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My herb garden is out of control, so I made dill dip. It takes about five minutes to make and works equally well with with regular or dairy-free sour cream. The remaining ingredients are all alpha-gal friendly.

Full recipe here: https://sagealphagal.com/dill-dip-recipe/

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Now, what are you cooking?

Dairy-free cold foam with barista-style oat milk takes about two minutes and costs a fraction of the coffee shop add-on.

Get the full recipe with milk options and flavor ideas here: https://sagealphagal.com/dairy-free-cold-foam/

Dairy-free cold foam with barista-style oat milk takes about two minutes and costs a fraction of the coffee shop add-on. No dairy, no complicated process, no excuses.

The "barista-style" part matters. A lot! Regular plant-based milk can work, but the texture tends to be thinner and fades faster.

Full recipe here -> https://sagealphagal.com/dairy-free-cold-foam/

If you have alpha-gal and you've been quietly mourning the cold foam situation at coffee shops, I have good news. Dairy-free cold foam with barista-style oat milk takes about two minutes to make at home. No dairy and no $7 order.

The "barista-style" part matters. A lot! It's the difference between a legit creamy topping and a light layer of "nice try."

Full recipe with tips and tool options: https://sagealphagal.com/dairy-free-cold-foam/

Cooking every meal from scratch is exhausting.

This meal prep strategy will save your sanity and put hours of extra time back in your week.

Check it out here:
https://sagealphagal.com/cook-once-eat-all-week/

This easy slow cooker chili is thick, hearty, and packed with ground chicken, chicken sausage, beans, tomatoes, peppers, and smoky spices. It delivers the comfort of classic chili without the beef.

Get the Recipe: Easy Slow Cooker Chili

This alpha-gal-friendly slow cooker chili is thick, hearty, and packed with ground chicken, chicken sausage, beans, tomatoes, peppers, and smoky spices. It delivers the comfort of classic chili without the beef.

Get the Recipe --> Easy Crock Pot Chili (No Beef)

Golden chicken cutlets simmer in a silky lemon-caper sauce with tender shallots, fresh parsley, and just enough butter to make every bite rich and bright.

Full Recipe: https://sagealphagal.com/lemon-chicken-piccata-recipe/

Golden chicken cutlets simmer in a silky lemon-caper sauce with tender shallots, fresh parsley, and just enough butter (sub vegan butter, as needed) to make every bite rich and bright. This chicken piccata recipe is quick enough for a weeknight but tastes like something you’d order at a cozy little restaurant with an excellent wine list.

Get the Recipe: Easy Lemon Chicken Piccata

These easy fudgy brownies are rich, deeply chocolatey, and made with cocoa powder, pumpkin puree, and dairy-free chocolate chips. They come together with simple pantry staples and bake up soft, dense, and gloriously fudgy.

Get the Recipe -> Easy, Dairy-Free Fudgy Brownies

These easy fudgy brownies are rich, deeply chocolatey, and made with cocoa powder, pumpkin puree, and dairy-free chocolate chips. They come together with simple pantry staples and bake up soft, dense, and gloriously fudgy.

Get the Recipe -> Easy Fudgy Brownie Recipe