Deliciously Organic - Carrie Korem, FNTP

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

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Butter Chicken

Butter chicken is a comforting and nourishing meal that has become a family favorite these last few months. The chicken is marinated in yogurt, vindaloo spice blend, and lemon juice and then combined with caramelized onions, broth, ...Continue Reading

Butterflied Roast Chicken with Red Onions

Butterflied roast chicken with red onions is my “I don’t want to cook” meal. It’s fast and requires very little hands-on preparation. To prepare - I butterfly the chicken, brush it with ghee, add some onions, season with coarse ...Continue Reading

How to Butterfly a Chicken

I often hear people say they'd like to change to a more organic, unprocessed diet, but . . . they think it's difficult and it's (always) expensive. I understand why people think this way. In a world where we're accustomed to buying a ...Continue Reading

Parmesan Chicken Tenders Recipe

These Parmesan chicken tenders are gluten free and made with all real food ingredients. They are fried in tallow or lard until crispy. I recommend serving them with my garlic dipping sauce or homemade ranch. Ingredients for ...Continue Reading

Creamy Wild Rice Soup with Chicken

There’s nothing quite like a bowl of creamy wild rice soup with chicken on a cold day! It’s comforting and nourishing and made with simple, real-food ingredients that support your thyroid and immune health. This soup is gluten-free ...Continue Reading

Caesar Salad Chicken Cutlets

If you’re looking for a healthy dinner that’s full of flavor, these Caesar Salad Chicken Cutlets are the perfect combination of crispy, juicy chicken and a cool, crisp Caesar salad. The chicken is coated in a gluten-free breading made ...Continue Reading

Tuscan Lemon Chicken

Tuscan Lemon Chicken is a gluten-free, lightly battered chicken topped with baby greens and a bright lemon vinaigrette. I had a version of this chicken at a Trattoria Sostanza in Florence years back and was blown away at their ...Continue Reading

Green Chili Chicken Stew

This green chili chicken stew is a hearty, comforting recipe packed with tender chicken, poblano peppers, white beans, and spices. It’s a flavorful twist on classic chicken stew, thanks to the addition of green chili sauce that gives ...Continue Reading

Lemon-Tahini Chicken with Green Beans

Lemon-Tahini Chicken with Green Beans is a wonderful weeknight dinner and it also just happens to be dairy-free! This weeknight chicken dinner is super easy to make and so flavorful! Some good tahini options are this one or this ...Continue Reading

Lemon Chicken Vegetable Soup Recipe

This lemon chicken vegetable soup recipe is one of my favorite nourishing meals to make at home. It’s filled with fresh vegetables, organic chicken, and a bright, creamy finish thanks to lemon and egg yolks. The result is a comforting ...Continue Reading

Butternut Squash Soup

Butternut Squash Soup is a fall and winter favorite that's loaded with nourishing ingredients! Each week I make a pot of stew or soup to have for lunch throughout the week or for a quick dinner. It saves time and money and is a ...Continue Reading

Chicken Pot Pie Soup (Gluten-Free)

Gluten Free Chicken Pot Pie Soup combines the comfort of a warm pot pie in a delicious soup! The inspiration for this soup came from my favorite chicken pot pie recipe from my cookbook, The Grain-Free Family Table. The filling ...Continue Reading

One-Pot Chicken and Potatoes

If you are looking for a great weeknight dinner idea then you can’t go wrong with this One-Pot Chicken and Potatoes recipe! One-pot meals are always helpful to get a nutrient-dense meal on the table without much fuss. This ...Continue Reading

Creamy Chicken, Tomato and Vegetable Soup

Creamy Chicken, Tomato and Vegetable Soup has been a reader favorite for over 8 years now! It's creamy, full of flavor and super comforting. I have a secret for all my soups - sweat the vegetables. This simple technique adds ...Continue Reading

Sesame Chicken with Plum Sauce (Gluten-Free)

Our family loves this recipe for Sesame Chicken with Plum Sauce! The chicken is marinated in buttermilk which makes it nicely tender (this trick also works for fried chicken). The original family recipe calls for packaged herb ...Continue Reading

Pecan Chicken Stir Fry (Gluten-Free)

Pecan Chicken Stir Fry was a regular dinner staple in my house when I was a kid. My mom would get out the wok, fry up the pecans, and stir-fry in the bell peppers and chicken in a savory sauce. The pecans turn extra buttery and ...Continue Reading

King Ranch Chicken (Gluten-Free)

I have fond memories of devouring King Ranch Chicken at potlucks and family gatherings when I was a kid. For Texans, it’s Tex-Mex laid out in a casserole full of spiciness, creaminess and chicken. Traditionally, corn tortillas get ...Continue Reading

Oven Baked BBQ Chicken Recipe

I love grilled meats and vegetables, but this oven baked BBQ chicken recipe is the perfect back up for nights when you don't want to fire up the grill. The chicken gets crisp on the edges, stays juicy inside, and the homemade BBQ sauce ...Continue Reading

30 Gluten-Free Dinner Recipes

After nearly two decades of creating nourishing, gluten-free meals for my family and community, I’ve rounded up the very best of the best, the tried-and-true gluten-free dinner recipes that have stood the test of time. Whether you're ...Continue Reading

40 Favorite Hypothyroid Recipes

Your diet plays a huge part in Hypothyroidism and in thyroid disease in general. Here’s a collection of 40 of my most popular Hypothyroid recipes over the last 16 years! Can diet help people with hypothyroidism?  The foods you ...Continue Reading

Which Cooking Oils are Healthiest?

There’s a lot of confusion about which cooking oils are healthiest, so today I’m going to break it all down for you. First, it’s important to understand there are basically three kinds of fats: saturated, monounsaturated and ...Continue Reading

40 Favorite Hyperthyroid Recipes

Your diet plays a huge part in Hyperthyroidism and in thyroid disease in general. Here's a collection of 40 favorite Hyperthyroid recipes over the last 18 years! Here's a quick list of foods to eat and the ones to avoid if you are ...Continue Reading

200 Non-Toxic Favorites for the Home

I receive emails, DMs, and messages daily asking about my favorite non-toxic products and foods that I personally use, so I thought it would be helpful to put them all in one list for you! If you're wanting to avoid plastic, ...Continue Reading

Liver Pate Recipe

If you have never loved liver, I understand. I felt the same way for years. This liver pate recipe comes straight from my dear late friend and mentor, Kim. She knew I didn’t like pate, so one day she invited me over and made this exact ...Continue Reading

Turkey Pot Pie Recipe (Gluten-Free)

This creamy turkey pot pie recipe is the perfect way to turn leftover Thanksgiving turkey into a warm, satisfying dinner that feels completely fresh. Instead of a traditional pie crust, this version uses tender gluten free, grain free ...Continue Reading

Baked Mac and Cheese (Gluten-Free)

This gluten-free baked mac and cheese is the perfect comfort food for chilly nights or your Thanksgiving table. It’s a spin-off of my original stovetop mac and cheese from my first cookbook Deliciously Organic, but this version is ...Continue Reading

30 Favorite Graves’ Disease Recipes

Your diet plays a huge part in Graves' and in thyroid disease in general. Here's a collection of 30 of my most popular Graves' recipes over the last 16 years! Here's a quick list of foods to eat and the ones to avoid if you have ...Continue Reading

30 Favorite Hashimoto’s Recipes

Looking for easy, nourishing, and thyroid-supportive meals? You’re in the right place. This roundup of 30 favorite Hashimoto’s recipes includes nutrient-dense, anti-inflammatory meals that support hormone balance, reduce antibodies, ...Continue Reading

Broccoli Cheddar Soup (Gluten-Free)

Broccoli Cheddar Soup is a comforting and nutrient-dense soup to warm you up from the inside out! This broccoli cheddar soup is gluten-free and is a combination of: unsalted butter, onion, salt and pepper, broth, chicken, ...Continue Reading

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

Why Breakfast is Important for Thyroid Hormones

Is breakfast is important for thyroid health? Or for health in general? “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” “Fasting through breakfast allows your body to more easily enter fat-burning mode.” “Breakfast like a ...Continue Reading

How to Reduce Hot Flashes Naturally

If you’re tired of feeling like a heat wave is coming over you, and you want to know how to reduce hot flashes naturally, you’re in the right place! Before we dive into my tried-and-true tips for reducing hot flashes, it’s helpful ...Continue Reading

Pork Chops with Apples and Onions

Pork Chops with Apples and Onions is one of my most favorite fall meals! The apples and onions are slowly cooked in butter until they turn soft and almost caramelized. Then the pork chops are seared and a sauce is made with a ...Continue Reading

What is a Nutrient-Dense Diet?

Have you ever wondered what it would look like to eat a nutrient-dense diet? I often refer to a nutrient-dense diet as my preferred method of eating for not only detoxification and healing, but also to work toward and maintain optimal ...Continue Reading

25 Tips to Eat Healthy on a Budget

With the rising costs of food, I hope you can benefit from reading my best tips and tricks on how to eat healthy on a budget! “It’s too pricey to eat healthy” is a common rhetoric today in society. It is true that in some ...Continue Reading

12 Healthy Changes to Start the New Year

January is always a great time to think about making healthy changes to start the new year. Oftentimes, we think that we have to make huge changes in order for it to make a difference, but even the smallest steps in the right ...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

20 Ways to Help Support the Immune System

There are so many ways to support the immune system, and given our current state of affiars, I thought it would be helpful to put some of my top tips in one spot for you. It’s good to keep in mind that there’s not a magic bullet ...Continue Reading

11 Steps to Take During an Autoimmune Flare

If you have a thyroid autoimmune disease such as Hashimoto’s or Graves’ disease, you may sometimes experience what is called an autoimmune “flare.” A flare is when symptoms get worse for a period of time. It’s important to ...Continue Reading

Sausage, Cherry Tomato and Broccoli Skillet

Often we make healthy eating way too complicated! We think we have to stock our kitchens with all sorts of expensive and unique ingredients and we usually end up stressed and wanting to order take-out.  Most nights, I cut up ...Continue Reading

Vitamin D Deficiency and Thyroid Disease

It’s estimated that at least 75% of Americans are deficient in Vitamin D. Ironically, Vitamin D isn’t a vitamin at all, but a steroid hormone responsible for a number of processes in the body, ranging from regulating mineral absorption ...Continue Reading

Broccoli Salad with Bacon and Raisins

Broccoli salad with bacon and raisins is an old Southern favorite. It's a combination of broccoli, red onion, raisins, carrots, pumpkin seeds and bacon and is tossed with a creamy and slightly sweet dressing. This salad is ...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

Beef Queso Dip (Gluten-Free)

A warm bowl of homemade beef queso with organic potato or plantain chips is a fun snack for game day, a family get-together or a potluck. A few weeks ago I arrived home on a late flight after attending the doTERRA annual ...Continue Reading

What Do Your Food Cravings Mean?

Have you ever wondered why you have certain food cravings? They can actually be the body telling you that you need certain nutrients. Last month, I shared on Instagram about my major craving for raw fish. I ate some raw salmon ...Continue Reading

Easy Gravy Recipe (Gluten-Free)

It pays to have an easy gravy recipe in your repertoire – and not just for Thanksgiving! This gravy recipe contains just six ingredients and provides a nice depth of flavor because of the caramelized onions and homemade chicken ...Continue Reading

Bullet-Proof Bone Broth

Bone broth (otherwise known as Chicken Stock) has become all the rage – and for good reason! It provides a wealth of nutrients, helps heal the gut, is great for the skin and hair and tastes great! Last month, I was having my daily ...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

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

Thank You!

    Thanks again for your interest in my top 15 Tips to Reduce Inflammation! Please remember that you'll need to click on the confirmation link that's being sent  to you via email. If you ever have any questions, ...Continue Reading

10 Things I Tell Anyone Who Wants to Detox

We’ve all seen a lot of buzz lately discussing whether we need to detox, if our bodies can do all the detox without help and if there are actually any benefits. Detox was an integral part of my overcoming Hashimoto’s disease so I ...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

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

The GAPS Diet

Did you know between 70 - 85% of your immune system lies within the gut? The gastrointestinal tract plays a vital role in your health including digestion, nutrient absorption, defense against invading pathogens, hormone metabolism, ...Continue Reading

Easy Sweet Potato Casserole (Gluten-Free)

This easy sweet potato casserole has been a reader favorite for more than a decade, and for good reason. It’s creamy, slightly sweet, and topped with a buttery, crunchy pecan layer that brings the whole dish together. This recipe is ...Continue Reading

White Beans and Sausage in the Crock Pot

White beans and sausage in the crock pot is my Gaps diet take on red beans and rice, one of my favorite childhood dishes. In a time when so many companies and farms seem to add unnecessary steps and ingredients to their food, it’s ...Continue Reading

Vegetable Tian

A vegetable tian is a nutritious side dish loaded with vegetables and lots of flavor!   Traditionally tian is a layered dish that features thin vegetable slices atop a tomato sauce base. Overtime, other vegetables have been added, ...Continue Reading

Chopped Waldorf Salad

A chopped Waldorf salad is full of crunchy fruits and vegetables and makes a great side dish in the summer! For this recipe you'll need: Boneless skinless chicken breasts Mayonnaise - I like to purchase this one, or make ...Continue Reading

Healthy Skepticism – The Chipotle Video

I’m starting a new series entitled “Healthy Skepticism”. In our world of confusing labeling, genetically modified foods, and very creative marketing, it’s important to ask hard questions before purchasing food. Each month, I’m going to ...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

No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

School just started for the girls, so I've been making these no-bake chocolate oatmeal cookies for them to take in their lunches. It’s been one week of packing lunches and I feel like my head is spinning. There’s so much to do in ...Continue Reading