This mint chocolate chip ice cream recipe is one of my all-time favorite desserts. I have always loved anything with mint. It is rich and creamy and making your own ice cream at home is so much better for you than the junk at the grocery store. Plus, I think it tastes about 1,000 times… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Dairy
52 Weeks of Bad A** Bacteria – Week 24 – Milk Kefir and Kefir Cream
Milk kefir (as opposed to water kefir) is something that I use somewhat regularly in my kitchen. I use milk kefir primarily for making homemade salad dressings, like my Better Than Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing, or for adding into smoothies for a probiotic kick. I also give it to the dogs over their food, because… Continue Reading
52 Weeks of Bad A** Bacteria – Week 19 – Homemade Cream Cheese
Technically, this would be week 20, but since I was swamped and didn’t get around to posting last week, we will keep with the numerical succession! This week’s post is a guest post from my friend Lydia at Divine Health from the Inside Out. Lydia is also a fellow Nourished Living Network member, which has allowed me… Continue Reading
52 Weeks of Bad A** Bacteria – Week 15 – Homemade Crème Fraîche Recipe
Have you ever made crème fraîche? If not, you’re missing out! It is absolutely wonderful and it is so easy to make at home for a fraction of the cost of buying it. At my local health food store, an 8oz container of crème fraîche is $5.99. At some specialty food shops around town, it’s even… Continue Reading
Homemade Alfredo Sauce Recipe
One of my favorite indulgences is super rich and creamy fettuccine Alfredo. Since I don’t often eat pasta, this is truly a treat whenever I do make it. It’s so easy to whip together. Cook some noodles (I love these), while you’re whisking together this sauce, and you’ll quickly have a dinner that tastes like you’re… Continue Reading
52 Weeks of Bad A** Bacteria – Week 7 – European Style Cultured Butter
Butter. Does it get any better than butter? I think not. And I’m pretty sure other people agree with me, based on the comments I received on a recent Facebook post where I stated that “sourdough bread is simply a vessel to carry big globs of grass-fed butter to my mouth.” So, now that we have… Continue Reading
Broccoli Cheese Quiche Recipe (Gluten and Grain Free)
This was a recipe that I whipped up really fast one evening when I needed a quick dinner. I just used what veggies I had on hand, which happened to be broccoli and onions, but you could substitute whatever vegetables you have. That’s the beauty of quiche – it is extremely versatile and you can add pretty much whatever… Continue Reading
Basic Farmer’s Cheese Recipe
Home cheese making can be a fun, yet sometimes frustrating experience. If you’re new to cheese making, I recommend starting with farmer’s cheese. It’s a very simple recipe that yields a delicious and versatile product. It will give you a sense of accomplishment and once you’ve mastered it and then you can move on to more complicated cheese recipes. This… Continue Reading