Bring out your clean Green Goddess. This detoxifying Green Goddess soup harkens back to my days working as a cook in San Francisco. If you’ve been following me since my days working at Sweet Jo’s then you may remember this soup from the lunch bar. I’m not going to lie and say I’ve EVER followed …
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That’s right I said it, this butter-fried bread cheese is better than any mozzarella stick out there. And I mean it. It’s cheesy chewy bread CHEESE. It’s not bread! It’s a firm cheese that’s been baked so it has even less moisture. It doesn’t melt like regular cheese. Instead it holds its shape even while …
These grain-free toasted coconut cupcakes stay moist and buttery! They don’t get dry like so many other coconut flour recipes. Baking with coconut flour can be a mystery. It often acts like thousands of little sponges sucking up liquid and making everything it touches as dry as desert sand. Not so with this recipe! The …
I don’t get to eat it very often, but saag paneer is one of my favorite ethnic Indian dishes. Every time I go out for Indian food (it’s been years actually) it is the first thing that I heap onto my plate from the buffet. But making saag paneer at home is way simpler than …
I look forward to a rich and hot buttered chai latte every morning. It’s one of my really indulgent moments, when I can sip on something so warm with spices, rich with healthy fats, and just lightly sweetened. I’ve had to give up a lot of things on my road to better health. I used …
If you are looking for a delicious, easy, no-bake cookie then these raw cacao and coconut haystacks are just the thing! These haystacks are the perfect combination of melt-in-your-mouth, sweet and salty chocolate, and creamy coconut butter that delicately coats crispy, crunchy coconut flakes. Just wait till you taste them! Raw Cacao Is the Cat’s …
You don’t have to compromise with these grain-free orange cream and cardamom cookies. You can have the texture of a soft shortbread without the inflammatory wheat. You can have the taste of a treat without the refined sugar. And you can have the satisfaction of a cookie without the guilt! Everybody in the House Loves …
I can’t get enough of this spiced orange and almond fudge. It’s guilt-free and easy to make. It’s full of healthy fats without any refined sugar. It’s perfect for snacking and packing along. And, it’s easy to make paleo and keto versions. You can’t go wrong! Give Your Tastebuds a Treat. In this version of …
This maple pecan fudge is super simple to make and it tastes divine. The combination of maple and pecan has to be one of my most favorite fall/holiday — actually anytime — flavors. I’ve always loved maple fudge but adding the nutty buttery pecan is a fudge game changer. This wholesome, nourishing, coconut butter fudge …
Eggplants are mysterious veggies. I often look at them and wonder what to make. I know they are great fried and in stir-fry. I’ve seen them used in lasagna and other Italian-style dishes. But for some reason I just pass them up anyway. When I do buy them they have a somewhat daunting presence in …
I just sat down to a nice little lunch featuring these amazing pizza green beans. They have been hanging out on my counter for the last 10 days traditionally fermenting with garlic, tomato, and oregano. I will officially tell you I’m in love! I’m not even a huge fan of green beans but when I …
You can make healthy probiotic mayonnaise in five minutes flat! Mayonnaise is a staple in our house. We use it on a ton of different foods. It can be a sauce for veggies, a dressing, a marinade, or a binder for chopped meat or veggie salads… and the list goes on. Choose the Right Oil …
BBQ season is upon us and you know that means friends, family, and food! This impromptu slaw came together with inspiration from all the wonderful herbs at my local organic farm stand, especially the beautiful, fresh Thai basil. Luckily I was able to grab a quick pic of this beauty before my dinner guests dove …
And this my friends is what I’ve so lovingly nicknamed sugar-free “Keto Fudge!” Just like my original raw honey-sweetened Chocolate Coconut Butter Butter Fudge but sugar free and super low carb. This Real-Food Sugar-Free Fudge Is Easy To Make With Only 5 Ingredients and Zero Cooking Involved. I use raw cacao in this recipe, which …
You are going to love this super low-carb, tangy, herby, keto-friendly ranch dressing. Finding great sauces for low-carb food can be tricky. This one sauce can do a lot. It will brighten up your favorite crunchy salad, or cool down your spicy chicken. It’s extra thick and creamy, making it perfect for dipping. YUM! Do …
All hail Caesar! No, really… is there a better salad in all of history?! I think not. My life would surely be incomplete without my beloved Caesar salad. The simplicity of the crisp romaine salad is the perfect palette for the bold flavors of the intense lemon, garlic, Parmesan, and anchovy dressing. I guess if …