Deliciously Organic - Carrie Korem, FNTP

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

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

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 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

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 (Grain-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 (Grain-Free, Paleo)

I served these sausage balls to my family last Christmas – they were a huge hit and didn’t last very long. You can make them ahead of time, freeze them and then thaw and bake the day you’re ready to eat. As with all the recipes in the ...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 (Grain-Free, Paleo)

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 (Grain-Free, Paleo)

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

The Benefits of Dry Brushing

Most of us know our skin is our largest organ. Did you know our skin aids in detoxing our bodies? The pores in our skin benefit from “exercise” to better rid toxins from the body. Cardiovascular exercise, sunshine, dry saunas, and ...Continue Reading

Strawberry Meringue Cake (Grain-Free)

Strawberry Meringue Cake is a lovely way to end a spring meal! Of all the desserts I’ve ever eaten, this is on my top 5 list. I found the recipe in Nigella Lawson’s book, Forever Summer, many years ago and made it one evening on a ...Continue Reading

Grain-Free Hamburger Buns (Nut-Free)

Grilling season is here - if you want to slather some homemade mayo or ketchup on a bun, pick up your burger and maybe feel a little nostalgic, I have the grain-free hamburger bun for you! I've been eating bunless hamburgers for ...Continue Reading

Chocolate Berry Tart (Paleo, Grain-Free)

A chocolate berry tart is one of my easy-to-prepare summer dessert staples. The fresh berries make it quite the show-stopper! I used a chocolate crust highlighted by a wonderful combination of sweet, chocolate and just a bit ...Continue Reading

15 Flavored Water Recipes

To stay properly hydrated, it's best to take your body weight in pounds and drink half of that number in ounces of water a day. But sometimes drinking that much water can get a bit boring, so I like to liven things up by flavoring my ...Continue Reading

Chocolate Pudding Pie (Grain-Free, Paleo)

When I was a kid, each Sunday after church my family would hop into the station wagon and make our way to Highland Park Cafeteria in Dallas for lunch. I loved that place. The people were friendly and I could pick whatever I wanted from ...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

The Perfect Green Smoothie Recipe

My perfect green smoothie recipe is a great way to get more veggies like kale in your diet. However, while kale contains many beneficial nutrients, it's not a good idea to eat these hearty raw leafy greens on a continual basis. Kale is ...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

Pad Thai (Grain-Free, Paleo, Gluten Free)

Pad Thai is a classic take-out favorite and is quite easily made at home. You'll need to do a bit of chopping and mixing, but once you prep all the ingredients, it only takes 15 minutes to cook on the stove. My very favorite ...Continue Reading

8 Reasons Why I Don’t Wear Daily Sunscreen

Almost every health or women’s magazine recommends we wear daily sunscreen in an effort to protect us from cancer and skin damage. For years I followed their advice, but then I learned about the toxic chemicals in most sunscreens and ...Continue Reading

Mango Lassi Smoothie

Frozen mango makes for a luxurious, creamy mango lassi smoothie and a nice way to start the day. I always put a couple of organic, pastured egg yolks and a bit of grass-fed gelatin in my smoothies for extra omega-3, Vitamin A, and ...Continue Reading

The Benefits of Oil Pulling

I know, oil pulling sounds so odd, doesn’t it? It’s easy to do though, and it's an effective way to reduce our toxic load. I started oil pulling a while ago and find it an easy way to support detoxification in the body. Why should ...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

Raspberry Crumble Bars (Grain-Free, Paleo)

Today I'm happy to give you a recipe from Kelly who writes the blog, The Nourishing Home. Kelly is a sweet lady with a passion for family and helping others learn how to lead a healthy life. She recently went grain-free and has been ...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