AIP / Autoimmune Protocol, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free and/or Grain-Free, Real Food Recipes, Salads, Sides, & Vegetables

Wilted Kale Salad With Tostones and Balsamic Dressing :: Gluten, Grain, Dairy Free, AIP/Autoimmune Option

We all need more greens in our diet, that’s for sure! Kale is full of many important nutrients, but it is especially good because it contains HUGE amounts of vitamins K, A, and C. Plus, it also has a lot of manganese as well. It really is a nutrient-dense food. Lots of antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, and...

August 18, 2011

Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free and/or Grain-Free, Real Food Recipes, Salads, Sides, & Vegetables

Roasted Beet Salad With Feta and Citrus Vinaigrette

Roasting beets are very simple and chilled, they are a great addition to summer or winter salads. Their hearty texture and flavor make them a filling complement to a bed of greens and other veggies. You can make a big batch of roasted beets and then have them ready for salads all week long. I use both the golden...

July 20, 2011

Basics, Budget, & Processed Food Replacements, Condiments, Sauces, & Spice Blends, Dairy-Free, Real Food Recipes, Salads, Sides, & Vegetables

Simple Creamy Salad Dressing

I originally developed this recipe as the dressing for my Easy Cauliflower Salad, but I’ve had several people ask for it as just a regular salad dressing. Salad dressings are some of the worst products we can buy — they are filled with rancid, GMO oils, preservatives, and other unsavory ingredients. It’s so simple to...

March 15, 2011

Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free and/or Grain-Free, Real Food Recipes, Salads, Sides, & Vegetables

Easy Cauliflower Salad (gluten and dairy free)

This easy cauliflower salad is one of my favorite salads to bring to potlucks and get-togethers. You can make it the day before and it holds up nicely. As a matter of fact, I think it tastes better the next day. Cauliflower is one of those vegetables that doesn’t seem to get a whole lot...

October 2, 2010

Baby & Toddler Development

5 Practical Skill Activities for Toddlers

Toddlerhood is the ideal time to focus on practical skill activities that your child will need for their whole life. Their brains are eager and ready to learn and building skills helps them build confidence in themselves. The key is to keep it fun and low-pressure so your child wants to learn every day. In...

August 22, 2023