Double Chocolate Ice Cream with Peanut Butter Swirl
*update – we no longer eat legumes and either use sunbutter or almond butter in place of the peanut butter in this recipe The other night my husband really wanted to get frozen yogurt from a place he we regularly go to in our neighborhood. I have the worst self control when it … Read more
Chili Lime Chicken Burgers
When I first started the SCD a few years ago, I lived on these chili lime chicken burgers. I actually used to just eat the patty with some fresh ketchup and mustard. My husband likes his burgers to be a little more substantial, so for dinner the other night, I made them like a real … Read more
Vegan Chocolate Coconut Pudding Pie
This pudding is vegan, grain-free, and free of refined sugars. What could be better? A sinfully delicious desert that is actually not sinful at all for your Love on Valentines Day. There are so many avocado pudding recipes out there, and even though the reviews are usually great, I was very much a skeptic. I … 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
Baked Chicken Strips with Honey Mustard Sauce (Paleo & SCD)
*Update: If you can tolerate eggs, I suggest substituting the olive oil for 2 beaten eggs as this helps hold the coating on better. I’ve also found that if you place a wire rack over the cookie sheet and bake the chicken strips on the rack it helps get the coating even more crispy. … 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
Butternut Squash: A Tutorial
Butternut squash is the quintessential Fall comfort food to me. I love the silky texture when its cooked, the rich buttery flavor, and of course the vibrant orange hue. Butternut squash, along with a lot of the other members in the gourd family, are low in fat and high in fiber. That bright orange color … Read more
Roasted Butternut Squash with Maple Sage Brown Butter (refined sugar free)
I made a trial Thanksgiving dinner the other night and am so happy with the recipe I came up with for this Brown Butter Sage Butternut Squash. Try saying that 5 times fast! I love candied yams, but since starting the Specific Carbohydrate Diet, gave up potatoes along with the grains. As I’ve been planning … Read more
Baked Squash Fries with Marinara Sauce
These “fries” are actually not fried at all. I tried them both ways, and much preferred the baked version. Very surprising considering my love for french fries! They are super easy to make and are a great snack or appetizer. Serve them hot with a side of warm marinara sauce or dipping sauce of your … Read more
