We’re suckers for chocolate and missed it when we quit refined sugar, so you can imagine our excitement when we found Lily’s dark baking chips. Then Lakanto upped the ante with semi-sweet chips and we just about lost our minds. Still, we wanted a white chocolate option (or close approximation), and that’s how Salted Vanilla […]
Stunning rainbow salad with a quick and easy Thai Peanut Dressing For the Salad 1/2 large English cucumber, seeded and sliced 1 large carrot, shredded 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded, halved, and sliced 1 cup shredded spinach or lettuce of choice 1 cup finely shredded red cabbage 2 tbsp finely chopped cilantro Optional garnishes: […]
Satisfy your sweet and crunchy cravings in one fell swoop. Built in portion control and no frying. What’s not to like? Still skeptical? We are not banana fans at all, but we love these chips. If you’re willing to invest half an hour and a single banana, we believe you’ll be glad you did. If not, […]
Commercial taco seasoning packets may seem convenient, but they contain corn flour and corn starch as well as food additives like Maltodextrin and Silicon Dioxide. Your body treats Maltodextrin like glucose, and Silicon Dioxide, which prevents caking, is also used to make concrete and glass. Now, those are things you know. You’re welcome. That same […]
Twin Maple Orchard & Gardens was out at North End City Market (more info following recipe) with some gorgeous asparagus so we picked up a couple of bunches and created three different Oven Roasted Asparagus recipes as part of our Eat Local Series. Roasting asparagus in the oven is so easy, we’re using the term […]
Crush your chocolate craving with this sugar-free Paleo Chocolate Chunk Granola that’s vegan and packed with protein. Great for an afternoon snack that won’t leave you in a carb coma. It’s great on almond/coconut yogurt, homemade ice cream, or by the handful. Print clock icon cutlery icon flag icon folder icon instagram icon pinterest icon […]
Hakurei turnips are a mild, fast growing variety of Japanese turnip and a staple at farmers markets, especially in spring and early summer. Unlike the purple grocery store variety, Hakurei turnips are small white globes that are tender and mild enough to be eaten raw, alone or in salads. They are typically sold in one-pound […]
We recently found ourselves with a surplus of melted Lily’s chocolate chips while making Peanut Butter and Chocolate Eggs, so we put it to good use and made these Chocolate Almond Bunnies. With just two ingredients, we feel like cheaters calling this a recipe. The six-well bunny mold we used came from Michaels, and they […]
A quick and easy Thai Peanut Dressing that’s great on salads, as a dip, and even mixed with miracle noodles for a shortcut dinner. Print clock icon cutlery icon flag icon folder icon instagram icon pinterest icon facebook icon print icon squares icon heart icon heart solid icon A versatile Thai Peanut Dressing with just the […]
Rich dark chocolate with a cinnamon spice kick is exactly what your day needs. Our Spiced Vegan Chocolate is also refined sugar-free. Print clock icon cutlery icon flag icon folder icon instagram icon pinterest icon facebook icon print icon squares icon heart icon heart solid icon 1/4 cup high quality Dutch process cocoa powder, packed […]
The secret to great Sage and Sausage Stuffing is making it a day ahead, which makes it the perfect holiday stuffing alongside roasted turkey breast. We’re grain-free, so we’re using our favorite bread recipe to make the bread cubes for this stuffing (they also make great croutons). However, any store bought, unseasoned bread cubes will […]
Cooking for one? If you have a few simple ingredients lying around, you can have yourself a delicious and satisfying meal in no time. Try these Greek Zucchini Noodles with our homemade Greek Balsamic Dressing for a healthy option that’s low in fat and carbs and big on nutrition. Print clock icon cutlery icon flag […]
Coconut milk makes this Dairy-Free Zuppa Toscana so rich and creamy, you’ll never miss the heavy cream. We lightened this restaurant favorite up further with turkey Italian sausage and cut carbs by using cauliflower in place of potatoes. The homemade sausage mixture helps control salt, eliminates sugar, and is just as fast as using store […]
We promised to give you a bunch of ideas for using that great big batch of Instant Pot Pinto Beans (soaked or no-soak), and Vegan Cauliflower Rice and Bean Burritos is one of our favorites. We used Siete’s 10″ Cassava & Coconut Tortillas to make this a quick grain-free weeknight meal and leftover lunch kit. […]