Coconut Kefir
I still periodically do some home fermentation; I have my trusty old kombucha SCOBY going, and was given some milk kefir grains a year or two ago as well. When we had our raw milk…
Category Archives: Casein-free
Theo Bean’s Second Birthday
Hard to believe that our little Theo is already two years old! In the past year, he has become my little sous chef, pulling up a chair nearly the moment I go into the kitchen to clean…
Primal English Muffins
A new variant of the popular 2-minute paleo English muffin, made with urad dal and coconut flours.
Moroccan Chili
A frugal take on chili employing chickpeas and the Moroccan spice blend called ras el hanout.
Seeing Green
This month’s muffin experiments have been inspired by the hope of spring renewal and by St. Patrick’s Day. I’ve been throwing in green color from a wide range of sources, and have been extremely pleased with…
Steam Punk
Even though Jeremy bought me that bamboo steamer to make dim sum, as I was researching options for gluten-free bao, I came across a recipe for steamed matcha cakes that set off a giant light…
Ringing in the New
Jeremy gave me a bamboo steamer for Christmas this year. It wasn’t at the very top of my list, but I knew he was hoping that I would keep a promise to try my hand at…
Little Black Dress
A basic recipe for grain-free scones that can be adapted for all sorts of flavors, as well as converted into biscuits, bread, and even cookies.
Paleo English Muffins
Grain-free English muffins that work in a variety of contexts: breakfast sandwiches, open-faced tuna melts, and mini-pizzas are just a few.
Primalized Sesame Chicken
One of my old favorite Chinese-American recipes made over primal---sesame chicken with broccoli. Serve with cauliflower rice if you are avoiding grains.
Banana Boats
A fun twist on the classic fish en papillote, this Cambodian-style amok fish is steamed in a handmade banana leaf boat with fresh veggies and an aromatic coconut-based custard.
The New Standard
Pumpkin chip muffins so spicy and moist, you won't think twice about the lack of grains!
Grain-Free Flatbread
These grain-free flatbreads couldn't be easier to make, and are a versatile addition to lunch menus, particularly as pizza crust.
Knuckle Sandwich
Fresh pork hocks are braised and then broiled over tart cabbage, and served with fluffy German potato dumplings.
Cashew Pancakes
These grain-free cashew pancakes are fluffy, moist, and sturdy all at once--and as a bonus, the batter adapts nicely into chocolate mini-muffins.
All-Hours Flax Cookies
Chewy grain-free cookies with just four ingredients that could easily be adapted for breakfast, dessert, or anytime in between!
Plantain Banana Bread
Fantastic plantain-based banana bread that passed muster with my connoisseurs. You might want to bake these two loaves at a time!
Magic Disappearing Brownies
Have you ever tried combining beans with chocolate? I talked last year about the chocolate chickpea cupcakes I made for Nolan’s 5th birthday, but long before that, I was making bean-based brownies for Nolan to…
The Farmer in the Hazel Dell
A visit to Hazel Dell Mushrooms in Fort Collins spurs a number of mushroom-based meals, and a spotlight on lion's mane mushrooms.
Egg Drop Soup for Babies
Egg drop soup for babies: long golden "noodles" made from egg yolks make seriously fun finger food for your little one.