Happy & Healthy Holidays Online Class

Posted on November 7, 2012 Written by Leave a Comment

Every holiday season I pull these recipes out and I make something that not only makes me feel good because it’s healthy and made with wholesome sweeteners and flours, but it’s delicious.  I strive to perfect my recipes here at Our Nourishing Roots, so that they are tried and true and really work.  I appreciate that that is what Jenny does as well, so I can trust that her recipes will turn out well and taste amazing.

I absolutely adore Nourished Kitchen.  Jenny is a beautiful writer and photographer, as well as an excellent chef.  She was there for me when I started my real food journey, providing clear instructions and gorgeous recipes to help me feel confident that I could embrace a traditional diet.

It’s no wonder that I am completely in love with her Happy & Healthy Holidays Online Class; I highly recommend it. This 10-class course is normally $149 but is being offered for 40% off through November 21st: only $89.  Plus, you get lifetime access to the videos, menus, and recipes.

[Read more…]

Filed Under: Real Food Network, Recipes Tagged: , , , , , , , ,

Kid-Friendly Broccoli Cheese Bites

Posted on May 21, 2012 Written by 17 Comments

Kid Friendly Broccoli Cheese Bites | OUR NOURISHING ROOTS #kids #snacks #dinner #kidloved

These little bites are very popular around here.  I love to hear my six-year-old come home from school delighted to down 4 or 5 of them and say “Mom, you should be on Top Chef!”  Ah, the days where your children think you are the most accomplished, smartest person in the world!

Simple to throw together, and full of veggies and nutrient-dense fats from the cheese, this is a great after-school snack or bag lunch recipe.  In fact, you could cut the pieces smaller and serve them as hors d’oeuvres if you were feeling fancy!

[Read more…]

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged: , , , , , , , , ,

Top Ten Posts on Our Nourishing Roots in 2011

Posted on January 1, 2012 Written by 3 Comments

Pin It

Butternut Cupcakes with Cardamom Buttercream: My most popular recipe, these delectable morsels embody the taste of autumn. Cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and vanilla all balance the butternut squash to create a moment to savor.

Two Holiday Recipes: Chocolate Peppermint and Coconut Citrus Fudge: Dark and light, these two simple fudges are perfect for entertaining and snacking.  Made with clean ingredients: sweet honey, bright coconut, rich cocoa, and clean organic flavors.

White Cheddar and Chive Crackers (Grain-Free): Simple savory crackers, perfect for a quick snack, lunches, or even entertaining.  Cheddar, sesame & sunflower seeds, garlic and chives: Impeccable taste!  Try with my Smoked Salmon & Herb Cheese Pinwheels, or nutrient-dense chicken liver pate. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Health & Wellness, Real Food 101, Recipes Tagged: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Thanksgiving Recipe Collection

Posted on November 22, 2011 Written by 3 Comments

It’s that time of year when you may be on the lookout for a Thanksgiving menu that covers all the sweet and savory tastes that your heart desires.  I have a few that I have written myself, and the rest I have collected from some of my favorite blogs to piece together into my perfect Thanksgiving meal.  Happy Thanksgiving to all of you!

Appetizers:

Main Course:

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

REAL FOOD 101: Homemade Mayonnaise (Lacto-Fermented)

Posted on November 16, 2011 Written by 33 Comments

 

lacto-fermented mayonnaise

This post is part of a series.  To buy Volume One of the e-book containing several REAL FOOD 101 tutorials, click here: REAL FOOD 101 E-book: Traditional Foods, Traditionally Prepared.

Raw pastured egg yolks are a superfood, and my body soaks them up like nothing.  Coupled with olive oil and simple flavors of mustard, lemon, and sea salt, this sauce hardly deserves the maligning it has received over the years.  Homemade mayonnaise is simple to whisk together, ferment for a few hours with whey, and then use in a myriad of recipes: aioli for fish, chicken salad, egg salad, hors d’oeuvres, hollandaise, herbed for sandwiches, and so many other uses.

I love making homemade condiments now, but I was not always so amiable about the task.  All you need is a bowl and a whisk, and a few wholesome foods to morph into the lovely, velvet emulsion that is mayonnaise.  Plus, I look at this as an opportunity to roll up my sleeves a work a little for my glorious pale sauce.

[Read more…]

Filed Under: Real Food 101, Recipes Tagged: , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Lettuce Wraps with Herbed Chicken Salad & Pecans

Posted on November 15, 2011 Written by 19 Comments

lettuce wraps chicken salad

.

This herbed chicken salad is one of my favorite creations.  And that is saying something, because as a child I hated chicken salad with a passion.  Perhaps it was the nasty soybean oil in the storebought mayonnaise, or that I could sense the chicken wasn’t quite right since it was from a factory and not a field.  But whatever the reason, my loyalties have been shifted by making a real chicken salad.  I have been won over by this herbalicious creation!

I happen to have several herbs growing in pots on the back patio.  In fact, I have so many that I can’t leave any out in this recipe.  So when I say that it is “herbed”, I mean it.  If you want to do a little less, make sure you at least get the tarragon and thyme into the mix.  Those are the essential herbs that really make this chicken salad really something.

[Read more…]

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged: , , , , , , , , ,

Smoked Salmon & Herb Cheese Pinwheels

Posted on November 8, 2011 Written by 26 Comments

Cool and savory, these smoked salmon and herbed cheese pinwheels are the perfect nutrient-dense bites to whip up for a holiday party.  Served on a simple cracker these hors d’oeuvres give a balanced contrast of crunch from the seeds to the velvety texture of the cheese and salmon swirled together.  I have also always been drawn to the color salmon, so I love this dish for it’s beautiful presentation of the pinkish-orange against the green and white, all sitting atop a crisp square.

Of course, anything nutrient dense is always excellent for little growing bodies, or for mamas who can find a quiet moment during lunch to sit and enjoy a few of these morsels.  So when I made these for my boys tonight I knew that we would not only be enjoying our weekly seafood, but also a moment of nourishment knowing this food is clean and Plus smoked salmon has a healthy amount of omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin E, and protein.  I love recipes like this are made from solid, clean ingredients.  Those dishes translate to high brow affairs as easily as the snack table.

[Read more…]

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged: , , , , , , , ,