“Instant” Pumpkin Ice Cream
I know this post is coming a little bit late now that we are all in cinnamon and cranberry mode, but I inevitably have leftover pumpkin puree after Thanksgiving so it seems more fitting to share this now! When the craving for something creamy and frozen comes on, it comes on quick. Without warning, and … Read more
Dried 5-Spice Asian Pears
Pumpkin is all the rage right now, but let us not forget the bounty of other Fall fruits and vegetables. I love heading to my Farmer’s Market on Saturdays in search of inspiration for recipes for the coming week. I encourage everyone to move past your comfort zone and pick up a fruit or vegetable … Read more
Lemon Parsley Grilled Zucchini
It was over 104 degrees here today, so we opted for grilling instead of doing anything in the kitchen. I marinated chicken breasts and legs with olive oil and a 1/4 cup of my Pesto Sauce, and threw this lemon and parsley marinated zucchini on the grill once the chicken was done. The lemon and parsley … Read more
Toddler Approved Vegetables – Easy Vegetable Curry
This vegetable curry only takes 15 minutes to prepare and is packed full of anti-inflammatory spices! It’s also night-shade free and the first thing I’ll be making when we start our 30-day cleanse! When my son first started eating solid food, he would eat everything we put him in front of him. In the … Read more
Tom Kha Gai {Thai Coconut Soup}
{This is the first in a Thai Take-Out Dinner Series. Check back next week for Pad See Ew, Yellow Curry with Prawns, and Thai Iced Tea!} This soup is my chicken noodle soup. It’s the soup I crave when I’m sick in bed or when I’ve had a bad day and need something comforting. I … Read more
Guacamole
Being from California, avocados are prevalent and pretty much available all year round. They’re rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory nutrients, and are full of heart-healthy fats. We slice them on salads and sandwiches, and my husband even spreads them on toast in the morning with a little salt and pepper. One of my favorite uses … Read more
French Vanilla Coffee Creamer (Dairy-Free)
This is my version of a homemade Coffeemate coffee creamer. You know, the kind you can by in the grocery stores that is filled with high fructose corn syrup and hydrogenated oils? It tastes delicious in your morning cup of coffee, only uses real wholesome ingredients, and is a Paleo and SCD coffee creamer! Ingredients … Read more
Crock Pot Mexican Chicken Soup with Cheddar Cheese Chips
Here’s a soup that can be thrown together in a cinch and is full of bold Mexican flavors. The best part about it is that it simmers in a crockpot all day so it’s cheap, easy, and no fuss! Pasilla peppers are fairly mild if you remove all of the seeds. They give the soup … Read more
Arugula Salad with Pomegranate Seeds and Blueberries
I love pomegranate seeds in a salad. They add a nice crunch and a lovely red color, and go really well with a balsamic vinaigrette. I actually would have preferred to put Bosc pears in this salad, but I couldn’t find any ripe ones so I used some of my son’s blueberries! Ingredients (serves 6) … Read more
SCD and Paleo Cranberry Sauce
I don’t know about you, but I grew up on the canned variety of this holiday favorite. I actually never liked it and skipped over the jelly like substance at every Thanksgiving. Now that I’ve made it homemade and know what I am eating is not full of refined sugar, I’ve grown to love it … Read more
