Food is Medicine
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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]