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Lactation Cookies

Lactation Cookies

These dairy free lactation cookies made with flax meal, wheat germ, oatmeal, and brewer’s yeast can help boost your milk supply! My first batch of lactation cookies were for a colleague I taught with a few years ago. Knowing my affinity for making cookies, she 

Fantasy Fudge

Fantasy Fudge

Fluffy, fudgy, and decadently dairy-free, the classic Fantasy Fudge recipe gets a dairy-free upgrade in this version of dairy-free fudge. Made with six ingredients, this holiday classic recipe for fudge comes together in just 30 minutes. A family tradition Growing up, my parents always made 

Sweet Potato Casserole

Sweet Potato Casserole

This decadent and delicious dairy free sweet potato casserole is the queen of all side dishes. Perfect for your next holiday gathering! If you are new to My Life After Dairy then you may not know that I am a Jedi Master Procrastinator. You see, 

Turkey Mac

Turkey Mac

Turkey Mac is a hearty, one-pot dinner recipe loaded with flavor! Seasoned ground turkey, creamy tomato sauce, plus pasta and some veggies make this filling dinner a must-make recipe! My love language is food. I express my love by making and giving food to people. 

Vegan Peppermint Bark

Vegan Peppermint Bark

Make the holidays extra festive with this no-bake vegan peppermint bark. This ultra-refreshing chocolate candy is made with layers of vegan dark chocolate and white chocolate topped with crushed peppermint. May I bore you for a minute with the tale of my travels to meet 

Pecan Pralines

Pecan Pralines

These pecan pralines are a vegan and dairy free treat, with the absolute PERFECT balance of salty and sweet. I have very little experience with pralines outside of my random decision to make Peanut Pralines. I remember eating pralines occasionally as a child, but always 

Deviled Eggs

Deviled Eggs

Traditional Southern Deviled Eggs are a classic holiday appetizer. Made with simple ingredients, this classic deviled eggs recipe is great for making in advance and enjoying with a crowd. 2025 Update:  This recipe was originally shared in December 2019. This post has been updated to 

Cranberry Sauce

Cranberry Sauce

This low prep, ultra easy cranberry sauce recipe makes the perfect holiday treat. It pairs well with turkey and stuffing, making it the BEST side on your table. Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you have a wonderful plan to celebrate with your family and loved ones. 

Garlic and Herb Biscuits

Garlic and Herb Biscuits

These deliciously dairy free garlic and herb biscuits make a perfect addition to any breakfast or brunch. They are savory, vegan, and most importantly DELICIOUS. Making biscuits from scratch became essential when I knew I could not handle the pop of a pressurized can. They 

Sausage and Egg Kolaches

Sausage and Egg Kolaches

Filling and flavorful, these dairy-free sausage and Egg Kolaches are the perfect breakfast recipe. Pillowy dough surrounds a mixture of scrambled eggs and sausage, inspired by Kolache Factory’s Texas style kolaches. On the never ending list of things I miss from Texas, kolaches reach the