Main Dish

Creamed Kale and Eggs

January 24, 2012

I don’t count calories anymore. I used to ride the low fat bandwagon and stressed over every little morsel that touched my lips. I felt trapped. I couldn’t enjoy food, obsessed over how much weight I might gain. Then I learned about eating whole foods, and especially the benefits of healthy saturated fats. I learned [...]

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Baked Shrimp with Fennel and Feta

December 12, 2011

Is there ever a time when a one-dish meal doesn’t come in handy? Either for a quick dinner at the end of the day or for last-minute guests, I turn to soups, stir-fries or anything else I can prepare in a single pot or skillet. For these kinds of dishes, it’s important to have a [...]

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Deliciously Organic Store – Weekly Meal Plans and Holiday Menus

November 16, 2011

Today, I’m excited to announce the Deliciously Organic Online Store! I’ve been working on it in the background for a while and eagerly waiting for the chance to let you in. First, let me say, “Thank you” – things have grown quickly around here because you keep coming back.

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Roasted Eggplant with Bell Peppers, Chicken and Mozzarella

November 4, 2011

Eggplant has become a like a purple friend to me lately. In the past I would buy one or two a year, but never really got creative with it. When I realized that salting the eggplant takes away the bitterness, it opened up a whole new world to me. I’ve been adding eggplant to dishes a couple times a week, and my family loves it! I’ve especially enjoyed using it [...]

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Cream of Mushroom Soup

October 19, 2011

Our grain-free challenge ended last week, but I’m still going strong. Soup has always been a favorite of mine, but eating grain-free helped me discover how delightful soup can really be. There are hundreds of combinations and so many ways to make a healthy soup for lunch or dinner. Lately, I make a pot of [...]

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Homemade Sausage – Day 27 Grain Free Challenge

October 7, 2011

Sometimes simplicity is best. Throughout our grain-free challenge I’ve found that my cooking has become more simplistic. A roasted chicken, vegetables, salads, grilled meats, a bowl of berries – uncomplicated foods and meals that can be put on the table with little effort. Our first major cold front came through this week, and with it [...]

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Crawfish Etouffee – Made in America

October 4, 2011

I adore Lucy Lean. She’s funny, vibrant, humble, and so generous. Lucy has a book coming out today! It’s titled, Made in America and I’m so excited to finally have it in my hands. It’s a beautiful book, full of light, beautiful photos (all taken by Lucy) and featuring over 100 favorite old-fashioned recipes given a [...]

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Eggplant Involtini – Day 17 Grain-Free Challenge

September 26, 2011

We’re over halfway through the challenge! How are you doing? Are you finding it gets easier as you go? I feel so good that I don’t know if I want to eat grain after the challenge is over. The kids have adapted nicely and honestly I don’t even think they’ve noticed I haven’t been serving [...]

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Homemade Meatballs and Marinara – Day 11 Grain Free Challenge

September 20, 2011

Sunday we loaded the kids in the car and drove out of the desert to the beautiful Apricot Lane Farms. My dear friend Molly and her husband John run the farm. They were hosting a party for everyone to gather and enjoy some California sunshine. The kids swam, ran

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Sesame Crusted Salmon – Day 3 Grain-Free Challenge

September 12, 2011

How’s it going? Have you found it challenging to remove the grains from your diet? I want to warn you about replacing grain with sugar. It’s an easy thing to do. Eating grain causes your blood sugar level to go up, so if you’ve been eating lots of grains your body has gotten used [...]

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