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Grain free dairy free peach cobbler

Peaches are my favorite fruit. Hands down. And not in a “I’m saying it’s my favorite because that’s what this post is about” way. Literally – favorite fruit. And over the years I’ve fostered this love every fall by buying boxes of peaches, freezing them, and using them all within a month on making peach […]

Grilled Sugar Snap Pease and Mushrooms

The flavors of summer are lemon, garlic, fresh herbs, and whatever the grill adds during cooking. This dish takes all of those and applies them to fresh peas and mushrooms, and it’s a winner. Make this dish to go alongside any grilled protein, or eat by itself as a light lunch. It just works and […]

Shrimp Salad Endive Cups with Fresh Cherries

Some fruits and vegetables generally taste the same year round, while others should really be in season to truly be appreciated. For me, cherries fall into the second group, which is unfortunate because I love fresh cherries. BUT! Cherry season is upon us, so let’s celebrate and use some cherries! This shrimp salad really is something […]

Ham and Leek Soup

Even though winter is winding down for some of you, we all still have chilly and dreary days standing between us and summer. So let’s make some soup and stay in today. This is an amazing soup – it’s refined, full of flavor, and a great option for many types of food allergies. Slow cooked […]

Dairy Free Chocolate Peanut Butter Caramel Corn (also gluten free, vegan)

Early in our marriage, I would make caramel corn every week or two. It started off pretty simple and straight forward, but I wanted to switch things up so I started experimenting. I landed on a combination of chocolate and peanut butter in the caramel, plus a mix of Chex and popcorn, finished with nuts, […]

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