Moroccan dishes are quite unique, and this chicken stew is no different. I love how their cuisine uses uniquely flavorful spices to take their dishes to new depths. They definitely know how to turn a simple chicken stew into something hearty and nutritious! The...
This one is a quick and easy one folks! I like having sausage seasoning on hand just like I love having a taco seasoning on hand. If some ground pork looks good at the store and/or is on sale, then I know I can come home and quickly cook up some mean sausage patties....
You can probably tell by now I love rosemary, not to mention other herbs. So here’s the turf edition from my rosemary salmon dish! It’s also a great excuse to crack open the grill! Ingredients: 1/3 cup GFCF soy sauce 1/3 cup olive oil 3 Tbsp honey (or choice of sugar...
I’ve never really been the biggest fan of raw fruits and have always found it hard to work fruits into my diet consistently. Due to this, I have explored many different methods of using fruits to make healthy snacks and have found that fruit rolls have become one of...
I once had an allergy attack from the smell of egg - when my toxic load is down, I can eat baked goods that include eggs. When my body is inflamed and reactive, just the smell of egg is enough to give me a bad reaction. I do enjoy baked goods, but I try to substitute...
Wild-caught salmon is super healthy for us! The wild ones swim freely in the ocean and can eat a healthier diet than farmed. Which means you get those great omega-3 fats that help your cells maintain a strong yet flexible shape (and function)! Like many herbs,...
Noodles are great any day. I like my pastas for sure, but Asian cuisines bring a lot of bold flavors to noodles - from sour to spicy to savory. And they’re really not too hard to stir-fry! What I also love about these noodles - and other Asian noodle stir-fries - is...
When you need a cream substitute for your coffee or even desserts, this recipe is my go-to! This is great for people who can’t drink dairy. Instead, this little recipe uses soymilk! Soymilk is great in that it has all nine essential amino acids! That’s impressive as...
Ah crispy fried fish. What else needs to be said? Feel free to substitute your favorite GFCF flour! Halibut packs loads of protein of course, great omega-3 fatty acids, and plenty of B vitamins and minerals ranging from selenium to phosphorus. It has also been shown...
Quick, easy, yet delicious. This recipe uses Asian aromatics with soy sauce and/or hoisin sauce. What I believe is the most unique ingredient here is the very powerful ginger, containing more than 400 natural compounds! It’s good for nausea relief, bloating and gas,...
Pressure cookers are a great addition to any kitchen. I recently got one and my roommate had the idea of making this hearty dish his mom used to make at home. What’s special here is the Hungarian sweet paprika. It’s a great source of antioxidants and antibacterial...
With some of us sensitive to lycopene found in the skin of nightshades like tomatoes and peppers, here is a tomato-free alternative. The star of the show this time is mango! It’s packed full of anti-aging antioxidants and immune-boosting vitamins. It contains minerals...
After hearing great feedback on the tomato-free salsas, I took it one step further to make tomato–free, pasta sauce! All using the nutritious and delicious zucchini we’ve talked about before. Use this for pastas, pizzas, or a nice dip! Ingredients: 3 zucchinis 2...
Here’s another salsa off the beaten path for you guys. This time featuring honeydew! This green cousin of cantaloupe boasts nutrients for maintaining strong bones, such as folate, vitamin K, and magnesium. It also has other vitamins and minerals to boost your immune...
Who doesn’t like a subtly sweet, nutty banana bread? It’s easy to eat and packed with chewy and crunchy textures. Despite having “wheat” in its name, buckwheat is naturally free of any gluten, making it a great substitute for regular flour. So if you can’t eat gluten...
These crispy onions are a great side dish or topping for your soups or salads. We use sweet onions here since they are, well, sweeter, in name. They’re also not as strong and stringent as their normal counterparts. While all onions share nutritional benefits, we will...
While I love my plain white rice, sometimes we need to change things up. And adding herbs is a tasty way to brighten the flavors and your health. My favorite herb to use in this dish is thyme. Thyme, like its other mint family relatives, is known to be...
What can I say, simple salads with healthy ingredients are undeniably delicious. There is something about a quick yet flavorful dressing over chopped tomato, cucumber, and red onion. This salad can go with just about anything! My favorite ingredient in this dish is...
Being allergic to cow’s milk has always been a challenge. I have even become weary of components and verbiage used in other products such as whey, lactose, etc. It can sometimes be difficult to create a dish that tries to “imitate” another, which traditionally...
What can I say, but I love light and refreshing salads with my meals. Compliments salty and savory protein dishes well, all the while providing a ton of nutrition. Herbs have incredible compounds that fight off pathogens. Plus, they’re tasty too! My favorite...
Sure you can buy taco seasoning blends from the store, but we don’t know what’s in those “proprietary blends”! Here’s a quick recipe from scratch for a versatile seasoning you can add to any meat for tacos, vegetables, or garnish guacamole! The ingredient and flavor I...
When cooking vegetables, I prefer using broth instead of water. I have found that this tends to make most vegetables more delicious, but I guess that can also depend on what it is you are boiling. I enjoy experimenting when cooking, substituting ingredients and...
Despite the word “sweet” in their name, sweet potatoes are inarguably healthier than regular potatoes. They are quite delicious too. And this classic spin on sweet potatoes is a great side at the dinner table. Sweet potatoes have been celebrated for their insane...
Rice dishes are no doubt comfort food. Here’s a dish with spice that keeps you more warm inside than steaming out of your mouth. Curries are often made from a blend of spices, and with all those spices comes tons of flavor and health properties. Turmeric is the star...