Category: Paleo/Grain Free
Creamy Walnut Orange Dressing {paleo, vegan, raw & gluten free}
Last week I taught several healthy cooking classes and I got a few befuddled looks at this recipe when I told them my dressing was dairy free. Needless to say,… Read More »
Creamy Cinnabon Smoothie {raw, vegan, refined sugar & gluten free}
Has this ever happened to you? Where you get a whiff of something sensational, like when your in the airport running to your gate and you stop dead in your… Read More »
Aloha Bars {paleo, raw, vegan, dairy & gluten free}
I had a really rough few days this week. I don’t want to get graphic but it was not pretty. I don’t normally like to share the “woe is me”… Read More »
Brazilian Cheese Bread or Pao de Queijo {grain & sugar free}
When we go out to dinner we do something most people would never consider……..We ask the waiter to hold the bread basket {gasp how appalling}. Not only because we don’t… Read More »
Banana Bread Made-Over {paleo, refined sugar & gluten free}
When my dear friend, Michelle, asked me if I could “healthify” her MeMe’s recipe I must admit, I had a bit of trepidation. Not because I didn’t think my makeover… Read More »
Creamy Chive & Garlic Dressing {paleo, refined sugar, dairy & gluten free}
Thank you Meghan Trainor for “All About that Bass” Lyrics! Because you know I’m all about that dressing ’bout the dressing, no bottled I am all ’bout the dressing ’bout… Read More »
Lemon Blueberry Bars {paleo, dairy, refined sugar, & gluten free}
This is another mouthwatering recipe spurred on by all of our spring break visitors this month. We were taking our family on a picnic dinner to one of our favorite… Read More »
”Souper” Thai Cauliflower {dairy, refined sugar & gluten free}
It is no secret that I love super foods; by adding ginger, turmeric, cardamom, garlic and coconut oil to a soup makes it a laudable candidate to hold the title … Read More »
Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Muffins {paleo, dairy, refined sugar & gluten free}
I am on a mission to reach each of YOU who have mentioned {or have thought to yourself} that you love what I do and have your eye on a… Read More »
Pantry Ingredients Video {sneak peek new Whole Foods}
This week’s blog post is a double delight! Upon request by many of you, I did a video {below} breaking down the ingredients you should stock up on in your… Read More »
Creamy Frosting {paleo, refined sugar, dairy & gluten free}
I wanted to give this frosting it’s very own post because yes, it is that good. If I don’t say so myself! Let me just toot my own horn as … Read More »
Peppermint Fudge {paleo, nut, refined sugar, dairy & gluten free}
My props for today’s post reminded me of the innocent games of childish nature that we chanted. “He loves me, he loves me not, he loves me, he loves me… Read More »
Coconut Layer Cake with Chocolate Ganache Center {paleo, dairy, refined sugar & gluten free}
Birthdays and cake are comrades and go hand and hand in my {cook} book! So as I turn 45 {gag, eek, yikes, grimacing in dismay at that big number}, I… Read More »
Orange Cream Smoothie {paleo, dairy, refined sugar and gluten free}
With all of the New Year’s hopes to eat healthier, here is one yummy smoothie to add to your repertoire that will help you reach your goals! It is healthy… Read More »
World’s Most Healing Chicken Soup {paleo, gluten & dairy free}
I will forever cringe at the mention of the Flu and back away cautiously as to not disturb those atrocious pathogens; wherever they lay while destroying health! I was the… Read More »
Chocolate Orange Cheesecake Bites {paleo, refined sugar, dairy & gluten free}
Using chocolate and orange together doesn’t seem revolutionary but man did this recipe WOW my guests! The flavors of this dessert were extraordinary. So are the health benefits; like most… Read More »
Ginger Spice Muffins {paleo, low carb, refined sugar & gluten free}
I was at an event where sweet, sugary things were at my fingertips. I mostly behaved until I watched my friend bite into the prettiest little cupcake and she exclaimed… Read More »
Eggplant Lasagna {paleo & gluten free}
This is the most wonderful time of the year……BUT {and that is a BIG but} it can also feel like the most stressful time too. I must admit, I have… Read More »
Chewy Ginger Spice Cookies {paleo, dairy, egg, gluten free}
Hear Ye Hear Ye…… I have a delicious and simple cookie recipe for you and some SUPER exciting news!! This cookie uses half the sugar of other recipes, it is… Read More »
Butternut Goat Cheese & Pesto Bites {paleo, gluten free, dairy free option}
Oh my goodness! I forgot how sweet, creamy, and satisfying the butternut squash is! Talk about a win-win; it gets even sweeter in the nutritional department too but I am… Read More »
Paleo Pumpkin Muffins {dairy, refined sugar & gluten free}
Many of you have been asking if I had a recipe for pumpkin bread or muffins and over the years I have played around with different ingredients and recipes. Finally,… Read More »
Maple Walnut Plantain Cakes {paleo, dairy, egg & gluten free
Do you get tired of the same egg or smoothie for breakfast? Well, I do and sometimes I just don’t know what to eat like many of you. We all… Read More »
Cinnamon Pop Tart (vegan, dairy, grain, gluten free}
Yes you read right…pop tarts it is! I often think about the childhood foods I loved as a little one and have been wanting to create these sweet toaster-ready desserts… Read More »
Pignoli Cookies {paleo,dairy, grain, gluten free}
My brain often likes to daydream about food {are you with me} and the other day it was consumed with those Italian beauties called pignoli cookies!!! If you have ever… Read More »