August 8, 2018
by Natalie
Thick, rich, chewy brownies made from scratch and ready in just 45 minutes. These irresistible bars may be dairy-free but they taste just as good as their buttery counterpart.
Something wonderful happened two days ago. I ate pasta with shaved parmesan on it for the first time in 6 months!! 🙌🏻
Back in March I said goodbye to ALL things dairy and soy. It was rough, especially at first. I was hungry and moody but wanted so badly to help our little baby get better. Thankfully he has. It was not an easy journey and to be honest I’m not sure it’s entirely over. We’re in a re-introduction phase and we’re taking things extra slow. Keeping my fingers crossed that butter, yogurt and milk are on the horizon for the both of us.
About 2 months into the elimination “diet” I was craving chocolate… hard. Most chocolate either contains milk or soy whether it’s intentional or just trace amounts from shared equipment. I found this out the hard way. Baby was upset and I was regretting my decision to indulge even if it was just tiny piece.
That’s where these brownies came in. They’re made with oil (coconut or canola) and have cocoa powder instead of melted chocolate. I added some chopped Enjoy Life chunks to them so that they would taste more like what we’re used to eating, and guess what? They were delicious! Chewy, fudgy, with a thin flakey layer of meringue on top. Craving satisfied.
August 6, 2018
Southwestern Egg Rolls
by Natalie
These flavorful Southwestern egg rolls are the perfect party appetizer or easy meal. They can be pan fried or oven fried and then dipped in sour cream or fresh guacamole. Guys, I’m totally smitten....
July 27, 2018
No-Bake S’mores Pie
by Natalie
This no-bake s’mores pie has a graham cracker crust, a layer of homemade chocolate pudding, and a fluffy marshmallow meringue topping. It’s cool, creamy and perfect for summer! It’s been sort of quiet around...
July 18, 2018
Instant Pot Pork Gyros
by Natalie
These Instant Pot pork gyros are incredibly flavorful and practically effortless! Wrap them in a pita with some red onion, cherry tomatoes, hummus, feta and tzatziki and you’ve got a delicious meal! When we...
July 16, 2018
Chopped Thai Salad
by Natalie
Beautiful, flavorful and the perfect base for your favorite protein. This chopped Thai salad will become a favorite in no time! Last year we fell into a salad slump. Is that even a real...
July 13, 2018
Easy No-Churn Ice Cream
by Natalie
This easy no-churn ice cream is made with just 4 simple ingredients. It’s creamy, sweet and makes the perfect base for your favorite mix-ins. I absolutely love ice cream. Ok, I love all desserts,...
July 11, 2018
How to Perfectly Cook a Chicken Breast
by Natalie
Learn tips and tricks for a perfectly cooked chicken breast. Juicy, tender and well seasoned. It can be served in or with just about anything! I know, this recipe seems so basic. That’s because...
July 4, 2018
Crispy Buffalo Chicken Nuggets
by Natalie
You won’t be able to resist these crispy buffalo chicken nuggets. They’re crispy on the outside and so tender and flavorful on the inside. I think it’s safe to say that 5 of the...
July 2, 2018
Mango Pineapple Salsa
by Natalie
This mango pineapple salsa is perfect with chips or any Mexican meal. It’s filled with pineapple, mango, onion, cilantro and jalapeño. Simple & flavorful! Summer is officially here, and let me tell you, we...
