My pumpkin obsession continues! Hop on over to Modern Alternative Kitchen today to see my recipe for Pumpkin Enchilada Breakfast Casserole. I served this dish last week for my MOPS group, and it was a hit! I hope you like it too.
Heirloom Tomato & Avocado Salad with Avocado Aioli
July 16, 2013 By Leave a Comment
My husband and one of my sons are obsessed with tomatoes. They eat them like apples out of one hand with a Real Salt shaker in the other hand. I too love vegetables. Squash, sugar snap peas, crispy cucumbers. Yum! But…I don’t love salads. (*gasp*) I adore dark leafy greens like spinach and kale, but I almost always eat them sautéed (in coconut oil with eggs and hot sauce- oh my!). My lack of enthusiasm over salads boils down to {Read More}
How To Make Homemade Ice Cream {dairy-free option}
June 14, 2013 By 2 Comments
It’s almost summer! It’s almost summer! Only a few more days and my kids will all be out of school until Fall (is it just me, or does that thought elicit equal parts excitement, relief, and panic?)! In our attempt to make it through the last few weeks of school and to welcome summer with open arms, we’ve been doing all the most important things: Hang out at the beach as much as possible Go camping on the beach overnight {Read More}
The Nasty Truth About Mayonnaise {Plus a Mayo Recipe}
November 14, 2012 By 2 Comments
A friend of mine just posted this picture on her Facebook page. Is it just me, or do the words Great Value and Real Mayonnaise seem very ironic here?! Though, the more I think about it, the more I think this actually serves as an excellent reminder of the importance of eating REAL food. Let’s take a look at the ingredients in this Walmart brand mayonnaise: Soybean Oil, Water, Whole Eggs, Egg Yolks, Distilled Vinegar, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Contains {Read More}
Pumpkin Muffins {grain-free, dairy-free}
November 4, 2012 By 2 Comments
4 eggs 1- 15 ounce can pumpkin puree1/4 cup coconut oil 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 5 Medjool dates 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup (optional) 3 cups blanched almond flour 1/2 cup dried cranberries (optional) In a blender or food processor, add all ingredients except the blanched almond flour and dried cranberries (if using). Pulse until very well combined. Stir in blanched almond flour and dried cranberries (if {Read More}
Yam Hash Browns + Eggs
June 19, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Oh. My. Goodness. This may be the best thing I’ve ever eaten. I’m not kidding. Admittedly, I’m obsessed with yams, but I cannot imagine how anyone could dislike this dish. Uh-mazing. If you’re anything like me, you give yourself a virtual palm to the forehead pretty much every time you browse Pinterest. There are so many great ideas found there that are so simple I can’t figure out why I haven’t thought of them. One of those ideas is hash {Read More}
Huevos Rancheros {My Favorite Meal Of All Time}
May 15, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Huevos Rancheros is a traditional Mexican breakfast that usually consists of a corn tortilla and an egg with some sort of tomato sauce. I’ve eaten it in many restaurants and each has their own version. This is my version- that I eat at least once a week. It is our go-to meal for anytime of day. Kimball’s Huevos Rancheros1 tortilla (I like to use a whole wheat and corn tortilla, but any type of tortilla is fine)refried beansshredded cheese1 eggbaby {Read More}
