Dairy-Free Pumpkin Walnut Bread Recipe

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This original Dairy Free Pumpkin Bread recipe was taken from my mother-in-law’s collection. It’s a simple quick bread made with canned pumpkin purée, chopped walnuts, and vegetable shortening in place of butter. The nuts add a pleasant crunch while the pumpkin keeps the loaf moist, making it a delightful dairy-free option for breakfast, snacks, or dessert — and it packs well for lunches.

A slice of Dairy-free Pumpkin Bread on a black plate with more in the background.

It’s pumpkin season, and this Dairy Free Pumpkin Bread deserves a top spot on your baking list.

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Strawberry Green Smoothie Recipe for Energy and Detox

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A vibrant strawberry green smoothie loaded with nutritious ingredients: banana, strawberries, spinach, Greek or coconut milk yogurt, and hemp seeds. It’s simple, satisfying, and easy to adapt for paleo or vegan diets. This is an updated take on a longtime favorite: a strawberry banana green smoothie. I refreshed the photos and refined the recipe to … Read more

Chewy French Toast Cookie Recipe — Soft Cinnamon Breakfast Cookies

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Chewy French toast cookies taste just like french toast sticks, but in the form of a chewy sugar cookie! If you enjoy breakfast-for-dinner, wait until you try breakfast-for-dessert. These French Toast Cookies are soft, chewy sugar cookies infused with vanilla, maple, cinnamon, and nutmeg — everything you love about french toast in a handheld treat. … Read more

Vietnamese Summer Rolls with Creamy Peanut Dipping Sauce

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These Summer Rolls are light, refreshing, and ideal for warm weather. Paired with a creamy homemade peanut sauce, they make a perfect no-bake appetizer, light lunch, or main course. If you visit often, you know I avoid turning the oven on when it’s hot. That’s when I reach for these Asian-inspired summer rolls. They’re so … Read more

Cranberry Orange Carrot Cake Recipe with Zesty Glaze

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This festive Cranberry Orange Carrot Cake is a bright twist on classic carrot cake. Each slice bursts with fresh orange zest and juice, tender shredded carrots, and tangy cranberries. It’s a simple loaf that adapts easily to gluten-free baking and is finished with a zesty orange glaze and sparkling sugar-coated cranberries. This Cranberry Orange Carrot … Read more

Sour Milk Cookies and 4 Classic Amish Recipes Using Sour Milk

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Jump to Recipe Sour milk is a traditional ingredient in many Amish kitchens. The Amish version often differs from the soured milk most of us know because it can be unpasteurized and naturally fermented, giving batters and doughs a distinct tang and moist texture. Where regular pasteurized milk curdles unpleasantly, authentic soured milk adds a … Read more

Low-Carb Keto Stuffing Recipe for Holiday Meals

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Every holiday season deserves a great keto stuffing recipe. Traditional stuffing can be time-consuming, especially when you make a low-carb bread loaf from scratch. This version speeds things up by using a quick keto bread so you spend less time in the kitchen and more time with friends and family. Helpful Links Simple Keto Stuffing … Read more

Quick Microwave Peanut Brittle Recipe – Ready in Minutes

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Craving something sweet and crunchy but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen? Try this quick and delicious Microwave Peanut Brittle. Yes — you can make golden, crunchy peanut brittle in the microwave. No candy thermometer, no stovetop, and very little fuss. The result is a classic brittle with that irresistible snap. HERE IS … Read more

Make Peach Jam Quickly in an Instant Pot: Simple Homemade Recipe

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This small-batch Instant Pot peach jam uses natural pectin from lemons—no cornstarch—and can be stored in the fridge or the pantry. Pressure-cooker peach jam is simple, delicious, and perfect on toast, croissants or cakes. The recipe uses only three ingredients and is ideal for small batches. Useful utensils for making jam Jar funnel – Makes … Read more

My Grain Brain Challenge Results: What Changed and What I Learned

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The following post is sponsored by FitFluential LLC on behalf of Grain Brain. You might remember my post a few weeks ago when I began the Grain Brain Challenge. I can’t believe four weeks have passed already. Here are my observations and a few honest confessions from the experience. To recap: Grain Brain is a … Read more