Easy Herb Roasted Potatoes

Here is an easy herb roasted potatoes recipe.  I love experimenting with potatoes, however, many times I find that the simplest of recipes often become some of our favorites.   Deliciousness does not have to be complicated.  Ingredients: 4 medium-large white or red potatoes (makes a side dish for about 4-6) Italian seasoning Himalayan pink salt  (if using regular white

Delicious Crabapple Jelly Recipe

Here is our family’s delicious crabapple jelly recipe.  Out of all the wonderful fruits and veggies that are ready for harvest in autumn, crabapples seem to be one of the most overlooked fruits here in the Midwest, which is a shame.  These tart little fruits are nutritious, packed with flavor and make an amazing jelly.  Best of all, it is

Strawberry Ice Cream Cake

I was in search of an easy ice cream cake for my son’s birthday and came across this strawberry ice cream cake recipe online at thenovicechefblog.com. Read my final review at the end and what I would do differently next time. My plan was to make a homemade cake, but after some kids started feeling ill a few days prior

Easy Ice Cream Cake

Here is a super easy ice cream cake recipe that I tried from the newest “Pioneer Woman Cookbook.”  One of my son’s asked for an ice cream cake for his birthday, and I was planning on making a homemade one.  However, a few days prior when kids starting feeling ill, I searched for some easier options.  Luckily all kids were well

Simply Good Chicken Salad

What makes this simply good chicken salad so good, is the simple, fresh ingredients.  There’s nothing fancy here.  This recipe is dairy free (unless you use butter croissants).  You will also notice that it is nut free, but you can add some chopped walnuts if you wish.  It’s delicious as is though.  Ingredients 3 large chicken breasts or 4 medium

Dairy Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

To make dairy free chocolate chip cookies, I took the Original Nestle Toll House chocolate chip cookie recipe and substituted two ingredients to make this dairy free version.  Now all my kids can enjoy this classic cookie, which really should be a part of every childhood in my opinion. Ingredients:  2  1/4 cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda

Easy Taco Ring Recipe

This easy taco ring recipe is one of my family’s favorite dishes. This is a delicious and fairly simple meal to prepare. I also make separate beef filled pockets without dairy for my kiddos who have allergies.  To make it a bit healthier than most versions I often use organic crescent rolls when I can find them, if you have

Peanut and Dairy Free Puppy Chow

One of my favorite snacks made allergy friendly.  Similar to “Puppy Chow” or “Muddy Buddies”, this version has no nuts, dairy, or gluten.  I made this easy and slightly addictive snack with only 4 ingredients!  Ingredients 1 Box of Rice Cereal (about 8- 9 cups) 1 bag of dairy free semi sweet chocolate chips (such as simple truth organic from

Easy Beef and Bean Tostadas

Ok, so I love Mexican food! I especially love quick meals that I can put together using fresh ingredients and these easy beef and bean tostadas are one of them. Everyone in our home likes tostadas and they can be easily made without dairy or wheat, so that’s a win for me. You can really get creative with a tostada.