Deliciously Organic - Carrie Korem, FNTP

Healthy recipes, nutrition and thyroid disease information written by Carrie Korem, FNTP

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

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

Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins (Grain-Free)

These easy-to-make grain-free lemon poppy seed muffins will please just about everyone at the breakfast table. As you know, I try to minimize the sugar in my recipes as much as possible. This time, I found the muffins actually ...Continue Reading

Sweet Potato Stacks

I love this recipe for sweet potato stacks because it's not too sweet, and the nuttiness from the Parmigiano Reggiano cheese is a wonderful compliment to the browned butter and potato. Good, quality ingredients are important to me, ...Continue Reading

How to Get Enough Calcium in Your Diet

Our lives depend on calcium. Calcium is required for all nerve impulses, muscle contraction, bone and teeth support, reducing inflammation, white blood cell function and even blood coagulation. We’re constantly bombarded with the ...Continue Reading

Cranberry Bread (Grain-Free)

Cranberry Bread is a classic holiday quick bread you can serve at breakfast, as a light dessert, or dried and used in bread pudding. This subtly sweet grain-free loaf arrives heavily scented with vanilla and dotted with tangy ...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

10 Holiday Essential Oil Diffuser Blends

If you're looking for an all-natural and non-toxic way to bring the wonderful smells of the holidays into your home, I've got you covered! Instead of synthetic fragrances from scented candles or air fresheners, our family uses a ...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

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

Hazelnut Tart (Grain-Free)

I’ve shared dozens of grain-free recipes over the past few years; today I’ve got a hazelnut tart recipe I think you’re going to love. I’m striving to help make your big holiday meals both nutrient-dense and thoroughly enjoyed by ...Continue Reading

Brussels Sprout Gratin (Grain-Free)

I know Brussels Sprout Gratin is more of a Thanksgiving dish, so maybe I’m getting ahead of myself, but it’s so good I decided share it with you now. The Brussels sprouts are simmered in water which helps reduce the goitrogens ...Continue Reading

Corn Dog Muffins (Grain-Free)

These little Corn Dog Muffins taste so much like a corndog you’ll be amazed! The kids will love them! I used my “cornbread” batter and inserted a two-inch piece of organic hotdog into each mini muffin before baking. So ...Continue Reading

Grain-Free Chilaquiles Recipe

A serving of grain-free Chilaquiles totally feels like cheating! It’s kinda like enjoying fancy nachos for breakfast – perfect for a lazy weekend morning. Chilaquiles traditionally uses corn chips, so to keep this recipe grain-free ...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

Essential Oils for Back-to-School

This blog is 8 years old! I can hardly believe it! As I sat down to write my annual back-to-school post, I realized I’ve written several times about food, snacks, lunch gear, etc. This year I wanted to add a bit of a twist. Instead of ...Continue Reading

How to Heal Your Gut After Antibiotics

Today's post is written by my friend, Eva Aspegren. She's an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and is going to help us understand how antibiotics are impacting our health and importance of healing the gut after we consume ...Continue Reading

The Best Egg Replacement for Baking

A healthy egg replacement that really works can be extremely elusive! Most that I found were either too gummy or they added an undesired flavor or texture. Many egg replacement recipes feature flaxseed, but I'm not a fan because of ...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

Wedge Salad with Garlic and Yogurt Dressing

Wedge Salad with Garlic and Yogurt Dressing is one of my staple salad recipes for the family. The dressing pairs really well with a cold wedge of iceberg lettuce, as well as grilled meats, veg and seafood. You can make a large ...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

Pavlova (Grain-Free)

I had a small dilemma in my kitchen for the last year. Pavlova is my absolute favorite dessert, and I’ve wanted to bring you a recipe with less-processed ingredients. I’ve tested pavlova recipes using sweeteners like raw honey, maple ...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

Sesame Tahini Cookies (Grain-Free)

My favorite cookies contain just a handful of ingredients. When you want a little sweet fix, you can whip up these Sesame Tahini Cookies in minutes, and they’re even easy enough for the kids to bake by themselves! These cookies ...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

Coconut Layer Cake (Grain-Free)

Grain-Free Coconut Layer Cake is heaven on a plate! It's two layers of moist coconut cake layered with fluffy frosting! As a bonus, this fairly simple recipe won’t keep you in the kitchen all day. Coconut flour absorbs a lot of ...Continue Reading

Coffee Cake (Grain Free, Gaps, Paleo)

This grain-free coffee cake is nice and moist without being too sweet, and has a crumbly topping. Coffee cake is a traditional European cake that was served alongside a cup of coffee. It was traditionally a single layer cake with a ...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

How to Improve Digestion Naturally

Slow down. This is the first step to improve your digestion naturally. While studying the digestive system in Nutritional Therapy School, I was dumbfounded to learn this one very simple step can work wonders! Why does it ...Continue Reading

Homemade Thin Mints (Grain-Free, Paleo)

Thin Mints are one of my favorite cookies, and this grain-free version tastes just as good as the original! Thin Mints are delicious, but they contain lots of unhealthy ingredients. Here's a short list of some of ...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

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

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

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

Elderflower Cocktail and Holiday Gift Guide

A festive drink offers an enjoyable addition to any holiday menu. Elderflower liquor and Champagne combine easily to make a delightful Elderflower Cocktail. I prefer to keep my occasional alcoholic drink relatively low in sugar, ...Continue Reading

Cranberry Kombucha Jello

Cranberry sauce is fun and all, but what about serving the kids Cranberry Kombucha Jello at Thanksgiving? Kombucha contains healthy probiotics to feed the gut, gelatin from a good source helps keep the bones and joints healthy, and the ...Continue Reading

Scalloped Potatoes (Grain-Free)

I love scalloped potatoes as part of a Thanksgiving spread! You can prepare them the day before and quickly reheat them in the oven to reduce the workload on Thanksgiving Day.  It’s a smart idea to use a food processor or mandolin ...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

How Much Water Should You Drink Each Day?

How much water should you drink each day? This topic is discussed constantly and before we answer how much, I think it’s important that we understand just how incredibly important water is to the body. Water is the most important ...Continue Reading

10 Ways to Use Spikenard Essential Oil

Spikenard essential oil comes from a flowering plant of the Valerian family and has been used for thousands of years. It's composed of 10 monoterpenes (which help reprogram miswritten information in cellular memory) and 34 ...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

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

Refried Black Beans

Refried black beans are a healthy, nutrient-dense carbohydrate that goes with so many different main dishes. I really enjoy the creamy beans cooked with onion and garlic then smashed and stirred with some healthy fat. The ...Continue Reading

Tomato, Blueberry and Burrata Salad

This tomato, blueberry and burrata salad is the perfect late summer salad. Fall is almost here, so I’m busy squeezing every last flavor out of the summer. I’ve seen posts and pins about pumpkins and all things fall. Our local ...Continue Reading

Essential Oils for Thyroid Support

I wish I’d known about the benefits of essential oils for the thyroid many years ago when I was struggling with Hashimoto's, and how they could help support not only my thyroid but the entire endocrine system. Therapeutic-grade ...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

Essential Oils for Stress

Stress is part of all our lives! Sometimes, it's easy to combat, and sometimes a little extra help is needed. Vanderbilt Hospital has recently been diffusing essential oils in their ER, and they found it helped the doctor's feelings ...Continue Reading

Beef Enchiladas (Grain-Free, Paleo)

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

Squash Fritters (Grain-Free, Paleo)

Squash Fritters are an easy side dish that use an abundant summer vegetable in a fun way. This recipe a combination of yellow squash, egg, grain-free flour, jalapeño and a bit of sea salt. These fritters take just minutes to ...Continue Reading

Angel Food Cake (Grain-Free, Paleo)

I haven’t been this excited about a recipe in a long time! I sought out a slice of light and airy Grain-Free Angel Food Cake for years and now, I’m thrilled to share it with you. Angel Food Cake is worth the time investment and ...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

Essential Oils for Travel

Are you looking forward to some summer travel this summer? Now that I understand just how effective essential oils can be, I never leave home without oils in my bag! Here are my top 8 oils for travel (I prefer doTERRA essential ...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

How to Cook and Eat an Artichoke

Steamed artichokes with butter are an occasional indulgence in our home and are fun to serve when guests come over. In today's cooking video I'm going to teach you How to Cook and Eat an Artichoke. Enjoy! ...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

Homemade Devil Snack Cake (Grain-Free)

A homemade devil snack cake is such a fun recipe to make with the kids. You also can use this cake recipe to make ding dongs or a splendid two layer frosted cake. In fact, the flavors are so deep and rich you can serve the ...Continue Reading

Lemon Icebox Pie (Grain-Free, Paleo)

Lemon Icebox Pie really packs in the flavor for a simple southern staple. The filling has just four ingredients and bursts with the freshness of lemons while sitting atop a delicious graham cracker crust. My Grandma made this pie ...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

Essential Oils for Respiratory Support

Spring is here and you know what that can mean! Pollen is flying! Did you know that there's an oil for all of that? Here are my top 5 oils and blends for Spring Time Respiratory Support: 1. Lemon, Lavender, and Peppermint Rub ...Continue Reading

S’more Bars (Grain-Free, Paleo)

There's not many things that come close to the indulgence of chocolate, graham cracker and marshmallow. It's an iconic classic and today we're going to take it up a notch with homemade S'more Bars. The recipe takes a few extra ...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

How to Make Marinara Sauce

I'm excited to share with you the first-ever Deliciously Organic cooking video: How to Make Marinara Sauce! I want to teach some of the basics with these videos and help arm you with delicious and simple recipes for your ...Continue Reading

Shamrock Shakes

With St. Patrick's Day coming up, I made a healthier (but just as delicious!) version of the classic McDonald's Shamrock Shake. The idea of a Shamrock Shake sounds nice, but I'm not a huge fan of the ingredients. Here is some of ...Continue Reading

5 Ways to Detox Your Home

Our homes should be a safe haven, a place for our families to restore and rejuvenate. Instead, the EPA says the air is up to 10 times more toxic than the outdoors. Ironically, the products we clean with are often to blame. Today there ...Continue Reading

Molten Lava Cake (Grain-Free)

Molten lava cake is a great way to pamper your special loved one on Valentine's Day - or really any time you have company coming - because most of the work is done ahead of time! After you mix the batter and pour it into the ...Continue Reading

Do Essential Oils Really Work?

Do essential oils really work? Whenever we’re thinking about putting something on or in our bodies, it’s good to be skeptical and check out all the ingredients and available facts. Before we had giant pharmaceutical companies ...Continue Reading