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Turkey Mushroom Zucchini Noodle Lasagna (Dairy-Free)
April 11, 2019

Turkey Mushroom Zucchini Noodle Lasagna (Dairy-Free)

Lasagna is a staple comfort food for me, but is a very rare occurrence because it’s so heavy and just full of things that I can’t eat on a regular basis.  I’m happy to tell you, that is not the case any longer! I have…

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Tom Kha Goong (Thai Coconut Shrimp Soup)
April 9, 2019

Tom Kha Goong (Thai Coconut Shrimp Soup)

Thai is one of my favorite types of food.  This soup is a dish my husband and I both enjoy very much.  We first had it at a restaurant that referred to it as “Ocean Nest Soup”.  The hubby is obsessed with seafood, so anything…

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Buffalo Ranch (Dairy-Free) Chicken Burgers
April 4, 2019

Buffalo Ranch (Dairy-Free) Chicken Burgers

I love chicken wings and I also love burgers.  What’s better than a hybrid of both?  With this little concoction, you get the best of both worlds.  A juicy burger with the sauciness of a wing.

Not only is this a quick and easy meal to make, but it’s also pretty.  Bonus, you also won’t feel like you ate a heavy meal.    

It’s also customizable for spiciness level.  For those that aren’t keen on spice, you can choose a mild buffalo sauce.  We’re a spicy household – Crystal Hot Sauce is the favorite for wings in my house, but we’re also a fan of the popular Frank’s Redhot.

The ranch in this recipe is also good.  I often serve these with carrot and celery sticks, or sweet potato fries, so we use a little to dip those in as well.

Buffalo Ranch (Dairy-Free) Chicken Burgers

  • Servings: 4
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Ingredients

Ranch

  • 1 cup dairy-free plain yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dill
  • 1 teaspoon parsley
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Pink Himalayan salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

 Burgers

  • 1 pound ground chicken or turkey
  • 1 medium carrot, diced
  • 1 celery stalk, diced
  • 1 tablespoon buffalo sauce of choice
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pink Himalayan salt, or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • Lettuce leaves of choice – butter lettuce or romaine are my personal favorites
  • 1 cucumber sliced thin (can also use radish slices)

Sauce

  • 1 cup buffalo sauce of choice
  • 1 teaspoon grass-fed butter, optional

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl mix together yogurt, vinegar, dill, parsley, garlic, and lemon juice. Salt and pepper to taste.  Chill in fridge while you prepare the burgers.
  2. Place ground chicken in a large bowl.
  3. Dice carrot and celery and add to bowl.
  4. Add buffalo sauce and salt and pepper to bowl.
  5. Mix well with hands.
  6. Wet hands and form into 4 equal burger patties and place on a plate to chill in fridge for 10 minutes.
  7. Warm 1 tablespoon of oil on grill or pan over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
  8. While pan warms wash and dry lettuce leaves and place each on plates for serving.
  9. Lightly salt and pepper each side of the burgers.  Add burgers to pan and cook on one side for 3-4 minutes then flip and cook an additional 3-4 minutes or until cooked through.
  10. While burgers are cooking warm buffalo sauce and butter, if using, in a sauce pan over low heat until warm.
  11. Add burgers one at a time to the sauce mixture making sure to cover the whole burger. Repeat until all burgers are sauced.
  12. Place a spoonful of ranch on lettuce, then top with burger. Place an additional spoonful of ranch on top of burger and top with cucumbers and/or radish slices.

 

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Dairy-Free Ranch
April 4, 2019

Dairy-Free Ranch

Are you a ranch fanatic?  There’s a large group of folks who are.  The only problem is it’s terrible for you.  Especially the store-bought kind with all the chemicals.  Not only will this ranch make you forget about the one from the store, but your…

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Healthy Vegan Ooey Gooey Chocolate Chip Cookies
April 2, 2019

Healthy Vegan Ooey Gooey Chocolate Chip Cookies

These cookies are ooey, gooey, chewy and delicious. No one will know they’re vegan and healthy.  I used coconut sugar, which gives these cookies a darker color and richer flavor…yum. Although, any sweetener would work.  Best of all, they stay soft.  I’m personally not a…

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Creamy Avocado Dressing (dairy-free)
March 28, 2019

Creamy Avocado Dressing (dairy-free)

Great on any salad that you’re looking to achieve just a bit a spiciness, but a whole lot of creaminess.  If you’re not opposed to dairy, throw in some cotija!

Store in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 1 week.

creamy avocado dressing

Creamy Avocado Dressing

  • Servings: 4-6
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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup non-dairy plain yogurt
  • ½ avocado
  • ¼ cup cilantro, roughly chopped
  • ½ jalapeno, roughly chopped (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice – feel free to add in some zest if you want a little extra zing
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon pink Himalayan salt, or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper, or to taste

 

Instructions

  1. Add all dressing ingredients into a food processor or blender and blend until smooth. Add additional salt and pepper to taste.  Chill in fridge for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Try it on our Amazing Taco Salad!

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