There is nothing better than chocolate! When you use food as medicine, a lot of everyday foods will be eliminated to see if your body will do better without them. The two big contributors to inflammation or a negative immune reaction are gluten and dairy.
Read MoreWith Thanksgiving behind us and the holidays in front of us, I am just in the mood for nourishing comfort food, before all of the craziness begins. Even when you are conscious of the food you eat, at times you can over indulge and your tummy isn't your greatest fan.
Read MoreI picked up some organic jalapeños from my local farmers market and really had no idea what to do with them. Well when in doubt, pickle, ferment or throw a party to get rid of everything quickly! I chose to pickle.
Read MoreI have a family who loves muffins and breads, and I have worked very hard to create healthy nutrient dense recipes that they will eat. I'm not always successful, but this one was a hit. For this post I made this recipe into muffins, but it also makes a terrific bread, you just need to adjust the cooking time. (Info below). We love them for breakfast, as a snack or packed in lunches.
Read MoreThis is hands down, my most favorite gluten free muffin ever! They are super moist, just sweet enough and healthy to boot. Try them for breakfast with fruit, dessert or a snack. I slather them with grass fed butter to boost their healthy fats for my kids and they are satisfied until their next meal.
Read MoreWith Valentine's Day around the corner this is the perfect decedent treat to make for all of your loves. This recipe is so simple and uses two ingredients. I used heart molds to make them extra special for the holiday but feel free to use a small cupcake pan with liners.
Read MoreMy family doesn't eat pasta very often and does anyone really love spinach! Avery is my fussiest eater and she can't get enough of this pasta. She actually jumps up and down with excitement when this is on the menu.
Read MoreWhen you are gluten free, you are always looking for ideas to mimic what you are used to eating. The hardest thing was finding the vehicle to hold the food. Bread for sandwiches, toast for breakfast and crackers for dipping.
Read MoreOne pot main courses are my favorite meals. I went a little fancy for this one, but it was a Manager's Special so it did't hurt my pocketbook too much. If you develop a relationship with your butcher or local farm, you can get the inside scoop.
Read MoreSoups are good for the soul and the belly! Warm and delicious soup nourishes your body especially if you are still in the deep freeze of winter. This recipe is simple to make and packs a nutritious punch.
Read MoreCompotes are an amazing addition to any recipe book. They are versatile and can be used on almost anything. Whether sweet or savory, you can try on ice cream, yogurt, a little spoonful on GF toast in the morning or paired with meats like chicken or pork tenderloin.
Read MoreEvery gluten free baker needs a basic waffle recipe. This is grain and dairy free, but you would never know it. I will double this recipe most weekends and store some in the refrigerator and some in the freezer.
Read MoreThis is a basic granola recipe that I use for my kids to eat as cereal, on top of ice cream, mixed in yogurt add eaten alone as a snack with some fruit. When we first changed our diets, taking out cereal for breakfast was difficult for them.
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