Teriyaki Salmon comes together in a matter of minutes! I like making salmon recipes because they’re quick to prepare and salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty acids which can help reduce inflammation. Wild salmon is preferable to ...Continue Reading
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Greek Salad with Beef Kabobs
Greek Salad is an iconic favorite and is so easy to make at home. I’ve added sirloin kebobs that have been marinated in olive oil, red wine vinegar and garlic to add some extra protein to the dish. Red onions can often have a very ...Continue Reading
12 Ways to Improve Thyroid Hormone Conversion (T4 to T3)
Is your body underconverting thyroid hormone? Are you producing enough T4, but not enough T3? Did you know that your liver or stress might be to blame? Let me explain. . . Your thyroid produces T4 and sends most of it to ...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
Slow Cooker Spaghetti Squash with Meatballs and Marinara (Grain-Free)
Spaghetti Squash with Meatballs is an easy slow-cooker meal that the entire family can enjoy! I always have a slow cooker recipe at the top of my list during the holiday season. With everything going on, it’s nice to be able to walk ...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
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
Avocado, Mango and Pickled Onion Salad with Jalapeño Vinaigrette
If you’re looking for a healthy compliment for your meals, you need to try quick pickled onions! I love putting them in this avocado, mango and pickled onion salad with jalapeño vinaigrette. You can put them together in just a few ...Continue Reading
Should Moms Be Able to Eat During Labor + Top Labor Snacks
Ever since I met Genevieve Howland, aka Mama Natural, at a Weston A. Price conference, I knew we were kindred spirits. As fate would have it, she ended up moving close to where I live in Florida and we actually meet for lunch every ...Continue Reading
Deliciously Organic Cookbook
I wrote Deliciously Organic after overcoming chronic migraines with unprocessed, organic foods. In this book, I discuss the importance of eating a clean diet, how to make simple changes towards better health and share over 85 new ...Continue Reading
The Grain-Free Family Table Cookbook
aleo-friendly meets family-friendly in this beautiful, full-color how-to guide and cookbook that teaches readers how to cut all grains out of their diets without giving up flavorful, delicious food. When Carrie Vitt was diagnosed ...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
Copycat Chick-fil-a Nuggets Recipe (Grain-Free, Paleo)
Chick-Fil-A nuggets are super popular, but sadly they contain MSG, white flour and some ingredients I can’t really pronounce. After hearing so many friends rave about them for so many years, I decided to come up with a recipe for ...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
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
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
Roasted Carrots with Parsley-Yogurt Sauce (Grain-Free)
If you’re looking for nutrient-dense Thanksgiving recipes the entire family will love, look no further than these roasted carrots with parsley-yogurt sauce! I’ve got all the recipes you need, including Paleo pies, side dishes ...Continue Reading
Why Your Diet is the First Thing You Should Change When Diagnosed with Thyroid Disease
Have you been diagnosed with thyroid disease? What do you change first? Your diet should be the first thing you change. I completely understand how overwhelming this may seem especially if you’re hypothyroid— you’re exhausted, ...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
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
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
20 Tips on Freezing Food to Save You Time and Money
We’ve learned to freeze food, both for saving money and for getting things done ahead of time. Our family purchased a “scratch and dent” freezer and put it in the garage – I can’t tell you how handy it’s been! Before we talk about ...Continue Reading
Kale Pesto with Zucchini Noodles and Sautéed Shrimp
One of my favorite ways to use pesto is this recipe for kale pesto with zucchini noodles and sautéed shrimp. Every kitchen must have a solid recipe for pesto! The sauce works wonderfully over vegetables, grilled meats, or fish; ...Continue Reading
50 Tips and Resources to Help You Reverse Thyroid Disease
Thyroid disease is becoming a major health issue in the U.S. Did you know that 20 million Americans have been diagnosed with some form of thyroid disease? 14 million of those have been diagnosed with Hashimoto’s disease. When I first ...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
10 Ways to Curb Sugar Cravings During the Holidays
The holiday season is full of cookies, cakes, sweet drinks, and all sorts of other processed foods that can be hard to stay away from. While I think that an occasional indulgence during the holidays is ok, it’s important to have a game ...Continue Reading
Salted Caramel Apple Coffee Cake (Grain-Free)
Caramel Apple Coffee Cake is a delicious way to bring in the fall! Only three weeks until my new cookbook, The Grain-Free Family Table, hits shelves! I’m thrilled, nervous, excited, and anxious to share this book with ...Continue Reading
Roasted Acorn Squash with Dates, Pumpkin Seeds and Goat Cheese
I love making this roasted acorn squash with dates, pumpkin seeds, and goat cheese on a cold night! I love coaxing the full flavor out of vegetables by roasting them. Throughout the fall and winter, I roast various kinds of ...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
How I Reversed Hashimoto’s (a Thyroid Autoimmune) Disease with Diet, Detox, and Lifestyle
I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's disease back in 2009. Here's my story of how I reversed my thyroid autoimmune disease with diet, detox and lifestyle. In 2008 I suddenly became very sick, and for nine months, I couldn’t find a ...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
5 Ways to Keep Your Family Healthy During Cold and Flu Season
It seems like cold and flu season is already among us and I’ve seen reports of a respiratory virus spreading quickly among children in the U.S. There are many things we can do to help keep the immune system strong during a time when so ...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
Thank You!
Thanks again for your interest in my top 15 Tips to Reduce Inflammation! Please remember that you'll need to click on the confirmation link that's being sent to you via email. If you ever have any questions, ...Continue Reading
5 Ways to Enable Your Kids to Make Their Own School Lunch
Some of you may not believe this, but my kids have made their own school lunches since they were in kindergarten. Over the years, they’ve learned the importance of healthy foods and making good choices. In the beginning years, I kept a ...Continue Reading
10 Ways to Convert to a Chemical-Free Garden and Lawn
Today we have my dear friend, Molly Chester, from Apricot Lane Farms here to share with you how to convert to a chemical-free garden and lawn. She and her husband, John, run an organic and biodynamic farm in Southern California (it's a ...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
Real Food, Real Fast 2-Week Meal Plan
This 2 week menu includes: 2 weeks of dinner meal plans that include 1 dessert and 1 snack. Recipes for those on the go who still desire meals made with unprocessed, nourishing, real, whole foods. Recipes that can be ...Continue Reading
Cobb Salad
Cobb salad makes for an incredibly filling, classic staple. While some recipes call for a fancy vinaigrette, I like to keep it simple with my favorite - the juice of one lemon, a few “glugs” of olive oil, Celtic sea salt and freshly ...Continue Reading
Zucchini Noodles with Bacon, Brussels Sprouts and Hazelnuts
I recently started experimenting with some old-favorite pasta dishes, replacing the pasta with zucchini noodles, like these zucchini noodles with bacon, Brussels sprouts, and hazelnuts. I discovered something wonderful: as long as I ...Continue Reading
How Much Does Real Food Really Cost?
I often hear people complain about the “expense” of eating unprocessed food. If we really take a closer look and compare prices, though, unprocessed foods provide far better value: Does that make you think twice about the cost of ...Continue Reading
15 Grain-Free Thanksgiving Recipes for the Whole Family to Enjoy
When it comes to Thanksgiving recipes, I've got you covered! Here's a round-up of my favorite grain-free Thanksgiving recipes for you and your family to enjoy: Grain-Free "White" Dinner Rolls - The family is head-over-heels for these ...Continue Reading
“Cornbread” and Sausage Stuffing (Grain-Free, Gaps, Paleo)
I'm so excited to make this grain-free "cornbread" and sausage stuffing for Thanksgiving this year! If you want to educate yourself about health and nutrition, mark your calendar for next year’s Weston Price National Conference. I ...Continue Reading
Cornbread with Jalapeños (Grain-free, Paleo)
Cornbread has always been a favorite of mine, and I've missed it since going grain-free. So, I got in the kitchen and adapted my Grandma's tried-and-true recipe to give you a grain-free cornbread recipe! It reminds me of our summer ...Continue Reading
25 Healthy Back-to-School Lunch Ideas
The kids started school this week, so we’ve been brainstorming ideas for school lunches. Now that my girls are older, they typed up a list for me (very helpful!). Our rule is that they have to take at least one vegetable each day and ...Continue Reading
Homemade Gatorade Concentrate and Healthy Foods at Summer Camp
I love making this homemade gatorade concentrate for my kids, especially as the weather gets warmer. It's a great, healthier alternative to the original drink! School lunches have gotten some much-deserved attention lately. We don’t ...Continue Reading
Grain-Free “Oatmeal” Cookies with Marshmallow Filling
I love my friend Erica's recipe for grain-free "oatmeal" cookies with marshmallow filling! I enjoy promoting great products I believe in and companies I can stand behind. More than that, I like helping fellow bloggers. Erica’s ...Continue Reading
Caesar Salad Dressing
Caesar salad dressing is a classic recipe, is super easy to make and tastes much better than anything you can buy at the store. This is my Mom's recipe that I've been making since I was a kid. It was actually my job to make ...Continue Reading
Green Goddess Dressing
The clean, fresh flavors of Green Goddess dressing make for one of the more perfect condiments. It’s smooth and bright and pairs well with all the summer produce in abundance right now. I also love drizzling it over grilled chicken or ...Continue Reading
Shrimp and “Orzo” Salad (Grain Free, Primal, Paleo)
This shrimp and "orzo" salad is one of my new favorite ways of using cauliflower. Cauliflower is having a moment. It’s everywhere, right? From pizza crusts to a mashed side dish to a rice substitute - it’s an incredibly versatile ...Continue Reading
Moving Sale!
A move with the military only comes around every couple of years, so I thought we'd celebrate the change with some great sale prices for you. The sale prices will last until midnight (CST) Friday, May 24th Monday, May 27th. Special ...Continue Reading
Coconut Panna Cotta (Dairy Free, Gaps, Paleo, Grain-Free)
Coconut Panna Cotta is a simple, slightly sweet and creamy dessert that is a great way to get some extra gelatin in your diet. If you’re looking for a natural alternative to protein powder, gelatin is a great option. It contains ...Continue Reading
Inflammation: The Cause, Symptoms and How to Reduce it Naturally – Interview with Kim Schuette
“Suddenly, inflammation has become one of the hottest areas of medical research,” says health journalist Christine Gorman in Time magazine’s article, “Health: The Fires Within.” “Hardly a week goes by without another study revealing a ...Continue Reading
The Unprocessed Kitchen: Homemade “Samoas” (Grain Free, Paleo, Primal)
This homemade "Samoas" recipe tastes just as good as the real thing, without the unhealthy ingredients! Today, we close our Unprocessed Kitchen series. Over the last two months, we’ve discussed cookware, bakeware, soups, salads, ...Continue Reading
The GAPS Diet
Did you know between 70 - 85% of your immune system lies within the gut? The gastrointestinal tract plays a vital role in your health including digestion, nutrient absorption, defense against invading pathogens, hormone metabolism, ...Continue Reading
Pea and Egg Drop Soup
We’re all searching for easy, quick ways to produce nutrient-dense meals, and this pea and egg drop soup checks all the boxes. Homemade chicken stock, beef and fish stock offer a variety of nutrients like calcium, magnesium, ...Continue Reading
Reading Food Labels
Have you read the labels on the food packaging in your pantry and fridge? Did you find anything surprising, or confusing? Many times the labels can deceive, so I thought we’d walk through the definitions of many common terms found on ...Continue Reading
New Year’s Special and Paleo Meal Plans
Happy New Year! I want 2013 to be your year for a healthy life. So much of our health depends on the food we eat so I’m going to spend the entire month of January giving your step-by-step tips on how to create an unprocessed kitchen. ...Continue Reading
White Beans and Sausage in the Crock Pot
White beans and sausage in the crock pot is my Gaps diet take on red beans and rice, one of my favorite childhood dishes. In a time when so many companies and farms seem to add unnecessary steps and ingredients to their food, it’s ...Continue Reading
Back-to-School Lunch Ideas (Paleo, GAPs, Grain Free, Gluten Free)
I think every back-to-school post starts with “I can’t believe the summer is gone!”. That’s exactly how I feel. Summer was great, but all of a sudden it’s time to buckle down, get back to a schedule, and start packing lunches each ...Continue Reading
Vegetable Tian
A vegetable tian is a nutritious side dish loaded with vegetables and lots of flavor! Traditionally tian is a layered dish that features thin vegetable slices atop a tomato sauce base. Overtime, other vegetables have been added, ...Continue Reading
The Neat Desk & Recipe Organization
I love food magazines and sharing recipes with friends. When I’m inspired by a photo or recipe, I tear out the page for later use. For many years, I’ve had recipes piling up in terribly unorganized baskets, waiting for me to spend ...Continue Reading
Roasted Eggplant with Mozzarella, Tomatoes, and Basil
Roasted eggplant with mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil features some of the best summer has to offer. Start with eggplant brushed in ghee and roasted (or grilled) until golden on the edges. Then include one of the most popular ...Continue Reading
Healthy Skepticism – The Chipotle Video
I’m starting a new series entitled “Healthy Skepticism”. In our world of confusing labeling, genetically modified foods, and very creative marketing, it’s important to ask hard questions before purchasing food. Each month, I’m going to ...Continue Reading
Lemon Tart (Grain-Free)
This lemon tart is the perfect Gaps diet friendly dessert. Life’s moving a bit too fast for our family lately and we realized we needed some downtime to unplug and slow down. John and Molly invited us to their home - Apricot Lane ...Continue Reading
Four Seasons Resort Hualalai – Made in America Weekend
Incredible, breathtaking, fabulous - words which only begin to describe the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai. I was whisked out of the desert for three glorious days in a lush island paradise. We laughed, relaxed, listened to the waves ...Continue Reading
Four Seasons Santa Barbara
My husband's job is pretty time-consuming these days so when the Four Seasons Santa Barbara offered to host our family for the weekend, we quickly packed our bags and drove to the coast for some quiet time. We arrived to beautiful ...Continue Reading
Almond Cake with Maple Buttercream
This almond cake with maple buttercream is the perfect holiday dessert. We’ve reached the time of year when our schedules fill up and life moves at lightning speed. Over the last few years, I've tried to intentionally slow down at ...Continue Reading
Eggplant Involtini
Eggplant Involtini. Don't be intimidated by the name. It's a fancy title for eggplant rolled around gooey cheese and baked. We're over halfway through the challenge! How are you doing? Are you finding it gets easier as you go? I ...Continue Reading
Sesame Crusted Salmon
I made sesame crusted salmon this week and didn't even miss the breading! How's it going? Have you found it challenging to remove the grains from your diet? I want to warn you about replacing grain with sugar. It's an easy thing to ...Continue Reading
No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies
School just started for the girls, so I've been making these no-bake chocolate oatmeal cookies for them to take in their lunches. It’s been one week of packing lunches and I feel like my head is spinning. There’s so much to do in ...Continue Reading
Organic, Real Food on a Budget – Open-Face Eggplant Sandwich
When eggplant is in season, the first thing I always want to make is this open-face eggplant sandwich. Buy in season. It may seem like a obvious thing to say, but how many of us have succumbed to the bright pink raspberries at the ...Continue Reading
Black Mountain Ranch – A Colorado Dude Ranch
Ever thought of getting away? Like completely away. No cell phones. No computers. Fresh mountain air. A safe place for the kids to roam. A place where families have fun together? I found a place like that and had the time of my life ...Continue Reading
Organic, Real Food on a Budget – Cheesy Bacon and Egg Scramble
I love whipping up this cheesy bacon and egg scramble, especially when I have organic pastured bacon on hand. Organic, pastured meats generally cost more. Having said that, we don’t have to pay the incredible prices at the major ...Continue Reading
Homemade Ranch Dressing Recipe
Making your own homemade ranch dressing is an easy way to cut costs when on a budget. It's also a healthier alternative to store-bought! This spring, I received numerous emails asking, "How do you make ...Continue Reading
Fresh Chamomile and Orange Tea
What an exciting week around here! Last Saturday marked the second annual Share Our Strength Food Bloggers Bake Sale. Hundreds of food bloggers baked sweet and savory confections then sold them for charity. I attended the fun and ...Continue Reading
Chocolate Stout Cake
You may not be aware, but the food blogging community is one amazing bunch of people. A little over a year ago, I didn't personally know a single other food blogger. I was living in Florida and felt a little like no one else understood ...Continue Reading
Honey Coated Salmon with Spinach and Noodles
If you were to open my refrigerator, you'd find dozens of bottles, mason jars, and glass containers filled with broth, drinks, and different foods. Aside from making food from unprocessed ingredients, I eat and drink certain things ...Continue Reading
Gluten Free Croquembouche
I've wanted to make a croquembouche for as long as I can remember. This month when I got the December issue of Fine Cooking, I was inspired by their traditional recipes and decided to tackle several of the classics. I made a fruit cake ...Continue Reading
My Cookbooks
When I was diagnosed with a thyroid autoimmune disorder (Hashimoto's disease) back in 2008, I chose a grain-free, nutrient-dense diet to help my body heal. Over the course of several years I eventually reversed my ...Continue Reading
Baking Together No Matter the Distance
(My daughter's list) It all started a few weeks ago. I told my oldest daughter (let's call her H) that I was going to the BlogHer Food conference. She asked who would be there and when I told her Shauna from Gluten Free Girl would ...Continue Reading
Creamy Eggplant Soup
Creamy Eggplant Soup is a cozy and satisfying soup for the winter months! The vegetables are roasted to bring out their sweet flavor and then combined with chicken stock, cream and spices. It's blended together to make a creamy, ...Continue Reading
Deliciously Organic Presales are Here!
So here's your first look! I've been patiently waiting to unveil the book's cover for many months and ... here it is! The book includes over 88 recipes and over 100 (mostly full-page) photos taken by Helen Dujardin from ...Continue Reading
Kombucha
I never thought I'd write a post about kombucha. In fact, I've had a running list of things "I'll never try". Five years ago, my "never do" list looked like this: 1. I'll never grind my own grain. (Bought a small mill 3 ...Continue Reading
The Best Thing I Ever Ate – New York
It all started last week. My mom called and asked me if I could meet her in New York City for a weekend blitz through over 20 of the restaurants from the show "The Best Thing I Ever Ate". If you haven't seen the show on the Food ...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
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
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
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