Category: Nut-free

4-Ingredient Maple Salmon

4-Ingredient Maple Salmon

A simple 4-ingredient salmon recipe that takes just minutes to prepare and will satisfy everyone… even if they don’t like salmon! It’s rare that Kevin and I go a week without preparing a meal for the ones we love. When I heard about Food Revolution Day; a day dedicated to celebrating healthy homemade food with…

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Paleo Quiche with a Nut-free + Grain-free Crust

Paleo Quiche with a Nut-free + Grain-free Crust

Paleo quiche with a nut-free, grain-free crust. Filled with roasted organic asparagus, organic leek and free-range eggs. Pure, simple, good. I grew up disliking quiche. The whole concept of cooked eggs in a pie crust just didn’t do it for me. It wasn’t an omelet, it wasn’t pie… and we ate it a lot. Let’s…

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Chocolate Power Water

Chocolate Power Water

Cacao-infused water with bits of chia seeds for a high-fiber, hydrating drink that will power up your afternoon and cleanse your body. Chia and I are best pals. When I don’t want to add fruit to my smoothies, I use chia. Blend, leave to thicken and BOOM! Thick smoothie, sans banana.

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Food Re-networked Series: Lemon Cake (vegan + grain-free)

Food Re-networked Series: Lemon Cake (vegan + grain-free)

This vegan, grain-free and nut-free frosted lemon cake is sweet and buttery with a moist, yet dense texture. The cake batter is filled with fresh lemon and frosted with a lemon glaze that dries to a crusty shell around the cake. It took me 8 solid hours to create this recipe. No stops, no pause….

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Brownie Batter Soft Serve Ice Cream (banana-free)

Brownie Batter Soft Serve Ice Cream (banana-free)

Dairy-free brownie batter soft serve that’s thick, rich and loaded with protein (20 grams per serving!). Made without bananas or fruit. Before you scroll down to see what main ingredient I used to make this delicious, guilt-free dessert, I’d like to remind you that I’ve never steered you wrong before.

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Food Re-networked Series: Classic Fried Chicken

Food Re-networked Series: Classic Fried Chicken

A healthier crispy fried chicken recipe made with a grain-free coating and deep fried in avocado oil. Today is my first official day “back in the office” since our March 30 wedding and honeymoon. What a blur of action. I don’t have many pictures, but when I do, you’ll be among the first to scope…

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Plantain Bean Salad

Plantain Bean Salad

A light bean salad recipe made with chunks of plantains and a naturally sweetened dressing. Kevin and I are MARRIED and off enjoying ourselves on our honeymoon for the next couple of weeks. I’ll be in and out, sharing our stories along the way, inviting guests to share new recipes and continuing with our 8-week…

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Get Glowing Superfoods Breakfast Pudding (vegan + paleo)

Get Glowing Superfoods Breakfast Pudding (vegan + paleo)

Blended breakfast pudding that’s high in fiber and has absolutely no added sugars. I created this Happy Tummy Breakfast Pudding recipe a couple of years ago and loved it so much that I ate it for breakfast for 6 solid months. The recipe was phenomenal. So delicious. The only thing I didn’t like about it…

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Superpower Macaroons (paleo + vegan)

Superpower Macaroons (paleo + vegan)

Power packed macaroons made to satisfy your sweet cravings without sacrificing your health. These little babies deliver a strong dose of nourishing fats, proteins and antioxidants in each bite. Made with minimal sweetener. Also grain-, dairy-, nut-, and egg-free. The camaraderie that comes with working at an office with a team of awesome peeps is…

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Sweet Potato Tortilla Chips (paleo)

Sweet Potato Tortilla Chips (paleo)

Homemade sweet potato tortilla chips made with sweet potato, onion and flax seed. No corn! No dehydrator needed. When I’ve made a lovingly healthy choice for myself I am encouraged to make more of them… because, it feels good. Like, stepping away from my plate when full, saying “no” to food when I’m legitimately not…

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