Soft and airy chocolate cake for one, made with gluten-free buckwheat flour – NO oil or butter! This should really be called Jade’s Favorite Cake, because she’s who I make this for more than anyone. I have to tell you a little bit about my oldest, who turns NINE in a few months! I got pregnant with her at a time when I had been having abnormal periods for years and really didn’t think kids were in the cards for me. The sad realization was fine, but a bit depressing, nonetheless. I discovered I was pregnant during a very allergic stage in my life andContinue Reading
Multi-Grain Chocolate Chip Cookies (Sammy’s Favorite!)
Three different whole grains combine to make these multi-grain chocolate chip cookies that are low in added sugar and vegan-friendly. Yes, these cookies have not one, but three grains in them. I know grain-free is trending at the moment, but I love my fiber-filled grains!Continue Reading
Healthy Strawberry Cheesecake Parfaits (Nut-Free, Dairy-Free, Soy-Free)
These healthy strawberry cheesecake parfaits are made with a low sugar strawberry compote and a creamy, allergy-friendly cheesecake filling! At the start of summer, I bought a slew of used kids’ cookbooks for my daughters. They’re both really interested in learning how to masterContinue Reading
Creamy Summer Squash and Basil Soup (Instant Pot or Stovetop)
Deceptively rich and creamy summer squash and basil soup – Made with simple ingredients and no added cream! I’ve bought a fresh basil plant from Trader Joe’s just about every week this summer. I have to keep buying new ones because I can’t seem toContinue Reading
Economical Pesto Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes (Nut-Free)
This delicious nut-free, lower fat pesto recipe tastes great when paired with pasta and cherry tomatoes, and it’s easier on the wallet to make! A single trip to Trader Joe’s, and you could be basking in this delicious pesto pasta! It’s quick, easy, allergy-friendly,Continue Reading
How To Make a Delicious Baked Sweet Potato…Fast!
This is my favorite way to enjoy a baked sweet potato, AND there’s a secret trick to help them bake faster! Low and slow or high and quick? Foil or no foil? On the pan or on the rack? How do YOU bake your sweetContinue Reading
Sweet Potato Chocolate Chip Cookies (Low Sugar)
These sweet potato chocolate chip cookies are packed full of nutrition – They are gluten-free and egg-free, making them a good choice for someone with those allergies as well! For the better part of the year, I’d been living off of salads, smoothies, cookies, andContinue Reading
My Favorite Oatmeal Recipes
I once had a woman inquire about a good substitute for oats…. I had to giggle and think to myself, ‘lady, you’re on the wrong blog!’. For the rest of you that have taken note of my love for oats, either through my blog titleContinue Reading