Sandwiches are definitely a way of life for us Americans… but sandwich bread is a difficult category to fill when you choose a paleo lifestyle, especially if you can’t eat nuts. Most paleo baking recipes incorporate almond flour and coconut flour which are very nutritious but not optimal for everyone. This Paleo Sandwich Bread recipe […]
Lunch & Dinner
Vegetable & Bolognese Sauce
One of the greatest challenges most parents feel is getting enough veggies in a child’s diet. This is a hurdle that every family tackles, whether we are well versed in natural foods or not! Over the years, I have used no shortage of creativity to create fun and delicious recipes for the whole family. The […]
Spice up Spring with Pico de Gallo!
Nothing resembles spring like an abundance of brightly colored fresh vegetables. And what better way to create a rainbow of these deliciously crisp veggies then in a salsa. In Mexico, salsa is referred to as pico de gallo! Check out this recipe and video to learn how to make a fun and very simple version […]
A Fresh Take on School Lunchboxes– a conversation between two moms…
[This article was recently published by Natural Nutmeg Magazine on their digital magazine.] This article is a conversation between two moms, Sarah Ricci & Ayelet Connell: Sarah Ricci is a full-time working mom that has a passion for home cooking. Sarah spends hours on the weekend teaching her children about food as they explore, […]
Delicious chicken salad!
Print Recipe Chicken Salad Servings Ingredients 1 chicken breast, poached and diced1 celery stalk, diced1 pickle spear, diced1 tbs fresh dill or chives, minced1/2 tsp sea salt1/4 tsp cracked pepper1 tsp whole grain Dijon mustard2 tbs paleo mayo (made with avocado oil and naturally sweetened) Servings Ingredients 1 chicken breast, poached and diced1 celery stalk, […]
Simple & quick poached chicken
Natural chicken is a staple protein in my household and fortunately, there are so many ways to prepare it, depending on our flavor and texture mood! Poached chicken is a fantastic base for making many dishes such as chicken salad which can be dressed in savory or sweet or tangy ways. Check out this fun […]
Detox Dinners!
In the past several detox related posts, I have established a very important point… we do not have to feel deprived while we are on a detox! In fact, by avoiding inflammatory foods like gluten and sugar (and others!), we get to still eat some pretty yummy foods. Check out my recent post on detox […]
Deliciously tangy honey mustard dressing
Print Recipe Honey Mustard Dressing (naturally sweetened) Servings Ingredients 4 tbs extra virgin olive oil3 tbs apple cider vinegar2 tbs dijon mustard2 tsp raw honey or maple syrupsea salt & pepper to taste Servings Ingredients 4 tbs extra virgin olive oil3 tbs apple cider vinegar2 tbs dijon mustard2 tsp raw honey or maple syrupsea […]
Sweet & Sour Dressing
Print Recipe Sweet & Sour Dressing Servings Ingredients juice 1/2 lemon1 tbs raw honey3 tbs extra virgin olive oil1 pinch ground cumin1 pinch sea salt1 pinch chili flakes or dried cayenne Servings Ingredients juice 1/2 lemon1 tbs raw honey3 tbs extra virgin olive oil1 pinch ground cumin1 pinch sea salt1 pinch chili flakes or […]
Authentic tahini sauce & dressing
Tahini is a customary ingredient in many different middle eastern dishes, especially in Israel. Having been raised in Israel as a young child, it has always been a part of my regular diet. I love the bitterness/sweetness/tang of the ground sesame paste and the texture when mixed with other ingredients. One of my favorite sweet […]