Deliciously Organic - Carrie Korem, FNTP

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

Pavlova (Gluten-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 (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

Sesame Tahini Cookies (Gluten-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 (Gluten-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 (Gluten-Free)

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 (Gluten-Free)

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 (Gluten-Free)

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

Brussels Sprouts and Bacon Hash

Brussels Sprout and bacon hash is a flavorful and healthy side dish for any day of the week! I know that Brussels sprouts can be quite bitter so I referred to my favorite vegetable cookbook and used their method of simmering ...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 (Gluten-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

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 (Gluten-Free)

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 (Gluten-Free)

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

Gluten-Free Angel Food Cake (Grain-Free, Paleo)

Looking for a truly light and fluffy gluten-free angel food cake that tastes just like the classic? You're in the right place. I’ve been on a mission for years to recreate a perfect angel food cake without refined flours — and I’m so ...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

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 (Gluten-Free)

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 (Gluten-Free)

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've been making this marinara sauce for years. It's quick and only requires a few pantry staples. Let's walk through how to make marinara sauce. Ingredients needed for Marinara Sauce Extra-Virgin olive oil Garlic Italian ...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

Chocolate Molten Lava Cake Recipe (Gluten-Free)

This Chocolate Molten Lava Cake Recipe is a great way to pamper your loved one on Valentine's Day, to make for a dinner party, or any night you want to treat your people! Here’s the best part. You do most of the work ahead of time, ...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 ...Continue Reading

Wholesome Baby Food

Here's some great recipes to make wholesome baby food. “How would you feel if you only got puréed vegetables and fruit for a meal? You’d soon be whiny and cranky from low blood sugar and crying for food” – Sally Fallon. I love ...Continue Reading

Chocolate Chip Walnut Blondies (Gluten-Free)

Chocolate Chip Walnut Blondies is a fun one-pan dessert that everyone will love! Let's talk about sugar for a minute. . . Sugars can cause confusion and missteps when we cook and bake with unprocessed ingredients. First of all, ...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

Chocolate Swiss Roll Cake (Gluten-Free)

When I was a kid, chocolate swiss roll cake felt like magic. My mom would make it for holidays and school parties and I remember watching her roll it up and sprinkle it with powdered sugar. I thought it was the prettiest cake in the ...Continue Reading

Homemade Mallomars (Grain-Free, Paleo)

Graham crackers, marshmallow and chocolate. Need I say more? Mallomars have all the flavors of a smore, but are a bit more fancy and such fun for the holidays. The recipe requires a few steps, but it's totally worth the ...Continue Reading

Grain-Free Gingerbread Cookies (Paleo)

Welcome to the holiday season! I’m kicking-off December with Grain-Free Gingerbread cookies. This dough is easy to work with: you don’t have to worry about it getting to warm and it shapes nicely. You can use the dough to make ...Continue Reading

Chocolate Pecan Pie (Grain-Free, Paleo)

Chocolate Pecan Pie with Bourbon is a fun way to take pecan pie up a notch or two. It's an impressively delicious dessert that isn't complicated to make. Fair warning, though - I don't think you'll have any leftovers. I'm thrilled for ...Continue Reading

Sausage Balls Recipe (Gluten-Free)

I came up with this gluten-free sausage balls recipe and served them to my family last Christmas – they were a huge hit and didn’t last very long! If you’re from the South, you probably remember the sausage balls with Bisquick. I ...Continue Reading

A $500 Mighty Nest Giveaway to Celebrate!

Here at Deliciously Organic, we’re counting down to the release of my cookbook on Tuesday and I’ve partnered with Mighty Nest to bring you some great celebratory giveaways! And, don't forget to take advantage of the cookbook preorder ...Continue Reading

Chocolate Framboise Cake (Grain-Free)

Chocolate Framoboise Cake is completely indulgent and perfect for a special celebration. The original recipe called for Cassis, but I had a hard time finding it, so I used Framboise and it turned out beautifully. Keep this ...Continue Reading

Pumpkin Spice Waffles (Grain-Free, Paleo)

Pumpkin Spice Waffles are fun way to start a fall day! I included a Paleo/dairy-free version of this recipe for you if need to be avoiding dairy right now. Here are some other pumpkin recipes you might enjoy!  Pumpkin ...Continue Reading

Arepas (Grain-Free, Paleo)

I love this recipe for grain-free arepas! I don’t know how to convey how thankful I am that my story of recovery reached so many people last week! Many were encouraged and I loved seeing so many of you reach out to others, ...Continue Reading

Roasted Cauliflower, Lentils and Mixed Greens

As much as possible, I try to know where my food comes from. That’s why I traveled to visit Earthbound Farm last week, seeing the fields and meeting the people that grow my salad greens and other vegetables that I use in recipes like ...Continue Reading

Cookbook Limited-Time Bonus Offer!

My new cookbook, The Grain-Free Family Table, will release in less than two months and I have a fantastic bonus to offer everyone who pre-orders! Here's a quick run-down of what's in the new cookbook: 125 recipes are ...Continue Reading

Sweet and Sour Meatballs (Gluten-Free)

Sweet and Sour Meatballs is a combination of chicken and shrimp, with a sweet and sour sauce. We’ve reached the 6th anniversary of Deliciously Organic! I’m so thankful for all of you – for the opportunity to share what I’ve ...Continue Reading

Cinnamon Apple Chips

I love this recipe for cinnamon apple chips from my friend Lisa's new cookbook! If you're new to the idea of avoiding processed foods, you may want someone to walk you through the transition. Lisa's new cookbook 100 Days of Real ...Continue Reading

Apple Pancake (Gluten-Free)

An Apple Pancake is easy to make and a fun breakfast to get the weekend started! Abby, my younger daughter, has really enjoyed baking lately. She tags recipes in cookbooks and magazines, I jot down the grain-free adaptation if ...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