Deliciously Organic - Carrie Korem, FNTP

Healthy, gluten free recipes and thyroid disease including Hashimoto's, Graves', Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism

The Best Gluten-Free Cornbread

This is hands down the best gluten-free cornbread I’ve ever made. It’s completely grain-free, with a simple paleo and dairy-free option! Inspired by my Grandma’s tried-and-true recipe, this cornbread is soft, flavorful, and the perfect ...Continue Reading

Stuffed Acorn Squash (Gluten-Free)

Stuffed acorn squash makes for an easy weeknight meal. It's easy to prepare and you can create numerous variations depending on the additional produce you have on hand. To make this recipe grain-free, I use riced cauliflower and cook ...Continue Reading

Healthy Pantry Staples

Healthy pantry staples are important to have on hand. I realize that if you’re on a restrictive diet this can be stressful, so I thought it would be helpful to have a list of foods that offer lots of nutrients but can be kept on hand ...Continue Reading

Slow-Cooked Greens with Garlic

Thanksgiving is next week, so I’ve got another nutrient-dense recipe for you to add to your menu! Slow-cooked greens with garlic is easy to put together, can be made ahead of time and goes with just about any Thanksgiving ...Continue Reading

Fruit Pizza (Gluten-Free)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Deep Dish Pizza (Grain-Free)

Grain-Free Deep Dish Pizza. Do I really need to say more? It’s very important to use a cast iron skillet or enameled cast iron skillet for this recipe – I tried to make it with a stainless steel skillet and the crust didn’t bake ...Continue Reading

Gingersnaps (Paleo, Grain-Free)

I have one final recipe for you before the holidays begin! These slice-and-bake Gingersnaps, are full of spicy ginger flavor and can be iced, or sprinkled with homemade powdered sugar. Here are some more cookies you might ...Continue Reading

Pumpkin Bundt Cakes (Grain-Free, Paleo)

These grain-free Pumpkin Bundt Cakes are adapted from my Madeleine recipe in my grain-free cookbook. They’re subtly sweet, have a nice hint of pumpkin and also travel really well. When I posted a pic of these on Instagram, many of ...Continue Reading

Fudgy Pumpkin Brownies (Grain-Free)

My fudgy chocolate brownies have been a reader favorite for over a year now, and today we’re going to add pumpkin to the mix! I took the chocolate brownie recipe and simply swirled in a sweet pumpkin puree. The brownies incredibly ...Continue Reading

Chocolate Tiramisu (Grain-Free, Paleo)

Tiramisu – that delightful, classic, coffee-flavored dessert – often takes a while to make. I’m all for taking short-cuts when able and this recipe provides several. For this chocolate tiramisu recipe, I used nut-free chocolate ...Continue Reading

Fermented Salsa Recipe

Homemade fermented salsa has been on my list for a long time. I’m not sure why I hesitated to try it because it’s so easy to make! Fermentation produces probiotics which are essential for a healthy gut. Our family eats a ...Continue Reading

Beef Enchiladas (Gluten-Free)

One of my favorite dishes from The Grain-Free Family Table is the Chicken Verde Enchiladas. I use my savory crepes to envelop a cilantro and chicken filing and top it off with a verde sauce. As much as I love that recipe, I’ve found a ...Continue Reading

Gluten-Free Angel Food Cake (Grain-Free, Paleo)

Looking for a truly light and fluffy gluten-free angel food cake that tastes just like the classic? You're in the right place. I’ve been on a mission for years to recreate a perfect angel food cake without refined flours — and I’m so ...Continue Reading

Healthy Frozen Treats (Paleo)

When the heat kicks in, it’s always fun to have some healthy frozen treats on hand! Today, I’ve got some fun recipes for you including: Homemade Firecracker Pops, Orange Creamsicle Pops, and Cherry Limeade Pops. I like to ...Continue Reading

10 Ways to Eat and Live Healthy on a Budget

Eating real, unprocessed foods on a budget can be difficult to navigate. For most locations, shopping at a single store won’t cut it, but few of us have time to drive all over town each week to gather what we need. My family started ...Continue Reading

Chicken Lettuce Cups (Grain-Free, Paleo)

We welcome lighter meals when warmer temperatures arrive. Chicken Lettuce cups top my list of easy meals because you can make the chicken mixture ahead of time and store it in the fridge for three to four days until you’re ready to use ...Continue Reading

Roast Leg of Lamb

Roast leg of lamb is a simple spring classic main dish that’s perfect for Easter. I don’t like to make a big fuss when preparing meat, so I simply marinate the meat for an hour, place it on a roasting pan along with Yukon potatoes and ...Continue Reading

Chocolate Chip Walnut Blondies (Gluten-Free)

Chocolate Chip Walnut Blondies is a fun one-pan dessert that everyone will love! Let's talk about sugar for a minute. . . Sugars can cause confusion and missteps when we cook and bake with unprocessed ingredients. First of all, ...Continue Reading

10 Tips to Ease Into a Grain-Free Lifestyle

2015 is here! I want to help you improve your health and make positive changes in the kitchen. A grain-free, nutrient-dense diet made a huge difference to my well being. I want to help you make the transition – and make it as ...Continue Reading

Homemade Mallomars (Grain-Free, Paleo)

Graham crackers, marshmallow and chocolate. Need I say more? Mallomars have all the flavors of a smore, but are a bit more fancy and such fun for the holidays. The recipe requires a few steps, but it's totally worth the ...Continue Reading

Grain-Free Gingerbread Cookies (Paleo)

Welcome to the holiday season! I’m kicking-off December with Grain-Free Gingerbread cookies. This dough is easy to work with: you don’t have to worry about it getting to warm and it shapes nicely. You can use the dough to make ...Continue Reading

Chocolate Pecan Pie (Grain-Free, Paleo)

Chocolate Pecan Pie with Bourbon is a fun way to take pecan pie up a notch or two. It's an impressively delicious dessert that isn't complicated to make. Fair warning, though - I don't think you'll have any leftovers. I'm thrilled for ...Continue Reading

Pumpkin Spice Waffles (Grain-Free, Paleo)

Pumpkin Spice Waffles are fun way to start a fall day! I included a Paleo/dairy-free version of this recipe for you if need to be avoiding dairy right now. Here are some other pumpkin recipes you might enjoy!  Pumpkin ...Continue Reading

Arepas (Grain-Free, Paleo)

I love this recipe for grain-free arepas! I don’t know how to convey how thankful I am that my story of recovery reached so many people last week! Many were encouraged and I loved seeing so many of you reach out to others, ...Continue Reading

Roasted Cauliflower, Lentils and Mixed Greens

As much as possible, I try to know where my food comes from. That’s why I traveled to visit Earthbound Farm last week, seeing the fields and meeting the people that grow my salad greens and other vegetables that I use in recipes like ...Continue Reading

Cookbook Limited-Time Bonus Offer!

My new cookbook, The Grain-Free Family Table, will release in less than two months and I have a fantastic bonus to offer everyone who pre-orders! Here's a quick run-down of what's in the new cookbook: 125 recipes are ...Continue Reading

Apple Pancake (Gluten-Free)

An Apple Pancake is easy to make and a fun breakfast to get the weekend started! Abby, my younger daughter, has really enjoyed baking lately. She tags recipes in cookbooks and magazines, I jot down the grain-free adaptation if ...Continue Reading

The Grain-Free Family Table Cookbook

I’ve waited for a very long time to tell you some exciting news! My new cookbook, The Grain-Free Family Table, is now available! When I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease (Hashimoto's Thyroiditis) in 2008, I chose a ...Continue Reading

Chocolate Berry Tart (Paleo, Grain-Free)

A chocolate berry tart is one of my easy-to-prepare summer dessert staples. The fresh berries make it quite the show-stopper! I used a chocolate crust highlighted by a wonderful combination of sweet, chocolate and just a bit ...Continue Reading

Teriyaki Chicken Stir-Fry (Grain-Free, Paleo)

Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry is a nourishing meal and makes for great leftovers. When it comes to cooking real food, sometimes the recipes can take a lot of time, so I like to have lots of healthy recipes on hand that are quick and ...Continue Reading

The Perfect Green Smoothie Recipe

My perfect green smoothie recipe is a great way to get more veggies like kale in your diet. However, while kale contains many beneficial nutrients, it's not a good idea to eat these hearty raw leafy greens on a continual basis. Kale is ...Continue Reading

Mango Lassi Smoothie

Frozen mango makes for a luxurious, creamy mango lassi smoothie and a nice way to start the day. I always put a couple of organic, pastured egg yolks and a bit of grass-fed gelatin in my smoothies for extra omega-3, Vitamin A, and ...Continue Reading

Raspberry Crumble Bars (Gluten-Free)

Today I'm happy to give you a recipe from Kelly who writes the blog, The Nourishing Home. Kelly is a sweet lady with a passion for family and helping others learn how to lead a healthy life. She recently went grain-free and has been ...Continue Reading

Homemade Yogurt (with Dairy-Free Option)

I enjoy making homemade yogurt, but for years my version wasn’t as thick as the store-bought variety. So I experimented and found that adding a bit of grass-fed gelatin to the warm milk makes the yogurt thick and creamy. I tested ...Continue Reading

How Much Does Real Food Really Cost?

I often hear people complain about the “expense” of eating unprocessed food. If we really take a closer look and compare prices, though, unprocessed foods provide far better value: Does that make you think twice about the cost of ...Continue Reading

Gluten-Free Apple Pie

Thanksgiving rapidly approaches and if you’re like me, you’re already thinking about what to serve for your holiday meal. I thought we’d kick off the month with a pie. Last year, I shared my gluten-free pumpkin and pecan pies so it’s ...Continue Reading

25 Healthy Back-to-School Lunch Ideas

The kids started school this week, so we’ve been brainstorming ideas for school lunches. Now that my girls are older, they typed up a list for me (very helpful!). Our rule is that they have to take at least one vegetable each day and ...Continue Reading

Moving Sale!

A move with the military only comes around every couple of years, so I thought we'd celebrate the change with some great sale prices for you. The sale prices will last until midnight (CST) Friday, May 24th Monday, May 27th. Special ...Continue Reading

Panna Cotta Recipe

This panna cotta recipe is a simple, creamy dessert that feels fancy but is very easy to make. It is lightly sweet, smooth, and packed with gelatin, which is one of my favorite ways to support the body. If you are gluten free and ...Continue Reading

Chicken and “Rice” Casserole (Grain-Free)

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 ...Continue Reading

Healthy Food for Camping or Hiking

Packing healthy food for a camping or hiking trip can be tricky. You want the convenience of pre-made food, but not at the expense of your health. Last week, we took some time off as a family and headed to Yosemite National Park. I ...Continue Reading

Grain-Free Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting

Like good bakeware, basic recipes are always nice to have on hand. A “white” cupcake recipe is a great staple because you can add different spices, extracts and flavorings to it, and mix up your frostings. A few weeks ago we ...Continue Reading

Pea and Egg Drop Soup

We’re all searching for easy, quick ways to produce nutrient-dense meals, and this pea and egg drop soup checks all the boxes. Homemade chicken stock, beef and fish stock offer a variety of nutrients like calcium, magnesium, ...Continue Reading

Brussels Sprouts with Lemon and Hazelnuts

Brussels sprouts with lemon and hazelnuts is an easy, nourishing side dish that's perfect for the holidays! Brussels sprouts contain goitrogens which can inhibit the uptake of iodine into the thyroid (which creates low thyroid ...Continue Reading