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
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The Best Egg Replacement for Baking
A healthy egg replacement that really works can be extremely elusive! Most that I found were either too gummy or they added an undesired flavor or texture. Many egg replacement recipes feature flaxseed, but I'm not a fan because of ...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
Breakfast Frittata with Tomatoes, Sausage and Cheese (Grain-Free)
A Breakfast Frittata with sausage, tomatoes and cheese is a fantastic way to start the day! I love a good, hearty breakfast, but many weekend mornings I don’t want to spend the time right after waking up to prep them. My ...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
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
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
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
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
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
Food Dye and Mental Health – One Mother’s Story
Today, my friend Jenna shares with you the story of her daughter’s amazing recovery from mental health issues and how they discovered the root cause. It’s an incredible story and one I believe can offer hope and practical help to many ...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
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
Caroline’s Story: Overcoming Type 1 Diabetes with Real Food
Today, Caroline Potter from Colorful Eats, has an amazing story of recovery for you. She's worked with the same nutritionist that I have these last few years, and has been able to treat Type 1 diabetes with a nutrient-dense diet and ...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
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
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
Vanilla Pudding Pops with Homemade Magic Shell
Vanilla Pudding Pops with Homemade Magic Shell is a great way to beat the summer heat! Summer on the Gulf Coast means we eat lots of cold foods, especially popsicles. When you make popsicles with nutrient-dense ingredients, ...Continue Reading
Classy Chicken Salad with Dates and Macadamia Nuts
Aside from my mom, Molly is my very favorite cook. Her recipes, like this classy chicken salad with dates and macadamia nuts, are nourishing and full of flavor. Molly and I met several years ago through our blogs. We started ...Continue Reading
The Perfect Fudgy Brownie (Grain-Free, Paleo, Gluten Free)
Sometimes you want a crumbly, cake-like bar and sometimes you crave a perfect, fudgy brownie. If I’m going to eat some chocolate, I want the flavor to knock me between the eyes. Do you know what I mean? For over a year, I played ...Continue Reading
Homemade Twix Bars (Grain-Free, Paleo, Primal, Gluten-Free)
If I’m going to eat candy, I’d much rather make it myself than buy it at a store, like these homemade Twix bars. That way, I know what’s in the food and it tastes a hundred times better! Of course, my kids love it too. Around ...Continue Reading
Snickerdoodles (Grain-Free, Paleo, Gluten Free)
Cinnamon-spiced snickerdoodles are a classic holiday cookie! Cream of tartar gives a snickerdoodle its characteristic tangy flavor and reacts with the baking soda to cause a crinkly-fallen texture. You can whip up this very simple ...Continue Reading
Vanilla Bundt Cake (Grain-Free)
A classic vanilla bundt cake recipe is a must in every kitchen and this one is grain free! It's subtly sweet with a nice vanilla flavor. Most bundt cake pans are non-stick, but thankfully, there are some non-toxic options these ...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
Four Seasons Scottsdale Resort and Frozen Whipped Jello
During my time spent at the Four Seasons Scottsdale Resort, I learned how to make this fun frozen whipped jello recipe. If you have to move across the country with the kids, I may have figured out the perfect way to do it! My ...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
Basil Creamsicle – A Guest Post from “Food Loves Writing”
This basil creamsicle recipe is a fun way to spice up your summer popsicles. Shanna kindly offered to guest post this week while our family is moving. I've admired Shanna's blog, Food Loves Writing, for many years. Her writing is ...Continue Reading
Healthy Food for Camping or Hiking
Packing healthy food for a camping or hiking trip can be tricky. You want the convenience of pre-made food, but not at the expense of your health. Last week, we took some time off as a family and headed to Yosemite National Park. I ...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
Strawberry Cow
Last week I thought I’d make something fun for the kids. A strawberry cow was fun to sip through straws and the girls loved it. Unhealthy beverages can undermine a great diet. If you’re eating vegetables, healthy fats, meats, and ...Continue Reading
Banana Bread (Grain Free, Gluten Free, Paleo, Primal)
Banana bread is a comforting staple, and now it can be grain-free! Somedays I start feeling discouraged about the food situation in America. I try to focus on the good being done by so many, but it often seems we’re up against ...Continue Reading
Zuccotto (Grain Free, Paleo, Primal, Gluten Free)
I think I might be having too much fun with desserts, like zuccotto. I haven’t developed a new sweet-tooth, but am fascinated and challenged by just how many recipes there are to create without grains. I fell in love with this ...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
Butterflied Roast Chicken with Red Onions
Butterflied roast chicken with red onions is my “I don’t want to cook” meal. It’s fast and requires very little hands-on preparation. I butterfly it, brush it with ghee, add some onions and another vegetable or two, season with salt ...Continue Reading
Chia Seed Pudding
Chia seeds have gotten a lot of buzz lately for their health benefits and ease of use, so I'm sharing this easy chia seed pudding recipe. The tiny little seeds look a bit like exotic black and white swirled eggs from up close. They ...Continue Reading
Cauliflower Pizza Crust
Some like it crunchy, others doughy. I waffle back and forth, but lately I wanted a grain-free cauliflower pizza crust I could pick up, eat cold, and send with the kids to school without worrying it will fall apart. I love my recent ...Continue Reading
Smoked Salmon, Poached Eggs and Micro Greens
I’ve been a bit preoccupied with breakfast lately. Staying grain-free can lead to mundane breakfasts, and nothing bores me more than eating the same thing over and over. Taking grains out of my diet has fueled my creativity, though. ...Continue Reading
Almond Coconut Fudge (Paleo, Primal, Dairy Free)
This almond coconut fudge is the perfect treat for the holiday season! As the holiday rush starts to creep in, I'm doing my best to fight it and keep everything calm. This week featured a whirlwind of events from parties to ...Continue Reading
Slice and Bake Sugar Cookies (Grain Free, Gluten Free, Paleo)
I've got a fun recipe for grain-free slice and bake sugar cookies! I originally posted this recipe back in 2011, and updated it to add some new decoration ideas for you! This recipe for grain-free sugar cookies is very versatile! ...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
Grain-Free Baking Ideas
The temperatures are dropping and it seems all of the internet is aflutter anticipating turning on ovens and baking. Pumpkin, chocolate, and lots of spices featured heavily in blog posts I've read this week. Can we still bake while ...Continue Reading
Buttermilk Panna Cotta
When you're so used to cakes, cookies, and muffins it can be hard to think of a satisfying, but grain-free dessert, so I'm sharing this recipe for buttermilk panna cotta. I'm here to tell you there are thousands of options out there ...Continue Reading
Blueberry Muffins
Breakfast in a hurry is one of the most tempting of the "convenience foods" especially on rushed school mornings, so one of my favorite quick ways to make a nourishing, real breakfast is to make blueberry muffins ahead of time, freeze ...Continue Reading
Four Seasons Atlanta – Park 75
I had a small moment of panic. Just a short one. My husband was gone on a two-month business trip, I was running around getting the kids packed so they could stay with friends while I travelled to Atlanta for the BlogHer Food ...Continue Reading
Organic, Real Food on a Budget – Homemade Gluten Free Corn Dogs
Homemade corn dogs are such a fun treat, especially when they’re gluten free! I met Matt for the first time in Mexico. After a red-eye and only two hours of sleep, there I sat with 8 other bloggers for dinner at a beautiful ...Continue Reading
Baked Chicken and Rice with Lemon, Peas, and Scallions
Chicken and Rice with Lemon, Peas, and Scallions is a comforting one-dish meal. A few weeks ago, my friend underwent a kidney transplant. Her mother-in-law took care of their kids for a few weeks while her husband stayed with her ...Continue Reading
The Ultimate Service – The Four Seasons Vancouver and Whistler
Last weekend I had the unique opportunity to hop on a plane for a four day trip with the Four Seasons. We arrived in Vancouver on a cold and rainy afternoon and were warmly welcomed by the Four Seasons Vancouver staff. Our room was ...Continue Reading
Cappuccino Cheesecake Bars
These cappuccino cheesecake bars are the perfect Valentine's Day treat to make for your loved one. These bars have a layer of sweet graham cracker topped with creamy, subtle cappuccino cheesecake, and a dollop of whipped cream seals ...Continue Reading
Mocha Frappe
Who doesn't love a mocha frappe? Icy, chocolaty, a shot of espresso topped with whipped cream. As you know by now, I love to put an organic twist on the stuff we love to eat and drink but isn't always healthy for us. The frappes in ...Continue Reading
Caramel Apples without Corn Syrup
Caramel apples are icons of fall, so what could be better than caramel apples without corn syrup? I remember going to the Texas State Fair with my dad each October, saying "hi" to Big Tex and eating a big caramel apple (along with ...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
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
Homemade Butterscotch Pudding
Homemade butterscotch pudding is ultra creamy, thick, and buttery, with a deep butterscotch flavor. You'll never go back to the boxed variety after having this homemade pudding! Butterscotch is similar to caramel, but it contains ...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
Pop Tarts – Two Ways – Whole Wheat or Gluten-Free
I love these pop tarts, especially because you can make them whole wheat or gluten-free. What’s the difference between white wheat flour and whole wheat flour? White wheat flour is ground from hard white wheat. Whole wheat flour ...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
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
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
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
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