Rich chocolate meets peppermint for the ultimate Paleo indulgence! I originally developed this recipe for Paleo Double Chocolate Mint Cookies about 2 years ago. Between my SIL and I, we’ve made them numerous times for get togethers, birthdays, camping trips, and various holidays. We’ve stuffed them with homemade marshmallows, and even used them for Paleo…
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Paleo Animal Crackers
I loved animal crackers as a child. My mom would frequently buy them for me as a treat. I would play with them, bite a head off, play with them some more, dismember a bear… It sounds much more gruesome than it is, BUT admit it – you did it too! I wanted my children to…
Mashed Cauliflower with Roasted Garlic & Chives
Several weeks ago I was checking out at the grocery store when the man behind me was inspecting the goods in my cart and says, “Wow, you eat really healthy; you’ve got a lot of produce there.” The man went on to tell me he owned a farm, which to my surprise was located within…
Slammin’ Alaska Salmon Burgers with Garlic Dill Aioli
I live in Alaska and eat fresh salmon from my freezer regularly, but do you think I have a salmon recipe posted on my website? Nope, not a single one. You see, I’ve had salmon prepared just about every way imaginable. Like most Alaskan kids, I’ve been eating it my entire life. My family has…
Naturally Dyed Homemade Sprinkles (grain, sugar & top-8 allergen free)
I know some of you parents can relate. Since removing gluten and corn from my girl’s diets, they have not had the luxury of fun colorful sprinkles on their birthday cakes or frosted holiday cookies either. There may be a company that sells gluten and corn free sprinkles, but I haven’t come across one. AND…
Creamy Chicken & Mushroom Soup (dairy free & Paleo)
It’s 43 degrees (F) and raining here in South-central Alaska. It’s chilly, damp, and my baby girl has a cold with a fever. After an emotional week last week, Abbi girl and I were in need of some serious nourishing comfort food, so I decided to make soup using some of the beautiful baby Portobellos…
Easy Baked Paleo Chicken Tenders with Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce
These Easy Baked Paleo Chicken Tenders with Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce are one of our favorite low-carb meals. They are quick and easy, and much healthier than the fried variation! Do you remember what you ate in high school? I do. It’s scary to think what my diet mostly consisted of: saltines, goldfish crackers, mochas,…
Delicious Paleo Carrot Cake Muffins
It’s springtime in Alaska, which ultimately means blizzard like conditions. I keep painting my toenails and wearing my flip flops around the house hoping it will improve the weather outside. No such luck. oh well… I tried! 😉 Outside may definitely still look like winter, but inside… inside it’s springtime full speed ahead! I’m really…
Quick & Healthy Meal in Under 30 – Sausage & Veggies
This is one of those quick and easy meals I keep in my back pocket when I’m short on time. It’s healthy, hearty, kid-approved, and excellent for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! Quick & Healthy Meal in Under 30 – Sausage & Veggies: Yields 3 adult sized servings, or 2 adult & 2 kid-sized servings 12…
A cookbook review of Nourishing Meals… and a giveaway!
A few weeks ago I got an email from Ali Segersten of Whole Life Nutrition asking if I’d be interested in reviewing her and her husband, Tom Malterre’s, new cookbook, “Nourishing Meals.” Like a giddy school girl I hastily responded with a resounding “YES!” I’ve been an avid fan of Ali and Tom’s since I…
Bacon Wrapped Dates Stuffed with Goat Cheese
My husband and I went on a date a few weeks ago. The restaurant we went to had these amazing dates… wrapped in bacon and stuffed with goat cheese (and they were even gluten free). They were to die for. Since then, I’ve wanted to recreate the bacon wrapped dates. I finally bought some bacon…
Blueberry Coconut Butter
Blueberries grow wild in Alaska. We had tons of blueberry bushes in Kodiak where I grew up and {much to my mother’s delight} I loved to pick them! My friends and I would go blueberry picking and come home with our little buckets full of blueberries. We would fill the kitchen sink up with water,…
Marinated Veggie Kabobs for the BBQ
Invited to a barbeque or a family get together and need to bring a dish to share? No problem! These veggie kabobs will feed several people, fit several diet types (gluten free, allergy friendly, GAPS, Paleo, Primal, vegan, etc.) and will certainly be a popular favorite. Marinated Veggie Kabobs Recipe: For the Marinade: 4 tablespoons…
Kimchi Me Crazy (dairy free/Paleo & GAPS friendly)
My best friend is half Korean. When I was 8 or 9 years old I remember sitting at her kitchen table while her mom served us lunch. I was mortified when I discovered there was seaweed in my won ton soup. My friend recognized the look of horror on my face and said, “Eat it….
Orange Creamsicle Popsicles (dairy free, Paleo & GAPS friendly)
When I was little, I remember my mom making popsicles very similiar to these, but she used orange juice concentrate and cane sugar instead of pure unsweetened orange juice and honey/stevia. In any case, I loved the popsicles she made for my brother and I, and wanted to recreate them for my girls, just with…
A kitchen tip for keeping spinach fresh (and saving money) for smoothies!
With Sincere Thanks… Since my guest post, “When Giving Up Gluten Isn’t Enough” was published last week over at my friend, Shirley’s, website (gfe — gluten free easily) I’ve received so many emails, comments, and inspirational notes from many of you. You’re words of encouragement have touched my heart deeply, and have given me the…
Chocolate Chip Cookie Bites (Grain, Egg & Refined Sugar Free)
Here is another favorite recipe I make for my goofy girls (I love these cookies too)! This recipe is linked to the GFE Virtual Support Group, Grateful GAPS Holiday Foods, Allergy Free Wednesdays, Allergy Friendly Friday, Slightly Indulgent Tuesday, Simple Lives Thursday, Wellness Weekend, and the Gluten-Free Homemaker. Chocolate Chip Cookies Bites Yields 1 dozen…
Abbi’s Grain Free Toddler Bites (vegan)
Prior to becoming gluten and corn free, my Abbi used to be a very picky eater (she still can be at times – she is definitely a toddler!). Though throughout all of her picky stages, one food has always remained a constant favorite: raw almonds. If I couldn’t get Abbi to eat anything on her…
