There’s nothing like a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. If you’re not careful though, your PB&J will be loaded with palm oil. Since figuring out palm oil makes my son sick, I started reading labels on everything. Just a few years ago, “palm oil” in foods was rare. Now, it’s common because the FDA banned companies from adding artificial trans fats to foods. Just as trans fats were cheap — that’s why companies used them … Read more

There’s nothing like homemade cornbread muffins. These muffins are an easy, delicious treat that goes great with just about anything. Since learning my son has a palm oil allergy, I started making everything from scratch. I don’t buy cornbread mixes anymore. Baking palm oil free is easy. This is a traditional cornbread recipe with honey but with an amazing twist. This recipe uses honey, sour cream, and a can of creamed corn. Just wait till you … Read more

Do you want carrots for dinner or Brussels sprouts? Can’t decide? Well, you don’t have to! This dish combines two favorites to create an amazing side for lunch or dinner. Roasting brings out the natural flavors in vegetables, giving them a rich resonance that requires little seasoning. And these roasted Brussels sprouts and carrots don’t disappoint. All you need is an oven and a sheet pan to create a delightful dish the whole family will … Read more

Grilled acorn squash is a wonderful dish that is easy to make. You can do so much with it – go sweet or savory, stir fry, roast, or grill, the possibilities are endless!  When shopping for acorn squash, look for one that is heavy for its size and has a nice balance of orange and green coloring. The skin should be dull and smooth, but sometimes the producer may have put wax on it. Shiny … Read more

Learn how to make air fryer home fries. My son gets sick from palm oil which makes it difficult to order fries in restaurants. Restaurants often use frozen French fries that typically contain palm oil as a preservative. The exception is if they make them from whole potatoes on site. If you see them cutting the potatoes, chances are, they are palm oil free. Depending on the brand, frozen fries in grocery stores sometimes contain … Read more