Deliciously Organic - Carrie Korem, FNTP

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

Chocolate Almond Mousse with Boozy Cherries

I love cherries, and this chocolate almond mousse with boozy cherries is one of my favorite ways to use them! Our vacation continues. We've enjoyed the hospitality of friends and family who've hosted us in their homes this week, ...Continue Reading

Blueberry and Cornmeal Scones

These blueberry and cornmeal scones are packed with juicy blueberries and have just the right crunch. Our travels continue! Last week was a blast. Pete and I finished up our time without the kids at Big Cedar Lodge in Missouri. ...Continue Reading

Milky Way Tart

This Milky Way tart features a subtle chocolate crust, sticky sweet caramel, a soft, cloud-like nougat topping, and a dusting of cacao. It really does taste like a Milky Way bar. I think it's great for kids, adults, a dinner party, a ...Continue Reading

Plum Crisp

Over 40 plums arrived in my CSA (community supported agriculture) box this week, and I immediately thought of making a lovely plum crisp. I actually took a full twenty-four hours to decide if wanted brandy or almond extract in my ...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

Apricot Preserves with Honey

Apricot Preserves is a fun homemade recipe to make in the summertime. This preserve recipe uses honey instead of sugar and the crushed pits help add additional flavor. You can also add vanilla bean or vanilla extract to bump up ...Continue Reading

Homemade Pickles and a Memorial Day Menu

Most of us will fire up the grill this weekend as we celebrate Memorial Day with friends and family, so I've provided a fabulous, organic menu with some of my recipes from the last few months, including my homemade pickles. I ...Continue Reading

Strawberry and Raspberry Mocktail

A Strawberry and Raspberry Mocktail is a fun drink for the summertime and a great alternative to conventional soda. Conventional sodas often taste great, but unfortunately they're not very nourishing for the body. As you ...Continue Reading

Strawberry Shortcake

Strawberry shortcake is one of my favorite desserts to make in the summer. I continually see recipes in books and magazines using the phrase 'Whole Wheat' in the title. I get excited and start reading, only to find the recipe also ...Continue Reading

Baked Garden Tomatoes with Cheese

Baked garden tomatoes with cheese is the perfect way to cook up fresh tomatoes when in season!   The piles of beautiful in-season produce at the markets provide a good reminder to buy organic as much as possible. Pesticides and ...Continue Reading

Oatmeal Cream Pies

Every once in a while I get nostalgic and like to eat an oatmeal cream pie - you know, the ones that come in the little wrappers? I loved eating the little packaged snack cakes and cookies as a kid and want to find ways to make them at ...Continue Reading

Mexican Quinoa Salad

The bake sale last weekend was a huge success! Our group in L.A. raised $2,456.50, and the total raised for Share Our Strength across the country was $16,500!! My girls passed out fliers and yelled, "Bake Sale!" to the people passing ...Continue Reading

Avocado Salad Dressing

I've been busy baking up all sorts of sweets for the first  Food Bloggers Bake Sale. The bake sale is happening all over the country and I'm excited to be part of the Los Angeles event. I've filled the last few days scooping and ...Continue Reading

Fresh Apple Cake

You must make this fresh apple cake! Even if you don't really enjoy apple cake or coconut, this cake is the bomb. I know it's spring, and I should be posting something with strawberries or freshly snapped peas, but I just couldn't wait ...Continue Reading

Lemon Meringue Pie

We've tremendously enjoyed visiting friends in Monterey, CA this week. We started the trip with a slow, meandering drive up Highway 1, stopping to see elephant seals and pick up fresh lemons from a roadside farm. Our close friends ...Continue Reading

Homemade Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole

This weekend, some friends threw a neighborhood Easter Egg hunt and picnic. Over the years, we've learned if it's a party with military families, you show up on time. The invitation said 4 pm. I laughed (hard) when we walked around the ...Continue Reading

Kiwi Sorbet

So many ice creams at the store nowadays have countless, unhealthy chemicals, so I like to make my own homemade treats like this kiwi sorbet. The other day, my daughter had a wistful look on her face as she gazed out the car ...Continue Reading

Sautéed Baby Artichokes with Garlic and Lemon

Sautéed baby artichokes with garlic and lemon are so simple but so delicious! On Saturday I attended thefood blog forum in LA to pick up new ideas about blog writing and meet more people within the food-blogging community. ...Continue Reading

Wild Rice Thai Salad

Wild rice thai salad is my new favorite dish to bring to share at potlucks. Military life is a very interesting thing. On one hand you have the constant moving, deployments, and long hours. On the other hand are the ...Continue Reading

Granola Bars

I love these granola bars, and I know you'll love them too! I've started at least 5 posts this weekend without completing a single one. At first, I thought I'd apologize for not having much to say, but I came across this passage ...Continue Reading

Banana Cream Tart

I always loved banana cream tarts growing up, and now I can enjoy them again with organic, wholesome ingredients. I think many of us have the idea that when we switch to wholesome, organic ingredients, we have to give up our ...Continue Reading

Garlic Noodles

My garlic noodles were the perfect dish to end an awesome week. Helen multi-tasking Last week was an incredible week full of laughter and many hours of learning. I faithfully follow many blogs and as I read, I usually create a ...Continue Reading

Fried Egg, Spinach, and Ricotta Toast

Fried egg, spinach, and ricotta toast is such a delicious and simple meal for the whole family! I'm spending the week in South Carolina with Helen during the final week of the photo shoot for the cookbook. I'm having a blast getting ...Continue Reading

Cinnamon Oatmeal Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream

My daughter inspired me to make this cinnamon oatmeal chocolate chunk ice cream this week! Just last week my oldest discovered that she too can cook. We went to a friend's house for the afternoon and when we arrived Christina's 10 ...Continue Reading

Orange Creamsicle Smoothie

This orange creamsicle smoothie is a great healthy alternative to my favorite drink in college. When my husband and I first met during college he would have me over and make a huge pitcher of orange julius and salty popcorn and we'd ...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

Cauliflower Soup with Black Truffle Oil

This cauliflower soup with black truffle oil is one of my favorite ways to prepare cauliflower. This week I embark on a new phase. I turned in my manuscript to the editors on Friday (sigh of relief) and was elated to say "I'm ...Continue Reading

Sautéed Zucchini with Garlic and Lemon

Sautéed zucchini with garlic and lemon is such a simple but delicious side dish.   This past Saturday I received a weekly box filled with produce from local farms. Our box this week was overflowing with tangy-sweet oranges, a 10 ...Continue Reading

Strawberry Coconut Smoothie

I love making my strawberry coconut smoothie for breakfast or a midday snack. Wow, it feels good to be back. After 32 hours of driving, we finally made it to the desert of California. We are now living on an isolated Air Force Base ...Continue Reading

Strawberry Jello Pretzel Salad

My Grandma has been serving strawberry jello pretzel salad at Christmas dinner ever since I was a little girl and it's one of the most requested dishes each year. The traditional recipe is made with cool whip, loads of white sugar ...Continue Reading

Green Chile and Egg Casserole

The recipe for green chile and egg casserole comes from a dear family friend and wonderful cook. This egg casserole is basically two cheeses tossed with green chilies and topped with whipped eggs and tomatoes. The eggs come out gooey ...Continue Reading

Almond Linzer Cookies

Today I am thrilled to be involved in the "13 Days of Christmas Cookies" event, starting with these almond linzer cookies! I'm united with 12 other fabulous food and craft bloggers to bring you a Christmas cookie celebration. Last ...Continue Reading

Green Bean Casserole (Grain-Free, Gluten-Free)

I grew up in a Baptist church so I'm very familiar with pot-lucks. It always amuses me that there are usually the same dishes, like cheesy hash brown casserole, green bean casserole, deviled eggs, an asian salad with ramen noodles, ...Continue Reading

Whole Wheat Maple Pecan Sables

We passed Thanksgiving and sit right in the heart of cookie baking season now—the perfect time to bake these whole wheat maple pecan sables! Alice Medrich has been one of my favorite bakers for many years. My copy of her book "Pure ...Continue Reading

Homemade Peppermint Mocha

Nothing says Christmastime to me more than a tall peppermint mocha. I don't just like coffee. I really, really enjoy it. I know I shouldn't, and I know all of the reasons why it's not the most nutritious but it's my one weaknesses. ...Continue Reading

Sweet Potato Casserole

This Thanksgiving, I wanted to share one of my favorite dishes to make: sweet potato casserole. It's warm, comforting, and the pecan topping adds the perfect crunch! Each year when Thanksgiving week comes I look back over the year ...Continue Reading

Chocolate Caramel Bars

I was going to wait until December to share these chocolate caramel bars with you, but I just couldn't. I found it in a Martha Stewart magazine the other day and thought for sure I could change up the ingredients a bit using whole ...Continue Reading

Pumpkin Pie

Thanksgiving is next week, and that means it's time to make my pumpkin pie! Our family is moving to Southern California the week before Christmas (yes, I know, not the best timing) so due to thinking so much about our move (and testing ...Continue Reading

Red Pepper, Corn and Potato Soup

I love this red pepper, corn and potato soup! I was inspired to make it after this past week when my husband and I took the kids to Disney World. We had a fabulous time watching the girls eyes fill with wonder and excitement, eating ...Continue Reading

Homemade Vanilla Extract

One of the many ways I try to avoid additives and preservatives is by making homemade vanilla extract. It still amazes me how many preservatives and additives are in the little things we use in the kitchen. Take a look at the ...Continue Reading

A Whole Foods Thanksgiving – Cornbread

This cornbread is a great healthier alternative to the classic Thanksgiving staple. The holidays are swiftly approaching and we're entering a time of indulgence. I enjoy cheating every once in a while, but I continually look for ...Continue Reading

Whole Wheat Chocolate Cake

After three years of cooking, testing recipes, writing, and sending out proposals, I'm elated to tell you that I have signed a book deal and I'm celebrating with this whole wheat chocolate cake! My cookbook, Deliciously Organic, will ...Continue Reading

Apple Frangipane Galette

I love making recipes like this apple frangipane galette because it has healthier ingredients. With the holidays right around the corner, I want to share some tips for more successful baking with whole wheat flour and organic whole ...Continue Reading

Coconut Oil

If you've been reading my blog for any amount of time you've probably noticed that I cook with a lot of coconut oil. I began cooking with this oil several years ago when I learned about all of the health benefits it contains and the ...Continue Reading

Homemade Hamburger Helper Recipe (gluten-free)

Homemade Hamburger Helper has become a family favorite, and it's easy to whip up too!   How many of you have purchased a cardboard box with pasta and a "seasoning mix" hoping for a quick but wholesome meal? I think we might all be ...Continue Reading

Chocolate Mousse

There's few things I love more than a bowl of creamy chocolate mousse! This recipe is easy to make and big on flavor, making it a family favorite. SaveSave ...Continue Reading

Quick Skillet Whole Wheat Pizza

Quick skillet whole wheat pizza crust - probably a phrase you never thought you'd see. A few weeks ago, I came across a recipe from Cook's Country for a stove top pizza and thought, "Why not adapt it with whole wheat flour?" I've ...Continue Reading

Strawberry-Raspberry Soup

This strawberry-raspberry soup is such a fun recipe that I got from a my good friend Gail. Gail was our wedding designer (almost 12 years ago) and had an incredibly successful event production company for many years in Dallas. Gail ...Continue Reading

Watermelon, Arugula and Feta Salad

My watermelon, arugula and feta salad is the perfect refreshing salad for a hot summer day! This week we have been in TX and I have been able to spend lots of time with my Mom, which has been great. I love talking and going through ...Continue Reading

Blackberries and Devonshire Cream

Summer is definitely in full swing here, and it's the perfect time to make blackberries and Devonshire cream! We have spent many an hour swimming and at the beach and now we are on our summer trip with the kids. Being in the ...Continue Reading

Pecan Pie Larabar

My homemade pecan pie Larabars are perfect for road trips and on-the-go snacks, and a great alternative to store-bought protein bars. Since I was a teenager, I've had a phobia to protein bars. It all began back when I was 16 and my ...Continue Reading

Honey-Sweetened Almond Butter

I am constantly thinking of ways to create new recipes using natural sweeteners, and honey-sweetened almond butter has become my latest sweet "fix". It's the perfect mixture of sweet and salty and is as close to a candy bar as you can ...Continue Reading

Sautéed Beets

This recipe for sautéed beets is a side-dish staple! I have never been a huge fan of beets. I've tried many methods of cooking them but they never had the flavor I was looking for until yesterday. I was talking with a friend, she ...Continue Reading

Whole Wheat Pizza Crust

This whole wheat pizza crust recipe has been a huge success and is a healthier alternative to pizza made with white flour. Baking with whole wheat can be tricky. When I first started, I quickly learned replacing whole wheat ...Continue Reading

Everyday Whole Wheat Bread

Here is my favorite everyday recipe for whole wheat bread. The bread can be made start-to-finish in less than two hours and is very easy to put together. It makes two full loaves but you can easily cut the recipe in half. The bread is ...Continue Reading

Whole Wheat Buttermilk Pancakes

My whole wheat buttermilk pancakes are a huge favorite in my family! Anytime we have guests staying with us I always whip up a huge batch of whole wheat pancakes with melted butter and maple syrup. I do this on purpose. I want ...Continue Reading

Whole Wheat Tortillas

These whole wheat tortillas are made with soaked grain and are a great source of carbs without inhibiting digestion. Grains contain a high amount of phytic acid and enzyme inhibitors that make it difficult for the body to digest, ...Continue Reading

Kale Salad with Currants and Walnuts

This kale salad with currants and walnuts is the perfect side for any dinner party. My 3rd grade daughter came home from school recently tearfully reporting the other kids have been making fun of her for eating vegetables. What? As ...Continue Reading

Chocolate Pudding (Grain-Free, Paleo)

As the days are getting shorter and cooler, I've been craving my smooth, creamy and sweet chocolate pudding to end the day. My husband thanked me for my cravings the other night because he has been able to benefit from my endless fits ...Continue Reading

What’s in a Label?

After reading many articles over the last few months, I've been shocked to find out that there are no U.S. regulations on the labeling of olive oil. Did you realize that a company can label an olive oil as "cold pressed" but it doesn't ...Continue Reading

Raspberry Coconut Smoothie

A few weeks ago, a friend of mine told me about this raspberry coconut smoothie recipe she has been making for her family. She said that they didn't change anything in their diet or lifestyle, except this smoothie, and they are all ...Continue Reading

Recipes

Main Dish: Gnocchi with Wild Mushroom Ragu Bacon Wrapped Meat Loaf Cheesy Beef and Pasta Double Stuffed Portabella Mushroom Sandwich Chicken Tenders Spicy Pecan-Crusted Chicken Spaghetti with Tuna and Lemon Grand Isle Shrimp ...Continue Reading

Whole Wheat Graham Crackers

Today's post is short and sweet - homemade whole wheat graham crackers. The dough is easy to work with and the flavor of the crackers is beyond anything you can find at the store. Come back tomorrow when I'll share with you my ...Continue Reading