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Grated cauliflower is an amazing substitute for rice and potatoes. Cauliflower mashed potatoes maintain a creamy consistency while providing a boost to your health! Cauliflower is paired with ingredients like garlic, dill, and grass-fed butter in this mouth-watering cauliflower mashed potatoes recipe! “I love cauliflower mashed potatoes, or faux-tatoes as some people call them. The […]

Ranch dressing is not only loved for its salad-enhancing ability, but is always used as a dip and as an ingredient in a variety of other dishes. This homemade ranch dressing is made with healthy ingredients like homemade mayo, sour cream, and a slew of yummy spices. Simple to put together and easy to enjoy, […]

We know how important it is to consume grass-fed meat and products from grass-fed animals. But there is also great benefit in consuming the bone marrow of grass-fed animals. This post explains what bone marrow is and why it is so nutritious, as well as a delicious bone marrow butter recipe. The bone marrow butter […]

Hearty meatballs make for a delicious meal (especially on these cold nights we’ve been having). These delicious grain free meatballs are made with almond flour and an assortment of spices and are fried in coconut oil. The meatballs are cooked in a savory tomato sauce made with fresh zucchini. Therefore, not only are the meatballs […]

These BBQ plantain chips are the perfect pairing for your burger or Italian beef sandwich. They are the right mix of smokey, sweet, and salty that pack a delicious and crispy punch. “You know when you are in that mood for something a little smoky…salty…crispy? Anyone else enjoy a mouth full of bbq chips? Well, […]

As we enter prime crop season, I cannot contain my excitement for the bundles of fresh produce that will come our way. We have some small container gardens in our own yard full of fresh herbs and some of our most frequently eaten veggies. We have many friends that have bigger gardens, bee hives, and […]

As a little girl, I remember sitting in my grandmother’s old kitchen and talking with her as she cooked dinner for us all. There was a window over the sink where she stood peeling potatoes or apples, and it looked out over a large field. She would point to different spots in the field and […]

Before my switch to a real food and predominately gluten free diet, I ate pasta on a regular basis. Pasta is a major comfort food and there are countless variations of noodle and sauce. I still love pasta, and eat it on occasion, but I always regret it afterward. So I turn to healthy alternatives […]

Around here, we love replacing some of our former favorite foods that were not-so-good for us with spin offs make with real food ingredients that are good for us. I’m so happy that I get to eat BBQ chicken pizza, ice cream, and waffles without feeling horrible afterward. So if you’re like me, and love […]

Crispy, salty chips are the ideal sidekick to dishes like hamburgers, sloppy joes, and chicken tenders. Unfortunately, not all potato chips are good for us (full of artificial ingredients and preservatives – yuck). But this kale chips recipe provides us with the saltiness and crunch we so love in potato chips without the harsh ingredients. […]

My husband is Italian, and fortunately, I’ve always loved Italian food, so it’s easy for us to agree on flavors in that sense. However, we do our best to stay away from pasta and bread, so often times that lifts many “Italian” options out. Of course, we love awesome alternatives like spaghetti squash pasta, sweet […]

Ranch dressing is a classic salad topper and veggie dipper. The flavors in the dressing are unique and appealing. With this homemade ranch seasoning, however, you can enjoy the same flavors of ranch dressing without all the bad-for-you additives. Made with good spices, this ranch seasoning is good-for-you and can be incorporated into a variety […]

Celeriac is a hearty root vegetable that is packed with a variety of vitamins and minerals. Celeriac can easily be made into “noodles” to replace gluten-laden pasta. These celeriac noodles are tossed with a fresh pesto sauce made with beneficial parsley, healthy-fat packed nuts and olive oil, and salty Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. Satisfying AND healthy! “There are several […]

Guacamole is such a tasty dip. It’s a party favorite (especially during this Super Bowl weekend!) and can be paired with a variety of chips and veggies. A terrific perk of guacamole is that it’s made with avocados, a food rich in healthy fats and vitamins. This recipe is fresh, delicious, and simple to throw […]

Two words: bacon. jam. Need we say more? In case you ned more convincing, this jam is actually good for you as well. Made with real bacon, garlic, shallots, maple syrup, spices, coffee, cocoa powder, and chipotle pepper, this homemade bacon jam boasts a variety of flavors that will be a party in your mouth. […]

The combination of salty and sweet is a tough one to beat. These chocolate cheese crackers bring just those flavors! Made with parmesan cheese and good dark chocolate, these crackers are grain free, easy to make, and easy to enjoy! “My favorite snack just got promoted. Cheese crackers drizzled with….wait for it….chocolate! Yeah, that’s right. […]

Want to know my weakness? Cookies. All the cookies. I am unable to resist a fresh batch of warm chocolate chip cookies, the sweetness of chewy molasses cookies, or the indescribable ice cream cookie dough sandwich. So it’s a wonderful thing that there are so many great recipes out there for cookies that are more […]