Fourth of July is right around the corner, so I’ve got a fun recipe for Red, White and Blue Cheesecake bars for you. They are grain-free, gluten-free and super festive! Whenever I post something with cream cheese I get asked if it’s ...Continue Reading
Fruit Pizza (Grain Free, Paleo)
Fruit pizza was one of my favorite desserts as a kid. A soft sugar cookie topped with sweet fluffy cream cheese and fresh fruit. What's not to love?! If you’d like to make the dairy-free version of this recipe, you’ll need to whip ...Continue Reading
Strawberry Lemonade Muffins (Grain-Free)
Strawberries and lemons are such a fun summer combo, so I thought it would be fun to give you a recipe for strawberry lemonade muffins! These muffins have a strong lemon flavor with fresh chopped strawberries throughout. Here ...Continue Reading
8 Ways to Prevent Migraines and Headaches Naturally
Migraines are debilitating, incredibly painful and seem to be almost impossible to get rid of or avoid. I suffered from 24/7 migraines after the birth of my youngest child 16 years ago. The specialist put me on three daily medications ...Continue Reading
Chicken Taco Salad (Grain-Free)
A chicken taco salad loaded with vegetables, a bit of cheese and a cilantro dressing is a fabulous meal for the warmer months. I prefer to put this salad together minus the dressing, so it can last a couple of days in the fridge or so ...Continue Reading
How to Make and Use Castor Oil Packs
Castor oil packs are one of my favorite economical ways to gently detox the body. I personally used them on my liver and thyroid when I was recovering from Hashimoto’s disease, and I recommend them to my Nutritional Therapy clients ...Continue Reading
Zucchini Bites (Grain-Free, Gluten-Free)
Zucchini bites are a fun way to get in some extra vegetables and these are a favorite with kids! They are a combination of zucchini, parmesan cheese, ground up plantain chips, eggs, and garlic. They're really easy to make, and while I ...Continue Reading
Easy Slow Cooker Pepper Steak (Grain-Free, Paleo)
The end of the school year can be almost as busy as the holiday season, so it’s a great time to pull out the slow cooker! One of our recent favorites is slow cooker pepper steak because it barely takes any time to prepare and at the ...Continue Reading
Triple Lemon Sheet Cake (Grain-Free)
I love a layered cake, but a sheet cake is much less work and is great to take to a potluck or a casual outdoor meal in the spring and summer. This triple lemon sheet cake is sweetened with honey and is good enough to eat on its own. ...Continue Reading
The Best Oils and Fats for Cooking
There’s a lot of confusion about the best oils and fats for cooking and baking, so today I’m going to break it all down for you. First, it’s important to understand there are basically three kinds of fats: saturated, monounsaturated ...Continue Reading
Thai-Style Chicken Salad with Mango (Grain-Free)
A good chicken salad with fruits and herbs is one of my favorite things to eat during the warmer months. It pairs well with other salads for a lighter meal or spooned into lettuce cups for a quick wrap. This Thai-Style Chicken Salad ...Continue Reading
4 Tips for Eating Healthy While Traveling (and our favorites in London and Paris)
Eating healthy while traveling doesn’t have to be super difficult. Last month we traveled to London and Paris for spring break and, with a bit of planning ahead, found all sorts of wonderful healthy (and sometimes healthy-ish) ...Continue Reading
Grilled Chicken with Olive Tapenade and Some Helpful Healthy Eating Tips
When it comes to eating healthy, we often make things too complicated. We feel like everything needs to look like it does on Instagram, or we focus on all of the foods we wish we could eat, instead of the foods we actually can enjoy ...Continue Reading
Panna Cotta and Kombucha Jello Slice
Honey-sweetened panna cotta is a favorite spring dessert, so I thought it would be fun to layer it with a cookie crust and strawberry kombucha jello! To be honest, I was a bit crunched for time last week so I used Simple Mills ...Continue Reading
Creamy Chicken, Tomato and Vegetable Soup
Creamy Chicken, Tomato and Vegetable Soup has been a reader favorite for over 8 years now! It's creamy, full of flavor and super comforting. I have a secret for all my soups - sweat the vegetables. This simple technique adds ...Continue Reading
Is Iodine Safe for Hashimoto’s Disease?
Is it safe to take iodine if one has Hashimoto's Disease? This is one of the top questions I receive, so today I want to break down this controversial topic. Iodine is very important for the production of thyroid hormones. Without ...Continue Reading
Teriyaki Salmon (Grain-Free, Paleo)
Teriyaki Salmon comes together in a matter of minutes! I like making salmon recipes because they’re quick to prepare and salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty acids which can help reduce inflammation. Wild salmon is preferable to ...Continue Reading
Greek Salad with Beef Kabobs
Greek Salad is an iconic favorite and is so easy to make at home. I’ve added sirloin kebobs that have been marinated in olive oil, red wine vinegar and garlic to add some extra protein to the dish. Red onions can often have a very ...Continue Reading
8 Ways to Detox Your Liver Naturally and Gently
Detox is a way the body continually cleanses to heal and repair itself. I’ve talked before about why detox is necessary and why in today’s industrialized world, diet alone won’t suffice, so today let’s focus on how to specifically ...Continue Reading
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes (Grain-Free)
A stack of light, fluffy lemon ricotta pancakes is a wonderful way to start the day! I made these with Bob’s Red Mill Paleo flour and they came out beautifully. I found their flour blend last year and will grab it on occasion when I ...Continue Reading
Butter Chicken
Butter chicken is a comforting and nourishing meal that has become a family favorite these last few months. The chicken is marinated in yogurt, vindaloo spice blend, and lemon juice and then combined with caramelized onions, broth, ...Continue Reading
Natural Red Velvet Cupcakes (Dye-Free, Grain-Free)
Natural red velvet cupcakes without any food dyes and grain-free? Game on! With Valentine’s Day coming up, I wanted to give you a healthier option to a holiday favorite. This grain-free, dye-free red velvet cupcake recipe gets its ...Continue Reading
10 Holistic Tips to Cure Insomnia Naturally
Sleep is the time each night when the body repairs, heals and restores. If you’re not getting enough, and struggling with insomnia, it can put you at risk for all sorts of various health issues including: heart disease, high blood ...Continue Reading
My Favorite Non-Toxic Mattress
When it was time to replace our mattress last year I really wanted to get an organic non-toxic mattress that would offer great back support, but as I was began reading and talking to my friends about organic mattresses, I realized that ...Continue Reading
Pizza Soup
When you’ve got a craving for pizza, but want to keep things on the healthier side, pizza soup is the answer! I know it may sound a little odd, but when you put the vegetables, broth, tomatoes, pepperoni, ground beef and spices ...Continue Reading
Braised Beans with Tomatoes and Herbs
Braised beans are an ultimate comfort food that's loaded with nourishing ingredients like beans, dark leafy greens, tomatoes, herbs, and bone broth! Is it ok to eat legumes and nightshades when you have a thyroid disease? I get ...Continue Reading
12 Ways to Improve Thyroid Hormone Conversion (T4 to T3)
Is your body underconverting thyroid hormone? Are you producing enough T4, but not enough T3? Did you know that your liver or stress might be to blame? Let me explain. . . Your thyroid produces T4 and sends most of it to ...Continue Reading
Peppermint Bark Recipe (Dairy-Free)
Peppermint Bark is an iconic Christmas treat, so I tweaked things a bit to bring you a real food and dairy-free version! There are lots of different options with this recipe. First, you can follow the recipe as is. Or, if you ...Continue Reading
The Best Vitamins and Supplements for Optimal Health
Choosing vitamins and supplements can be incredibly confusing. I could write for days about how to find just the right ones for a particular need or issue, but instead I want to offer a few things you need to know about choosing your ...Continue Reading
Roasted Cauliflower and Garlic Soup
During the holidays, it can be hard to maintain your health by eating well. Nutrient-dense soups, like this Roasted Cauliflower and Garlic Soup, can be a life-saver – they’re easy to prepare and usually taste better the second or third ...Continue Reading
Fermented Sourdough Bread
I’ve wanted to share a fermented sourdough bread recipe for a very long time, so I’m thrilled to write this post for you! As I’ve mentioned before, a grain-free diet isn’t meant to be lifelong. Once you’ve taken the proper steps to ...Continue Reading
Slow Cooker Spaghetti Squash with Meatballs and Marinara (Grain-Free)
Spaghetti Squash with Meatballs is an easy slow-cooker meal that the entire family can enjoy! I always have a slow cooker recipe at the top of my list during the holiday season. With everything going on, it’s nice to be able to walk ...Continue Reading
Green Beans with Dates, Oranges, and Hazelnuts
Green beans with dates, oranges, and hazelnuts is an easy side dish to whip up for your Thanksgiving dinner. Is it really important to know what's in everything you eat? I think feeding ourselves and our families requires educated ...Continue Reading
Chocolate Bundt Cake (Grain-Free)
There’s nothing quite like a moist, rich chocolate bundt cake! It can be served alone, or with berries and cream, it handles freezing well and it’s a nice alternative to other pies and cookies during the holidays. I found a ...Continue Reading
Grain-Free Pecan Pie without Corn Syrup (Paleo, Primal, Gluten Free)
Pecan pie is the epitome of Thanksgiving for me. After a savory meal, I get a cup of coffee, a slice of grain-free pecan pie and enjoy the conversation. Last year I gave you a pecan pie without corn syrup and this year I'll take it a ...Continue Reading
Pumpkin Roll Cake (Grain-Free)
Pumpkin Roll Cake is a surprisingly easy-to-make classic fall recipe! The key is to make sure the pumpkin cake is just out of the oven when you flip it and roll it into a dishcloth. After the cake completely cools, it will unroll ...Continue Reading
Beef Queso Dip (Grain-Free)
A warm bowl of homemade beef queso with organic potato or plantain chips is a fun snack for game day, a family get-together or a potluck. A few weeks ago I arrived home on a late flight after attending the doTERRA annual ...Continue Reading
Pumpkin Muffins with Chocolate Chips (Grain Free, Paleo)
Pumpkin muffins with chocolate chips are a fun fall treat! Coconut flour can be a bit tricky to bake with, so here are a few things you need to know: 1. Coconut flour soaks up an incredible amount of moisture (that's why most ...Continue Reading
Overnight Banana Bread Oatmeal
A warm bowl of banana bread aatmeal is just about as comforting as it gets in the fall. First though, are you thinking, “Hang on. Why are you posting a recipe with grains?” While reducing our carbohydrate intake helps reduce ...Continue Reading
Shrimp Ceviche
When I was going through my “raw fish” cravings a few weeks ago, I made several batches of shrimp ceviche to curb the cravings. I shared a picture of it over on Instagram and so many of you asked me to share the recipe, so here it ...Continue Reading
Chocolate Zucchini Cake (Grain-Free, Dairy-Free)
Whenever I celebrate with a dessert, I always go for chocolate. I love a good chocolate zucchini cake, so my daughters and I got in the kitchen last week to create grain-free recipe for you. When you make this cake, I want to ...Continue Reading
What Do Your Food Cravings Mean?
Have you ever wondered why you have certain food cravings? They can actually be the body telling you that you need certain nutrients. Last month, I shared on Instagram about my major craving for raw fish. I ate some raw salmon ...Continue Reading
Easy One Pan Chicken, Potatoes and Broccoli
I’ve got another easy one pan dinner for you: chicken, potatoes and broccoli! With school starting back up, I know your family schedule can feel a little crazy, so I hope you’ll find this simple recipe super helpful. In this ...Continue Reading
Pineapple Upside Down Cake (Grain-Free)
Pineapple upside down cake is an iconic classic. I absolutely love the little rings of pineapple, the cherries, and the gooey, sweet layer on top mixed with a hint of vanilla. I hadn’t had a slice in years until I started testing this ...Continue Reading
Salmon Cakes (Grain-Free, Paleo)
Salmon cakes have become a new family favorite. They’re healthy, delicious, and easy to make – just combine cooked salmon, mayo, capers, parsley, and plantain chips, with eggs and coconut flour to bind everything ...Continue Reading
3-Ingredient (Almost) Homemade Vanilla Yogurt
Abby - my youngest daughter - has a knack for creating fun and simple recipes, like this 3-ingredient homemade vanilla yogurt. She's been experimenting with stevia in search of creative ways to craft something sweet without adding ...Continue Reading
Carrots with Plumped Apricots, Hazelnuts, and Creme Fraiche
Roasted Carrots with Apricots, Hazelnuts and Creme Fraiche is a fabulous fall side dish! Northwest Florida is a gorgeous place to live, but doesn't yet offer many real food restaurants. So I was excited to discover a new ...Continue Reading
How to Detox After an Amalgam Filling Removal
Don’t be cavalier about removing an amalgam filling. I learned that lesson the hard way back in 2008! I went to a dentist who wasn’t trained to take the proper precautions and ended up very sick. It took me several years to ...Continue Reading
Chicken Parmesan Meatballs (Grain-free)
My family found a new favorite weeknight recipe! Chicken parmesan meatballs have all the flavors of a classic chicken parmesan rolled into one bite. I had my eye on this recipe for quite a while and then took some time to adapt ...Continue Reading
20 Steps to Heal From Adrenal Fatigue Naturally
Did you know that almost everyone struggling with thyroid disease also has some form of adrenal fatigue? When the adrenals become taxed, this tells pituitary to slow down the thyroid (and in some cases speed things up). If you struggle ...Continue Reading
How to Curb Sugar Cravings with Buttermints
Do you struggle with sugar cravings? Do you get “hangry” if you don’t eat? Do you struggle with hormone imbalance? Adrenal fatigue? Thyroid disease? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, taking steps to balance your blood ...Continue Reading
Avocado, Mango and Pickled Onion Salad with Jalapeño Vinaigrette
If you’re looking for a healthy compliment for your meals, you need to try quick pickled onions! I love putting them in this avocado, mango and pickled onion salad with jalapeño vinaigrette. You can put them together in just a few ...Continue Reading
Should Moms Be Able to Eat During Labor + Top Labor Snacks
Ever since I met Genevieve Howland, aka Mama Natural, at a Weston A. Price conference, I knew we were kindred spirits. As fate would have it, she ended up moving close to where I live in Florida and we actually meet for lunch every ...Continue Reading
Tres Leches Cake (Grain-Free)
A slice of Tres Leches cake defines pure indulgence. Before going gluten-free, my favorite place to enjoy a piece of Tres Leches was a restaurant in Dallas called La Duni. I still visit La Duni for their incredible latin food, but I’m ...Continue Reading
The Benefits of Soaking Nuts, Seeds, Grains and Legumes
Humans have eaten grains, legumes, nuts and seeds for thousands of years. Traditionally, people soaked these foods before cooking them to promote easier to digestion. Somewhere along the way, we forgot about this important step and now ...Continue Reading
Paleo Chicken Flautas
Paleo chicken flautas are a fun weeknight meal. The filling can be made ahead of time and they make for great leftovers! I’ve made some homemade grain-free tortillas over the years, but they haven’t really hit the mark. So a few ...Continue Reading
9 Ways Stress is Destroying Your Health and How to Break Free
The CDC has stated that by 2020, stress will be one of the most critical health issues for Americans. While stress is a part of life, if it’s excessive and we don’t take proper steps to handle it in a healthy way, we can experience ...Continue Reading
Fermented Radish Salsa
Want an absolutely fabulous way to get some healthy probiotics into your diet? Try fermented radish salsa! This delicious, probiotic condiment helps build a healthy gut which in turn helps keep the immune system strong. Most ...Continue Reading
3-Ingredient Chocolate Mousse (Grain-Free, Paleo)
I originally saw this intriguing recipe as part of a tart in a cooking magazine and I had to give it a try. A 3-ingredient chocolate mousse? Impossible! Well, I was wrong! The only ingredients in this decadent mousse are coconut ...Continue Reading
Sausage, Potato, and Spinach Sheet-Pan Dinner (Grain-Free)
I have another easy to prep sheet pan dinner recipe for you! Simply toss together all the ingredients, minus the spinach and lemon, and roast them in the oven until golden. I like to serve this easy to clean up entrée with a simple ...Continue Reading
Sesame Chicken with Plum Sauce (Grain-Free)
Our family loves this recipe for Sesame Chicken with Plum Sauce! The chicken is marinated in buttermilk which makes it nicely tender (this trick also works for fried chicken). The original family recipe calls for packaged herb ...Continue Reading
Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins (Grain-Free)
These easy-to-make grain-free lemon poppy seed muffins will please just about everyone at the breakfast table. As you know, I try to minimize the sugar in my recipes as much as possible. This time, I found the muffins actually ...Continue Reading
Why You Shouldn’t Eat Enriched or Fortified Foods
We find enriched food all over the place these days. In fact, since 1998 folic acid has been added to most bread flours, cornmeal, pasta, rice, and other grain products in the U.S. and Canada. “Enriched” sounds healthy, ...Continue Reading
Sweet Potato Stacks
I love this recipe for sweet potato stacks because it's not too sweet, and the nuttiness from the Parmigiano Reggiano cheese is a wonderful compliment to the browned butter and potato. Good, quality ingredients are important to me, ...Continue Reading
How to Get Enough Calcium in Your Diet
Our lives depend on calcium. Calcium is required for all nerve impulses, muscle contraction, bone and teeth support, reducing inflammation, white blood cell function and even blood coagulation. We’re constantly bombarded with the ...Continue Reading
Peppermint Pinwheel Cookies (Grain-Free, Paleo)
I’m so excited to bring you a grain-free version of this holiday favorite – Peppermint Pinwheel Cookies! These peppermint pinwheel cookies are grain-free, and it's a sugar cookie dough swirled with peppermint! I used 5 drops ...Continue Reading
Cranberry Bread (Grain-Free)
Cranberry Bread is a classic holiday quick bread you can serve at breakfast, as a light dessert, or dried and used in bread pudding. This subtly sweet grain-free loaf arrives heavily scented with vanilla and dotted with tangy ...Continue Reading
Cream of Vegetable Soup
I picked up a copy of Nourishing Traditions 13 years ago when I was learning how to cook and bake with unprocessed ingredients. Cream of Vegetable Soup was one of the first recipes I tried and the entire family fell in love with this ...Continue Reading
Thumbprint Cookies (Grain Free, Paleo, Gluten Free, Gaps)
Thumbprint cookies are icons of the holiday season for me. You don’t have to miss out on your favorite cookies just because you’re avoiding grains and gluten this holiday season! Last year, I gave you my grain free slice-and-bake ...Continue Reading
10 Holiday Essential Oil Diffuser Blends
If you're looking for an all-natural and non-toxic way to bring the wonderful smells of the holidays into your home, I've got you covered! Instead of synthetic fragrances from scented candles or air fresheners, our family uses a ...Continue Reading
Flourless Almond Butter and Chocolate Sandwich Cookies (Grain-Free)
Almond butter and chocolate sandwiches are fun flourless Christmas cookies you can make with kids that are great for a cookie exchange or party. The cookies also work great served alone as a fun treat. We’ve started the ...Continue Reading
Easy Gravy Recipe (Grain-Free, Paleo)
It pays to have an easy gravy recipe in your repertoire – and not just for Thanksgiving! This gravy recipe contains just six ingredients and provides a nice depth of flavor because of the caramelized onions and homemade chicken ...Continue Reading
Creamed Kale with Shallots
I’ve got another nutrient-dense Thanksgiving side dish for you! Easy-to-make creamed kale with shallots provides a delicious complement and allows a dairy-free adaptation. Last week I finished Nutritional Therapy School, so as ...Continue Reading
Hazelnut Tart (Grain-Free)
I’ve shared dozens of grain-free recipes over the past few years; today I’ve got a hazelnut tart recipe I think you’re going to love. I’m striving to help make your big holiday meals both nutrient-dense and thoroughly enjoyed by ...Continue Reading
Brussels Sprout Gratin (Grain-Free)
I know Brussels Sprout Gratin is more of a Thanksgiving dish, so maybe I’m getting ahead of myself, but it’s so good I decided share it with you now. The Brussels sprouts are simmered in water which helps reduce the goitrogens ...Continue Reading
Corn Dog Muffins (Grain-Free)
These little Corn Dog Muffins taste so much like a corndog you’ll be amazed! The kids will love them! I used my “cornbread” batter and inserted a two-inch piece of organic hotdog into each mini muffin before baking. So ...Continue Reading
Pumpkin Spice Donuts with Salted Caramel (Grain-Free)
Pumpkin Spice Donuts with Salted Caramel are a fun way to enjoy a taste of fall! These donuts start with a simple cake batter you can even mix in a blender or food processor to make things easier. The caramel features just three ...Continue Reading
Grain-Free Chilaquiles Recipe
A serving of grain-free Chilaquiles totally feels like cheating! It’s kinda like enjoying fancy nachos for breakfast – perfect for a lazy weekend morning. Chilaquiles traditionally uses corn chips, so to keep this recipe grain-free ...Continue Reading
Why Stomach Acid is Good for You and How to Increase It Naturally
We’ve been told by the conventional medical world that too much stomach acid is the cause of reflux and heartburn. In most cases, this actually isn’t correct. Stomach acid is incredibly beneficial to the body and an increase in ...Continue Reading
Apple, Bacon and Sausage Breakfast Skillet
This apple, bacon and sausage breakfast skillet has become a favorite in our house. All you have to do is cook up the bacon and sausage, add the apples, and you're done! This dish is delicious served alone, or great as part of a ...Continue Reading
Copycat Chick-fil-a Nuggets Recipe (Grain-Free, Paleo)
Chick-Fil-A nuggets are super popular, but sadly they contain MSG, white flour and some ingredients I can’t really pronounce. After hearing so many friends rave about them for so many years, I decided to come up with a recipe for ...Continue Reading
Essential Oils for Back-to-School
This blog is 8 years old! I can hardly believe it! As I sat down to write my annual back-to-school post, I realized I’ve written several times about food, snacks, lunch gear, etc. This year I wanted to add a bit of a twist. Instead of ...Continue Reading
Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken Breast Sheet Pan Dinner
Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken Breasts is an easy sheet pan dinner for a busy weeknight! Sheet Pan dinners make their way onto our table a couple of times per week because of their simplicity and ease of preparation. Toss some ...Continue Reading
How to Heal Your Gut After Antibiotics
Today's post is written by my friend, Eva Aspegren. She's an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and is going to help us understand how antibiotics are impacting our health and importance of healing the gut after we consume ...Continue Reading
The Best Egg Replacement for Baking
A healthy egg replacement that really works can be extremely elusive! Most that I found were either too gummy or they added an undesired flavor or texture. Many egg replacement recipes feature flaxseed, but I'm not a fan because of ...Continue Reading
Strawberry Sherbet (Dairy-Free)
Strawberry sherbet makes use of the beautiful berries in season right now! The easy recipe only requires 6 ingredients – you can blend it all in your food processor or blender and then freeze in an ice cream maker. I know an ice ...Continue Reading
Wedge Salad with Garlic and Yogurt Dressing
Wedge Salad with Garlic and Yogurt Dressing is one of my staple salad recipes for the family. The dressing pairs really well with a cold wedge of iceberg lettuce, as well as grilled meats, veg and seafood. You can make a large ...Continue Reading
Peach and Arugula Salad
Today, I get to share a Magical Peach and Arugula Salad from my friend Amie Valpone's, new book Eating Clean: The 21-Day Plan to Detox, Fight Inflammation, and Reset Your Body. Amie healed from a decade of chronic illness and her book ...Continue Reading
Strawberry Protein Shake
This Strawberry Protein Shake tastes just like a strawberry milkshake and supplies fat-soluble vitamins, protein from natural sources, and healthy carbohydrates. I'm always looking for more ways to add liver to my diet because ...Continue Reading
Abby’s Chocolate Mug Cake (Grain-Free)
My daughters love the Food Network and food magazines. They’re learning how to adapt recipes they find to use nutrient-dense ingredients. A few weeks ago, Abby found a recipe for Chocolate Mug Cakes she wanted to try. The recipe ...Continue Reading
Salmon Poke Bowls (Paleo)
Salmon Poke bowls are a fun and healthy meal that lets everyone in the family choose their own toppings! The most important step in building a poke bowl is finding good sushi-grade fish like salmon or ahi tuna. If you can’t get ...Continue Reading
Pavlova (Grain-Free)
I had a small dilemma in my kitchen for the last year. Pavlova is my absolute favorite dessert, and I’ve wanted to bring you a recipe with less-processed ingredients. I’ve tested pavlova recipes using sweeteners like raw honey, maple ...Continue Reading
Pecan Chicken Stir Fry (Grain-Free, Paleo)
Pecan Chicken Stir Fry was a regular dinner staple in my house when I was a kid. My mom would get out the wok, fry up the pecans, and stir-fry in the bell peppers and chicken in a savory sauce. The pecans turn extra buttery and ...Continue Reading
Sesame Tahini Cookies (Grain-Free)
My favorite cookies contain just a handful of ingredients. When you want a little sweet fix, you can whip up these Sesame Tahini Cookies in minutes, and they’re even easy enough for the kids to bake by themselves! These cookies ...Continue Reading
Sausage Hash with Carrots
A sausage hash is a nutrient-dense and hearty meal that can be served any time of day. I purchase organic sausage at Peaceful Pastures. I found this farm many years ago via the website Eat Wild. It’s a great site that allows you ...Continue Reading
Coconut Layer Cake (Grain-Free)
Grain-Free Coconut Layer Cake is heaven on a plate! It's two layers of moist coconut cake layered with fluffy frosting! As a bonus, this fairly simple recipe won’t keep you in the kitchen all day. Coconut flour absorbs a lot of ...Continue Reading
Coffee Cake (Grain Free, Gaps, Paleo)
This grain-free coffee cake is nice and moist without being too sweet, and has a crumbly topping. Coffee cake is a traditional European cake that was served alongside a cup of coffee. It was traditionally a single layer cake with a ...Continue Reading
King Ranch Chicken (Grain-Free)
I have fond memories of devouring King Ranch Chicken at potlucks and family gatherings when I was a kid. For Texans, it’s Tex-Mex laid out in a casserole full of spiciness, creaminess and chicken. Traditionally, corn tortillas get ...Continue Reading
How to Improve Digestion Naturally
Slow down. This is the first step to improve your digestion naturally. While studying the digestive system in Nutritional Therapy School, I was dumbfounded to learn this one very simple step can work wonders! Why does it ...Continue Reading
Breakfast Frittata with Tomatoes, Sausage and Cheese (Grain-Free)
A Breakfast Frittata with sausage, tomatoes and cheese is a fantastic way to start the day! I love a good, hearty breakfast, but many weekend mornings I don’t want to spend the time right after waking up to prep them. My ...Continue Reading