Summertime Arugula, Fennel, and Citrus Salad
Recipe for arugula, orange, fennel, and almond salad. Paleo and SCD
Grain-free Sandwich Bread (Paleo and SCD)
Here’s the moment you have all been waiting patiently (and some not so patiently!) for. And because I ♥ my readers, I’m giving it to you a week earlier than planned: Grain-free, yeast-free, dairy-free sandwich bread. It’s moist on the inside with a slight crust on the outside, has an amazing texture and taste when … Read more
I’ll Make You Banana Pancakes, Pretend Like It’s The Weekend Now…
For some reason every time I make pancakes I end up singing that Jack Johnson song in my head! Sleeping in isn’t an option with an 18 month old, even on the weekend, but making banana pancakes is! I’m visiting Denver this week and watching my nephew and son and boy have they kept me … Read more
Creamy Pesto “Pasta” with Spring Vegetables
In an effort to limit my dairy intake, (my ND actually wants me to stay away from it completely but I can’t completely give up cheese!), I’ve been playing around with things like cashew cream. I saw this amazing recipe from Bon Apetit for a creamy fettuccine pasta with fresh vegetables and wanted to see … Read more
Banana Muffins with Chocolate Chip Streusel Topping
Every once in a while I’ll buy my son a special treat from a certain coffee chain when we’re out shopping. It’s usually to keep him content in his stroller for a bit while I try clothes on, but I always try to remember to bring my own snacks from home for him. There was … Read more
Breakfast Cookies (Paleo, SCD)
As kids we were always told that cookies were not an acceptable meal for breakfast. I’d like to know who made up that rule, and then tell them that I’m breaking it. I let my 18 month old eat these cookies for breakfast. I figure, if they have fruit in them, then aren’t they kind … Read more
Spinach, Butternut Squash and Pesto Pizza on Cauliflower Crust
I love anything with pesto on it. Add some gruyere and I’m smitten. This is another version of my Cauliflower Crust Pizza, but this one is vegetarian. It’s piled high with caramelized onions, sautéed spinach, butternut squash and gruyere cheese. I used a pesto sauce as the base instead of a tomato sauce since it … Read more
Pesto Sauce
Use this sauce on pizzas, spaghetti squash, or drizzled over fish! Ingredients (makes 1 cup) 1/2 cup basil leaves, packed tightly 1 garlic clove 2 tablespoons pinenuts 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup virgin olive oil Directions Place the first five ingredients in a food processor or blender and blend until finely … Read more
Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter “Granola” Bars
I’m always looking for grain-free snack ideas, and especially like it when I can come up with something that mimics the old snacks I used to eat. These remind me a lot of cliff bars, which used to be a staple breakfast item for me in college! If I only knew back then how much … Read more
Rosemary Raisin Almond Pulp Crackers
*If you want to make these with Blanched Almond Flour please see this recipe I was shopping at Trader Joe’s the other day and they were sampling some crackers that looked delicious. I resisted the urge to try them since they were made with wheat flour and a slew of other ingredients that I can’t … Read more
