Boy have I missed granola lately! It makes for a quick snack, packs easily for trips, and forms the perfect substitute for store-bought cereal. I've avoided granola for the past few months because it's usually loaded with grains, ...Continue Reading
Gingerbread with Whipped Cream (Grain-Free)
Gingerbread with whipped cream is the perfect holiday dessert to make for friends and family. We are off to be with family for the holidays, but I wanted to share one last recipe before Christmas. A moist, sweet gingerbread cake ...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
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
Homemade Dairy-Free Coffee Creamer (No Sugar Added, Paleo)
You made your requests and I'm here to deliver with homemade dairy-free coffee creamer! Months ago, I gave out recipes for homemade coffee creamer, receiving a huge response. One common request in the emails and comments asked for ...Continue Reading
Homemade Beef Jerky (Grain-Free, Paleo)
Memorial Day weekend arrives in just a few days, which means lots of summertime road trips and homemade beef jerky! Kids are getting out of school, so summer vacations can’t be far behind. In our family, we like to take road ...Continue Reading
6-Ingredient Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies (gluten-free)
You won't believe how good these peanut butter chocolate chip cookies taste! Six ingredients, gluten free, dairy free, and they taste amazing. They actually taste like they have flour in them. When it comes to peanut butter, ...Continue Reading
A Whole Foods Thanksgiving – Gluten Free Popovers
I tinkered around in the kitchen the other night and came up with these positively perfect gluten free popovers. The crisp outside wraps an eggy, buttery inside. The easy to prepare batter provides a "no big deal" recipe when you've ...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
Strawberry Cheesecake Icebox Pie
I noticed at the market this week the summer produce is slowly starting to dwindle. I sighed a little when it hit me: cherry season is really, truly over. Happily, several bags of cherries wait safely in my freezer for use later this ...Continue Reading
Slow-Roasted Garlic and Lemon Chicken
Slow-roasted garlic and lemon chicken is one of the easiest and most flavorful dinners you can make! This recipe is very, very easy to make. You simply place the chicken, lemons, thyme and garlic in a large roasted dish, drizzle ...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
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
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
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
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. For this chocolate mousse recipe you're going to need: Organic coconut ...Continue Reading
Banana Bread Two Ways – Whole Wheat or Gluten Free
Tonight I baked a loaf of banana bread with my kids. It had been raining all day and I couldn't resist the idea of a warm, sweet, slice of banana bread smothered in butter. As the smell began wafting through the house my kids kept ...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 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