What’s in your barbecue sauce? Ever look at the label? High Fructose corn syrup, caramel color, sodium benzoate, sugar, soybean oil, hydrolyzed corn or soy protein, artificial flavors, yellow 6 and red 40? Yikes! You can find some decent ones if you really read the labels but if you want to know exactly what’s going into your food and want one without added white sugar, then try this out! It.. Read More
I’m a huge fan of coconut wraps as a substitute for tortillas or bread but some people don’t like the flavor. I have not had much luck in finding a gluten free or grain free bread that I really like. Plus really? $10.99 for a loaf of bread? I’ve experimented with a few recipes and came up with this one recently and I really like it! It has a very.. Read More
Meatloaf its such a un-appetizing sounding word kind of like fruitcake or Spam, I don’t know why it reminds me of that but whatever. It’s ridiculously easy to make its cheap and best of all everyone will like it! You know why? If they don’t like meatloaf just slice it and serve it on a bun and you have a hamburger! This one is extra special because it has bacon.. Read More
Cauliflower rice is a really great substitute for anything you would serve with white or brown rice. If you are avoiding grains or just want to cut down on carbs a little it is a really great alternative. It has the perfect neutral, chewy texture just like rice, absorbs sauces and seasoning well and even looks like rice! Start with the grater accessory for your food processor. You can also.. Read More
No long explanation for this one….You take a yummy home made dressing and pour it over some spiralized vegetable noodles add some sesame seeds and a protein on the side (or right to the salad!) and you have an instant lunch or dinner. Tip: spiralize some vegetables at the beginning of the week to have on hand for meals. Store in bags or containers in the refrigerator to keep fresh. I have found.. Read More
This is probably my favorite grain free treat that I make. My son would agree! It is similar to my banana muffins but has that little extra oomph on top that makes it more like a coffee cake. I use Kerrygold grass-fed butter as the topping. Grass-fed butter has a whole host of nutritional benefits that I wanted to share with you. Given the choice I would pick grass-fed butter,.. Read More
So I admit I am a huge ramen fan (no not the fake stuff in the package) the real stuff! I have waited on the steps of Totto Ramen in NYC to be squished into a little table in the most narrow restaurant you will ever eat in, no A/C, but totally worth it! As I have adjusted my diet to be grain free and have become obsessed with my.. Read More
I guess this is kind of like Carbonara but with out hot pasta water you can’t really get the creamy texture and the egg ends up scrambled. But guess what? Who cares! This is healthier and so delicious you won’t miss the cream or the cheese! I kind of dream about this dish often……. Get a vegetable spiralizer here!I guess this is kind of like Carbonara but with out hot.. Read More
These paleo fudge balls are slightly addictive, but I guess I’d rather have them in the house than the alternative! Cashew butter is the closet tasting nut butter to peanut butter. It has a more mild flavor than almond and is perfect for this treat. Snacking on nuts and nut products can help keep you full and satiated. According to an article in the Huffington Post: Now, a new report published.. Read More
One of my favorite, easy week night meals is this simple basil pesto recipe. I usually serve it with pasta and a roitesserarie chicken. Recently I served it over my zucchini noodles and wow! that was my favorite vegetable noodle dish I have ever eaten! When I make the pesto I add in the cheese after it is blended. I take a few scoops out for myself for a dairy-free version… Read More
