When I was making this chicken wings recipe, I had them all cooked and ready sitting on a platter on my kitchen island. I called the family to dinner as I finished up the simple salad we make almost every night. My back was turned and all I heard my husband say was ‘Holy cow! These are amazing.’ I turned around … 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
75+ Delicious Real Food Summer Desserts Recipes
It is that time of year! Hot summer days and fun summer desserts! Whether you have a potluck to go to or just want something sweet and refreshing at home. I have put together a round up of 75 delicious (and nourishing) recipes for summer desserts! Hope you enjoy!!! Sweet Drinks Lacto-Fermented Blueberry Soda from Fearless Eating Lacto-Fermented … Read More
Delicious Corn and Walnut Dip Recipe
Have you ever been at a party or event and tasted a dip that you just HAD to have the recipe for? I can’t tell you how many times I have called the host of a party and asked kindly if they wouldn’t mind sharing their recipe with me. The corn and walnut dip I am sharing with you … Read More
Wort Brined Pickles
Allow me to let you in on a little known fact about Kelly of Oh Lardy. Her husband loves to brew his own beer. He hates the cleaning part of brewing, but he loves brewing. I guess this shouldn’t be too much of a surprise since we pretty much ferment anything over here at Oh Lardy. But my husband was … Read More
Nourishing Nachos
Nachos are always a crowd pleaser! The good news is they don’t have to be a junk food! You can prepare nachos for your family using nourishing and delicious ingredients! Not only can you source good and local ingredients, you can give your favorite toppings an added boost! For example, you can add a frozen cube of pureed beef … Read More
Homemade Cheese Sauce
Homemade cheese sauce, made from four simple ingredients, can be an amazing addition to your cooking skills. I mean, come on, what CAN’T you put cheese sauce on? In our house, cheese sauce is most often used for macaroni and cheese. Making your own cheese sauce doesn’t need to be so scary. As long as you follow a few … 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
Gooseberry Cobbler – A Once in a Summer Dessert
Have you ever had a gooseberry? If you have, you know how special these little fruits are! I LOVE gooseberries. To me they are a rare treat, as I never see them at local markets or stores. I remember growing up, my aunt had a gooseberry bush at her house and I loved picking off the ripe berries in the … Read More
Peanut Butter and Jelly Smoothie
My daughter LOVES peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. I mean L O V E S. She could eat them for breakfast, lunch and dinner if I let her! I came across a smoothie recipe that sort of reminded me of a PB and J from my friend, Kristi, at Veggie Converter. I wanted to tweak it a bit using ingredients … Read More
Homemade Egg Nog
During Christmas time, when I was growing up, there was always this buzz about the “Korte Christmas Egg Nog.” I watched my grandmother prepare this prized holiday beverage. I watched my parents make it as well. People who were planning on attending their holiday party would ask, “Are you making the Egg Nog?” As a kid I … Read More
Spiced Apple Cider and Natural Cocktails
I love the smells of apples, cinnamon, allspice and clove wafting through the kitchen in the winter. Sitting by a warm fire, sipping spiced apple cider is a delightful way to spend an evening. Even better is to add a splash of Applejack or other brandy to the cider…yum! Kendahl from Our Nourishing Roots has a wonderfully festive recipe for … Read More
Sausage and Beans
Several years ago, my parents went on a trip to Italy with some close friends. One of their most favorite things they did was to attend cooking classes. My father LOVES to cook. He loves searching for ingredients, the process of cooking, and of course, enjoying the meal. It was no surprise to me to hear how much he enjoyed … Read More
Superfood Pesto (dairy-free, paleo, primal)
If you grow herbs, you are probably overwhelmed with basil at this time of the summer. As I have been staring at my ever growing basil bush, I keep saying “I need to make pesto”. And I continue to pinch of the flower heads and wait…. Procrastination? Busy? Lazy? Probably a mixture of all of the above. Not sure…just need … Read More
Ginger Cranberry Pork Roast
Are you wanting to make cooking Real Food meals for your family easier? Do you dread 6 pm rolling around and everyone is looking at you asking ‘what’s for dinner’? How would you like to open your freezer in the morning and pull out a nourishing meal that you can toss right in your crockpot? Voila…dinner is served! This Ginger … Read More
Coleslaw with a Probiotic Kick!
Coleslaw. The perfect side dish at a barbecue. In fact, raise your hand if you are taking coleslaw to your 4th of July celebration. If so, this recipe will be a great addition to your collection. The flavors of all the veggies combined with the sharp bite of green onion which in turn is softened by the sweetened probiotic dressing, … Read More