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Healthy Pantry Staples

Healthy pantry staples are important to have on hand. I realize that if you’re on a restrictive diet this can be stressful, so I thought it would be helpful to have a list of foods that offer lots of nutrients but can be kept on hand ...Continue Reading

20 Ways to Help Support the Immune System

There are so many ways to support the immune system, and given our current state of affiars, I thought it would be helpful to put some of my top tips in one spot for you. It’s good to keep in mind that there’s not a magic bullet ...Continue Reading

11 Steps to Take During an Autoimmune Flare

If you have a thyroid autoimmune disease such as Hashimoto’s or Graves’ disease, you may sometimes experience what is called an autoimmune “flare.” A flare is when symptoms get worse for a period of time. It’s important to ...Continue Reading

Sausage, Cherry Tomato and Broccoli Skillet

Often we make healthy eating way too complicated! We think we have to stock our kitchens with all sorts of expensive and unique ingredients and we usually end up stressed and wanting to order take-out.  Most nights, I cut up ...Continue Reading

Vitamin D Deficiency and Thyroid Disease

It’s estimated that at least 75% of Americans are deficient in Vitamin D. Ironically, Vitamin D isn’t a vitamin at all, but a steroid hormone responsible for a number of processes in the body, ranging from regulating mineral absorption ...Continue Reading

Broccoli Salad with Bacon and Raisins

Broccoli salad with bacon and raisins is an old Southern favorite. It's a combination of broccoli, red onion, raisins, carrots, pumpkin seeds and bacon and is tossed with a creamy and slightly sweet dressing. This salad is ...Continue Reading

Chili “Cornbread” Pie (Paleo, Grain-Free)

Chili and cornbread go so well together, so I thought I’d combine the two in this recipe for Chili Cornbread Pie! The chili can be made ahead of time before pouring it into the baking dish to bake with the cornbread. You can even ...Continue Reading

Waffles with Sausage (Grain-Free, Gluten-Free)

I love serving waffles and sausage together for a weekend breakfast, and I thought, why not combine the two? So today, I’ve got a fun recipe for grain-free waffles with sausage.  I’m often asked if it’s ok to eat sausage because ...Continue Reading

The Best Oils and Fats for Cooking

There’s a lot of confusion about the best oils and fats for cooking and baking, so today I’m going to break it all down for you. First, it’s important to understand there are basically three kinds of fats: saturated, monounsaturated ...Continue Reading

Teriyaki Salmon (Grain-Free, Paleo)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Easy Sweet Potato Casserole (Gluten-Free)

This easy sweet potato casserole has been a reader favorite for more than a decade, and for good reason. It’s creamy, slightly sweet, and topped with a buttery, crunchy pecan layer that brings the whole dish together. This recipe is ...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

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

Chopped Waldorf Salad

A chopped Waldorf salad is full of crunchy fruits and vegetables and makes a great side dish in the summer! For this recipe you'll need: Boneless skinless chicken breasts Mayonnaise - I like to purchase this one, or make ...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

Spinach Artichoke Dip

Spinach artichoke dip is a great addition to any game-day party or get-together! This spinach artichoke dip is a combination of spinach, artichokes, cream cheese, sour cream, mayo, mozzarella, sea salt and garlic powder. It's rich, ...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

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

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

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 disease. In ...Continue Reading