Real Food Ideas for Real Families
Do you have favorite holiday traditions from your childhood? Have you continued them with your own family today? When I think about Christmas as a little girl, my mom's "Green Cookies" are top of the list. But, since our family has adopted a real food lifestyle I've had a hard time replicating them -- until now! Very much like a traditional Snow Ball cookie, with the addition of green food …
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A spin on carrot cake, these Creamy Spiced Parsnip Cupcakes may become your family's new favorite treat! This real food recipe is packed with nutrition, with just enough sweetness to feel like true indulgence. A creamy white carrot-like root vegetable, parsnips have a sweet, nutty flavor. Try them boiled, roasted, sautéed, steamed, or in these delicious cupcakes. They can be pureed, …
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Hi Guys! We've gone into the archives to bring you a spin on a cookie that has stood the test of time: the Peanut Butter Blossom. Back in the day we looooved those chewy holiday cookies with the chocolate Kiss in the middle! So, we've created a flourless primal eating version: almond butter blossoms. Fresh ground almond butter has since replaced the jars of Skippy in our pantry, …
Apples, apples, apples! Nothing says Fall like fresh, local apples, and thus grain free apple crisp! It's one of our family go-to's when it comes to dessert during the month of October. As the weather gets crispy itself, even frosty at night, the fruits of the trees develop the sweet-tart flavor we all love. If you have access to the local, organic treats of mother nature, I highly recommend …
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Who says you can't make a cranberry orange bread without grains? This almond flour based primal diet bread recipe has been making an appearance in our kitchen for many years now. It's just the right amount of sweetness, tartness, and bread-like texture, and I love it as a vehicle for a good pat of grass-fed butter! When our boys were younger, this paleo orange bread was a favorite snack and …
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Who doesn't love a good fruit pastry? I certainly do, but I haven't had one in years because the sugars and refined flours just don't make me feel great. However, these tasty treats are a different beast and something I feel good about surprising my family with. Just enough sweetness and floury texture to satisfy the desire. The simple ingredients include Cappellos® Lasagna Sheets, made with …
