White truffle oil has a strong, earthy aroma and a garlicky finish, which makes it a great addition to spaghetti squash, which has a rich, buttery flavor. A little truffle oil goes a long way and every brand is different, so be sure to taste your oil so you know what you’ve got. Our Mushrooms […]
Remember back in high school when you said algebra was stupid and you were never going to use this stuff in the real world? Well, the order of operations is no joke, friends. Our Vegetable and Green Lentil Moussaka Casserole is a kitchen sink of veggie wonders that looks like a differential equation on paper, […]
We were pretty skeptical about the idea of making ice cream with avocados but decided to take the plunge. Boy were we pleasantly surprised when we tweaked Dr. Gundry’s recipe to make this Sugar-Free Caffè Mocha Ice Cream! It has the richness and silky-smooth texture of gelato with a sweet coffee finish. Split one of […]
Cassoulet is a French white bean stew or casserole that is typically made with several kinds of meat and poultry…and fat. Our vegan version is significantly lighter and faster) but every bit as satisfying with meaty baby bella mushrooms and creamy cannellini beans. We roasted some farm fresh onions and tomatoes from Susie’s Garden Patch […]
Our Grain-Free Enchilada Sauce is packed with all the authentic flavor you expect to find in this classic favorite. You control the heat and sodium, and we’ve swapped the traditional corn starch with arrowroot for a grain-free version everyone can enjoy. This batch makes a close to three cups, and the sauce can be frozen […]
Growing up in a European family on the Northwest side of Chicago meant getting to frequent the Polish delis and bakeries on Harlem, Belmont, and Pulaski. Polish cakes and cheesecakes are entirely different from their American counterparts, especially in terms of sugar content. There’s no such thing as the gritty, sickly sweet frosting found in […]
There are a lot of words in the recipe below. Don’t worry, it’s all in the prep, and all the cooking occurs simultaneously because the vegetables are roasting in the oven while the gnocchi is boiling on the stove. You’ll be enjoying this outrageously delicious Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Mushrooms and Sage Garlic Sauce in […]
Our love of white chocolate is no secret, and we’re here to tell you that white chocolate in coffee IS the dream, friends. That rich and creamy sweetness has been off-limits…until now. Our Dairy-Free White Chocolate Mocha is sugar-free, vegan, gluten-free, and paleo-compliant. Where there’s a will, there’s a way. If, for some reason (we […]
We keep going back to North End City Market for Broadview Farm and Gardens’ Hakurei turnips (also known as Tokyo or salad turnips) and continue to find new ways to enjoy them. This time around, we’re smashing them with garlic from Susie’s Garden Patch and freshly grated parmesan for a crispy outside and tender center. […]
What’s your deal with salt? People often tell us our food needs more salt, but here’s the thing: those people also happen to eat processed foods regularly. Packaged foods are generously salted and restaurants (especially fast food) tend to salt heavily. Why? Salt masks cheap ingredients. We didn’t realize how much salt we were consuming […]
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 […]
