Desserts

The Unprocessed Kitchen: Bakeware and Grain-Free Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting

February 26, 2013

A few weeks ago we discussed the importance thinking about our cookware. Today I’ll highlight some healthier bakeware choices for all your baking and roasting needs. Most bakeware sold in stores is made of an aluminum mixture. This aluminum can leach into our food. Non-stick and silicone-coated pans can also leach harmful chemicals and gases [...]

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The Unprocessed Kitchen: Step 3 – Sugars and Chocolate Chip Walnut Blondies

January 15, 2013

Sugars can cause confusion and missteps when we cook and bake with unprocessed ingredients. First of all, let me state that sugar is sugar. Sweeteners of any form will cause insulin levels to rise (some a lot, some a little) so we should always use them in strict moderation. In fact, overconsumption of sugar has [...]

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Chocolate Truffles (Grain Free, Dairy Free, Paleo)

December 21, 2012

Christmas is in the air! Hymns and carols serenade us as I pack foods for family. My giddy girls complete the joyous process of their last few weeks – carefully finding and wrapping gifts for friends and family members. I hope you all have a wonderful holiday season with your family and friends. I’m excited [...]

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Eggnog Cheesecake Bars and Cultures For Health Giveaway

December 11, 2012

As you know, I’m a “from scratch” kind of girl. Sometimes I enjoy digging a bit deeper by making some of the ingredients for my cooking and baking. Making cheese at home is much easier than it sounds and with great starter kits, like the one I used from Cultures for Health, it was a [...]

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Thumbprint Cookies (Grain Free, Paleo, Primal, Gluten Free, Gaps)

December 6, 2012

Thumbprint cookies are icons of the holiday season for me. Usually filled with a Hershey’s kiss, my cookies feature homemade chocolate hazelnut spread. 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 cookies, now I’m [...]

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Homemade Chocolate Hazelnut Spread (Dairy Free, Paleo, Grain Free)

November 29, 2012

The homemade variety always trumps processed food found on store shelves for me. There’s always a way to create the same flavors at home without so many harmful ingredients. I’ve made dozens of chocolate-hazelnut spreads, but none of them really wowed me – until I met this recipe. I adapted it to use either dairy-free [...]

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Chocolate Chestnut Mousse Cake (Grain Free, Paleo, Dairy Free)

November 27, 2012

I hope you had a restful Thanksgiving with family and friends. We laid low and stayed home – just the four of us. We played games, danced, listened to lots of Christmas carols and put up all our Christmas decorations. Taking a few days to reflect, recharge and reconnect was exactly what our family needed. [...]

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Pumpkin Pie (Grain Free, Paleo, Primal, Gaps)

November 10, 2012

Sometimes a recipe just comes to me out of the blue. Other times, it takes many tries. This pie took me a while to perfect. It’s important to me that pumpkin pie isn’t sickly sweet and has a nice custard-like filling – nothing too thick. The grain-free crust needs to stay firm without getting soggy [...]

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Pecan Pie without Corn Syrup (Grain Free, Paleo, Primal, Gluten Free)

November 6, 2012

The holiday season brings wonderful tastes and smells, but often temptation to stray from our goals, too. With all the parties and family get-togethers, it’s easy to be overwhelmed or make poor food choices. I hope to help you stick to your goals while still enjoying all the flavors of the holidays. If you want [...]

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Pumpkin Ice Cream with Graham Cracker Crumbles (Dairy Free, Paleo, Gaps, Grain Free)

October 22, 2012

Can you feel the “busy” season creeping in? As soon as the first cold snap hits, my thoughts quickly drift toward fall parties, my Thanksgiving menu, and all the Christmas details. If I don’t pay attention, I let my life get too hectic. Between my computer, phone, tv, and other gadgets, I can easily become [...]

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