Last year I went grain-free for a few months until I realized that I personally needed to include some grains in my diet to stay healthy. Even though I’m a happy grain-eater, it doesn’t mean I can’t still enjoy the goodness of grain-free recipes, especially during the holidays when breads, sugar, and other goodies are...
Category: <span>Grain Free / Paleo</span>
Smoothies for Nutrient-Dense Living
Here is a recipe for a truly nutrient-dense whole food smoothie. I originally called it a “‘pregnancy” smoothie, but it’s our basic smoothie recipe we use for everyone in the family. Whenever you see something labeled as a “pregnancy” recipe, you should consider it something you should eat- whether you are 3 years old...
The Sugar Busting Snack
The “Sugar Buster” from Real Food Family on Vimeo. Here is a video of me making this easy and very useful recipe, as well as my adorable daughter eating it while explaining her recent experience watching 101 Dalmations. Thanks to Craig from Fearless Eating for the recipe and for letting me use it for this...
Lentil Vegetable Soup + Bone Marrow Broth
This recipe features the goodness of lentils and an array of vegetables, but also a base of a homemade bone marrow broth. You don’t have to make the broth, but it is what makes this recipe especially nutritious. Why should I eat this? Did you know that lentils are a fantastic source of folate? Folate...
Mandarin Mango Julius
Do you remember growing up drinking Orange Julius? I don’t, actually. I just remember the store in the mall and that I was not a big fan because dairy made me a little sick. It’s probably a good thing, too, because I hear they made the drinks with a processed milk and egg powder or...
Strawberry Mint Smoothie
It’s strawberry season! I would like to declare that my local farm produces the best, most succulent and sweet organic strawberries in the entire world. I’m pretty sure the strawberry recipes will keep coming, so hopefully you like strawberries. This smoothie is pretty dang simple, but I’m telling you the mint and lemon are essential...
Roasted Chicken- Cut, Sear, Roast to Perfection
Total Time: 60-80 minutes Ingredients: 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces (reserve giblets and backbone for homemade stock) frying fat, such as olive oil, coconut oil, beef tallow or organic lard salt and pepper dried herbs, such as Herbs de Provence or tarragon Preheat oven to 375°F. Heat fat or oil over medium heat...
Perfectly Roasted Chicken With Creamy Salsa Verde
Total Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes *Tomatillos are widely available in most grocery stores or Latin markets. If you can’t find tomatillos, use green tomatoes or very firm tomatoes. Ingredients: 1 roasting chicken extra virgin olive oil Homemade Seasoned Salt (sea salt, pepper, sweet paprika, garlic powder) or store-bought 1 onion, roughly chopped 4...
Grilled Steak and Asparagus with Tomato and Olive Tapenade
Grilled Steak and Asparagus with Tomato and Olive Tapenade Recipe Type: Entree Author: Real Food Family Ingredients Rib-eye or New York Steak, as much as needed for desired servings Salt and pepper Extra virgin olive oil 4-6+ asparagus spears per person For Tapenade: ¾ cup pitted Kalamata olives 6-8 anchovy filets (packed in oil preferred)...
Kombucha Tea
Kombucha tea is said to aid in digestion, immunity, energy, weight loss, and more, and has become a very popular health food drink in America. Many claim Kombucha to be a wonder drink or elixir, used to address almost any ailment. With its effervescence tangy, sweet taste, it is a perfect replacement for processed sodas,...