15-Minute Cottage Cheese Alfredo Sauce
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I was grain-free for a long time (and generally still am) while healing my Hashimoto’s, but my husband is Italian so I had to find a way to still have pasta. This…
Healthy Recipes
Delicious real food recipes for a healthier family. Many recipes are grain-free, dairy optional and kid-approved. Need help meal planning? Check out my meal planning service!
Recipes
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Coconut Mango Popsicles (With Probiotics)
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Making popsicles from scratch is always on our summer bucket list and now that the kids are older, one they handle on their own. These popsicles have it all over the…
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How to Make Ghee
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Ever used ghee? It has the benefits of butter without the casein and proteins that some people react to in butter. so it’s basically the best of both worlds! What Is Ghee?…
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10 Refreshing Infused Water Recipes (With Fruit & Herbs!)
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Fruit-infused waters are a wonderful and refreshing drink option for summer when the sun is out, the kids are bored, and the bugs are biting. TV commercials will try to…
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Fudgy Paleo Avocado Brownies
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There’s nothing like a rich and delicious dessert that you also know is good for you! Since avocado is filled with healthy fats, it’s the perfect sneaky substitute for butter in…
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Refreshing Lemonade Recipe (With Probiotics)
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Lemonade is the classic drink for a hot summer day, but the usual recipes are super sweetened and involve a lot of sugar! I love the flavor and effervescence of…
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Iced Lime Dandelion Tea Recipe
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Wait! Don’t mow your grass! Did you know that those dandelions growing all over your yard are actually an herb and you can eat them? They are great for health…
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Benefits of Calendula Tea (& How to Make It)
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I love calendula for its beauty and its healing properties. Calendula tea is just one way to harness the healing power of this amazing herb. While you usually just think of…
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Superfood Vanilla Latte Recipe
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Coffee is a controversial topic in health circles and I could write equally supported posts about why coffee is great for you and why it is horrible. The bottom line…
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Protein-Packed Crepes Recipe (With Cottage Cheese)
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My breakfast horizons have really expanded now that my autoimmune condition is under control (thanks to diet, fasting, and help from a great doctor). I’ve started reintroducing some select dairy…
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Honey & Spice Grilled Pork Loin Recipe
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Grilling season is a great time of year because it makes my husband love to cook! Plus, fewer dishes and mess in the kitchen is a bonus. This grilled pork…
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Healthy Breakfast Ideas Kids Love
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One of the biggest challenges in switching to a real food diet is figuring out what to eat for breakfast. Breakfast cereals are a really common choice these days, especially…
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Homemade Pho With Zoodles (Instant Pot Option)
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I’m no expert in Vietnamese food, but I am a big fan. In fact, trying dishes from other cultures is something we love to do to get more variety in our…
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Real-Food Lactation Cookies (Gluten Free)
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Pregnancy, labor, birth, and then breastfeeding… all of these things put high physical strain and demand for nutrients on a mom’s body. It’s so important to take time to nourish…
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Classic Chicken and Rice Recipe (Instant Pot)
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Chicken and rice casserole is as American as hot dogs and burgers. We all grew up eating it but know better now! While a hearty piping-hot casserole may be delicious…
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One-Pan Baked Salmon Asparagus Recipe
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With a large family to feed and not much time on my hands, I’m a big fan of one-pan meals. (In fact, I based my whole cookbook on the concept.)…
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How to Make Chocolate Peanut Butter Fat Bombs (Keto Friendly)
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Everyone lately is talking about the benefits of a ketogenic diet and how research shows it can reduce inflammation, increase energy levels, speed up weight loss, and improve focus and…
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Healthy Thai Chicken Curry (Instant Pot or Slow Cooker)
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The cost of taking a family of eight out to eat means I’ve pretty much made my peace with cooking at home, other than the occasional date night out. I’ve…
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Healthier Irish Corned Beef & Cabbage Recipe
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Corned beef & cabbage is a favorite meal of ours (as it is for most Americans of Irish descent) and a tradition in our house on St. Patrick’s Day. I’ve…
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Cilantro Pesto Recipe (With Pumpkin Seeds!)
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This cilantro pesto recipe is a mainstay in our house! I adapted it from my more traditional basil pesto recipe and now it is a daily go-to for our family…
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Creamy (& Dairy Free) Roasted Carrot Coulis
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Have a vegetable hater in the house? Then you need to try roasted carrot coulis. Seriously. If there ever was a recipe that shows off all the glory of healthy…
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Refreshing Ginger Honey Switchel Recipe
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Ever heard of switchel? It is a fermented beverage that hasn’t seemed to gain the popularity of kombucha … yet (though I suspect it will soon!). It relies on pre-fermented apple…
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Roasted Vegetable Salad Recipe with Balsamic Vinaigrette
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I’m constantly on the lookout for more ways to get the all-important vegetables in our diet. Don’t get me wrong, I love a salad, but in the fall/winter a warm…
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Dairy-Free Panna Cotta Recipe
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Panna cotta (Italian for “cooked cream”) is a delicious dessert that originated in northern Italy. It is made from simmering a mixture of cream, milk, and sugar (and don’t forget…