healing foods & wellness from an LA mama
During birthday season (the beginning of the year in our house), we tend to make this cake at least one a month. It's a great grain-free substitute for a traditional vanilla cake and you can adjust the sugar level to your liking depending on how you use it. I like to keep the sugar content [...]
Light with a hint of maple but not overly sweet like their orange cousin - the yam, this side dish can easily steal the show. It's super simple to prepare and pretty hard to mess up. I added ripe (plus a couple days) Turkish figs for a little twist on the traditional mashed potatoes and [...]
Thanksgiving is around the corner and whether you are hosting or not, this tart is a must. It's super easy to make (yes, even the crust) and very low in sugar. Oh, and it's totally paleo and allergen-free! Gotta give the talented Pamela Saltzman all the cred for this easy "back-pocket" (as she likes to [...]
We're officially back to school! Making healthy lunches that can withstand being lugged to school and still taste good by afternoon can be tricky. Here are a few easy options that you can whip up in the AM for your little guys. All are vegetarian and gluten-free, but still have enough protein to keep your [...]
We bake at least every other day in our house. It's such a great way for the kids to be involved in the kitchen and feel like they're a part of the daily rhythm of our day-to-day lives. These muffins are very low in sugar, gluten-free and can easily be a quick grab-and-go breakfast if [...]
There's nothing quite as comforting as Italian-style fried chicken. Milanese was one of my favorite dishes before I got the news that I couldn't eat gluten ever again. This version is made with eggs and almond flour (both AIP reintro) and is just as good as the original according to the taste-testers in my house. [...]
