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
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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
Chicken Stew with Butternut Squash and Kale (Gaps, Paleo, Grain-Free)
Chicken stew with butternut squash and kale is a nourishing and comforting meal. I often marvel at what even “good” stress can do to the body. Our family has enjoyed lots of excitement and change over the last few months. While ...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
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
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 and Vegetable Soup
Lemon Chicken and Vegetable Soup is so comforting and chock-full of nutrients! In this recipe, the vegetables are cooked with butter and then combined with bone broth (you can also use meat stock), and to finish, the yolks and ...Continue Reading
Honey Mustard Chicken Salad with Tomatoes and Avocado
Honey mustard chicken salad is a quick meal that is great for the warmer months! Eating lots of raw, dark leafy greens in salad has become very popular, but it's important to understand that when you’re eating to support your ...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 (Grain-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 is a ...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
Butternut Squash, Carrot and Coconut Soup (Grain-Free)
Butternut Squash, Carrot, and Coconut Soup is a nourishing and comforting meal during the colder months. No matter what kind of health issue you are experiencing, a healthy soup is one of the best ways to help nourish the body. ...Continue Reading
Braised Chicken Thighs with Squash and Kale (Grain-Free)
Braised Chicken is a comforting dish to make during the winter months. Other dishes I love to prepare in the winter are Lentil Soup with Swiss Chard and Sausage, Butter Chicken (always a hit!), and White Beans and Sausage in the Crock ...Continue Reading
Cast Iron Roast Chicken with Potatoes (Grain-Free)
There’s nothing more simple than a Cast Iron Roast Chicken! The meal is good for any night of the week and is very easy to make. Chicken and potatoes are a huge favorite, so I often make this with potatoes and then serve the ...Continue Reading
Creamy Lemon Chicken with Spinach and Artichokes (Grain-Free)
I love a good chicken recipe, especially one that’s easy to put together and packs in the flavor. Lemon Chicken with Spinach and Artichokes combines two of my favorites - spinach and artichoke dip and lemon chicken. I recommend ...Continue Reading
Grilled Chicken with Olive Tapenade and Some Helpful Healthy Eating Tips
When it comes to eating healthy, we often make things too complicated. We feel like everything needs to look like it does on Instagram, or we focus on all of the foods we wish we could eat, instead of the foods we actually can enjoy ...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 (Grain-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
Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken Breast Sheet Pan Dinner
Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken Breasts is an easy sheet pan dinner for a busy weeknight! Sheet Pan dinners make their way onto our table a couple of times per week because of their simplicity and ease of preparation. Toss some ...Continue Reading
Pecan Chicken Stir Fry (Grain-Free, Paleo)
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 (Grain-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
Roast Chicken and Vegetables Recipe (Grain-Free, Paleo)
Roast chicken with vegetables is one of my all-time favorite "quick" dishes. You can prepare the entire meal ahead of time, place it in the fridge and then pop in the oven when you want to cook dinner. The leftovers are fantastic for ...Continue Reading
Classy Chicken Salad with Dates and Macadamia Nuts
Aside from my mom, Molly is my very favorite cook. Her recipes, like this classy chicken salad with dates and macadamia nuts, are nourishing and full of flavor. Molly and I met several years ago through our blogs. We started ...Continue Reading
Almond Cake with Maple Buttercream
This almond cake with maple buttercream is the perfect holiday dessert. We’ve reached the time of year when our schedules fill up and life moves at lightning speed. Over the last few years, I've tried to intentionally slow down at ...Continue Reading
The Best Graves’ Disease Diet: 10 Foods to Eat, 10 Foods to Avoid
What is the best Graves’ disease diet? There are certain foods that can help support the body if you have Graves’ and some foods that are best avoided. I’ve had the opportunity to work with several clients who struggled with Graves’ ...Continue Reading
Hyperthyroid Diet: 10 Foods to Eat and 10 Foods to Avoid
What diet is best for hyperthyroid? There are certain foods that can help support the body if you have hyperthyroid and some foods that are best avoided. As someone who has struggled with hyperthyroidism in the past and has worked ...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
30 Gluten-Free and Nutrient Dense Thanksgiving Recipes
One thing that I think that's so important to understand is that when you want to eat healthy and gluten-free you can enjoy so, so many delicious foods. It's not about restriction, but instead, it's about nourishing your body with all ...Continue Reading
The best diet for Hashimoto’s – foods to eat and foods to avoid
Diet plays a huge part in Hashimoto's and in thyroid disease in general. Thankfully there are so many ways you can improve thyroid function and balance hormones using food. Let's walk through the best diet for Hashimoto's so you can ...Continue Reading
The best diet for Hypothyroidism: Foods to eat and avoid
Diet plays a huge part in hypothyroidism and in thyroid disease in general. Thankfully there are so many ways you can improve thyroid function and balance hormones using food. Let's walk through the best diet for hypothyroidism so you ...Continue Reading
My Favorite Places to Buy Unprocessed Foods at the Best Prices
Shopping for healthy foods can seem daunting, especially when you want to find the best prices and sources. I’ve been eating real food for over 20 years and have a system that works well for me so that I can purchase organic, whole ...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 for Eating Healthy Food 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 food on a budget! “It’s too pricey to eat healthy” is a common rhetoric today in society. It is true that in ...Continue Reading
12 Ways to Support the Thyroid and Adrenals Before Pregnancy
Taking steps to support the thyroid and adrenals before pregnancy is very important for the health of the mother and baby. Many of you who read my articles struggle with adrenal imbalance and/or thyroid disease, so I want to give you ...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
The Complete Healthy Products List
I receive emails, DMs, and messages daily asking about various healthy products that I recommend, so I thought it would be helpful to put them all in one list for you! Rest assured that I only recommend products that I love and ...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
10 Essential Nutrients for the Thyroid (for Hypothyroid, Hyperthyroid, Hashimoto’s, Graves’, Goiter, Cysts and Nodules)
There are many different nutrients that support thyroid function and thyroid hormone production. Using the right balance of nutrients can help improve thyroid function and balance hormones, whether you struggle with hypothyroidism, ...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
Best Diet for Thyroid Disease: Hypothyroidism, Hashimoto’s, Hyperthyroidism, or Graves
Diet plays a huge part in thyroid disease. Thankfully there are so many ways you can improve thyroid function and balance hormones using food whether you struggle with Hypothyroidism, Hashimoto's, Hyperthyroidism,, Graves' or if you ...Continue Reading
The Best Oils and Fats for Cooking
There’s a lot of confusion about the best oils and fats for cooking and baking, 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 ...Continue Reading
4 Tips for Eating Healthy While Traveling (and our favorites in London and Paris)
Eating healthy while traveling doesn’t have to be super difficult. Last month we traveled to London and Paris for spring break and, with a bit of planning ahead, found all sorts of wonderful healthy (and sometimes healthy-ish) ...Continue Reading
12 Ways to Improve Thyroid Hormone Conversion (T4 to T3)
Is your body underconverting thyroid hormone? Are you producing enough T4, but not enough T3? Did you know that your liver or stress might be to blame? Let me explain. . . Your thyroid produces T4 and sends most of it to ...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 (Grain-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
The Grain-Free Family Table Cookbook
aleo-friendly meets family-friendly in this beautiful, full-color how-to guide and cookbook that teaches readers how to cut all grains out of their diets without giving up flavorful, delicious food. When Carrie Vitt was diagnosed ...Continue Reading
Easy Gravy Recipe (Grain-Free, Paleo)
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
Copycat Chick-fil-a Nuggets Recipe (Grain-Free, Paleo)
Chick-Fil-A nuggets are super popular, but sadly they contain MSG, white flour and some ingredients I can’t really pronounce. After hearing so many friends rave about them for so many years, I decided to come up with a recipe for ...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
Roasted Carrots with Parsley-Yogurt Sauce (Grain-Free)
If you’re looking for nutrient-dense Thanksgiving recipes the entire family will love, look no further than these roasted carrots with parsley-yogurt sauce! I’ve got all the recipes you need, including Paleo pies, side dishes ...Continue Reading
Why Your Diet is the First Thing You Should Change When Diagnosed with Thyroid Disease
Have you been diagnosed with thyroid disease? What do you change first? Your diet should be the first thing you change. I completely understand how overwhelming this may seem especially if you’re hypothyroid— you’re exhausted, ...Continue Reading
Pulled Pork with Cornbread Topping (Grain-Free)
I absolutely love serving pulled pork with cornbread topping during the fall. The sweet and tangy shredded pork hides under buttery, golden "cornbread." It’s great for potlucks, when you’re having lots of friends over to watch a ...Continue Reading
20 Tips on Freezing Food to Save You Time and Money
We’ve learned to freeze food, both for saving money and for getting things done ahead of time. Our family purchased a “scratch and dent” freezer and put it in the garage – I can’t tell you how handy it’s been! Before we talk about ...Continue Reading
50 Tips and Resources to Help You Reverse Thyroid Disease
Thyroid disease is becoming a major health issue in the U.S. Did you know that 20 million Americans have been diagnosed with some form of thyroid disease? 14 million of those have been diagnosed with Hashimoto’s disease. When I first ...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
How I Reversed Hashimoto’s (a Thyroid Autoimmune) Disease with Diet, Detox, and Lifestyle
I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's disease back in 2009. Here's my story of how I reversed my thyroid autoimmune disease with diet, detox and lifestyle. In 2008 I suddenly became very sick, and for nine months, I couldn’t find a ...Continue Reading
5 Ways to Keep Your Family Healthy During Cold and Flu Season
It seems like cold and flu season is already among us and I’ve seen reports of a respiratory virus spreading quickly among children in the U.S. There are many things we can do to help keep the immune system strong during a time when so ...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
5 Ways to Enable Your Kids to Make Their Own School Lunch
Some of you may not believe this, but my kids have made their own school lunches since they were in kindergarten. Over the years, they’ve learned the importance of healthy foods and making good choices. In the beginning years, I kept a ...Continue Reading
10 Ways to Convert to a Chemical-Free Garden and Lawn
Today we have my dear friend, Molly Chester, from Apricot Lane Farms here to share with you how to convert to a chemical-free garden and lawn. She and her husband, John, run an organic and biodynamic farm in Southern California (it's a ...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
Mexican Rice (Grain-Free, Paleo)
This Mexican "rice" is a great grain-free alternative and pairs well with chicken fajitas for a complete meal! I’m excited the message about real, unprocessed foods is slowly reaching the mainstream. Last week, the New York Times ...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
15 Grain-Free Thanksgiving Recipes for the Whole Family to Enjoy
When it comes to Thanksgiving recipes, I've got you covered! Here's a round-up of my favorite grain-free Thanksgiving recipes for you and your family to enjoy: Grain-Free "White" Dinner Rolls - The family is head-over-heels for these ...Continue Reading
“Cornbread” and Sausage Stuffing (Grain-Free, Gaps, Paleo)
I'm so excited to make this grain-free "cornbread" and sausage stuffing for Thanksgiving this year! If you want to educate yourself about health and nutrition, mark your calendar for next year’s Weston Price National Conference. I ...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
Homemade Gatorade Concentrate and Healthy Foods at Summer Camp
I love making this homemade gatorade concentrate for my kids, especially as the weather gets warmer. It's a great, healthier alternative to the original drink! School lunches have gotten some much-deserved attention lately. We don’t ...Continue Reading
Green Goddess Dressing
The clean, fresh flavors of Green Goddess dressing make for one of the more perfect condiments. It’s smooth and bright and pairs well with all the summer produce in abundance right now. I also love drizzling it over grilled chicken or ...Continue Reading
The Unprocessed Kitchen: Homemade “Samoas” (Grain Free, Paleo, Primal)
This homemade "Samoas" recipe tastes just as good as the real thing, without the unhealthy ingredients! Today, we close our Unprocessed Kitchen series. Over the last two months, we’ve discussed cookware, bakeware, soups, salads, ...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
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
Back-to-School Lunch Ideas (Paleo, GAPs, Grain Free, Gluten Free)
I think every back-to-school post starts with “I can’t believe the summer is gone!”. That’s exactly how I feel. Summer was great, but all of a sudden it’s time to buckle down, get back to a schedule, and start packing lunches each ...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
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
Chocolate Stout Cake
You may not be aware, but the food blogging community is one amazing bunch of people. A little over a year ago, I didn't personally know a single other food blogger. I was living in Florida and felt a little like no one else understood ...Continue Reading
Baking Together No Matter the Distance
(My daughter's list) It all started a few weeks ago. I told my oldest daughter (let's call her H) that I was going to the BlogHer Food conference. She asked who would be there and when I told her Shauna from Gluten Free Girl would ...Continue Reading
The Best Thing I Ever Ate – New York
It all started last week. My mom called and asked me if I could meet her in New York City for a weekend blitz through over 20 of the restaurants from the show "The Best Thing I Ever Ate". If you haven't seen the show on the Food ...Continue Reading
Recipes
Main Dish: Gnocchi with Wild Mushroom Ragu Bacon Wrapped Meat Loaf Cheesy Beef and Pasta Double Stuffed Portabella Mushroom Sandwich Chicken Tenders Spicy Pecan-Crusted Chicken Spaghetti with Tuna and Lemon Grand Isle Shrimp ...Continue Reading