Month: July 2024

Very Berry Non-Dairy Smoothie

Very Berry Non-Dairy Smoothie

Fruit smoothies are perfect for hot summer days, and they do not have to incorporate dairy! Here’s my secret to making a smoothie that is creamy and delicious. This recipe incorporates frozen and fresh fruits to create a frozen-yogurt-like texture and can be easily customized 

Sloppy Joes

Sloppy Joes

Sloppy Joes are a perfect, easy summertime meal for weekends or weekdays. Paired with my Sloppy Joe Seasoning mix, you’ll rest easy knowing there aren’t any MSG or pesky milk proteins hiding in the seasoning. This recipe is dairy-free, and an easy meal for lunch 

Sloppy Joe Seasoning

Sloppy Joe Seasoning

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Sloppy Joes are a perfect, easy summertime meal for weekends or weekdays. With my homemade Sloppy Joe Seasoning Mix, you’ll rest easy knowing there aren’t any MSG or pesky milk proteins hiding in the seasoning. This spice mix works well with 1 pound of meat but can easily be doubled or tripled in order to save for future use.

Ingredients:

  • 3 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp minced onion
  • 1 Tbsp smoked paprika (regular paprika works too!)
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper

Instructions:

In a small bowl or jar, mix all dry ingredients together until well blended. Store in an airtight container. Don’t forget to label it accordingly. This amount equals 1 serving for one pound of ground meat.

You can double or triple this seasoning mix or add one serving to ground turkey or ground beef while cooking to make Sloppy Joes. Find out the full ingredients list and instructions for Sloppy Joes here.

Sloppy Joe Seasoning

Course Main Course
Servings 1

Ingredients
  

  • 3 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp minced onion
  • 1 Tbsp smoked paprika regular paprika works too!
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl or jar, mix all dry ingredients together until well blended. Store in an airtight container. Don’t forget to label it accordingly. This amount equals 1 serving for one pound of ground meat.

Notes

You can double or triple this seasoning mix or add one serving to ground turkey or ground beef while cooking to make Sloppy Joes. Find out the full ingredients list and instructions for Sloppy Joes here.
Homemade Baked Beans

Homemade Baked Beans

Baked beans are great for summer barbeques and picnics, but sometimes those canned baked beans brands have sneaky ingredients that include cow’s milk proteins. These homemade baked beans are dairy free, healthier, smell amazing, and make a perfect side dish for summer meals.

BBQ Chicken Tortilla Wraps

BBQ Chicken Tortilla Wraps

These are a go-to summer recipe in my family! This recipe is dairy free, and easily customizable with lots of options for different ingredients.

Homemade Chili’

Homemade Chili’

This is one of my favorite go-to recipes. I began making homemade spice mixes to go with it in order to ensure a dairy-free, heathier recipe. Omit meat products and this recipe is an easy vegetarian meal. Normally made for cool nights when you want a warm, comforting dinner, this recipe can also be made in the summer to be used as dip for chips with salsa.

ingredients

1 can black beans

1 can kidney beans

1 can whole kernel corn

1 can diced tomatoes

1 small white onion chopped

1 small yellow onion chopped

1 small green pepper chopped

2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced

1 pound ground beef or turkey

1 can tomato paste

1 teaspoon cumin

1 teaspoon oregano

1 tablespoon chicken bouillon powder

1/2 tablespoon chili powder

Directions

In a large Dutch oven or stock pot, fry ground meat until browned, about 7 to 10 minutes. (Omit this if you want to make a vegetarian meal)

Stir in chopped onions, garlic, bell pepper, and cook on medium heat for 5 minutes.

Stir in cans of diced tomatoes and corn, including the liquid and cook for another 5 minutes

Stir in both cans of beans, including liquid. Cook on medium heat for 10 minutes.

In a small dish, combine all the spices together until well blended. Add the mixture to the chili, stirring well. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Stir in tomato paste and simmer for another 15 to 30 minutes until the chili consistency is to your . This helps to make the chili thick. Otherwise, you’ll have to cook it longer.

Stirring occasionally will prevent the chili from sticking to the bottom.

Serve hot and enjoy!

Homemade Chili

This homemade recipe is way more delicious and healthier than traditional canned chili with a spice mix developed over time through trial and error, free of dairy proteins.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 8 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can black beans low sodium
  • 1 can can red beans or kidney beans low sodium
  • 1 can can whole kernel corn
  • 1 small white onion chopped
  • 1 small yellow onion chopped
  • 1 small green bell pepper chopped
  • 1 pound ground beef or turkey
  • 1 can tomato paste
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon powder
  • ½ tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 to 3 cloves of garlic minced or grated.

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot, fry ground meat until browned, usually about 7 to 10 minutes. (omit this if you want to make a vegetarian meal)
  • Add in chopped onions, garlic and bell pepper. Cook on medium heat for 5 minutes
  • Add in one can of diced tomatoes and can of corn and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add in both cans of beans and liquid. Cook on medium heat for 10 minutes.
  • In a small dish, combine all dry spices together until well blended. Add spices into the chili and stir well. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Stir in tomato paste. This helps to make the chili thick. Otherwise, you’ll have to cook it 30 minutes longer.
  • Cook for another 15 to 30 minutes until the chili consistency is to your preference. Stirring occasionally will prevent the chili from sticking to the bottom.

Notes

If you prefer more spice, increase the amount of chili powder to give the chili a stronger heat. 
Chili with meat will keep well in the refrigerator for 5 days. I tend to shy away from keeping any dish with meat in it longer than 5 days. Vegetarian chili worries me less and can possibly keep longer than 5 days.
Leftover chili also freezes really well! Freeze in individual portion size containers for easy lunch or dinner meals.