Grain-Free Pecan Crusted Flounder (Delicious and Easy!)
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This pecan crusted flounder is a recipe that I’ve been making about once a week at our house. The crunchy, nutty crust topped with pastured butter really makes it a…
Healthy Recipes
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Recipes
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Quick and Easy Grain-Free Crackers
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If you’re like most people, you probably grew up snacking on crackers as a kid. Thankfully, there’s no need to give up this popular snack while on a grain-free diet. These…
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Butter Chicken Recipe (Slow Cooker or Instant Pot Option)
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I’m a sucker for curried Indian dishes and butter chicken has long been on my list to recreate at home in the Instant Pot. This dish is much more budget-friendly…
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How to Brine a Turkey (for the Best Thanksgiving Meal Ever)
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I love Thanksgiving and how it gives us a day together as a family to pause and reflect on all the things we’re thankful for each year. In fact, it’s…
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Fresh Spiced Apple Cider Recipe (Crock Pot or Instant Pot)
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I grew up drinking apple cider and homemade wassail (a spiced cider/tea with citrus) around the holidays, so when I had kids of my own I wanted to come up with…
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Smoked Salmon Dip Recipe (With Cottage Cheese)
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I have a confession… I love seafood and could easily live on oysters and salmon for the rest of my life. My kids eat these foods, but definitely don’t love…
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Healthy Marshmallow Recipe
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Candy and sugary desserts are not a food eaten very often by my family. My husband doesn’t have much of a sweet tooth, and we attempt to avoid sugar as…
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Sweet Potato Frosted Meatloaf Cupcakes (Kid Favorite!)
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I know what you’re thinking… meatloaf cupcakes? Have I finally taken it too far?! Granted, frosted meat cupcakes may not sound like a treat, but this recipe takes plain ol’ meat…
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Bieler’s Vegetable Broth Recipe (For Detox & Cleansing)
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A few times a year, when the kids grow or the seasons change (as they inevitably do), I have to climb into the dark abyss of our attic to find…
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How to Make Almond Milk (Recipe + Variations)
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Almond milk is a healthy and inexpensive alternative to conventional dairy that you can easily make at home! Statistics show that many people are choosing dairy-free milks and other products due to…
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Homemade Sauerkraut Recipe (Easy Countertop Method)
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Fermenting is an age-old way of preserving foods and increasing their nutritional value. Turning cabbage into sauerkraut is one of the easiest fermented foods to master. Why is this sauerkraut better…
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Easy Vegetable Frittata Recipe (Not Just for Breakfast!)
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On days when a fast and simple breakfast is needed, a basic frittata recipe saves invaluable time (and delivers on a hearty helping of healthy veggies to boot!). Just prepare and stick…
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How to Make Herbes de Provence at Home (Recipe)
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I am never without herbes de Provence in our kitchen. This mix of spices abundant in the south of France really speaks to my love of the delicious flavors of French…
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Perfect Hollandaise Sauce (With Just 4 Ingredients!)
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Mmmmm… butter and eggs whipped together until creamy, with a little tangy zip to boot! What could be more delicious? This hollandaise sauce is a regular at our table because it…
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Healthy Irish Recipes for St. Patrick’s Day
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May misfortune follow you the rest of your life, and never catch up! -An Irish Toast Since I’m Irish, I’ve always had plenty of Irish recipes in my arsenal. Of…
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Refreshing Cucumber Lime Veggie Green Smoothie Recipe
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There are two things that almost all health gurus seem to agree that we should do: get more sleep and eat more green veggies. In fact, statistically, these are two…
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Scrumptious Coconut Flour Biscuits (Grain & Dairy Free)
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Sometimes only a soft, buttery biscuit will do. (I’ve found this to be especially true when I’m pregnant!) And when those cravings happen, these coconut flour biscuits really hit the…
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Hazelnut Hot Chocolate Recipe (Sugar-Free Option)
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I have the natural remedies ready as it appears that we may be in for a really cold winter where I live. How do I know? Local hunters and farmers are…
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Sicilian Crab Cake Arancini Recipe
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This recipe is part of our yearly Feast of the Seven Fishes on Christmas Eve. This Sicilian American tradition involves several unique fish dishes served in courses. This is hands-down…
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Sesame Garlic Broccolini Recipe (Great 10-Minute Side Dish)
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Broccolini is one of my favorite veggies this time of year, and this is a simple and delicious way to make it! You’ll love the flavors in this sesame garlic broccolini…
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Upside-Down Dairy Free Pizza Recipe
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Pizza is big business and an American favorite (and one of my kids’ favorites too!). Experts estimate that half of us eat pizza at least once a week and that…
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Amazing Beef Barbacoa Recipe (Slow & Pressure Cooker Option)
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Beef barbacoa has skyrocketed in popularity thanks to a popular restaurant chain. I first tried this several years ago at a local restaurant and loved the depth of flavors it…
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How to Make Kombucha Tea: Recipe and Tutorial
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Kombucha is a fermented sweetened tea that has been around for centuries. It has a tangy and sweet flavor and can be double-fermented with fruit or juice to make a…
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How to Make Pecan Milk (and Why)
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Ever heard of pecan milk? I’ve been making homemade almond milk and coconut milk for years, but never thought to make pecan milk until recently. It’s crazy that I never…