When I ditched dairy over the Summer, I didn’t realize how my Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup obsession would be affected. I’m not gonna lie – Halloween was really tough, having to live without that perfect marriage of chocolate and peanut butter. You can make these almond butter cups that are dairy-free, but if you also…
When heading to a dinner party, I always opt to bring a healthy, hearty dish, something that will change everyone’s perspective on what “health” food actually tastes like. I recently was cooking for a table of guests with dietary restrictions ranging from Paleo to gluten-free and all the way to vegan. It seemed like a…
Craving a huge bowl of comfort food right about now? If you’ve never tried swapping pasta for spaghetti squash, you’ll be amazed at how this low-carb alternative can satisfy your need for noodles while also fitting into your weight-loss goals. Instead of baking it in your oven, here’s a no-fuss way to prepare this veggie…
Part of the fun of apple picking is biting into the soft, sugar-coated spiced doughnuts orchards often sell that are made with cider. If you can’t resist buying a dozen (or two!), pick up a can of pumpkin and head into your kitchen to bake up a batch of these doughnuts. They taste amazingly decadent…
If you’re avoiding gluten but crave a slice of home-baked banana bread straight from the oven, here’s the perfect recipe. It’s easy to make because you don’t have to buy or mix unique gluten-free flours together. As long as you have gluten-free rolled oats in your kitchen, this bread is as good as made. Grinding…
How many times a week during this time of year do you crave macaroni and cheese? If you’re like me, that would be every day ending in a ‘Y’. Combine cooler weather, darker evenings, and in many cases an increased training schedule, and this comfort food comes to mind pretty much constantly. It’s super tempting,…
This traditional Korean condiment of spicy fermented cabbage is made in two phases: The first stage, soaking the cabbage in a salty brine, kills harmful bacteria and draws out the liquid from the cabbage. In the second stage, a spicy paste of Korean-style chile powder, scallions, garlic and ginger is mixed into the cabbage to…
As soon as you bite into the soft and juicy chunks of cooked apples, you’ll want to purposely let a bunch of bananas get overripe just so you can bake a loaf of this warm and comforting banana bread. Made with less sugar than a traditional loaf, it’s still so naturally sweet from the bananas,…
Be sure to choose organic cabbage and apples for this recipe, as the surface of the produce will still have the beneficial bacteria intact – this good bacteria encourages proper fermentation. It takes about a week for the tangy flavor and deep color to develop, but you can let it ferment for a bit longer…
These mild and slightly sweet carrots are a great gateway pickle for those who find the strong flavor of kimchi or kraut overwhelming. It’s not necessary to buy organic cabbage for this recipe, as you’re only using the cabbage leaves to form a barrier between the carrots and the weighted jar. Serve with hummus or…
