Deliciously Organic - Carrie Korem, FNTP

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Green Chili Chicken Stew

Green Chili Chicken Stew is packed with chicken, onions, poblano, white beans and spices to make an easy weeknight meal! I wanted to make this recipe as quick as possible, so for the green chili sauce, I used one made by Siete. ...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

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

Chicken Curry

Chicken Curry is rich, full of spices and so, so comforting! Several years ago, a friend of mine who is Indian, shared her family Chicken Curry recipe with me. And, she was even kind enough to have me over to her house and ...Continue Reading

Chicken Fried Steak (Grain-Free, Gluten-Free)

Chicken Fried Steak is a staple recipe here in Texas. I have fond memories of my mom making chicken fried steak on special occasions. She'd serve it with green beans and mashed potatoes and we'd finish it all off with big slices of ...Continue Reading

Skillet-Roasted Chicken with Lemon

Skillet-Roasted Chicken with Lemon is a great meal for any night of the week! For this recipe, chicken is pan fried until the skin is golden brown and crisp. Then the shallots and garlic are added along with coconut flour to ...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

Chicken Alfredo Spaghetti Squash Boats

Chicken Alfredo Spaghetti Squash Boats is a nourishing and cozy meal during the colder months. Spaghetti squash is such a great vegetable to replace pasta when you're eating a grain-free diet. When it's cooked properly, it ...Continue Reading

Chicken Parmesan Salad (Grain-Free)

Chicken Parmesan Salad is a new favorite in our house. It combines all of the favorite flavors of chicken parmesan, but with fresher and lighter ingredients! The chicken is breaded in plantain chips, which gives it a nice crispy ...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

Chicken Stir Fry (Grain-Free, Paleo)

Chicken stir-fry is one of my favorite things to make on the evening of a busy day. All of the vegetables, meat and sauces can be made earlier in the day and then ready to toss together the minute you walk through the door. When ...Continue Reading

Easy Garlic Chicken Recipe (Grain-Free, Paleo)

This easy Garlic Chicken recipe has quickly become a new family favorite. It’s easy to prepare, and the fragrance of the garlic combined with the slightly sweet sauce is a winning combination! You can serve the garlic chicken with ...Continue Reading

Chicken Taco Salad (Grain-Free)

A chicken taco salad loaded with vegetables, a bit of cheese and a cilantro dressing is a fabulous meal for the warmer months. I prefer to put this salad together minus the dressing, so it can last a couple of days in the fridge or so ...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

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

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

Chicken Parmesan Meatballs (Grain-free)

My family found a new favorite weeknight recipe! Chicken parmesan meatballs have all the flavors of a classic chicken parmesan rolled into one bite. I had my eye on this recipe for quite a while and then took some time to adapt ...Continue Reading

Paleo Chicken Flautas

Paleo chicken flautas are a fun weeknight meal. The filling can be made ahead of time and they make for great leftovers! I’ve made some homemade grain-free tortillas over the years, but they haven’t really hit the mark. So a few ...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

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

Roasted Chicken Wings (Grain-Free, Paleo)

It's play-off time, which usually means lots of unhealthy snacks, but there are so many ways to make your favorites nutrient-dense and chock-full of healthy ingredients. Roasted Chicken Wings are a great substitute for the conventional ...Continue Reading

Oven BBQ Chicken (Grain-Free, Paleo)

I love grilled meats and vegetables, but oven-roasted BBQ chicken is a great alternative when you don't want to fire-up the grill. Why? Because I’m scared of the grill. I’ve had one too many flare-ups that singed my eyelashes (no ...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

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

Orange Chicken (Paleo, Grain-Free)

Orange chicken is a favorite in our house. Crispy, fried chicken with a sweet orange glaze is pretty hard to pass up! It's great served over cauliflower fried rice or if you can tolerate grains, you can serve it over properly prepared ...Continue Reading

White Bean Chicken Chili (Grain-Free)

This white bean chicken chili the perfect soup for a chilly night! One fun benefit of blogging and writing is the new cookbooks publishing houses often send me. Some I give away to friends, but some are so good I curl up in ...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

Homemade Chicken Stock

There's no comparison between homemade chicken stock and stock poured out of a can. The flavors are much deeper, and the quality of nutrients far surpasses anything you'll find wrapped in aluminum. Chicken stock serves as the ...Continue Reading

Chicken Piccata (Grain-Free, Gluten-Free)

Chicken Piccata is a classic dish that is easy enough to make on a weeknight! Chicken Piccata is simply chicken dredged in flour, fried in a skillet until golden brown and topped with a lemon, garlic and caper ...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

Slow-Roasted Garlic and Lemon Chicken

Slow-roasted garlic and lemon chicken is one of the easiest and most flavorful dinners you can make! This recipe is very, very easy to make. You simply place the chicken, lemons, thyme and garlic in a large roasted dish, drizzle ...Continue Reading

The Price of Chicken

    Several times a year, a friend asks me to come over, look through her kitchen, point out the unwholesome foods, and advise her on practical steps she can take to build a whole foods pantry and refrigerator. I always ...Continue Reading

Gooey Mozzarella Bread

My mom used to make Gooey Mozzarella Bread when we'd have friends over for dinner and everyone always loved it! It's savory, gooey, cheesy and loaded with garlic. You can use a homemade fermented sourdough loaf, sourdough ...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

Sautéed Green Beans with Garlic and Ginger

Sautéed Green Beans is a great way to add some extra flavor and veggies to your meal! These green beans are crisp-tender with little bits of salty garlic, ginger and a punch of heat. One ingredient that I use in just about ...Continue Reading

Cheesy Ranch Potatoes

Cheesy Ranch Potatoes is a well-loved side dish that pairs well with so many different main dishes. Instead of a ranch packet that contains artificial flavors and preservatives, I've got a quick homemade ranch sauce that you can ...Continue Reading

12 Ways to Heal the Gut Naturally

Healing the gut naturally takes time, effort, and the willingness to change aspects of both your diet and lifestyle, but healing is absolutely possible. And can be life-changing, too! Gut health is foundational to all health. In ...Continue Reading

11 Most Popular Slow Cooker Recipes

I am a huge fan of slow cooker recipes! Especially during the fall and winter months, there are few things more comforting than the smell of a slow-cooked meal lingering for hours in the home.  Slow-cooker recipes are not just ...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

Homemade Sausage Recipe

Homemade sausage is easy to make and much more healthy than many of the options at the grocery store!     I know making homemade sausage can sound difficult, but it's actually very easy. You cut up the meat into large pieces, freeze ...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 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

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

Winter Citrus Caprese Salad

A winter citrus caprese salad is a fun way to brighten up your table during the colder months. If you haven't had burrata before, I highly recommend giving it a try! It's a fresh cheese that on the outside looks like mozzarella, ...Continue Reading

Mongolian Beef (Grain-Free)

Mongolian beef is an easy weeknight dinner that’s much more nutritious than take-out! I used sirloin in this recipe, but you can swap it out with cuts such as ribeye, flatiron or T-bone. You can also add in extra vegetables like ...Continue Reading

Creamy Potato Salad (Paleo)

Creamy Potato Salad is a classic summer staple. It’s a simple dish that’s great for a BBQ, family get-together, or when you don’t want to turn on the oven. The secret to the flavor in this recipe is the pickle juice. The juice is ...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

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

Chili “Cornbread” Pie (Paleo, Grain-Free)

Chili and cornbread go so well together, so I thought I’d combine the two in this recipe for Chili Cornbread Pie! The chili can be made ahead of time before pouring it into the baking dish to bake with the cornbread. You can even ...Continue Reading

Waffles with Sausage (Grain-Free, Gluten-Free)

I love serving waffles and sausage together for a weekend breakfast, and I thought, why not combine the two? So today, I’ve got a fun recipe for grain-free waffles with sausage.  I’m often asked if it’s ok to eat sausage because ...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

Teriyaki Salmon (Grain-Free, Paleo)

Teriyaki Salmon comes together in a matter of minutes! I like making salmon recipes because they’re quick to prepare and salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty acids which can help reduce inflammation. Wild salmon is preferable to ...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