Deliciously Organic - Carrie Korem, FNTP

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

Lemon Ricotta Pancakes (Grain-Free)

A stack of light, fluffy lemon ricotta pancakes is a wonderful way to start the day! I made these with Bob’s Red Mill Paleo flour and they came out beautifully. I found their flour blend last year and will grab it on occasion when I ...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

12 Holistic Tips to Cure Insomnia Naturally

Sleep is the time each night when the body repairs, heals and restores. If you’re not getting enough, and struggling with insomnia, it can put you at risk for all sorts of various health issues including: heart disease, high blood ...Continue Reading

My Favorite Non-Toxic Mattress

When it was time to replace our mattress last year I really wanted to get an organic non-toxic mattress that would offer great back support, but as I was began reading and talking to my friends about organic mattresses, I realized that ...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

Braised Beans with Tomatoes and Herbs

Braised beans are an ultimate comfort food that's loaded with nourishing ingredients like beans, dark leafy greens, tomatoes, herbs, and bone broth! Is it ok to eat legumes and nightshades when you have a thyroid disease? I get ...Continue Reading

Peppermint Bark Recipe (Dairy-Free)

Peppermint Bark is an iconic Christmas treat, so I tweaked things a bit to bring you a real food and dairy-free version! There are lots of different options with this recipe. First, you can follow the recipe as is. Or, if you ...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

Sourdough Bread Recipe

I’ve wanted to share a homemade sourdough bread recipe for a very long time, so I’m thrilled to write this post for you! If you’ve been hesitant to try making sourdough because it sounds intimidating, I want to assure you — you can ...Continue Reading

Green Beans with Dates, Oranges, and Hazelnuts

Green beans with dates, oranges, and hazelnuts is an easy side dish to whip up for your Thanksgiving dinner. Is it really important to know what's in everything you eat? I think feeding ourselves and our families requires educated ...Continue Reading

Chocolate Bundt Cake (Gluten-Free)

There’s nothing quite like a moist, rich gluten-free chocolate bundt cake! It can be served alone, or with berries and cream, it handles freezing well and it’s a nice alternative to other pies and cookies during the holidays. I ...Continue Reading

Gluten-Free Pecan Pie without Corn Syrup

If you’ve been searching for a gluten free pecan pie without corn syrup, you’ve come to the right place. This pie is everything you love about classic pecan pie. It's gooey, nutty, sweet, and rich but made with wholesome ingredients. ...Continue Reading

Pumpkin Roll Cake (Grain-Free)

Pumpkin Roll Cake is a surprisingly easy-to-make classic fall recipe! The key is to make sure the pumpkin cake is just out of the oven when you flip it and roll it into a dishcloth. After the cake completely cools, it will unroll ...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

Overnight Banana Bread Oatmeal

A warm bowl of banana bread aatmeal is just about as comforting as it gets in the fall. First though, are you thinking, “Hang on. Why are you posting a recipe with grains?” While reducing our carbohydrate intake helps reduce ...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

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 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

Pineapple Upside Down Cake (Grain-Free)

Pineapple upside down cake is an iconic classic. I absolutely love the little rings of pineapple, the cherries, and the gooey, sweet layer on top mixed with a hint of vanilla. I hadn’t had a slice in years until I started testing this ...Continue Reading

Salmon Cakes (Grain-Free, Paleo)

Salmon cakes have become a new family favorite. They’re healthy, delicious, and easy to make – just combine cooked salmon, mayo, capers, parsley, and plantain chips, with eggs and coconut flour to bind everything ...Continue Reading

3-Ingredient (Almost) Homemade Vanilla Yogurt

Abby - my youngest daughter - has a knack for creating fun and simple recipes, like this 3-ingredient homemade vanilla yogurt. She's been experimenting with stevia in search of creative ways to craft something sweet without adding ...Continue Reading

How to Detox After an Amalgam Filling Removal

Don’t be cavalier about removing an amalgam filling. I learned that lesson the hard way back in 2008! I went to a dentist who wasn’t trained to take the proper precautions and ended up very sick. It took me several years to ...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

How to Curb Sugar Cravings with Buttermints

Do you struggle with sugar cravings? Do you get “hangry” if you don’t eat? Do you struggle with hormone imbalance? Adrenal fatigue? Thyroid disease? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, taking steps to balance your blood ...Continue Reading

Tres Leches Cake (Grain-Free)

A slice of Tres Leches cake defines pure indulgence. Before going gluten-free, my favorite place to enjoy a piece of Tres Leches was a restaurant in Dallas called La Duni. I still visit La Duni for their incredible latin food, but I’m ...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

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

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

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