My husband really hates anchovies. Actually I think he just loves to hate anchovies because I manage to get a “this is delicious” out of him almost every time I sneak anchovies into a recipe. This recipe is a perfect example of using nutrient-dense ingredients like anchovies, egg yolks and organic lamb to make a...
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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...
Vegetable Quinoa Salad + Bonus Quinoa Chicken Salad Recipe
Healthy, bright, colorful, warm, energizing, delicious. It’s summertime and I’m busy going from the pool to the beach and now to my daughter’s ballet recital… In other words, I don’t have much to say except that this recipe is light and delicious and I recommend that you make it a summer go-to recipe either as...
Sourdough Biscuits
I am loving my explorations in sourdough! If you follow and/or joined my sourdough club you will find everything you need to get started with sourdough. (There was a little pun there…you need purchase a starter to get started. Man, it doesn’t stop.) Once you have a happy, healthy little starter, you can start making delicious sourdough...
Veggie Einkorn Noodle Bowl with Ginger Peanut Sauce (and Grain-Free Option)
I try not to eat a lot of grains on days that I don’t work out, but I do find that I do really well with a grain-based lunch when I know I’ll be working out a lot. I learned the hard way that 100% grain-free isn’t for me. This veggie-loaded dish is full of...
Caramelized Cinnamon Coffee Bacon Waffles- Happy Father’s Day
“Happy Father’s Day! We made you some Caramelized Cinnamon Coffee Bacon Waffles.” – said you and the kids on Father’s Day morn. You know it’s going to be a good day. Dear Dad, I am your biggest fan. You are like Santa Claus and Jesus mixed together. You are full of joy, full of love,...
Real Food Family’s SOURDOUGH CLUB
Have you ever wanted to make sourdough bread, but thought it was going to be too complicated? Sourdough is special because it is a traditional preparation that properly breaks down the phytic acid found in most grains. Traditional cultures across the world would soak, sprout or ferment their grains before eating because their ancestral wisdom...
Real Food Family’s Magic Sourdough Boule
Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.” John 6:35 I LOVE SOURDOUGH! This is a foundation recipe for my SOURDOUGH CLUB!!! I created this recipe based on many different approaches to baking bread. Some people will...