Quinoa??? But…but…it’s a GRAIN! Nope. Botanically speaking, it’s the seed of a flowering plant (not a grass), that happens to be marketed as a grain. That’s all we have to say about that. Our ginormous Kale and Quinoa Salad is a nutritional beast that keeps the veggies in the spotlight and uses quinoa as a […]
Mild blueberries pair with the lemony-pine flavor of fresh rosemary for a surprisingly drinkable cocktail that’s perfect for brunch, parties, or a lazy summer afternoon. Seltzer adds a refreshing fizz to our Blueberry Rosemary Crush mocktail without the salt or sugar found in other carbonated waters. Print clock icon cutlery icon flag icon folder icon […]
Our Grain-Free Blueberry Lemon Pound Cake recipe is part of our Eat Local Series, featuring fresh blueberries from Twin Maple Orchard at the HCC Realty Farmers Market/Colonial Village and eggs from Broadview Farm and Gardens at North End City Market (more info following recipe). The rich yellow color in this cake is from the yolks […]
Nothing ads depth and tang to a dish quite like Worcestershire sauce, but store brands are full of sugar and soy. Finding a vegan version that is sugar and soy-free is next to impossible. Don’t worry, you can easily make Vegan Worcestershire Sauce at home that’s also paleo-compliant and sugar-free. Print clock icon cutlery icon […]
This simple Sugar-Free Sesame Dressing couldn’t be easier to make and is excellent on cucumber salad, over a bed of mixed greens or rainbow salad. It can also double as a salty-sweet dipping sauce for shredded vegetables or chicken in lettuce cups. If this is your thing, you may also like our Thai Peanut Dressing. […]
Chicago’s Greek Town has some of the best food on the planet, and this recipe is an at-home version of simple Greek cooking staples that never disappoint. Fast enough for a weeknight dinner and awesome as leftovers. If possible, plan ahead and marinate the chicken overnight (we promise it’s worth the wait). Otherwise, marinate at […]
Jamaican rice and peas is a classic dish we love…and have missed. So, we revamped it with cauliflower rice to make a decadently creamy Jamaican Style Cauliflower Rice and Peas. This dish goes perfectly with our family-friendly Baked Jerk Chicken, which isn’t too spicy for the kiddos…unless you want it to be. Substitute with red […]
The phrase “cool as a cucumber” takes on literal meaning with this clean and refreshing Cucumber Lime Cooler. Perfect for anytime with just enough fizz from plain seltzer, without the added salt or sugar found in other carbonated waters. Try it with and without mint. Print clock icon cutlery icon flag icon folder icon instagram […]
If you like knowing what’s in your food, making your own breakfast sausage is a must. Store brands often contain things like soy protein concentrate, dextrose, and the nefariously vague “flavorings”. The truth is, you can make your own sausage patties at home in no time flat. We’re big fans of ground turkey, but this […]
If you liked our vegan and paleo-compliant Salted Vanilla Bean White Chocolate, you’ll love this White Mocha Chocolate. It’s the perfect bite-sized combination of white chocolate and coffee to stave off cravings for sweets. This recipe comes together quickly and easily as long as you have the right ingredients and a double boiler. Don’t try […]
Sweet raspberries and zesty fresh ginger and mint mingle with tart lime a clean and crisp summer drink in our Raspberry Ginger Lime Cooler. Seltzer water adds a refreshing fizz without the salt or sugar found in other carbonated waters. Print clock icon cutlery icon flag icon folder icon instagram icon pinterest icon facebook icon […]
This Sugar-Free Apricot Sauce is made with a few simple ingredients and can be prepared as a thick spread or as a pourable sauce. The sauce can be used as a glaze on cakes or poured over ice cream. The thicker version is delicious as a jam on grain-free English muffins or spread in a […]
Few snacks are as refreshing and satisfying as a good dill dip and the crunch of cool cucumbers. Making a Healthy Creamy Dill Dip is so easy you can enjoy it anytime. The base for this dip is a 7-ounce container of Fage 2% Greek yogurt that has 140 calories and 20 grams of protein. […]
There are two types of people in the world: those who like eggplant and those who don’t know they like eggplant. Freshly armed with a mountain of garlic from Broadview Farm and Gardens, we saw a pile of perfectly ripe eggplants at North End City Market and took it as an obvious sign to go […]
