Three-bean salad is one of those quintessential American summer picnic foods. It’s comforting, protein-rich, and easy to put together quickly with pantry ingredients. My Sweet and Spicy Three Bean Salad is a modern twist on a classic food, made it healthier with an unexpected probiotic punch. Oh, yeah – it’s gluten free and vegan/vegetarian friendly too!…
Noodle bowls are more than just delicious, fork-twirling fun. This recipe, in particular, is all about the sesame-peanut sauce that’s both super easy and ready to go with just your regular pantry ingredients. There’s also an added pop of fermented goodness for good measure! …
If you like Asian flavors, you’ll find a beautiful combination in this delicious salad, made even healthier and flavorful with fermented ginger orange carrots and sauerkraut mixed in. I’m in a funk. I don’t have much to say and don’t feel like filling this blog post with lots of silly chatter. Ok, I actually have LOTS to…
One of my favorite summer time treats are Ground Cherries! We’ve been growing them in our garden for the past several years and they are so delicious. And our favorite way to enjoy them in is in this Ground Cherry Salsa Recipe!
It’s hard to title any recipe “World’s Best” – I mean really. Who’s judging recipes to hand out that title, right?? Well, in this case, YOU. A couple weeks ago, my friend Ellen at Footprints Farm ask me to sever up some samples of their amazing pasture raised meats for their Fayette County Wednesday Walks…
One of my favorite summertime foods are undoubtedly homegrown cucumbers. Growing up, I have such fond memories of my Grandma Elsie picking fresh cucumbers and making me her famous cucumbers & sour cream for my breakfast. Today, I still enjoy her cucumbers and sour cream often but I’ve renamed it “Low-Carb Creamy Cucumber Salad” and…
Halushki (aka Fried Cabbage and Noodles) is traditional dish of Polish and Slovak heritage, traditionally braised cabbage and egg noodles smothered in butter. Growing up, it was a staple at my grandmother’s dinner table, and today it’s one of my favorite comfort foods. Fried Cabbage and Noodles was one of the meals that I missed the most, when switching…
My Low-Carb Cauliflower Mac-N-Cheese is the perfect way to get all the traditional flavors of macaroni and cheese, only chock-full of healthy cauliflower instead of pasta. And for a crunchy, crumbly topping, sprinkled with my Low Carb Breading Mix! You’ll be surprised how un-conveitonal ingredients like cottage cheese can add a thick creaminess to the cheese sauce without extra…
If I could choose a food for my last meal, it would be pierogi. Hands down, Pierogi has always been my favorite but when switching to a gluten-free & grain-free diet they were off limits. It was one of the best days in my kitchen when I finally perfected my Primal Potato and Cheese Pierogies {Gluten Free & Grain…
The Best Grain Pasta Dough Recipe will make all of your pasta loving dreams will come true! You can finally get your pasta fix without sabotaging your health, since it’s grain-free and gluten-free! One of the foods that people miss the most when switching to a Paleo, Grain-Free and/or Gluten-Free diet, is pasta. While there…
Over the weekend I made a large batch of Homemade Roasted Red Peppers, most of which I’m preserving by freezing to use later. However, I also love to make up a few jars of Pickled Roasted Red Peppers to keep in the fridge. I especially enjoy tossing a few Pickled Roasted Red Pepper strips in…
I’ve mentioned before, how much of my passion for cooking was inspired by spending time with my Grandma Elise in her kitchen. I remember helping her pick beautiful red pepper from their garden, then roasting them over the flame of her gas range. She also let me roast marshmallows over the flame of her gas…