Cushaw Soup Recipe
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Cushaw squash is a versatile, delicious and inexpensive winter squash that is not as well known as butternut and acorn squashes but just as delicious. It has a taste similar…
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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Red Raspberry Leaf Tea Recipe
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I have used red raspberry leaf for years. It is an amazing multi-purpose and highly-nutritious herb with a delicious taste similar to regular black tea (but without the caffeine). When…
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Pumpkin Pie Spice Smoothie Recipe
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Ah, fall! That time of year when everything magically becomes pumpkin pie scented and flavored. From candles (don’t buy them!), to lattes, and everything in between … pumpkin is in…
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Pumpkin Pie Spiced Cushaw Recipe
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If you haven’t already, you owe it to yourself to try the humble and delicious cushaw squash. There are dozens of ways to use this inexpensive heirloom squash and it is one…
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Lemon Pepper Cushaw Squash Recipe
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In my opinion, lemon pepper makes everything better. I make my own seasonings in bulk, and lemon pepper is one that often gets added to everything from omelets to meats…
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Vanilla Gluten-Free Cake Recipe
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I normally don’t share many dessert recipes, but that is because I don’t often make dessert. My husband and I don’t really like most sweet foods, and while the kids…
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Coffee Kombucha Recipe
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I’ve consumed a lot of unusual foods, drinks, and supplements on my journey to find health answers. From the green smoothies, to the fermented fish livers, to the marine phytoplankton, I’ve…
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Shaved Carrot Salad Recipe
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Now that warm weather is here (finally!), I’m working on making summer items like homemade sunscreen and bug spray. I’ve also been working on some new veggie-based recipes that can be served…
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Kid-Friendly Meal Plan & Shopping List
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My main motivation in writing this blog is to help make natural & healthy living easier for other families so that together we can improve the future for our kids.…
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Coconut Milk Kefir Recipe
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I love the taste of regular dairy milk, but unfortunately, my skin does not and I often break out after eating or drinking too much dairy. Fortunately, I love coconut even…
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How to Render Tallow
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Note from Katie: Please welcome my friend Elizabeth (also a mom of five) to share her tutorial for how to render tallow (beef fat) at home. If you missed it, also…
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Coconut Chia Porridge Recipe
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Winter may be on its way out, but some mornings my family still craves a warm, nourishing breakfast. Since I found out I’m allergic to eggs, my no-oat oatmeal is…
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Chia Seed Squeeze Pouches
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I’ve been a big fan of chia seeds for a really long time… I use them in healthy energy bars, chia-kombucha energy drink, and even as an egg replacement. Why…
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Grain Free Flatbread with Spinach and Egg
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I’m so excited to share this grain-free flatbread recipe with you — it’s become a favorite in my house and I know you’ll love it too! There are three parts to…
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How to Make Matcha Marshmallows Recipe
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My original probiotic marshmallow recipe with gut healthy gelatin and natural honey are a kid favorite at our house. Over Easter, I decided to find a way to naturally color these to make…
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Parsnip Fries with Harissa Mayo
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Forget potatoes: the natural buttery sweetness of these delicious parsnip fries pairs beautifully with the exotic spiciness of a harissa mayo. Frying them in tallow, which is high in conjugated…
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Fish Tacos in Cabbage Leaves
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Many of my recipes are my healthy interpretations of restaurant favorites. I love making healthier versions of recipes at home, but this is not a recipe that I ever expected…
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Sweet Potato Hash Recipe with Sausage and Eggs (Make-Ahead Breakfast!)
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I have a confession, I’m not a food blogger — just a mom who loves to cook. When I started out, my recipes were good, but my pictures were bad.…
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Tart Cherry Sleep Gummies Recipe
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As a mom, I’m all for recipes that simplify and save time. That’s why our dinner rotation includes simple one-pan dishes like beef and cabbage stir fry and Pakistani kima,…
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Elderberry Kombucha Soda Recipe
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Two recipes that are staples in our kitchen, especially at this time of year, are kombucha and elderberry syrup. Kombucha is a great source of beneficial bacteria, enzymes, and vitamins while…
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Kombucha Gelée Recipe
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Our family has been brewing kombucha for years, both in a continuous brew system and with the regular jar method. I’ve passed on SCOBYs to friends and families and there…
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Pumpkin Spice Meltaways Recipe
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Tis the season for pumpkin spice everything. I’ve been making spiced pumpkin lattes and pumpkin spice muffins for breakfast occasionally, but I wanted a really filling no-bake treat that I…
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Avocado Mayo Recipe (Egg-Free)
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I know, I know, by definition, mayonnaise is an emulsion of egg yolks, oil, and an acid such as lemon juice, but since I don’t do well with eggs and…
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Autoimmuni-Tea Coffee Substitute
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I love coffee, especially when I make it with healthy fats and collagen, but there are times that I choose not to consume coffee (like during my 30-Day Autoimmune Reset).…