 Comments

Slow Cooker Turkey Bolognese Sauce - easy, delicious and freezes well - great for busy weekdays!

This Slow Cooker Turkey Bolognese Pasta Sauce is perfect for weeknight meals – make a double recipe and freeze it. My kids and husband love pasta with Bolognese sauce, so this has become a regular favorite at dinnertime. I’ve taught each of my young adult children how to make this sauce. It’s economical, can be made…

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Filed Under: back-to-school, dairy-free, Dinner, dips and sauces, gluten-free, healthy choices, main courses, Pantry Recipe, Pasta and Noodles, Slow Cooker Tagged With: bolognese sauce, easy crockpot recipe, pasta sauce, slow cooker, turkey bolognese

Baked Peruvian Spiced Chicken Recipe

September 6, 2017 by Jeanette 10 Comments

Baked Peruvian Chicken - easy chicken recipe - marinade chicken overnight or the morning of, and bake the next day

Baked Peruvian Spiced Chicken is an easy dinner idea. The key is to marinade the chicken in a mixture of smoked paprika, garlic, dried herbs and lime juice  Then, all you have to do is throw it in the oven. Make a double batch and serve leftovers throughout the week, in salads, sandwiches, burrito bowls, quesadillas…

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Filed Under: dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, main courses, Meal Planning Tagged With: meal plan

Sous Vide Octopus Spanish Tapas Recipe

September 4, 2017 by Jeanette 4 Comments

Sous Vide Octopus Spanish Tapas - the most tender octopus, seasoned with garlic and smoked paprika for the perfect tapas

Sous Vide Octopus Spanish Tapas is very tender, and simply seasoned with garlic and smoked paprika for the perfect tapas. I’m a bit obsessed with octopus – how to prepare it so it is super tender. I’ve read articles that suggest many different ways to cook octopus until tender. These methods include beating the octopus…

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Filed Under: appetizers, dairy-free, gluten-free, Holiday Appetizers Tagged With: octopus, sous vide, Spanish smoked paprika, Spanish tapas

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