How to Use Your Halloween Pumpkins to Benefit Your Family’s Health. As a health professional, I have to admit… Halloween isn’t my favorite holiday. I know, I know, call me a Halloween grinch but I’m just not a huge fan of a holiday centered around feeding kids sugar & fear. But over the years, I’ve […]

Now that the cooler fall weather has arrived, our meals tend to be centered around foods that are warm and savory, rather than the lighter fare we enjoy during the summer. As nature would have it, the foods that grow abundantly during this time of year provide the nutrients we need to stay healthy and […]

Ingredients for the Paleo Apple Crisp Filling 3 medium apples, peeled and thinly sliced (about 4 cups) 2 Tbsp coconut sugar 1 Tbsp pure maple syrup 1 Tbsp blanched almond flour ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1-2 Tbsp water (optional)   Ingredients for the Pecan Coconut Crisp […]

Ingredients for the Chicken Breast 4 small-medium boneless skinless chicken breast or 2 large, halved lengthwise Salt and pepper 1 Tbsp ghee   Ingredients for the Creamy Sauce 1 Tbsp ghee 1 head garlic cloves, minced ½ cup chicken broth 1 cup full-fat coconut milk 2 Tbsp lemon juice ½ teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning […]

Ingredients 18 large white mushrooms 4 Tbsp olive oil, divided Sea salt 1 small onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced ½ lb. Italian sausage bulk, or casings removed ¼ cup blanched almond flour 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1/3 cup almond milk cream cheese 1 Tbsp plain unsweetened almond milk 3 Tbsp fresh parsley, minced (plus […]

Ingredients 2 Tbsp avocado oil 1 lb. grass-fed ground beef 1 lb. breakfast sausage 4 cloves garlic, minced 28 oz. diced tomatoes, with juice 6 oz. tomato paste 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1-2 Tbsp dried basil, to taste ¼ cup dried parsley ½ -1 teaspoon sea salt, to taste ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper 32 […]

Ingredients for the Salad 1 head radicchio, about 4 cups chopped 1 head romaine lettuce, stem cut off and thinly sliced ¼ cup red onion, sliced ½ cup grape tomatoes, halved ¼ cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced ¼ cup black olives, pitted and sliced 3/4 cup Italian dried salami, sliced ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes, […]

Ingredients 1 Tbsp olive oil 6 large bell peppers (red, orange, and yellow have the best flavor) 1 lb. ground turkey ½ cup onions, finely minced 1 Tbsp garlic, finely minced 1 cup carrots, finely minced 1 cup cauliflower rice 2 cups tomato sauce (leave 6 Tbsp off to the side) 3 Tbsp fresh basil, […]

Ingredients for the Cookies ¼ cup ghee, melted ¼ cup pure maple syrup ¼ cup pure maple sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 large egg, room temperature 2 cups blanched almond flour ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon fine-grain sea salt ¾ cup chopped walnuts   Ingredients for the Maple Glaze ½ cup maple […]

Ingredients for the Turkey Stock Leftover turkey carcass 10 cups water 1 Tbsp lemon juice   Ingredients for the Soup 1 teaspoon olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 onion, finely diced ½ teaspoon salt 3 stalks celery, diced 2 large carrots, diced 6 cups turkey stock 2 bay leaves ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon […]

Ingredients 1 3/4 cups almond flour 2 Tbsp coconut flour 4 eggs 1/3 cup honey ¼ cup melted coconut oil 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/3 cup almond butter 1/3 cup water 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 Tbsp molasses 1 Tbsp cinnamon 2 teaspoons ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground cloves 1 ½ teaspoons nutmeg ½ teaspoon […]

Ingredients for the Turkey 10 lb. fresh turkey 2 ribs celery, cut into chunks 2 large carrots, cut into chunks 1 medium onion, roughly chopped 2 bay leaves 1 sprig thyme   Ingredients for the Herb Crust 1 bunch fresh rosemary, finely chopped 1 bunch fresh thyme, finely chopped 1 bunch fresh sage, finely chopped […]

Ingredients 1 lb. ground pork sausage 5 slices bacon, diced 5 stalks celery, diced 1 sweet potato (not a yam), diced 1 yellow onion, diced 1 container of mushrooms, diced 2 apples, diced 2 Tbsp white wine vinegar 1 cup dried cranberries 1 cup pecans, chopped 2 eggs, beaten 1/3 cup chicken broth Salt and […]

Ingredients 8 cups mixed salad greens of your choice 1 cup cucumber slices, halved 1 cup apple, chopped ½ cup maple pecans 2 oz. soft goat cheese, crumbled 2 green onions, thinly sliced 3 Tbsp apple cider vinegar dressing   Instructions 1. In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, maple pecans, cucumber slices, chopped […]

Ingredients ½ cup raw cashews ¾ cup pecans, divided 8 pitted dates 1 Tbsp nut butter of your choice 2 teaspoons pumpkin spice 1 teaspoon vanilla extract   Instructions 1. Add ¼ cup pecans to a food processor and pulse until pecans are crushed into small fine pieces. 2. Set pecans aside on a plate. […]

Ingredients ½ cup unsweetened almond milk ¼ cup blanched almond flour ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut 1 Tbsp flaxseed meal 1 teaspoon coconut oil ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract Pinch of sea salt Optional toppings: Bananas, strawberries, blueberries, or any fruit of your choice!   Instructions 1. Place all ingredients, except toppings, in a small saucepan […]

Ingredients 2 quarts fresh pressed apple juice 6 whole star anise 4 cinnamon sticks 10 allspice berries 1 orange, sliced   Instructions 1. Combine all ingredients in a large slow cooker pot. Cook on low for 4 hours. 2. Turn off slow cooker and strain warm apple juice into a glass container, preventing star anise, […]

Ingredients 3 Tbsp olive oil, divided 1 teaspoon turmeric powder 2 teaspoons cumin powder 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 large cauliflower head, cut into florets ½ cup sliced almonds 2 cups fresh arugula 4 Medjool dates, chopped ½ cup red onion, sliced thin   Instructions 1. Preheat the oven to 425° F. 2. Whisk […]

Ingredients 1 ½ lbs. flank steak 3 Medjool dates, pitted and softened by soaking in hot water 2 Tbsp water 1/3 cup coconut aminos 1 Tbsp spicy brown mustard 1 Tbsp raw apple cider vinegar 2 garlic cloves ¼ teaspoon onion powder ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika Black pepper or crushed red pepper flakes for added […]

Ingredients 1 cup smooth almond butter ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut (optional) 1 Tbsp coconut oil 1 Tbsp honey 1 cup dark chocolate chips   Instructions 1. Place almond butter, oil, and honey in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly until melted. Stir in shredded coconut until evenly combined. Divide the mixture into […]