Food is Medicine
Everyone will love this Flourless Chocolate Cake that is done in no time and has great health benefits from polyphenols in cocoa and dark chocolate. It’s perfect for any special occasion or a Christmas party this time of the year. Various studies show that dark chocolate and cocoa contain a […]
These Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies are so delicious that nobody will recognize they are not made with conventional ingredients. They are also sugar-free, and nut-free, and can be made dairy-free as well! They are soft and chewy with pockets of melty dark chocolate. You might wonder what the secret ingredients […]
This Almond Flour Strawberry Shortcake is a delicious healthy treat for your mom on Mother’s Day or any special occasion. It’s so delicious and light at the same time, your loved one will not recognize they are not eating the real cake. The shortcake is made with 100% almond flour, […]
These Chocolate Avocado Cupcakes with Dairy-Free Strawberry Frosting are a delicious healthy treat for your Valentine, or any special occasion. The cupcakes are so chocolaty and moist thanks to the avocado and cocoa combination and sweet just enough thanks to a low-calorie 100% natural Yacon syrup that can be replaced […]
Tired of pancakes? These Fluffy Grain-free & Dairy-free Waffles are a delicious replacement on weekends or even a busy weekday morning. I was gifted a waffle maker for Christmas and I don’t know why I didn’t invest in a waffle maker sooner. It’s a total time saver compared to pancake […]
This Rum infused Bundt Cake is our family favorite. Moist and flavorful, healthy and easy to make, sweetened with just the right amount of honey to make it Paleo and Lectin-free friendly. The added rum is the perfect finishing touch. Serve this cake with your favorite cup of tea or […]
Do you like Tahini (sesame paste) as much as I do? You can’t go wrong with these Sugar-Free Tahini Cookies filled with healthy fats, protein, B vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. I also added dark chocolate with polyphenols and coconut flakes for the crunch. The cookies are naturally sweetened with […]
These Walnut Chocolate Cookies, also known in the Czech Republic as Bear Paws, are my family’s traditional Christmas recipe. It has been passed down for many generations. When going gluten-free and lectin-free I didn’t want to give up this traditional family Christmas recipe and just swapped regular flour for Cassava […]
These gluten-free cinnamon scones are a must for the holiday season! A combination of cinnamon, orange, walnuts, and dates is just irresistible and perfect for Christmas time. Enjoy these scones with your favorite cup of tea or coffee for breakfast or afternoon snack, you won’t be disappointed! I adapted this […]
Sweet potato pie is a traditional Thanksgiving and Christmas dessert of the Southern United States served in place of more traditional pumpkin pie or apple pie. Sweet potato pie is also a great alternative for anyone avoiding nightshade vegetables (pumpkin is one of them). I have recreated this recipe into […]
My favorite childhood fruit crumble bars experiment using grain-free/gluten-free Cassava flour succeeded! The taste is exactly how I remember growing up so it’s hard to believe you are not eating the real thing. For the dough, it’s best to use goat or sheep kefir or yogurt because they are easier […]
I made this Apple Cake while visiting my family in the Czech Republic and even though they do not follow a grain-free diet they all loved it! This version of Apple Cake is basically the same as my Plum Poppy Seed Cake, except the apples are mixed into the dough […]
Apple Pie is a Thanksgiving classic, but it’s definitely a must-make dessert during apple season in fall. This Grain-Free Apple Pie tastes similarly to Apple Strudel except this one has a double crust and is not rolled like a classic Apple Strudel that is hard to do with a gluten-free/grain-free […]
These family favorite Cassava Flour Pancakes are a festive Sunday morning or Holiday breakfast that will definitely fill you up and please your taste buds! To make them extra festive, you can add 1 Tbsp Pumpkin Pie Spice to the flour mixture. For this recipe, you will need goat milk […]
You might have noticed I use poppy seeds in many of my recipes. One reason is I grew up in Eastern Europe where poppy seeds are very popular and the second reason is, it’s rich in minerals like manganese, copper, or calcium and gives the food it’s authentic flavor. Poppy […]
The recipe for these Lemon-Poppy Seed Muffins is adapted from the Plant Paradox Cookbook originally made as a coffee cake but can be easily changed into muffins as pictured. These muffins have a great texture and sweetness from coconut and almond flours, plus added sweetener of your choice. I like […]