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…
Food & Recipes
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…
Chickpea Salad Pita Sandwich
It’s no secret we have a love affair with chickpeas. Whether as a super simple snack or in our best healthy-ish chocolate chip cookies of all time, they make getting your fiber so easy and delicious. So when Krystal Barschig offered to share her chickpea salad pita sandwich recipe, we couldn’t wait to try it….
Classic PB&J Smoothie
Smoothies can easily skew more toward fruit than protein – especially when you’re trying to please a picky child’s palate. Protein powders can be useful, but reading ingredients is a must. And sometimes kids don’t like the taste of a powder. As long as there are no allergies in your family, nut and seed butters…
Homemade 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 nut free chocolate granola bars and lasts in the fridge for two weeks. A perfect alternative to the store…
The How and Why of Seasoning Cast Iron
One of the staples of kitchens everywhere for centuries, cast iron skillets have been around a long time… and for good reason. They’re durable, easy to use, easy to clean, and, let’s face it, there is something special about the taste of food prepared in a cast iron skillet. Especially if your family loves camping…
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…
Baby Led Weaning: A Real Food Approach to Feeding Your Baby
Baby led weaning allows your baby to take the lead when foods are introduced, letting her learn to feed herself from the start.With a new baby, every new phase can be exciting but also pretty stressful. Learning new cues, figuring out a feeding schedule…it’s a bit daunting. Then, once you finally get your feeding routine…
Green Child’s Healthy Family Recipes Feature Summer 2016
Feeding your family doesn’t have to be a hassle or an afterthought. In our Healthy Family Recipes feature, you’ll find advice on baby led weaning and plenty of inspiration on baby’s first foods. Melanie Everett, ND shares her philosophy on nourishing your family and the importance of meal time. You’ll also find real food recipes for real…
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…
Chickpea Chocolate Chip Cookies with Einkorn Flour
Even the strongest-willed of us craves chocolate chip cookies every now and then. There’s just something about that magical blend of butter and brown sugar…. (sigh). We’re taking it to the next level with these chickpea chocolate chip cookies with einkorn flour. While no one in my family has severe food allergies, over the past…
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…
Lentil, Sweet Potato & Apple – Stage 2 Baby Food Recipe
Lentil mixed with sweet potato and apple is a nutrient-rich, yummy, and easy-to-prepare stage 2 baby food. (Ideal for little ones 7 months and up.) We like this meal option regardless of whether you’re going the baby food route or a Baby Led Weaning approach where you use more foods in their existing state. The consistency of…
Prebiotics & Probiotics: How to Improve Your Gut Health
Probiotics have been recognized as nature’s answer to gut health for at least the last decade. These living microorganisms, often referred to as good bacteria, are known for their ability to enhance both the digestive process and the immune system, as well as prevent the growth of less friendly bacteria. There are more than 20 species…
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!
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…
The Benefits of Turmeric & How to Make Golden Turmeric Milk
This delicious golden turmeric milk is packed with nutrients and antioxidants. Turmeric – the vibrant yellow spice used in curry – is not only rich in flavor, it’s loaded with health benefits. Some of the health benefits of turmeric are that it… reduces inflammation in the body aids in digestion & reduces bloating improves liver…
The Best Twice-Baked Potatoes
This dish is truly a vegan outreach party pleaser. Whenever I’m invited to a potluck that includes nonvegans I always want to bring a dish that everyone will love. I considered how popular twice-baked potatoes always were while I was growing up, and I thought, what an easy and traditional dish to veganize. I often…
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!
A Responsible Thanksgiving with Farm Sanctuary’s Adopt a Turkey Project
For vegans and vegetarians, the turkey-centric Thanksgiving holiday can be a challenge. It often isn’t simply the fact that much of the food is riddled with animal products, leaving nothing but the veggies and rolls to nibble. The abysmal treatment of the commercially-raised turkey is enough to steal the appetite of the hungriest diner. Even…
