Eggplant is a wonderful vegetable to use in dishes instead of meat, because it is hearty and flavorful, and it takes on other seasonings well. It’s also rich in phytonutrients, which protect the body from cell damage that can lead to disease. There’s no pasta to weigh you down, and granulated tapioca soaks up the…
Allergy Free Recipes
Easy Gluten-free Peppermint Brownies
Sometimes a girl just needs a brownie. But if I could have one that’s as easy to prepare as boxed mixes but without all of the extra processed ingredients, I’d be set. And they could also be gluten and dairy free and still melt in my mouth—that would be even better! My dreams have come…
Chickenless Noodle Soup
There’s nothing like a warm, nourishing bowl of soup. Maybe it reminds us of coming in after a long afternoon of playing in the snow–that warm feeling spreading from the inside out. Or perhaps we equate it with the love and care our mother or grandmother gave us when we were sick. Your memories of…
Nut-Free Chocolate Granola Bars
These granola bars are the perfect salty sweet snack for a child’s school lunch. They are completely free from nuts, dairy and gluten and only take 15 minutes to make. The recipe makes 14 healthy, whole foods granola bars and lasts in the fridge for two weeks. A perfect alternative to the store bought variety! Print Recipe…
Cantaloupe Raspberry Granita
Melons are beautiful this time of year. Just scoop out the seeds, slice, and hand over to the kids! Berries are sweet and just the right size for little hands. A cup of fresh raspberries contains about 1.5 grams of protein and 8 grams of dietary fiber. Cantaloupe and raspberries are my kids’ favorites, but for…
Healthy Gluten-free Panzanella
Panzanella (bread salad) in its traditional form is a no-no in my world. But gluten-free panzanella with these amazing herbed croutons instead of bread? Now that’s something you can feel comfortable eating all the time (and believe me, you will). This gluten-free panzanella dish is simple to make and, if you use jarred peppers, requires…
Blueberry Pear Oatmeal Bake
I want to show you that eating clean and living clean feels good. Not because you should do it, but because once you see life this way, you’ll never go back. There’s not an inflammatory white bagel in the world that I’d eat to give up the way I feel right now. When you figure…
Moroccan Chickpea Skillet Pizza
This grain-free pizza features a blend of savory Middle Eastern flavors. It’s kind of like a deep-dish pizza—best enjoyed with a fork and knife. If you like, drizzle the finished pizza with your favorite pesto. My new cookbook, Eating Clean: The 21-Day Plan to Detox, Fight Inflammation, and Reset Your Body, is filled with over…
Freshly Foraged Red Clover Lemonade
Foraging is a fun activity for kids. And it’s even better when they can make something from their findings. This red clover lemonade recipe is yummy and easy to make. Foraging is a rewarding way of exploring your local area, learning about nature and discovering your inner hunter-gatherer. In The No-Nonsense Guide to Green Parenting, I share recipes…
Mint Chocolate Ganache Tart
Say the chefs at Ravens’ Restaurant: “We put our Chocolate Ganache Tart onto the menu more than 14 years ago. We tweak it continuously to ensure that we remain excited by this, our most popular dessert.” “The crust has changed many times–from somewhat of a chocolate piecrust, to a chocolate walnut crust, and, in this…
Pumpkin Pie Bread Pudding with Brandy Nog Creme Anglaise
Says Miyoko: “If you love the warmth and spice of pumpkin pie but don’t want to bother with the fuss of a crust or are looking for a lower-fat alternative, this bread pudding will tickle your heart. Served with the creme anglaise, this might just replace that pie at holiday time. To make this, you’ll…
Cranberry Apple Caramel Pie
If eating dessert is your thing but baking isn’t, this simple apple pie is for you. Apple pie is a fall favorite, and we love offering a vegan version to our readers. This one is quite decadent. Try it and tell us what your family thinks! Print Recipe Cranberry Apple Caramel Pie Course: Dessert Author:…
Raw, Vegan “Eggnog” & Gluten-Free Gingerbread Bites
As the holidays approach, so do cookie exchanges, extra visitors, and festive gatherings. And as much as I love creating healthy, nourishing meals and treats for my loved ones I also want to maximize the amount of quality time I actually spend with them both in and out of the kitchen. That’s why I tend…
Perfectly Roasted Root Vegetable Salad
Root vegetables are extremely high in nutrients, and roasting them is a simple meal or side to make on a busy school night. On the kid-friendly scale, these are pretty high up there for pleasing picky palates. The only effort lies in the chopping, but it’s so worth your time! Print Recipe Perfectly Roasted Root…
Roasted Pumpkin Seed Butter
This Roasted Pumpkin Seed Butter is so delicious and can be used just like peanut butter. According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, allergies to pumpkin seeds are rare, making this a great option for kids with nut allergies. A Pumpkin Seed Butter and Jelly sandwich or celery sticks filled with pumpkin seed butter…
Creamy Vegan Pumpkin Smoothie
Looking for a delicious & easy way to eat seasonally? Look no further than pumpkin. This creamy vegan pumpkin smoothie gets you in the mood for fall with a healthy burst of rich flavor. With beta-carotene, antioxidants, Vitamin A, and pectin, pumpkin builds the immune system, protects from free radical damage, and contains insulin…
Danielle Walker on Motherhood, Meal Planning, and Going Grain-free
For many parents transitioning to allergy-friendly or gluten-free diets, Danielle Walker of Against All Grain has become a phenomenal resource. With her relaxed, welcoming style and her ability to simplify meal planning, Danielle manages to make food restrictions not just tolerable… but like adventurous and fun. Her debut book, Against All Grain: Delectable Paleo Recipes…
Anti-Inflammatory Cocktail
Inflammation is now being recognized as the “underlying basis of a significant number of diseases,” according to Dr. Tanya Edwards, director of the Center for Integrative Medicine. Although inflammation has long been known to play a role in allergic diseases like asthma, arthritis and Crohn’s disease, Edwards says that Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes,…
Banana Coconut Tofu Pudding
This mix of banana, coconut and tofu tastes like pudding, and I love it – so do the kids! With organic tofu, this makes a healthy, protein packed treat. Suitable for babies 10 months and up, toddlers, big kids and adults. Print Recipe Banana Coconut Tofu Pudding Author: Liza Huber of Sage Spoonfuls Ingredients1 large…
30+ Fresh Ideas for Easy, Healthy Lunches!
We’ve taste tested and had a ton of fun, and now we’re bring you a fun list of healthy foods that both you and your children an love! — plus our favorite waste-free gear to store it in! This special section of our back-to-school issue contains more than thirty deliciously healthy (and simple) i,ideas to…
Carrot & Pineapple Smoothie
A healthy and delicious way to start the day! Carrots are rich in fiber, vitamin K, potassium, folate, manganese, phosphorous, magnesium, vitamin E and zinc. And pineapples are loaded with thiamin, riboflavin, vitamin B-6, folate, pantothenic acid, magnesium, manganese and potassium. Two of the most powerful sources of beta carotene, this combination gives your body an amazing dose…
Everyone Has a Favorite Guacamole Recipe. This Is Ours.
Whether you’ve grown your own avocado plant or just need to use those ripe avocados from the farmers market, this guacamole is hands-down our favorite. We’ve been known to dip our organic corn chips in this guacamole even when we don’t have all the ingredients on hand. And some of us prefer it without cilantro. So…
Paleo-Friendly Cupcakes
We love these cupcakes as a baby shower dessert option, but truly, they’re good anytime. Paleo cupcakes for the win! For the icing, a #846 piping tip is suggested to give height and sophistication to the cupcakes. Add a touch of flair by adding India Tree edible embellishments to the frosting. Baking with pale0-friendly flours often comes…
Clarified Butter: How to Make Your Own Ghee
Ghee, or clarified butter, offers the flavor and health benefits of butter…. without the casein and proteins that are often problematic to people who are sensitive to dairy. The clarifying process heats the milk solids then skims them away from the fat, resulting in a delicious spread that combines oil’s very high smoke point and butter’s…
