If you have a hankering for apple pie but can’t seem to nail down a grain-free pie crust (I feel your pain), this is a great alternative. You have the same soft, juicy apples, but with a sweet-tart cider sauce and a chewy nut-coconut mixture for contrast. Add a dollop...
The first time I made this, I couldn’t help but think of the whole, cooked pineapple as a “roast” as I lifted it out of the slow cooker, laid it on a cutting board, and sliced it. It made me giggle. Those giggles turned to lip smacks after I drizzled some of the...
One summer, I bought a big box of pears and waited patiently for them to ripen. One day, I checked and they were all ripe at the same time. Not wanting to waste any, I frantically chopped a bunch and threw them into my biggest slow cooker. A few hours later, I...
In the midst of parties and rich-dessert spreads, it’s easy to overindulge during the holiday season. Making a batch of these naturally sweet poached pears when you’re tempted by sugar cookies will make you feel as if you’re indulging without the regret (or the...
Makes 12 Total Prep Time: 30 minutes Ingredients 1 lemon 1 ½ cups almond flour ¾ cup coconut flour, sifted 5 pastured eggs 1 cup raw honey or maple syrup ⅔ cups butter, melted 1 cup mixed fresh berries Directions Preheat oven to 350°F/180°C. Grease 12 muffin pans or...
Makes 2 Servings Total Prep Time: 15 minutes Ingredients 2 cups strawberries, rinsed and hulled 2 oranges, peeled and cut 1 cup coconut milk 2 tablespoons raw honey ice Directions Put all ingredients into a blender and blend away. Enjoy.
Makes 2 servings Total Prep Time: 15 minutes Ingredients 3 tablespoons raw honey 2 ripe avocados, pitted and peeled ½ cup coconut milk 1 cup almond milk 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1 cup of crushed ice Directions Put all ingredients into a blender. Blend...
Makes 12 servings Total Prep Time: 1.5 hours Ingredients 3 pastured eggs 3 cups almond flour 6 tablespoons coconut flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup butter, melted ½ cup raw honey or maple syrup 1 teaspoon organic vanilla extract 2 tablespoons coconut milk ½ cup...
Chutneys are handy to have at home. Serve them with cold meats, cheese, curries or roast pork. Makes 1-2 jars Total Prep Time: 30 minutes Ingredients 1 pound/500 grams tomatoes, roughly chopped 4 Granny Smith apples, cored and chopped 1 small knob of fresh ginger,...
Makes 12 servings Total Prep Time: 1.5 hours Ingredients 2 oranges 1 tablespoon butter, melted 3 pastured eggs ½ cup raw honey or maple syrup 3 cups almond flour 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ cup slivered almonds Directions Put oranges whole in a pot. Add enough water to...
Special treats have a place in life. Not every day, not even every week, but on special occasions, they can be just what the doctor ordered. Some foods are worth the splurge. These cupcakes are one of them, while also being a “better cheat.” Servings 12 cupcakes 1 cup...
Pops are fun but often loaded with sugar. Sweet-potato pops are a nutritious and less sweet alternative. Flavor and color make these treats perfect for summer days or to ward off the ice cream boogie monster. Kids and adults alike will not know this pop is so good for...