Buckwheat Sourdough Ebelskivers (aka Pancake Balls)
Ebelskivers harken back to my Norwegian roots. They are not a passed-down family recipe, however. I had to discover them on my own. I created this Buckwheat Sourdough recipe is for all those who are gluten-free or want an alternative to wheat. Making them sourdough...
Buckwheat Sourdough Crepes
These Buckwheat Sourdough Crepes are a breakfast staple in our house! Despite what you may think, crepes are just as easy to make as pancakes. These crepes are gluten-free, loaded with healthy fats and protein. A much better way to start your day than the toxic cereal...
Parsnip Poutine (gluten-free)
This Parsnip Poutine is a simple, comforting dish full of healthy fats! Throw some pulled pork or shredded chicken on top and add a green salad or veggies on the side for a complete meal. So simple! Although this recipe is named Parsnip Poutine, you can make this with...
Grass Fed Flat Iron Steak with Chimichurri Sauce (plus how to cook grass-fed beef)
This grass-fed flat iron steak recipe is so simple and delicious! If you have made the switch to grass-fed and grass-finished (aka pasture raised) meats, yay! I congratulate you and so does your body! You may have noticed, however, that they don't cook up the same way...
Tender and Flavorful Instant Pot BBQ Ribs
These Instant Pot BBQ Ribs are so tender and flavorful! The Instant Pot takes yet another dish that used to be a labor of love and turns it into an easy and delicious week night meal. These ribs are also great for a party because you can make them ahead of time! Use...
Instant Pot Risotto with Tomatoes, Basil, and Goat Cheese
This recipe for Instant Pot risotto takes a labor of love and turns it into an easy dinner! It is almost as easy as throwing all of the ingredients into the instant pot and then working on the rest of your dinner. This risotto is so delicious! No one will ever know...
Buckwheat Sourdough Sugar Cookies (Gluten-free, Additive-free)
If you are looking for a gluten-free version of a cutout cookie that is a dead ringer for the wheat version yet has no questionable fillers or additives, this recipe for Buckwheat Sourdough Sugar Cookies is for you! ***Recipe updated 11/25/19***** I reformulated the...
Buckwheat Sourdough Pumpkin Bread (Gluten-free)
This Buckwheat Sourdough Pumpkin Bread is delicious, gluten-free, and nutritious. It takes only 10 minutes to prepare (as long as you have your easy-to-make buckwheat sourdough starter ready and active.) It has a light airy texture straight out of the oven, but will...
Buckwheat Sourdough Pancakes and Waffles (gluten-free, grain-free)
This buckwheat sourdough pancakes and waffles recipe is the closest to the "real deal" gluten-free, grain-free pancake/waffle recipe that I have ever tasted! I love to use Acadian Buckwheat by Bouchard Family Farms. It has a much lighter texture than other...
Quick, Easy, and Nourishing Chicken and Rice Soup
This chicken and rice soup is so quick and easy to make. Actually, one of the beautiful things about making soups in general is that they are all so quick and easy. Once you have homemade bone broth, you have such a flavorful base that it is hard to go wrong. Add...
Perfect Instant Pot Black Beans (Soaked)
Perfect Instant Pot black beans are a snap to make with the Instant Pot! These beans are excellent in tacos, on nachos, in a taco bowl, or anywhere else you would use beans. The Instant Pot can make beans from dry to done in about an hour! I still like to soak my...
Instant Pot Egg Nog Cheesecake (Gluten-free)
As with many of the labors of love that come out of the kitchen, the Instant Pot has transformed the cheesecake into a simple dessert! Now you can make a perfect cheesecake in under an hour and you don't have to worry about it cracking or becoming too dry or any of...
How to Render Lard or Tallow (Three simple methods)
If you read my post, “Why Lard Should be Invited back into your Home”, and now you would like to learn how to render lard (or tallow) at home, you are in the right spot! There are 3 simple ways to render lard; the oven, the crockpot, and the Instant Pot. My favorite...
Fermented Peppers: My favorite ferment!
These fermented peppers are right up with fermented herbs as one of my favorite ferments! With the herbs, I am finding a tasty way to preserve the fresh taste of the overflowing bounty that comes out of my garden, not so with the peppers. Sadly, I have never had luck...
Fermented Herbs: Preserve summer!
Fermented herbs are my favorite way to preserve the overflow of herbs that come out of the garden at this time of the year! Of course I like to dry some as well, but you can't beat the fresh flavor plus the probiotic punch of fermented herbs. Once fermented, I like to...
Watermelon-Mint Shrub: Improve your digestion with this tasty drink!
This watermelon-mint shrub is so refreshing and good for your body!! There are so many benefits to consuming raw apple cider vinegar, but if you have tried having a tablespoon of raw ACV in some water in the morning or before meals to encourage good digestion, balance...
Mojito Natural Soda: A Refreshing Way to Get Probiotics!
This Mojito Natural Soda is a refreshing blend of mint and lime, as you may have already guessed. There is no alcohol in it, but if you add rum, you have a tasty mojito-like drink with probiotics and no sugar! See my post on How to Brew Water Kefir (plus the benefits...
Tender and Flavorful Instant Pot BBQ Ribs
These Instant Pot BBQ Ribs are so tender and flavorful! The Instant Pot takes yet another dish that used to be a labor of love and turns it into an easy and delicious week night meal. These ribs are also great for a party because you can make them ahead of time! Use...
Instant Pot Risotto with Tomatoes, Basil, and Goat Cheese
This recipe for Instant Pot risotto takes a labor of love and turns it into an easy dinner! It is almost as easy as throwing all of the ingredients into the instant pot and then working on the rest of your dinner. This risotto is so delicious! No one will ever know...
Blueberry-Raspberry Shrub (aka drinking vinegar)
I'm sure you have seen all the posts about the 101 uses for raw apple cider vinegar (ACV). Maybe those articles have even convinced you to try adding ACV to your routine. After a few mornings of choking down some vinegar and water before your breakfast, maybe you gave...
Homemade Hemp Butter: Plain, Chocolate, and Vanilla Chai
Homemade Hemp Butter is one of my new favorite things! It is by far the simplest butter to make, in my opinion, because the seeds don't even need soaking! Here we have 3 variations: plain, chocolate, and vanilla chai. If you have read my hemp milk post, you already...
Chimichurri Sauce
I first discovered chimichurri sauce in a little Brazilian restaurant on Capital Hill (Seattle) about 15 years ago. It is a delightfully flavorful sauce made with cilantro and parsley that is generally served with red meat. I forgot about this sauce for quite a few...
Fermented Horseradish
Fermented horseradish is the perfect condiment to serve with your prime rib (or steaks) this Christmas or New Year's! The enzymes created during fermentation of this tasty condiment help your body digest the meat and the other rich items that will accompany your meal....
Fermented Cranberry Sauce
One of my favorite holiday foods is cranberry sauce. A few years ago, when I was first getting in to fermenting, I knew I need to come up with a fermented cranberry sauce. Like most of you, what graced our table when I was growing up was the the gelatinous version...
Magnesium-rich Homemade Ranch Dip (or Dressing)
This Homemade Ranch Dip is loaded with magnesium and probiotics as well as other important nutrients. Since magnesium deficiencies are rampant in the U.S. it is helpful to have a tasty way to get your magnesium! Plus, there is no guilt when dipping your veggie (or...
Raw Apple Cider Vinegar Salad Dressing
What's in your salad dressing? Have you looked at the label lately? You might be surprised to see that it contains some appalling ingredients, even in the organic versions! Some common ingredients are inflammation promoting oils such as soy or canola and emulsifiers...
Lemon Curd: A Nutritious Treat
This Lemon Curd recipe (printable version is at the bottom of the post) is one of our favorite toppings for our homemade yogurt! We often have it for an after dinner treat. If you have ever had Ellenos Greek yogurt with lemon curd, this tastes exactly like it. It is...
Probiotic Tartar Sauce
If you have never made your own tartar sauce, you are in for a treat. As with most things, the homemade version is leaps and bounds above the store-bought version, both in taste and nutrition. You only need a few ingredients and a couple of minutes. Where do the...
Homemade Mayo: Nutrient-dense and Made in Minutes!
Making homemade mayo requires only a few ingredients and takes just a couple of minutes! The difference between mayo bought in the store and mayo made at home is astounding, both the taste and the nutritional profile. It makes such a difference when you can control...
BBQ Rub Spice Blend
Making your own BBQ rub spice blend takes just a few minutes! If you've read my post about the harmful spices in your cabinet, you probably know why making your own is such a good idea. (If not, see below). I use this rub for my Instant Pot BBQ Ribs, but it is also...
Homemade Steak Seasoning and Homemade Celery Salt
If you have read my post on the dangers lurking in your spice cupboard, you are probably ready to start mixing up your own spice blends. The primary use for this steak seasoning is, well, steak. However, it goes well on pork chops, chicken, ground beef, and even...
Homemade Taco Seasoning (Kid-friendly and Adult versions)
This homemade taco seasoning is a cinch to prepare. We use this blend for tacos, fajitas, burritos, and even to flavor beans. It is far faster than running to the store for one of those little packets and if you've read my post about the harmful spices in your...
Buckwheat Dutch Baby (Gluten-free)
This Buckwheat Dutch Baby is gluten-free and nutritious! It is one of the most simple and easy ways to have a hot breakfast ready quickly as well. It doesn't puff and curl in quite the same way as it's gluten containing brethren, but it does not disappoint in the...
Buckwheat Sourdough Ebelskivers (aka Pancake Balls)
Ebelskivers harken back to my Norwegian roots. They are not a passed-down family recipe, however. I had to discover them on my own. I created this Buckwheat Sourdough recipe is for all those who are gluten-free or want an alternative to wheat. Making them sourdough...
Buckwheat Sourdough Crepes
These Buckwheat Sourdough Crepes are a breakfast staple in our house! Despite what you may think, crepes are just as easy to make as pancakes. These crepes are gluten-free, loaded with healthy fats and protein. A much better way to start your day than the toxic cereal...
Grain-free Waffles: Delicious, Nutrient-packed (no gums!)
You won't even notice that these nutrient-packed, grain-free waffles are gluten-free and grain-free! The recipe is very simple to make which is why these were my go-to breakfast while I went three months without a kitchen (dishwasher flood forced an impromptu kitchen...
Homemade Hemp Milk (with flavor variations)
Homemade hemp milk has just three ingredients and because hemp seeds don't need to be soaked, it takes only two minutes to make! Use your tasty homemade hemp milk in smoothies, baking, or anywhere else you would use milk or a milk replacement. Try one of the three...
Is Your Breakfast Helping Or Hurting You? (Plus My Superfood-Filled Breakfast Smoothie Recipe)
I always believed that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Now I know that this is only true in certain instances. The popular belief that I subscribed to was that eating breakfast gets your metabolism started for the day. In his article "Does Skipping...
Buckwheat Sourdough Pancakes and Waffles (gluten-free, grain-free)
This buckwheat sourdough pancakes and waffles recipe is the closest to the "real deal" gluten-free, grain-free pancake/waffle recipe that I have ever tasted! I love to use Acadian Buckwheat by Bouchard Family Farms. It has a much lighter texture than other...
Fluffy Sourdough Pancakes/Waffles
These sourdough waffles/pancakes have been a favorite in our house for the past few years. They mix up almost as fast as one of those pancake mixes in a box do, taste way better, and are so much better for you! They have healthy fats from the butter and egg yolks, as...
How to Make Homemade Yogurt (pastuerized or raw)
Why make homemade yogurt? In short, homemade yogurt is better, both for you and in taste! If you have been reading my blog, you know I harp on quality. When you make your own yogurt, you control the quality of the milk, which is the most important part, as well as the...
Perfect Instant Pot Black Beans (Soaked)
Perfect Instant Pot black beans are a snap to make with the Instant Pot! These beans are excellent in tacos, on nachos, in a taco bowl, or anywhere else you would use beans. The Instant Pot can make beans from dry to done in about an hour! I still like to soak my...
Instant Pot Egg Nog Cheesecake (Gluten-free)
As with many of the labors of love that come out of the kitchen, the Instant Pot has transformed the cheesecake into a simple dessert! Now you can make a perfect cheesecake in under an hour and you don't have to worry about it cracking or becoming too dry or any of...
How to Render Lard or Tallow (Three simple methods)
If you read my post, “Why Lard Should be Invited back into your Home”, and now you would like to learn how to render lard (or tallow) at home, you are in the right spot! There are 3 simple ways to render lard; the oven, the crockpot, and the Instant Pot. My favorite...
Fermented Peppers: My favorite ferment!
These fermented peppers are right up with fermented herbs as one of my favorite ferments! With the herbs, I am finding a tasty way to preserve the fresh taste of the overflowing bounty that comes out of my garden, not so with the peppers. Sadly, I have never had luck...
Fermented Herbs: Preserve summer!
Fermented herbs are my favorite way to preserve the overflow of herbs that come out of the garden at this time of the year! Of course I like to dry some as well, but you can't beat the fresh flavor plus the probiotic punch of fermented herbs. Once fermented, I like to...
Watermelon-Mint Shrub: Improve your digestion with this tasty drink!
This watermelon-mint shrub is so refreshing and good for your body!! There are so many benefits to consuming raw apple cider vinegar, but if you have tried having a tablespoon of raw ACV in some water in the morning or before meals to encourage good digestion, balance...
Mojito Natural Soda: A Refreshing Way to Get Probiotics!
This Mojito Natural Soda is a refreshing blend of mint and lime, as you may have already guessed. There is no alcohol in it, but if you add rum, you have a tasty mojito-like drink with probiotics and no sugar! See my post on How to Brew Water Kefir (plus the benefits...
Tender and Flavorful Instant Pot BBQ Ribs
These Instant Pot BBQ Ribs are so tender and flavorful! The Instant Pot takes yet another dish that used to be a labor of love and turns it into an easy and delicious week night meal. These ribs are also great for a party because you can make them ahead of time! Use...
Instant Pot Risotto with Tomatoes, Basil, and Goat Cheese
This recipe for Instant Pot risotto takes a labor of love and turns it into an easy dinner! It is almost as easy as throwing all of the ingredients into the instant pot and then working on the rest of your dinner. This risotto is so delicious! No one will ever know...
Blueberry-Raspberry Shrub (aka drinking vinegar)
I'm sure you have seen all the posts about the 101 uses for raw apple cider vinegar (ACV). Maybe those articles have even convinced you to try adding ACV to your routine. After a few mornings of choking down some vinegar and water before your breakfast, maybe you gave...
Three Easy Ways to Add Fermented Foods to Your Daily Diet
You have probably heard that fermented foods like kraut (sauerkraut) are full of probiotics and that probiotics feed the good bacteria in your gut or microbiome. Now the question is how to get them into your daily routine so that they become a habit. You are much...
Fermented Radishes
Fermented Radishes are a tasty way to get your probiotics! Enjoy them in a salad, on a crudités plate, or solo as a snack. They have a delightful peppery pickle-like flavor. Radishes are packed with nutritional benefits as well. They live up to the "food as medicine"...
Fermented Jicama sticks with Grapefruit: Feed your Microbiome with Deliciousness
Let me tell you about my kids favorite ferment--Fermented Jicama Sticks with Grapefruit. First and foremost they are delicious! Second, jicama itself is packed with prebiotics. Prebiotics feed the good bacteria in your gut. They are just as important, if not more,...
Buckwheat Sourdough Ebelskivers (aka Pancake Balls)
Ebelskivers harken back to my Norwegian roots. They are not a passed-down family recipe, however. I had to discover them on my own. I created this Buckwheat Sourdough recipe is for all those who are gluten-free or want an alternative to wheat. Making them sourdough...
Buckwheat Sourdough Crepes
These Buckwheat Sourdough Crepes are a breakfast staple in our house! Despite what you may think, crepes are just as easy to make as pancakes. These crepes are gluten-free, loaded with healthy fats and protein. A much better way to start your day than the toxic cereal...
Buckwheat Sourdough Sugar Cookies (Gluten-free, Additive-free)
If you are looking for a gluten-free version of a cutout cookie that is a dead ringer for the wheat version yet has no questionable fillers or additives, this recipe for Buckwheat Sourdough Sugar Cookies is for you! ***Recipe updated 11/25/19***** I reformulated the...
Buckwheat Sourdough Pumpkin Bread (Gluten-free)
This Buckwheat Sourdough Pumpkin Bread is delicious, gluten-free, and nutritious. It takes only 10 minutes to prepare (as long as you have your easy-to-make buckwheat sourdough starter ready and active.) It has a light airy texture straight out of the oven, but will...
Buckwheat Sourdough Pancakes and Waffles (gluten-free, grain-free)
This buckwheat sourdough pancakes and waffles recipe is the closest to the "real deal" gluten-free, grain-free pancake/waffle recipe that I have ever tasted! I love to use Acadian Buckwheat by Bouchard Family Farms. It has a much lighter texture than other...
Sourdough Skillet Cornbread
This delicious sourdough skillet cornbread is so easy to make and it goes great with a hearty soup, stew, or chili, or your favorite summer barbecue dish! I like to top it with cultured honey butter. If you don't have a sourdough starter yet, see my post on obtaining...
Fluffy Sourdough Pancakes/Waffles
These sourdough waffles/pancakes have been a favorite in our house for the past few years. They mix up almost as fast as one of those pancake mixes in a box do, taste way better, and are so much better for you! They have healthy fats from the butter and egg yolks, as...
How to Make and Maintain a Buckwheat Sourdough Starter (Gluten-free)
This Buckwheat Sourdough starter is a gluten-free sourdough starter that tastes just as great as its wheat-containing brethren! Using a buckwheat sourdough starter gives you a nutritious as well as tasty way to make gluten-free breads, pancakes, crepes, cornbread,...
Sourdough Starter: Obtaining, Maintaining, and Enjoying
Why Sourdough? Using a sourdough starter allows you to bake without using commercial yeast. Most commercial yeasts are genetically modified. If that isn't enough to make you want to avoid them, many people unknowingly react to commercial yeasts. (Bioreal has a...
Bacon Wrapped Figs Stuffed with Goat Cheese and topped with Balsamic Reduction
These Bacon Wrapped Figs Stuffed with Goat Cheese and topped with Balsamic Reduction are a knock-off from a local restaurant here in the Snoqualmie valley called the Iron Duck. It is a favorite one for girls night out, and we always get the "figlets" as they are...
Bacon Wrapped Figs Stuffed with Goat Cheese and topped with Balsamic Reduction
These Bacon Wrapped Figs Stuffed with Goat Cheese and topped with Balsamic Reduction are a knock-off from a local restaurant here in the Snoqualmie valley called the Iron Duck. It is a favorite one for girls night out, and we always get the "figlets" as they are...
Perfect Instant Pot Black Beans (Soaked)
Perfect Instant Pot black beans are a snap to make with the Instant Pot! These beans are excellent in tacos, on nachos, in a taco bowl, or anywhere else you would use beans. The Instant Pot can make beans from dry to done in about an hour! I still like to soak my...
Sweet Potato Souffle (Gluten-free)
This nourishing sweet potato souffle is perfect as a side dish for your holiday table. Some might think that souffles are fussy, but that isn't true! This one is gluten-free, full of healthy fats, and can be made dairy-free! Not only does it have an amazingly silky...
Parsnip Poutine (gluten-free)
This Parsnip Poutine is a simple, comforting dish full of healthy fats! Throw some pulled pork or shredded chicken on top and add a green salad or veggies on the side for a complete meal. So simple! Although this recipe is named Parsnip Poutine, you can make this with...
Instant Pot Risotto with Tomatoes, Basil, and Goat Cheese
This recipe for Instant Pot risotto takes a labor of love and turns it into an easy dinner! It is almost as easy as throwing all of the ingredients into the instant pot and then working on the rest of your dinner. This risotto is so delicious! No one will ever know...
Perfect Instant Pot Pinto Beans (Soaked or Unsoaked)
Perfect Instant Pot pinto beans are a snap to make with the Instant Pot! These beans are excellent in tacos, on nachos, in a taco bowl, or anywhere else you would use beans with a Mexican flavor. I love beans, but they used to require quite a bit of time. I would make...
Instant Pot Bone Broth: Reap the benefits of homemade bone broth in a fraction of the time.
If you make bone broth at home regularly, or if you have wanted to make bone broth, but it seemed too time consuming, I have great news. The days of bone broth simmering all day are over. Instant Pot bone broth is delightfully gelatinous and can be ready in just a few...
Dutch Oven Baked Beans with Maple and Bacon
These Dutch Oven Baked Beans with Maple and Bacon are a great side to make if you are grilling this Father's day. They go great with my Sourdough Cornbread, Probiotic Potato Salad, and Carrot and Cabbage Coleslaw! You could even start off with some Homemade...
Magnesium-rich Homemade Ranch Dip (or Dressing)
This Homemade Ranch Dip is loaded with magnesium and probiotics as well as other important nutrients. Since magnesium deficiencies are rampant in the U.S. it is helpful to have a tasty way to get your magnesium! Plus, there is no guilt when dipping your veggie (or...
Carrot and Cabbage Coleslaw
This Carrot and Cabbage Coleslaw is perfect as a side for summer BBQs or picnics. If you like your coleslaw a bit sweeter, opt for the dried cranberries addition. This slaw is delicious as well as nutritious. Let me give you the nutritional highlights. Cabbage...
Probiotic Potato Salad (with Instant Pot Option)
This nutrient dense, delicious recipe for probiotic potato salad gets its probiotics from the lacto-fermented mayonnaise, the raw apple cider vinegar, and the lacto-fermented pickles. Also, the cooked and cooled potatoes are full of resistant starch to feed your...
Bacon Wrapped Figs Stuffed with Goat Cheese and topped with Balsamic Reduction
These Bacon Wrapped Figs Stuffed with Goat Cheese and topped with Balsamic Reduction are a knock-off from a local restaurant here in the Snoqualmie valley called the Iron Duck. It is a favorite one for girls night out, and we always get the "figlets" as they are...
