Pesto sauce is so delcious but it can be a challenge to find a safe, nut-free version for our family. Thankfully, pesto is just as easy to make as it is delicious! In place of pine nuts, I used roasted and salted sunflower seeds. They add just the right flavor and texture to the sauce….
Category: Special Diets
Sweet and Tangy BBQ Sauce
This sauce is full of flavor and easy to make! I like that it is not very thick so that you still have a nice texture on whatever it is that you are cooking. The sauce added just the right touch for our first grilling of the season! All you do is combine the ingredients…
Whole Wheat Raisin Seed Bread
Whole wheat bread with sweet, sticky raisins combined with salty, roasted sunflower seeds and the comforting aromas of cinnamon and maple
Serrano Pepper Penne
This light, spicy sauce is packed with deliciousness! I love how the chunks of tomatoes soak up so much flavor. This is also a very quick recipe using mostly pantry ingredients so it works wonderfully for busy nights as well. For the heat in this recipe, I chose to use a serrano pepper. I used…
Cinnamon Swirl Bread
This may not be the healthiest bread, but it definitely is delicious. I love the flavors of brown sugar, cinnamon, and whole wheat together. Great for a snack or a sweet breakfast treat! This bread starts the same as all yeast breads: dissolve and activate your yeast, knead the dough to your desired consistency, rise,…
Country White Oatmeal Bread
This soft, fluffy, hearty bread makes for some lovely sandwiches or toast. It has a more mild flavor than whole wheat bread but still has the benefits of whole grains. Also, no added refined sugar! This bread is sweetened with maple syrup. Start by activating the yeast with warm water and maple syrup in the…
Easy Tomato Basil Soup
Looking for an easy dinner? This is it! Soups are amazing because they can be so simple to make, inexpensive, and still satisfying. They are an easy way to fill out a meal without using many ingredients. We had this soup with sandwiches on country white oatmeal bread, oven baked potato wedges, and a fresh…
Horseradish Mustard Dip
Great for pretzels! This recipe is simple and easy to whip up for a little appetizer or snack. Just combine yellow mustard, prepared horseradish, vinegar, brown sugar, garlic powder, and a dash or two of hot sauce. Allow to stand for a minute or two for the sugar to fully dissolve and then munch away!…
Pineapple Pasta Salad
You might think it’s crazy to put pineapple in a pasta salad. Most pasta salads have a decent amount of sugar in them but this one does not! Instead, this recipe uses the sweet flavor of pineapple to naturally sweeten your pasta salad. Adding this fruit makes this side dish a suprisingly delicious accompaniment to…
Spinach Artichoke Dip
This is one of my go-to recipes for gatherings of any kind. Creamy, cheesy, and full of flavor, it has always been a favorite! It is simple to throw together and can be stored in the refrigerator until you are ready to bake it. Serve it with tortilla chips, pita chips, pretzels, crostini… anything works!…
Lavender, Lemon, and Sage 