Southwestern stuffed bell peppers is a fun, colorful and nourishing main dish! Â Southwest flavors of cumin, chiles, and Monterey Jack cheese add loads of flavor. In place of brown rice, I used riced cauliflower (I didn't tell the ...Continue Reading
Coconut Flour Waffles (Grain-Free, Paleo)
These coconut flour waffles are the perfect nutritious Mother's Day breakfast. Mother’s Day is Sunday and the traditional act of love is breakfast in bed. Many kids and husbands can have a little trouble trying to figure out what to ...Continue Reading
Cauliflower Pizza Crust
Some like it crunchy, others doughy. I waffle back and forth, but lately I wanted a grain-free cauliflower pizza crust I could pick up, eat cold, and send with the kids to school without worrying it will fall apart. I love my recent ...Continue Reading
Coconut Flour Cake with Lemon Curd, Strawberries and Cream (Grain Free)
Coconut flour cake with lemon curd, strawberries and cream is a lovely dessert for the summertime! Before beginning my real food journey, I had a terrible sweet tooth. I couldn’t go a day without some form of sweet: honey, maple ...Continue Reading
Smoked Salmon, Poached Eggs and Micro Greens
I’ve been a bit preoccupied with breakfast lately. Staying grain-free can lead to mundane breakfasts, and nothing bores me more than eating the same thing over and over. Taking grains out of my diet has fueled my creativity, though. ...Continue Reading
Apple, Cherry and Blueberry Crisp (Grain-Free)
Apple, cherry, and blueberry crisp is a dessert for anytime of year! This crisp is a combination of apples, berries, sugar, a bit of arrowroot to thicken and some bright zest of orange and lemon. It's topped with some almond flour, ...Continue Reading
Baked Eggs in Prosciutto Cups
Baked eggs in prosciutto cups is our new favorite breakfast. Â The prosciutto crisps and creates the perfect shell to hold the runny eggs. If you prefer fully-cooked eggs, you can whisk the eggs together before pouring them into the ...Continue Reading
Lemon Tart (Grain-Free)
This lemon tart is the perfect Gaps diet friendly dessert. Life’s moving a bit too fast for our family lately and we realized we needed some downtime to unplug and slow down. John and Molly invited us to their home - Apricot Lane ...Continue Reading
Granola Bars (Grain Free, Paleo, Gluten Free, Gaps)
These are my favorite grain-free granola bars of all time! Nuts and seeds folded into a sticky mixture of coconut oil, honey and vanilla. Simple and sweet. Nothing complicated. These bars can be adapted with dozens of different ...Continue Reading
Coconut Hot Chocolate with Almond Whipped Cream
I love whipping up a batch of coconut hot chocolate with almond whipped cream when the days start getting colder. We often discuss organic, unprocessed foods in our house. As I learn, I've made a point to share with my kids so they ...Continue Reading
Pizza (Grain Free, Paleo, Primal, GAPS)
You won't believe how good this grain-free pizza recipe is! I spend most Friday afternoons outside with my neighbors. We pull up our lounge chairs, pour some wine, and catch up from the week. For the past couple of months, I've ...Continue Reading
Spinach Artichoke Dip
Spinach artichoke dip is a great addition to any Super Bowl party or get-together. This is our first Super Bowl feast without grain. Is it possible to create a delicious Super Bowl party using only unprocessed, organic, grain-free ...Continue Reading
Blueberry Muffins (Grain Free, Paleo, Primal, Gluten Free, Gaps)
Blueberry muffins are a quick gluten free and grain free breakfast you can even eat on the go! Many of you have requested recipes without almond flour, so I’ve been busy testing baked goods this week. My first is blueberry muffins ...Continue Reading
Creamed Kale and Eggs
One of my favorite grain-free breakfast recipes is creamed kale and eggs. 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 ...Continue Reading
Pancakes and Waffles
This pancake and waffle recipe is a new family favorite! In my mind, this recipe shouldn't work. 5 ingredients - nut butter, egg, yogurt, vanilla, and honey. With skepticism, I whisked them together, poured them on a griddle and ...Continue Reading
Dark Chocolate Cream Tart
Dark chocolate cream tart is always welcome at our table. Almost every birthday or holiday comes comes accompanied with a chocolate filling, cookie crust, and billows of whipped cream. For our holiday celebration a few weeks ago, we ...Continue Reading
Granola (Grain-Free)
Boy have I missed granola lately! It makes for a quick snack, packs easily for trips, and forms the perfect substitute for store-bought cereal. I've avoided granola for the past few months because it's usually loaded with grains, ...Continue Reading
Gingerbread with Whipped Cream (Grain-Free)
Gingerbread with whipped cream is the perfect holiday dessert to make for friends and family. We are off to be with family for the holidays, but I wanted to share one last recipe before Christmas. A moist, sweet gingerbread cake ...Continue Reading
Almond Coconut Fudge (Paleo, Primal, Dairy Free)
This almond coconut fudge is the perfect treat for the holiday season! As the holiday rush starts to creep in, I'm doing my best to fight it and keep everything calm. This week featured a whirlwind of events from parties to ...Continue Reading
Baked Shrimp with Fennel and Feta
Is there ever a time when a one-dish meal like baked shrimp with fennel and feta 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 ...Continue Reading
Bread Pudding with Chantilly Cream (Grain Free)
There are few desserts I love more than bread pudding with Chantilly cream! My mom always makes bread pudding on New Year's Day. I only eat it once a year, so I savor every last bite. A few days ago, after making some pecan coconut ...Continue Reading
Pecan Coconut Muffins (grain-free, gluten-free)
These pecan coconut muffins are so delicious that you'll have a hard time eating just one! Almond flour is a relatively new ingredient for most of use, especially those who’ve recently gone gluten or grain free. I’ve received ...Continue Reading
Huevos Rancheros (Grain-Free)
Many mornings I rush around trying to get the kids off to school and also cook a healthy breakfast like huevos rancheros. I find myself simultaneously signing school papers, emptying the dishwasher, getting a load of laundry ...Continue Reading
Slice and Bake Sugar Cookies (Grain Free, Gluten Free, Paleo)
I've got a fun recipe for grain-free slice and bake sugar cookies! I originally posted this recipe back in 2011, and updated it to add some new decoration ideas for you! Â Â This recipe for grain-free sugar cookies is very versatile! ...Continue Reading
Pumpkin Bread (Grain-Free, Paleo, Primal, Gaps)
As family rolls in this week, help stay stress-free by having some loaves of pumpkin bread and easy-to-fix items in the kitchen. You can bake this bread over the weekend, put it in the freezer, thaw overnight, and toast slices for ...Continue Reading
Roasted Eggplant with Bell Peppers, Chicken, and Mozzarella
Eggplant has become one of my favorite vegetables lately, so I thought I'd share this recipe for roasted eggplant with bell peppers, chicken, and mozzarella with you. In the past I would buy one or two a year, but never really got ...Continue Reading
Homemade Almond Joy Candy Bars
I like to have a piece of candy occasionally, and making some of our favorite candy bars at home isn't difficult, like these homemade almond joy candy bars. The kids have fun helping, too. My kids are getting really excited for ...Continue Reading
Sesame Crusted Salmon
I made sesame crusted salmon this week and didn't even miss the breading! 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 ...Continue Reading
6-Ingredient Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies (gluten-free)
You won't believe how good these peanut butter chocolate chip cookies taste! Six ingredients, gluten free, dairy free, and they taste amazing. They actually taste like they have flour in them. When it comes to peanut butter, ...Continue Reading
Cream Tart with Oranges and Toasted Almond Crust
I’m writing this post from the Grand Velas resort in Carmen Del Playa, Mexico. I know, I'm having a hard time believing it myself. I’m attending Food Blog Camp for 5 days of hands-on workshops with the great David Lebovitz, Matt ...Continue Reading
Strawberry Cheesecake Icebox Pie
I noticed at the market this week the summer produce is slowly starting to dwindle. I sighed a little when it hit me: cherry season is really, truly over. Happily, several bags of cherries wait safely in my freezer for use later this ...Continue Reading
Green Bean Casserole (Grain-Free, Gluten-Free)
I grew up in a Baptist church so I'm very familiar with pot-lucks. It always amuses me that there are usually the same dishes, like cheesy hash brown casserole, green bean casserole, deviled eggs, an asian salad with ramen noodles, ...Continue Reading
Red Pepper, Corn and Potato Soup
I love this red pepper, corn and potato soup! I was inspired to make it after this past week when my husband and I took the kids to Disney World. We had a fabulous time watching the girls eyes fill with wonder and excitement, eating ...Continue Reading
Homemade Hamburger Helper Recipe (gluten-free)
Homemade Hamburger Helper has become a family favorite, and it's easy to whip up too!  How many of you have purchased a cardboard box with pasta and a "seasoning mix" hoping for a quick but wholesome meal? I think we might all be ...Continue Reading
Chocolate Mousse
There's few things I love more than a bowl of creamy chocolate mousse! This recipe is easy to make and big on flavor, making it a family favorite. SaveSave ...Continue Reading
Roasted Beet, Goat Cheese, and Maple Pecan Salad
Last week, as I was walking through Williams-Sonoma looking for some new supplies, a woman walks up to me, and starts talking about a wonderful dinner she had recently: roasted beet, goat cheese, and maple pecan salad. She described ...Continue Reading
Strawberry-Raspberry Soup
This strawberry-raspberry soup is such a fun recipe that I got from a my good friend Gail. Gail was our wedding designer (almost 12 years ago) and had an incredibly successful event production company for many years in Dallas. Gail ...Continue Reading
Sautéed Beets
This recipe for sautéed beets is a side-dish staple! I have never been a huge fan of beets. I've tried many methods of cooking them but they never had the flavor I was looking for until yesterday. I was talking with a friend, she ...Continue Reading
Loaded Baked Potato Soup (Grain-Free)
Loaded baked potato soup is perfect for a winter day. It's wholesome, creamy, butter, and will warm you up from the inside out. I particularly like making it with turkey broth a few days after Thanksgiving. Both adults and kids will ...Continue Reading
Kale Salad with Currants and Walnuts
This kale salad with currants and walnuts is the perfect side for any dinner party. My 3rd grade daughter came home from school recently tearfully reporting the other kids have been making fun of her for eating vegetables. What? As ...Continue Reading
Chocolate Pudding (Grain-Free, Paleo)
As the days are getting shorter and cooler, I've been craving my smooth, creamy and sweet chocolate pudding to end the day. My husband thanked me for my cravings the other night because he has been able to benefit from my endless fits ...Continue Reading
Raspberry Coconut Smoothie
A few weeks ago, a friend of mine told me about this raspberry coconut smoothie recipe she has been making for her family. She said that they didn't change anything in their diet or lifestyle, except this smoothie, and they are all ...Continue Reading