30
Sep

Roasting and pureeing a pumpkin is really simple and won’t take you much time at all, but the flavor is far and beyond that of the canned variety. Better yet, an entire sugar pie pumpkin ranging from 3-5 pounds only costs $1.99 at Trader Joe’s (you’ll pay a bit more for organic) and you get… Read more »

26
Sep

Pumpkin is all the rage right now, but let us not forget the bounty of other Fall fruits and vegetables. I love heading to my Farmer’s Market on Saturdays in search of inspiration for recipes for the coming week. I encourage everyone to move past your comfort zone and pick up a fruit or vegetable… Read more »

22
Sep

With my new cookbook well under way and keeping me very busy, I’ve lined up some fellow bloggers to do guest posts for me two Saturdays a month.  My autoimmune condition is heavily fueled by stress, so in an effort to stay healthy, these friends will help relieve some of the stress and keep recipes… Read more »

12
Sep

Before I unleash the deluge of Autumn recipes, I wanted to sneak in one last recipe utilizing Summer produce. We still have a few vendors selling peaches at our Farmer’s market, and although I’m thrilled to see pumpkins and apples popping up, I will miss these succulent stone fruits when they hibernate until next year…. Read more »

5
Sep

I’m sharing a new breakfast cookie recipe as a guest post today over at Paleo Parents! If you were a fan of my old breakfast cookies but are sensitive to nuts and eggs, these Allergy Friendly Breakfast Cookies will be perfect for you! Stacy is following the Paleo AutoImmune Protocol right now which means she… Read more »

31
Aug

  I can hardly contain my excitement as I write this post for you!! NO, I’m not pregnant. 🙂 Three weeks ago, I was sitting at my dining room table typing up a blog-post and daydreaming about where I wanted this little blog to be in a few years. I dream big, but there’s always… Read more »

29
Aug

These chocolate chip cookies are the real-deal; I crafted them to taste as good, if not better, than their gluten filled cousins.  We keep a staple of these in our freezer at all times as the kids LOVE to snack on them as a special treat. This recipe can be found on page 258 of… Read more »

27
Aug

For my son’s 2nd birthday party last weekend, I wanted to create two different cupcakes. One for the chocolate lovers, and one using one of his favorite fruits – Strawberries. Even though I knew he probably wouldn’t eat one (he’s not into desserts oddly!), I couldn’t throw a birthday party without cupcakes. He cried when… Read more »

27

If you’ve never tried pitting or peeling a mango, take my word that it is a slimy, slippery and messy process. Unless, of course, you know a few tricks. You’ll find a plethora of methods for cutting a mango, but after trying them all, I find this method on how to peel a mango one… Read more »

19
Aug

My little man turned two on Saturday and we threw him a pool party at our neighborhood clubhouse. We’ve been in a heat wave here, and because we were transporting the food from our house down the street, I wanted the menu to be easy and not require lots of oven time. I also wanted… Read more »

17
Aug

*Note: I have recently learned that letting ground meat marinate in fresh pineapple juice too long completely breaks down the connective tissues, leaving you with mush. Make sure to only marinate these patties for the time listed if using fresh juice. Canned juice should not have the same effect. These Hawaiian Turkey Burgers are my… Read more »

14
Aug

I recently had the pleasure of providing food for a magazine photo shoot. It so fun getting to play chef and food stylist at the same time. The shoot was designed and furnished by PJ Rude of MilkGlass Rentals , and photographed by Jennifer Skog Photography, a very talented lifestyle and wedding photographer (she also did my homepage/bio photos). PJ is… Read more »

11
Aug

Did you know the Nutri-Grain Bar slogan is “Take Care of You”? I guess Kellogs didn’t get the memo that soy, corn syrup, corn starch, and “enriched” flours are really hindering your well-being rather than “taking care of you.”  This recipe for my Nutritious ‘Cereal’ Bars will make you feel good about what you are… Read more »

10
Aug

It was over 104 degrees here today, so we opted for grilling instead of doing anything in the kitchen. I marinated chicken breasts and legs with olive oil and a 1/4 cup of my Pesto Sauce, and threw this lemon and parsley marinated zucchini on the grill once the chicken was done. The lemon and parsley… Read more »