Category Archives: Dairy Free

Cashew Cheesecake

Posted on February 22, 2010 by Vandy Roadifer

I found a really good vegan cashew cheesecake but I had my doubts as to its ability to stay together without crumbling so I used a recipe with eggs. It was still pretty easy (hardest part was making the cashew … Continue reading →

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Cashew Cream Cheese

Posted on February 21, 2010 by Vandy Roadifer

When one is sensitive to gluten and dairy finding a viable substitute for decent baked goods, and especially such things as cheese cake, can be difficult. Someone on Twitter mentioned cashew cream and cashew cream cheese. I found several recipes … Continue reading →

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Spicy Cabbage Slaw

Posted on February 14, 2010 by Vandy Roadifer

4 cups thinly sliced cabbage 1/2 sweet onion, finely diced 1 sweet pepper (I used yellow), thinly sliced 1/2 cup chopped cilantro 3 Tbs mayo 2 Tbs lime juice (more or less to taste) Cayenne pepper to taste salt to … Continue reading →

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Dry-Rubbed Salmon Tacos

Posted on February 14, 2010 by Vandy Roadifer

1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon brown sugar Salt and freshly ground pepper 2 6 oz skinless salmon fillets Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing In a small bowl, stir the cumin with the chili powder and … Continue reading →

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Roasted Tomatillo Salsa

Posted on February 14, 2010 by Vandy Roadifer

I paid a visit to my parents’ favorite fruit/vegetable stand and even though it’s either late or early in season (depending on what you’re looking for), I found a lot of great produce. Among the things I purchased was a … Continue reading →

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Dairy Free Hazelnut Egg Nog

Posted on December 23, 2009 by Vandy Roadifer

I love egg nog but due to recent health issues my body does not. In order to deal with the problem that dairy (especially cream) causes but still have that egg nog flavor, I scoured the internet for a viable … Continue reading →

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Lemon Ginger Sauce

Posted on November 23, 2009 by Vandy Roadifer

I made this recipe to accompany my roasted apples, chicken & potatoes. I cobbled it together from a recipe I found online and what I had in my cupboard. 3 Tablespoons corn starch 1/2 cup sugar 1/3 cup rice wine … Continue reading →

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Pear Ginger Honey Mead Sorbet

Posted on November 11, 2009 by Vandy Roadifer

2 ripe pears, peeled, cored & cubed 2 cups hot water 4 packets of instant pre-sweetened ginger tea (I used T.A.S. brand from the Asian Market) 1 cup semi-sweet Honey Mead Puree pears, water and ginger tea powder in blender. … Continue reading →

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Pinto Beans with Smoked Chicken

Posted on October 6, 2009 by Vandy Roadifer

One of my favorite hearty winter meals from my childhood was my mom’s pinto beans with Indian fry bread. I experimented with smoked chicken and came up with the following recipe. I don’t make fry bread but it’s good with … Continue reading →

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Rose Petal Sorbet

Posted on August 24, 2009 by Vandy Roadifer

OMG! Numi makes a tea called White Rose that’s one of my favorite indulgences (it’s kinda pricey and has a bit of caffeine but so very worth both). I bought a box of it not too long ago and had … Continue reading →

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