Homemade soup is one of my favorite things about the cooler months of the year. Since the heat of summer is finally abating, I'm ready to...

Zucchini and summer squash are in abundance right now. Why not make some healthy, delicious squash chips? Just chop, brush with oil,...

Here's a real food hack for you: next time you make whipped cream, make a big batch and freeze half of it! Then you will have whipped...

Tart cranberries, apples, and ginger: this recipe is bursting with flavor!  My children and I love cranberry sauce. Besides enjoying it...

This recipe for Roasted Root Vegetables combines potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots, and onions with plenty of healthy coconut oil and...

This nutritious recipe combines beets, carrots, garlic, and chicken broth for a wonderful flavor. Caramelized Beets and Carrots are a...

This recipe for bread and butter pickles is a great way to try fermented foods. Grown-ups love them, my kids love them, even people who...

Here's something different to spice up your family dinners: Falafel and Gyro bowls with Tzatziki! This grain-free recipe combines flavors...

As the summer harvest continues, here's one more recipe for you: Southwest Zucchini Casserole. This recipe takes zucchini to a whole new...

As the weather finally turns towards Fall here in the desert Southwest, I'm welcoming back one of my favorite things: soup! When it's...

My husband is still following a very restricted diet to support healing of his autoimmune diseases. That means I'm still trying to find...

Our zucchini plants were totally decimated by squash bugs this year, but that's not stopping us from enjoying lots of zucchini! I've been...

With summer in full swing here, we are starting to find locally grown summertime fruits at the store. Early peaches have arrived, much to...

Hummus: it's yummy for dipping veggies or chips, spreading onto sandwiches, mixing with salsa and sour cream, or even by the spoonful! I...

I used to cook bacon the "normal" way: on the stovetop in a skillet, splattering bacon grease all over myself and the stove. Years ago,...

Mushrooms sauteed in butter, with garlic and green onions: this simple side dish cooks up quickly and complements many different meals. I...

Roasted potatoes: crispy on the outside, nicely soft on the inside, yummy all the way through. This versatile side dish goes well with...

Pinto beans are a simple, inexpensive food that we enjoy frequently. For maximum digestibility and nutrition, pinto beans should be...

White Rice vs. Brown Rice When my family first switched to eating a nutrient-dense diet back in 2005, we ate grains that had been...

My 10-year-old daughter has been learning to cook simple meals for our family, and quesadillas are one of her favorite things to make....