My family loves chips and salsa…like seriously has a problem and can eat a whole bowl! I decided to ferment some fresh salsa to bring all of the benefits of fermented food to our taco nights! I could add some real sour cream, fermented jalapenos, fermented garlic and wow! I have probiotic rich toppings for tacos, burritos, nachos and more. … Read More
Rise and SHINE: Baked Avocado Egg Cup Recipe (Paleo, Gluten Free)
I love savory breakfast foods. Like really LOVE them. I love eggs. I love avocados. Can it get any better than this baked avocado breakfast? Starting your day with a breakfast high in fat and protein is the perfect way to give you sustained energy throughout the day. And this breakfast couldn’t be simpler. Baking the egg in the avocado … Read More
My Favorite Super Simple Salad
This is going to sound like such a non-recipe, but we seriously eat this salad almost every night. It is so simple, so crunchy and oh so delicious! It is seriously a super simple salad. My brother, Dr. Tommy John, DC, turned us on to this salad a few years ago. He is passionate about all things healthy…real food, chiropractic … Read More
Why You Should Supplement with Collagen – 10 Amazing Health Benefits
Supplement with Collagen At Oh Lardy, you know we love our bone broth! It is full of healing collagen, gelatin, minerals and has so many benefits for the body. We love to drink it like a tea, add it to sauces and stir fries, make soups, even use it in pancake mixes (yes, I have done that!!). Because of … Read More
Crispy Yellow Squash Chips Recipe
At the end of summer, I am drowning in yellow squash and zucchini. I love it but it can get a little tiresome. There is only so much zucchini bread one can make! My daughter brought home a HUGE yellow squash from her school’s garden the other day and I felt a bit overwhelmed with what to do with it. … Read More
Baked Feta Cheese Recipe
Traveling throughout Greece was wonderful on many levels. But a highlight was the food. Everything was so fresh, simply prepared, delicious. Like a simple Greek Salad, this baked feta cheese recipe is sure to delight! I will be honest that feta is not my favorite cheese. I will eat it but never would choose it on its own. But, one … Read More
Traditional Greek Salad Recipe
The other day I was looking at a beautiful bowl for garden fresh tomatoes and cucumbers and was inspired to make a true Greek salad, taking me back to our wonderful family vacation to Greece. There is nothing tastier than garden fresh tomatoes, in my opinion! And a true Greek salad is different than the ones we get here in … Read More
Bacon Sweet Potato Tots Recipe
One of the things I miss now that we are a Real Food family is tater tots…really crispy, crunch tater tots. I loved those things!! These days we are focusing on eating food that is made with nourishing ingredients and it is possible to make tater tots nourishing by choosing better ingredients! You know what is even better with tater … Read More
Kitchen Sink Antipasto Salad
Some nights I need a meal that is ready to go. Tuesdays, lately, are that night for me. Taekwondo is finished at 6:30pm and the kids are HUNGRY! I am too! If I came home and started to prepare a meal, we wouldn’t eat until almost 7:30 and bedtime is 8pm! On these nights I like to have a … Read More
A Real Food Thanksgiving Recipes Roundup
Can you believe turkey day is right around the corner? Where has time gone??? I am beginning to plan my menu and have been looking around for new and exciting Thanksgiving recipes. And, sure enough, some of my favorite bloggers have come through with some pretty cool dishes. And without further ado…here they are! Side Dishes: Acorn Squash Custard … Read More
Cucumber and Red Onion Salad
Summer has officially come to a close, especially here in Chicago where the leaves are just beginning to turn and the morning temperatures are a bit cool. My garden is slowly dying back, except for a few fall hardy plants like pumpkins, kale and turnips. Soon it will be time to put the garden to bed for the winter. … Read More
Grilled Corn on the Cob with Rosemary Butter
Summer corn. Oh how I love summer corn. There is nothing like corn so sweet and fresh, you almost don’t even need to cook it! To me, corn on the cob, especially grilled corn on the cob, just says summer…eating outside, catching fireflies, staying up late. Ah…summer! Now I know many of you are thinking, CORN? but it … Read More
Real Food Fourth of July BBQ Ideas
What are you doing for the Fourth of July this summer? Going to a barbecue? Want to change it up this year and bring a dish with REAL ingredients? I have put together a round up of great real food Fourth of July BBQ ideas from some of my favorite bloggers! Drinks Strawberry Basil Lemonade from The Organic Kitchen Homemade Flavored … Read More
Homemade French Fries to Die For!
Homemade french fries!! A crunchy on the outside, tender on the inside, salty french fry is one of the yummier things in life! My husband was on a quest to make the best homemade french fries ever. And he did. When it comes to things like this, we like to keep it simple. And this recipe for homemade french fries … Read More
Fennel, Kohlrabi and Green Apple Relish from The Nourished Kitchen
It’s a virtual dinner party! If you’re just joining us, we are the 8th blog to participate in sharing delicious courses as we eat, drink, and celebrate our way through the new cookbook that’s due to hit bookshelves everywhere next Monday – The Nourished Kitchen. (See the other courses and hosts.) We hope you enjoy this delicious recipe that Jenny, from … Read More
Real Food Recipes for Christmas Morning
Everyone spends Christmas morning a little differently. Some get up early to see what Santa left under the tree. Some have big Christmas dinners. Others relax in the am and open presents slowly. Some play golf, go to a movie, play board games, attend church…the sky is the limit! Regardless of how you spend Christmas morning, you need to eat! … Read More