Food is Medicine
The chilly season has arrived but you won’t mind because you’ll be able to cozy up with a bowl of warm, dairy-free creamy butternut squash soup. Sauté onions and squash in ghee before stirring in chicken broth and coconut milk. To season the soup and deepen the flavor, I added […]
This shrimp green mango salsa with pressure-cooked quinoa is a light and refreshing spring lunch or dinner. It can be eaten warm or cold as a salad the next day if you have any leftovers. Benefits of Green Mango Green Mango is low in sugar and high in resistant starch […]
Tomato Gravy in Czech called Rajská omáčka has a unique rich sweet & sour taste and is one of the most popular Czech sauces. It’s conventionally made with all-purpose flour, broth from beef, root vegetables, canned tomato paste, spices, regular sugar, and vinegar. My lectin-light version is made with cassava […]
“Holoubci” is how this dish is called in the Czech Republic or baked stuffed cabbage rolls in many variations well known all over Central, Northern, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe and much of Western Asia, Northern China, as well as parts of North Africa. In Europe they are usually served on […]
Meatballs are a classic recipe and I believe everyone has made some version of meatballs in their kitchen. My meatball recipe is a basic version of meatballs made in a grain-free, dairy-free way using just eight simple ingredients and 15 minutes of preparation time. Then they are baked on a […]
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 […]
There’s nothing better than a bowl of soup on a cold day! Especially if it’s as easy to make as this 2-minute Pressure Cooked Red Lentil Soup. Middle Eastern-inspired, made with red lentils, turmeric, spinach, carrots, and lemon. Delicious, filling, healthy, and leftovers are freezer-friendly. Lentils similar to other legumes […]
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 […]
Zucchini with Halloumi cheese made into patties is such a great mix combining plant nutritionally rich ingredients with protein and calcium rich ingredients. What is Halloumi? Halloumi originating in Cyprus, is a semi-hard, unripe salty cheese with high melting point and is typically made from goat’s, sheep’s, and sometimes cow’s […]
Naturally fermented products are the best for our gut microbiome because they contain naturally occurring probiotics. Probiotics are not only important for our guts but mainly to promote a healthy immune system! Foods rich in natural probiotics: Sauerkraut Fermented pickles Kimchi Kefir Yogurt Kombucha I have wanted to make fermented […]
If you like chickpeas and tahini, you will like these patties. They have hidden spinach, chives and leeks with lots of spices and poppy seed for crunch. They are easy to make, healthy, filling, and delicious. Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans) benefits Chickpeas are a rich source of plant-based protein, vitamins, minerals […]
Who said chickpeas can’t be used as a side dish accompanying meat? It’s actually a great combination, especially when paired with onion and herbs like sage and oregano. This meal is filling, healthy, and made in no time! Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans) benefits Chickpeas are a rich source of plant-based protein, […]
Zucchini is a summer squash, but it is easily accessible all year round. Additionally, it is budget-friendly. You can make delicious meals with it like this baked zucchini parmigiana that is lectin-free (phase 3) with skin and seeds removed and gluten-free. How I made Grain-Free Zucchini Parmigiana First I baked […]
You will love this warming Vegetable Soup with Millet that is full of flavor and nutrients! This soup is made from ingredients you probably already have in your fridge. It’s one of those comforting soup recipes that’s so easy to make, loaded with vegetables, and keeps you feeling full and […]
These fish cakes are done using only fish, spices, and potatoes. No binding agents like eggs or flour. If you like potatoes and you are looking for a different way to make a fishcake, try this recipe. How to eliminate lectins in potatoes? People sensitive to lectins shouldn’t eat any […]
Are you looking for a unique and flavorful meal for your next BBQ? Try these Rosemary Skewers with pork, shallots, and mushrooms. They are not only healthy, but they are mouth-watering! Rosemary Benefit Studies have shown that rosemary is a rich source of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds. Additionally, it has […]