All posts in Appetizers and Sides
Apple Cinnamon Muffins Recipe (wheat-free, grain-free)
My first thought after trying these muffins was: It’s nuts what you can do with nuts. These apple cinnamon muffins are satisfying, tasty, protein-packed alternatives to the big box sugary, carb-puffs that leave you sugar crashing and hungry an hour …
Organic Sparkling Cider Recipe for a New Year
As I reflect on the difference a year makes, I conclude that it's huge. I lived in Seattle for every day of 2011. The first time
Maple Pecan Sweet Potato Patty-Cakes Recipe
This recipe makes a nice addition to a holiday meal, adding some vegetarian (and vegan) protein to the table. These maple pecan sweet potato patty-cakes are
All Natural Thanksgiving Menu: Free of BPA, MSG, HFCS and microwaving
Our Thanksgiving dinner will be free of BPA, MSG, HFCS, artificial dyes and nuking. We'll be making tried and tested dishes and
Mushroom and Leek Stuffing (No Broth or MSG) Recipe
Three dishes make Thanksgiving dinner one of my husband's favorite meals of all time: turkey, stuffing and mashed potatoes. He saves no room for anything else, so
Butternut Squash Risotto (no broth or MSG) Recipe
My three year old daughter dressed up on four different occasions for Halloween this year. She sported her three-toed sloth costume to two Fall Pumpkin Bashes at
Spinach Three Cheese Dip
This dip is the sublime solution to your cheese fix. And contains an entire box of frozen spinach. You get your greens while charming your cheesy urge. Think of this as
Kimchi Topped Garlic Mashed Potatoes Recipe
This is a cheater post of sorts. I want to share a quick and easy fermented find with you that has become a new addiction. That, and
Natural, Gluten-free Chocolate Chip Bars
These chocolate chip bars are a must for treats in the house this coming week. We're about to have a few more mouths to feed in our abode.











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