Get ready to enter a whole new level of yum. Think creamed spinach on steroids (if the steroids were butter and brie and cream of course). I don’t think I’ll ever want to eat greens any way other than this again. I thought I died and went to creamy garlic heaven when I took the …
Nourishing
A concoction of stewed fruit, whipped cream or custard, and sweetener of your choice, fool is an incredibly easy, healthy treat. My blackberry fool recipe has a probiotic twist for even greater health benefits! According to Thehistoricfoodie’s Blog, fool can be dated back to 17th-century England and France. There is no question as to why …
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 …
The beloved Monte Cristo, always and forever my favorite sandwich. If you’ve never had one, let me explain. The Monte Cristo is America’s version of the French Croque Monsieur. Basically it’s melty cheese, ham, and turkey sandwiched between two gloriously fried pieces of French toast. If that wasn’t already amazing enough, you get to eat …
It doesn’t get much easier than this strawberry basil vinaigrette made in your blender! In fact vinaigrettes in general are pretty simple to make. Having just a few basic ingredients on hand in your pantry will allow you to come up with simple flavorful vinaigrettes in no time. Some items to stock include: Organic extra …
The sour cream pastry is what makes this recipe different from the millions of other strawberry shortcakes recipes out there. I think shortcake is divine – it’s such a simple and refreshing summer dessert. And, you know me. I can’t help but play around with recipes. Even my own! One of my very own mottos is: …
I’m really excited to share this recipe with you! Not only because it is absolutely the most delicious fudge you have ever had but also because it is super easy to make AND it has the word butter in its name TWICE! Fudge was something that I thought I had written off forever. It is …
I am a complete fanatic about Caesar salad. I. Just. Can’t. Get. Enough. I love this creamy, decadent Caesar dressing with its spicy garlic kick and briny anchovy flavor. And then to top it all off I add lots and lots of Parmesan! I guess I’m an umami girl. For this recipe I’m using one …
Who doesn’t love a good, spicy meatball? After harvesting bunches and bunches of spring garlic this year I was excited to incorporate it into every meal I was planning. This recipe happens to be a delicious way to use the spicy, herbaceous, tender spring garlic stalks. It’s also simple enough for a weeknight and sure to …
This spicy carrot cake is sweetened with fresh Medjool dates. The dates add a deep earthy flavor while the cardamom brings an unexpected spicy kick. The whole cake is refined sugar free so it’s a lot more wholesome than most recipes out there. It even boasts a maple-sweetened cream cheese frosting that is not cloyingly …
A sourdough burger bun so satisfying you won’t ever go back to store-bought! I’m really excited to share this recipe with you! I’ve been working on burger buns for years now and I think I’ve finally nailed it. This bun is soft and chewy, making it perfect for holding lots of toppings. It won’t break …
Banana and Walnut, meet your new friend Sourdough! I was inspired to make these, so I’m leaving them here for you to be inspired too. They are a very easy adaptation of my original Perfectly Chewy, Traditional Sourdough Pancakes. They also made a great take-along snack the next day. I spread them with honey-butter and fold them over …
These packable and snackable fruit-sweetened cookies can easily be made in your food processor! We crave adventures around here. My wanderlust includes making and packing all things snackable. I like to hike but I need motivation, so having a reward like these chewy cranberry walnut cookies is a must! These decadent cookies are 100% fruit …
We wait all winter for asparagus and when it arrives we rejoice. It’s spring, the birds are singing, the snow is melting and we get to feast on the tender shoots of asparagus that are emerging from the waking ground. Because I don’t believe in and don’t want to contribute to the culture of eating …
Yep! You read that right! 100% fruit-sweetened brownies… Made in your food processor. Does life get any better? Since starting my whole food, no refined-sugar journey I’ve craved brownies. I kept looking longingly at my brownie recipe and wishing there was a way. In 2013 I started sweetening all my baked goods with dates. I …
Soup has the power to heal and warm you. It’s been a long cold winter this year and everyone is anxious for spring’s welcome arrival. In these last few weeks of drawn-out gloom it’s so important to nourish yourself and your family with foods that help to drive away the winter blues. A hearty, wholesome, …