Hi Reader, Every November I end up with canned pumpkin in my pantry (and usually a half-open can in the fridge that I promised myself I’d use). So this week I’m trying something new: one ingredient, three ways. Here’s the plan. Grab two cans of pumpkin. One goes into a big pot of chili. The second gets split between a snack and a loaf of pumpkin bread, and you’ll have a spoonful or two left for your coffee (more on that at the end). For dinner: Vegetarian Pumpkin Chili This is my go-to...
5 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, This week I’m sharing five of my easiest dinners. Most come together in about 30 minutes, and they’re all gluten-free and dairy-free. Let’s make weeknights a little easier! Have a great week! Cheers, Tessa Sheet Pan Chicken and Sweet Potatoes with Broccoli GET THE RECIPE Sloppy Joe Stuffed Sweet Potatoes GET THE RECIPE Ground Chicken Stir Fry with Rice Noodles GET THE RECIPE Turkey Egg Roll in a Bowl GET THE RECIPE Gluten-Free Turkey Meatballs GET THE RECIPE Want more gluten-free...
18 days ago • 1 min read
Potato Cauliflower Soup GET THE RECIPE Curried Broccoli Cauliflower Soup GET THE RECIPE Gluten-Free Lasagna Soup GET THE RECIPE Chicken and Sweet Potato Soup GET THE RECIPE Want more gluten-free dairy-free recipes? EXPLORE Have questions or a recipe idea you'd like to see on the blog? I'd love to hear from you. ❤️ Just hit reply! Find your next recipe Salted Plains Following a special diet? Tell me more about that here.
25 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, My new go-to for football games and fall gatherings is this Dairy-Free Buffalo Chicken Dip. It’s warm, creamy, a little spicy, and packed with shredded chicken (rotisserie makes it extra easy). Just mix, spread, and bake. You can even assemble it ahead and pop it in the oven right before guests arrive. Serve with tortilla chips and veggie sticks, and watch it vanish. 😋 Cheers, Tessa GET THE RECIPE Need more gluten-free dairy-free appetizer and snacks? EXPLORE Have questions or a...
27 days ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, October is hands down my favorite time to cook. The produce gets so good, and I’m suddenly in the mood for soup every single night. Here are the five fall foods I keep reaching for right now, plus a gluten-free, dairy-free recipe for each one. Have a great week! 💛 Cheers, Tessa 1. Sweet Potatoes Fall’s ultimate comfort food. Roast them, mash them, or blend them into soup and smoothies for natural sweetness and bright color. TURKEY SHEPHERD'S PIE WITH SWEET POTATO 2. Cauliflower...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, It's officially pumpkin season, and I'm fully on board. It helps that the weather is finally on board here in Kansas City as well! Every October I find myself buying canned pumpkin like it's going out of style (there are at least four cans in my pantry right now, no regrets). Pumpkin pie gets all the attention, but this squash works hard all season long. So I rounded up my favorite gluten-free, dairy-free pumpkin recipes in one place, from breakfast all the way to dinner. Have a...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Can we talk about how fast fall gets busy? One minute it's lazy summer dinners, and the next I'm staring into the fridge at 6pm wondering what on earth we're eating. That's exactly why I've been stocking my freezer with these Freezer Chicken Fajitas. They're one of my favorite secret weapons for weeknights (and honestly, a little gift to my future self). Here's how easy they are. You add chicken strips, sliced bell peppers, lime juice, avocado oil, and a simple spice mix to a...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, I updated my gluten-free apple collection this week. It now has over ten recipes, and all are dairy-free and most are vegan. 🍎 A few I'd start with: Caramel Apple Crisp, where date caramel does the work of dairy-laden caramel Apple Mug Cake, for when you want one serving and no leftovers Apple Cinnamon Granola, which works at breakfast or on top of ice cream The rest, including cobbler, hand pies, and muffins, can all be found in the roundup link below! Have a great week! Cheers,...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, I've got a quick and easy dinner recipe you'll love. It's become a fast favorite at our house. This Turkey Egg Roll in a Bowl gives you all that classic flavor in a healthy, satisfying meal. Ground turkey and broccoli coleslaw mix get simmered up with sesame oil, gluten-free soy sauce, a splash of vinegar, and a touch of honey, then it all goes over a bed of rice. The coleslaw mix is the real time-saver here (no chopping required), so this comes together in well under 30 minutes. A...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read