Let’s be honest. Pie crust can be a tricky little devil. So, in this post I’m going to share my tips for making a perfectly flaky, beautiful crust for every pie! It’s ALL About the Pie Dough. This is the number one, most important aspect of making a superb pie. The crust needs to be …
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These are my favorite crackers. I’ve been “testing” (gleefully eating) batch after batch to make sure I get them just right for you! They are similar to my Sesame, Cheese, and Nut Crackers except they have the distinct flavor that only nutritional yeast can bring. I love nutritional yeast and butter on popcorn so it …
You know summer is in full swing when the peaches and peppers show up at the farmer’s markets! A sweet and spicy jalapeño peach marinade is the perfect way to take advantage of both. In this recipe I use bavette steaks, but this marinade would be delicious on any cut of beef, lamb, or chicken! …
Get ready to enter a whole new level of yum. Think creamed spinach on steroids (if the steroids were butter and brie and cream of course). I don’t think I’ll ever want to eat greens any way other than this again. I thought I died and went to creamy garlic heaven when I took the …
A concoction of stewed fruit, whipped cream or custard, and sweetener of your choice, fool is an incredibly easy, healthy treat. My blackberry fool recipe has a probiotic twist for even greater health benefits! According to Thehistoricfoodie’s Blog, fool can be dated back to 17th-century England and France. There is no question as to why …
You can make healthy probiotic mayonnaise in five minutes flat! Mayonnaise is a staple in our house. We use it on a ton of different foods. It can be a sauce for veggies, a dressing, a marinade, or a binder for chopped meat or veggie salads… and the list goes on. Choose the Right Oil …
Snacking on cheese and crackers is one of life’s greatest joys. In fact we like to make a whole meal out of it! But when you are cutting carbs or avoiding gluten it can be a challenge to find a great cracker! You want one that stays crunchy and crispy and holds up well to …
BBQ season is upon us and you know that means friends, family, and food! This impromptu slaw came together with inspiration from all the wonderful herbs at my local organic farm stand, especially the beautiful, fresh Thai basil. Luckily I was able to grab a quick pic of this beauty before my dinner guests dove …
And this my friends is what I’ve so lovingly nicknamed sugar-free “Keto Fudge!” Just like my original raw honey-sweetened Chocolate Coconut Butter Butter Fudge but sugar free and super low carb. This Real-Food Sugar-Free Fudge Is Easy To Make With Only 5 Ingredients and Zero Cooking Involved. I use raw cacao in this recipe, which …
The beloved Monte Cristo, always and forever my favorite sandwich. If you’ve never had one, let me explain. The Monte Cristo is America’s version of the French Croque Monsieur. Basically it’s melty cheese, ham, and turkey sandwiched between two gloriously fried pieces of French toast. If that wasn’t already amazing enough, you get to eat …
You are going to love this super low-carb, tangy, herby, keto-friendly ranch dressing. Finding great sauces for low-carb food can be tricky. This one sauce can do a lot. It will brighten up your favorite crunchy salad, or cool down your spicy chicken. It’s extra thick and creamy, making it perfect for dipping. YUM! Do …
Homemade beef jerky is a perfectly portable, protein-packed snack perfect for fueling your next adventure. I’m gonna admit it. I love snacking. But even healthy trail mixes and nuts are full of extra carbs that I really don’t need! There are a lot of great meat snacks available to purchase pre-made these days, but some …
It doesn’t get much easier than this strawberry basil vinaigrette made in your blender! In fact vinaigrettes in general are pretty simple to make. Having just a few basic ingredients on hand in your pantry will allow you to come up with simple flavorful vinaigrettes in no time. Some items to stock include: Organic extra …
See that? Those layers of banana and cream? That right there is the stuff that dreams are made of! I’d been dreaming of this pie for months while I waited for an order of organic macadamia nuts to arrive from Hawaii. When I actually got to make my creation, it was exactly how I imagined …
This is a simple, fun way to grill veggies. We love grilling. It brings our family and friends together in a relaxed setting, and during the warmer months we cook outside as much as possible. If we’re going to fire up the grill then I want to make it worth the effort. So I try …
The sour cream pastry is what makes this recipe different from the millions of other strawberry shortcakes recipes out there. I think shortcake is divine – it’s such a simple and refreshing summer dessert. And, you know me. I can’t help but play around with recipes. Even my own! One of my very own mottos is: …