A gluten-free version of the classic chocolate sandwich cookie (aka homemade oreos) with a chocolate cream filling. With all the desserts these past couple weeks you'd think I would be done with sweets. You might even think all the baking and cookie-making will soon run its course, and you’d perhaps venture a guess that I'd...
These honey baked pears are baked until tender and golden, then topped with coconut whipped cream and glazed pecans. A naturally sweetened, gluten-free, and dairy-free dessert that’s simple enough for weeknights yet elegant enough for entertaining. 🍐 Honey Baked Pears (Roasted Pears) These honey baked pears, also called roasted pears, are a simple yet elegant...
Forget pumpkin butter and treat yourself to a delicious homemade squash butter made with butternut squash and warming spices instead! A fall favorite this recipe is a must have for the season. Fall is clearly in full swing in my kitchen. Apples are in abundance, an entire shelf in my kitchen has been dedicated to...
These zippy ginger molasses crinkle cookies are gluten-free, paleo friendly and filled with holiday spice. I love the smell of the holidays. We’ve got a few weeks yet to go before the season really gets under way, but I couldn’t resist getting a head start on the festivities with a batch of spicy ginger molasses...
Red kuri squash (Hokkaido pumpkin) and baby bok choy are lightly steamed and served with a ginger sesame sauce in this easy side. It’s officially pumpkin season. While winter, spring and summer each offers their own unique array of fruits and vegetables, during the fall pumpkins reign supreme. Right at this moment people everywhere are...
A cool and crisp salad featuring crunchy thin slices of celery root, celery and apples in a lemon-mustard vinaigrette. I would venture to guess that most of you have been eating celery all your life. Along with carrots it’s the raw vegetable of choice for dips and nut butters and has probably been in every...
A fall inspired cocktail with the crisp and juicy flavors of green apples and the spiciness of fresh ginger. James Bond would probably cringe at the thought of fruit in his signature cocktail but I admit I like the idea. No other fictional character has probably ever created as many martini drinkers in the world...
These gluten-free baked eggplant fries are oven-roasted to golden perfection without any deep frying. Quick and easy to prepare, these eggplant fries are a satisfying way to enjoy a classic comfort food in a new way. 🧄 Eggplant Fries - A New Favorite Snack If you're craving a snack that’s golden on the outside and...
Light, savory, and full of seasonal flavor—this vegetable egg loaf is made with zucchini, squash, and carrots, all layered in a custard-like base. A fresh, beautiful alternative to quiche or frittata that’s easy to slice and serve. Vegetable Loaf Cake Think “loaf cake” and you probably imagine something sweet—this savory version flips expectations on its...
Learn how to make an all-natural lip balm at home and protect your lips with the nourishing power of coconut oil. All-natural beauty often starts in the kitchen and what you put on your body is as important as what you put in it so I’ve invited some friends to share their favorite healthy homemade beauty...
Whip up a hydrating hair mask made with avocados and coconut oil in minutes and pamper your hair naturally. All-natural beauty often starts in the kitchen and what you put on your body is as important as what you put in it so I've invited some friends to share their favorite healthy homemade beauty products with...
Soothe dry summer skin with a homemade lotion bar infused with the calming properties of lavender oil. All-natural beauty often starts in the kitchen and what you put on your body is as important as what you put in it so I've invited some friends to share their favorite healthy homemade beauty products with you over...