Food is Medicine
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. I have recreated this recipe into a gluten-free/grain-free and dairy-free version, so everyone on a restrictive diet can enjoy a holiday treat without sacrificing […]
Have you decided on what Thanksgiving salad to serve yet?! This kale salad is full of tempting contrasts of flavors and textures. The earthiness of the kale, the creaminess of the avocado, and the juiciness of the grapefruits splashed with EVOO dressing made with grapefruit juice, a little bit of […]
Your Thanksgiving meal doesn’t have to be the traditional turkey, stuffing, and cornbread dinner. There are plenty of other options you can choose from, like this Cabbage with Cranberries and Pecans that make a great side dish. How did I come up with this idea? Sweet and sour cabbage was […]
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 […]
This Oyster Mushroom Tripe Soup is fast, filling, nutritious, and it’s hard to believe you are not eating a real tripe soup! Oyster Mushrooms Benefits Oyster mushrooms are highly nutritious and may promote heart health thanks to fibers called beta-glucans. Beta-glucans are fermented by gut bacteria that help reduce cholesterol […]
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 […]
This gluten-free walnut bread infused with fall flavor of pumpkin spice is a gut-friendly twist on rye bread with a little sweetness from yacón syrup and crunch from walnuts. It has a bit of dense consistency and is perfect for sandwiches or lightly spread with President butter for breakfast or […]
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, that it’s rich in minerals like manganese, copper, or calcium and give the food its authentic flavor. […]
Are you looking for a quick and healthy dinner? Try these Pesto Shrimps with Sautéed Okra, Baby Bok Choy, and Shiitake Mushrooms, all served with boiled Yuca root. It’s a filling meal full of vitamins, minerals, and fiber and best of all it’s lectin-free and gluten-free! To utilize all the […]
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 […]
This Fennel-Mango Salad is pleasing for your gut. It is packed with a good source of vitamin C, and resistant starch! It is perfect all year round, but it’s especially refreshing during warm months. It pairs great with my grain-free crackers for a light lunch or dinner. You wonder what […]
You will like these grain-free crackers even if you are not following a grain, gluten, or lectin-free diet. These crackers are filled with healthy fats, calcium, potassium, magnesium, and vitamin E. They are crunchy, filling, easy to make, and they make a great snack or appetizer. I like them on […]
These Chai Muffins are a must for fall! They are so fragrant from all the spices used and have a great texture thanks to the pumpkin puree, just perfect for fall. Added pecans and chocolate chunks add a nice crunch and nutritional value. The crumble will make you think you […]