Grain Free

Gluten & Dairy-free Apple & Cinnamon Cookies (Paleo)

Every once in a while, a girl needs something sweet. Adapted from a recipe featured on Facebook, these little gluten & dairy-free Apple & Cinnamon Cookies are to die for! And...

Keeping your child’s lunch box grain-free with cucumber ‘sandwich’ rolls

Last night while browsing some of my favorite Facebook pages, I ran across this recipe on Primal Fitness Performance’s page; another version of the quick and simple, grain-less lunch option for our...

Gluten free 2 pepper chili is perfect for Fall’s chilly nights

We don’t get many cold days in Austin, so it’s a bit surprising to have 50 degree weather in early October; not to worry though – we’ll be back in...

Blueberry breakfast sausage; Paleo & Gluten free breakfast option

Stuck in a Paleo breakfast rut? If you’re looking for a breakfast option that incorporates something other than eggs, and are happy to explore some exciting new options, these Blueberry...

Kale chips are a quick and healthy alternative to potato and corn chips

When I started my health journey a few years ago, I discovered kale in large part thanks to my nutritionist. Admittedly, I had never even tried kale, let alone knew...

Coconut Oil Chocolate Almond Bark

If you follow this site, you know we’re big fans of coconut oil; I use it in smoothies, for most all of my high heat sautéing, as a salve for...

Rita’s Shrimp Salad (Paleo, GF, DF)

I’m so excited that my cousin has decided to give the Paleo lifestyle a shot, and from what she’s shared with me so far, she’s feeling great! It’s only been...

Chocolate Truffles (Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Vegan, Paleo)

These little guys look perfect for Halloween! I just saw these on Against All Grain, a fantastic blog by a woman named Danielle who is truly, incredibly talented! She has...

Gluten-free Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

No doubt there are several versions of butternut squash soup; sweetened with a touch of brown sugar, cinnamon or topped with nuts. I’ve made it sweet, I’ve made it savory,...

Paleo, Gluten-free Meatloaf

Over the last four years,  our family has switched from plastic to glass containers, gone from traditional household cleaners to all-natural, plant-based versions and are eating foods we had never...

Roasted figs and pistachio salad

There’s something about warm figs that I just love; whether they are wrapped in bacon, or simply served by themselves, I’m a happy girl when there are figs nearby. And...

Blackened Catfish with Asparagus (Paleo, DF, GF)

One of our favorite meals is a quick and easy fish dish; it’s a favorite of my husband and I, and our son loves it too, so we try to...