Deliciously Organic - Carrie Korem, FNTP

Healthy, gluten free recipes and thyroid disease including Hashimoto's, Graves', Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism

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

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

Sweet and Sour Meatballs (Gluten-Free)

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 (Gluten-Free)

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

Strawberry Meringue Cake (Gluten-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

Chocolate Pudding Pie (Gluten-Free)

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

Pad Thai (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

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

Mexican Cauliflower Rice (Gluten-Free)

This Mexican cauliflower rice is made with cauliflower is a great grain-free alternative and pairs well with chicken fajitas for a complete meal! I hesitated to make “rice” from cauliflower for many months. I just didn’t think the ...Continue Reading

Raspberry Crumble Bars (Gluten-Free)

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

How to Make a Perfect Pot of Tea

Brewing a perfect pot of tea provides me a nice way to unwind in the winter. Taking out time to relax and unwind may seem frivolous these days. Society tells us to keep going, stay moving, keep eating, but it’s not healthy to ...Continue Reading

Egg Foo Young

I love my friend Michelle's recipe for egg foo young! I enjoy Michelle's witty humor and how she makes eating a Paleo diet so easy and fun. Her new book Nom Nom Paleo: Food for Humans is a must-read for anyone looking into a Paleo ...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

Lentil Soup with Swiss Chard and Sausage

Lentil soup is a comforting and nourishing meal during the colder months of the year. Lentils contain physic acid, so they need to soak the night before making the soup. It can sound like a difficult process, but it actually takes ...Continue Reading

Gluten-Free Apple Pie

Thanksgiving rapidly approaches and if you’re like me, you’re already thinking about what to serve for your holiday meal. I thought we’d kick off the month with a pie. Last year, I shared my gluten-free pumpkin and pecan pies so it’s ...Continue Reading

Snickerdoodles (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

Cornbread with Jalapeños (Gluten-Free)

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

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

Panna Cotta Recipe

This panna cotta recipe is a simple, creamy dessert that feels fancy but is very easy to make. It is lightly sweet, smooth, and packed with gelatin, which is one of my favorite ways to support the body. If you are gluten free and ...Continue Reading

Chicken and “Rice” Casserole (Grain-Free)

Sometimes it’s nice to go back to the basics. Chicken and rice - we’ve all had it in some form or fashion. When I was a kid, it was white rice mixed with cream of mushroom soup and shredded chicken. It showed up at just about every pot ...Continue Reading

Homemade Flavored Kombucha

I’ve been making homemade kombucha for about two years now and the whole family loves it. If you’re not familiar with kombucha, it’s a sweet, fermented, effervescent tea full of probiotics and properties which stimulate the liver to ...Continue Reading

Grain-Free Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting

Like good bakeware, basic recipes are always nice to have on hand. A “white” cupcake recipe is a great staple because you can add different spices, extracts and flavorings to it, and mix up your frostings. A few weeks ago we ...Continue Reading

Paleo Bread (Grain-Free, Gluten Free, Gaps)

Most of us like to sink our teeth into a piece of bread, slather some butter on a muffin or eat a crunchy cracker every once in a while. Eating gluten free, grain free, or Paleo can complicate that for us, though. With all the tricky ...Continue Reading

Brussels Sprouts with Lemon and Hazelnuts

Brussels sprouts with lemon and hazelnuts is an easy, nourishing side dish that's perfect for the holidays! Brussels sprouts contain goitrogens which can inhibit the uptake of iodine into the thyroid (which creates low thyroid ...Continue Reading

Eggnog Cheesecake Bars and Cultures For Health

As you know, I’m a “from scratch” kind of girl. Sometimes I enjoy digging a bit deeper by making some of the ingredients for my cooking and baking, like homemade cream cheese for these eggnog cheesecake bars. Making cheese at home is ...Continue Reading

Mashed Cauliflower (Grain Free, Gaps, Primal)

Mashed cauliflower is maybe not a fancy dish, but a welcome one. Its creamy and buttery, but without all the carbs. Of course, Thanksgiving comes with indulgences, but if you want to save your indulgence for another dish, creamy ...Continue Reading

Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pie

This gluten-free pumpkin pie isn't too sweet and has a nice custard-like filling - nothing too thick. The grain-free crust needs to stay firm without getting soggy because of the filling. After lots of tasting, my family all ...Continue Reading

Spinach Salad with Roasted Butternut Squash

Spinach salad with roasted butternut squash is a lovely salad that's perfect for the fall and winter seasons.  As the temperatures drop and we get closer to the holidays, I like to stock my pantry with flavorful herbs, spices and ...Continue Reading

Sautéed Leafy Greens

It's been a busy week. A family member was very sick, so I spent most of my week in Texas helping to provide care. What a privilege to spend precious time with family, cooking soups, organic, grass-fed meats, and sautéed leafy ...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

How to Roast Bell Peppers

It's easy to roast bell peppers at home, but often times we purchase them from the store instead. Many roasted and jarred bell peppers contain preservatives and additives that are best to avoid if possible. Making roasted bell peppers ...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

Honey-Sweetened Strawberry Jam

If you’ve contemplated making strawberry jam this summer, now’s the time! The berries and fruits are in their prime and with a few simple ingredients, you can make an easy honey-sweetened version of the store-bought variety. Apples ...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

Coconut Tart (Raw, Paleo, GAPs, Grain Free)

Every once in a while, I come across a dessert that makes me head straight to the kitchen, immediately working to adapt my own version. I had my first bite of this delightful coconut tart while in Texas and proceeded directly to Whole ...Continue Reading

July 4th Menu

Fresh produce from the market makes preparing an Independence Day meal much easier. Tomatoes, cherries, herbs and pastured organic beef will headline our menu tomorrow. Here's a look at what we're cooking up: Grilled (Bunless) ...Continue Reading

Infused Vodka and Other Organic Spirits

One of my favorite ways to preserve the flavors of summer is by infusing spirits. Throw some berries in a jar, pour some vodka, rum, or gin overtop, let it sit for at least 3 days and you’re done - flavored spirits for the entire ...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

Gluten-Free Graham Crackers (Paleo)

There’s something so nostalgic about a good graham cracker. Whether you’re making s’mores, whipping up a pie crust, or just want a crunchy snack with a glass of raw milk — this homemade gluten-free graham cracker recipe checks all the ...Continue Reading

Coconut Flour Waffles (Grain-Free, Paleo)

These coconut flour waffles are the perfect nutritious Mother's Day breakfast. Mother’s Day is Sunday and the traditional act of love is breakfast in bed. Many kids and husbands can have a little trouble trying to figure out what to ...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

Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream

This chocolate peanut butter ice cream is one of the best ice creams I've ever had! It's ultra creamy and has an intense chocolate flavor. This recipe is adapted from the book The Perfect Scoop. It's one of my very favorite ice ...Continue Reading

Cottage Pie

Cottage Pie, known as "Shepherd's Pie" in America, is a comforting stand-alone meal. Cottage Pie has a bottom layer of ground beef, onions, celery, carrots and thyme. It's traditionally topped with creamy mashed potatoes, but for ...Continue Reading

Apple, Cherry and Blueberry Crisp (Gluten-Free)

Apple, cherry, and blueberry crisp is a dessert for anytime of year! This crisp is a combination of apples, berries, sugar, a bit of arrowroot to thicken and some bright zest of orange and lemon. It's topped with some almond flour, ...Continue Reading

Coconut Bars

I love these subtly sweet and easy coconut bars. I love the versatility of coconut. The water in the middle of the fruit is full of electrolytes and makes for a refreshing drink. The meat can be dried and flaked to make any number of ...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

Creamed Kale and Eggs

One of my favorite grain-free breakfast recipes is creamed kale and eggs. I don't count calories anymore. I used to ride the low fat bandwagon and stressed over every little morsel that touched my lips. I felt trapped. I couldn't ...Continue Reading

How to Make Ghee

Ghee, also known as clarified butter, has become my new favorite cooking oil. It can withstand high temperatures without oxidizing or smoking and lends a nice buttery, nutty flavor. It sounds fancy, but it's very easy to make. ...Continue Reading

Pancakes and Waffles

This pancake and waffle recipe is a new family favorite! In my mind, this recipe shouldn't work. 5 ingredients - nut butter, egg, yogurt, vanilla, and honey. With skepticism, I whisked them together, poured them on a griddle and ...Continue Reading

Dark Chocolate Cream Tart (Gluten-Free)

Dark chocolate cream tart is a decadent way to end a meal and is perfect for special occasions. The chocolate cream tart is a combination of finely ground almond flour, coconut flour, cocoa powder, cane sugar, gelatin, arrowroot, ...Continue Reading