I know pie crusts are one of the easiest things to make, but for some reason, I have always had trouble making them. In the “old days”, I would just buy the pre-made crusts, but recently, I decided that i needed to just suck it up and come up with a recipe for a homemade crust. In addition, I… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Gluten Free
Pumpkin Bread (Gluten and Grain Free)
Winter means pumpkin season. I love anything and everything pumpkin, but one of my most favorite pumpkin things is pumpkin bread. This recipe was inspired by Elana’s Pantry Paleo Pumpkin Bread. This bread is very dense, yet very tender. It makes a great, hearty breakfast slathered with pastured butter. Because it has no gluten, the texture can be a… Continue Reading
Cranberry Orange Relish With Ginger and Nuts
With Thanksgiving only a week away, it’s time to get our menus planned! I will definitely be including this relish in the meal. Cranberries are a super fruit and are full of great things like vitamin C and powerful phytonutrients and antioxidants. Studies have even shown a strong link between fresh cranberries and cardiovascular and liver health,… Continue Reading
Creamy Coconut Lentil Soup Recipe
There is just something about a creamy soup made with coconut milk. I find it warm, nourishing, and very satisfying. One of my favorite soups is my Thai chicken coconut soup, but I wanted to try making something with coconut milk and lentils. For some reason, the combination just seemed inviting. Lentils are a great source of protein and… Continue Reading
Apple “Muesli” (grain free)
This is actually a recipe from my childhood. My mother used to make this for me for breakfast or an afternoon snack. I had completely forgotten about it until she reminded me about it and I was so excited to make it again. It’s a delicious and healthy breakfast or snack and can be made… Continue Reading
Diving into Indian Cooking – Curried Chickpeas
I love Indian food and am starting to experiment with cooking more of it. For some reason cooking Indian food is intimidating to me. I think it’s because of all the spices that we Americans aren’t super familiar with. Plus, I’m always afraid it’s not going to taste as good as my favorite Indian restaurant… Continue Reading
Pickled Roasted Red Peppers With a Lacto-Fermented Option
I love roasted red peppers. They are one of my favorite additions to salads, sandwiches, scrambled eggs, or my roasted red pepper ranch dressing. Since pepper season is here, now is the perfect time to make a jar of these. Since I haven’t branched off into canning just yet, I’m not sure how to translate… Continue Reading
Spicy Roasted Corn on the Cob
Summertime means corn! I love how easy it is to get in Colorado. Not only can you find local corn at pretty much any grocery store or farmers market, as you drive around the city, you’ll also see stands selling corn on the sidewalk! One of my favoite ways to eat corn is marinated in… Continue Reading
Homemade Magic Shell Ice Cream Topping
My hubby loves Magic Shell, but it’s full of all sorts of nasty stuff, so when I first bought my ice cream maker last February, I thought I would try making my own. Turns out, it was a big hit! I can’t believe I forgot to post it until now! Homemade Chocolate Magic Shell Recipe 1 cup… Continue Reading
