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Grilled Steak with Green Beans and Mustard-Shallot Sauce

April 25, 2013

Our cross-country move is swiftly approaching, so I’ve spent some time cleaning out our fridge, freezer and pantry. It’s made for some very interesting meals (my girls especially loved the grain-free waffles and buttered peas for dinner the other night!). Now that I’m down to the basics, our meals for the next few weeks will [...]

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Chicken and “Rice” Casserole and a Giveaway

April 12, 2013

Sometimes it’s nice to go back to the basics. Chicken and rice – we’ve all had it in some form or fashion. When I was a kid, it was white rice mixed with cream of mushroom soup and shredded chicken. It showed up at just about every pot luck and there’s just something warm and [...]

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The Unprocessed Kitchen: Meats and a Chicken Salad Recipe

March 4, 2013

Organic, pastured meats play an important role in a healthy, traditional diet. Meats like chicken, beef, and lamb offer a wealth of nutrients, including omega-3 fatty acids and conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), as well as nourishing fats, protein, vitamins and minerals. Today, as we continue “The Unprocessed Kitchen” series, we’re going to discuss meat labels and which meats [...]

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The Unprocessed Kitchen: Soups and Stews; Pea and Egg Drop Soup; a Le Creuset Giveaway

February 12, 2013

We’re all searching for easy, quick ways to produce nutrient-dense meals. Homemade chicken stock, beef and fish stock offer a variety of nutrients like calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, and trace minerals. Plus, making stock is very simple. I’ve found it the perfect food to have on hand for making quick and nutritious soups and stews. My [...]

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The Unprocessed Kitchen: Step 1 and Butternut Squash Soup

January 7, 2013

I understand transitioning to an unprocessed kitchen can seem overwhelming, especially if you’re just learning about things like organic whole cane sugar and coconut oil. I assure you — you can do it! There is a simple and practical way to make the change. The first step is to go through your pantry and fridge [...]

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Beef Stew (Grain Free, Gluten Free, Gaps, Paleo, Primal)

December 3, 2012

Years ago, this stew that taught me how to tenderize tough cuts of meat. It’s all about the cooking time. A tough cut of meat like a beef roast needs to cook low and slow. In this recipe, the meat cooks for 2 1/2 hours at 250ºF. The low temperature allows the meat’s enzymes to [...]

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Thanksgiving Round-Up and Giving Thanks

November 21, 2012

I shared some of my very favorite Thanksgiving recipes in past years, so I thought a little Thanksgiving Round-up would be helpful if you’re looking for last minute ideas. Here’s our menu for Thanksgiving: Smoked Turkey (my husband’s specialty) Carrot Souffle Stuffing Green Bean Casserole Mashed Cauliflower Brussels Sprout and Bacon Hash Persimmon Cranberry Sauce [...]

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Chicken Noodle Soup (Grain Free, Paleo, Primal, Gaps, Gluten Free)

November 1, 2012

Like most people, I’ve watched the devastating effects of Hurricane Sandy with a heavy heart. Many people have no power or water or have lost their homes and are trying to pick up the pieces. You may be reading this while eating lunch out of a can and wondering whether life will get back to [...]

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White Beans and Sausage in the Crock Pot

September 26, 2012

In a time when so many companies and farms seem to add unnecessary steps and ingredients to their food, it’s always nice to see people producing food the right way. While it’s important to know the not-so-great part of our food supply, I also want to highlight those who produce food using only the highest [...]

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Chicken Parmesan with Zucchini Noodles (Grain Free, Paleo, Primal, Gaps, Gluten Free)

September 10, 2012

For years, my Sunday night ritual centered on a bowl of noodles. Garlic noodles to be exact – buttery, creamy, a little salty and sweet. Since going grain free, I stopped my ritual and I occasionally miss that bowl of noodles. It’s not necessarily the taste I miss, but the comfort of a meal in [...]

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