It’s really easy to make pickles, and cultured food (also known as fermented food) is great for developing healthy gut microbes. I have a slightly more detailed recipe on how to make dill pickles, but this one is even easier. Mostly because it requires fewer ingredients to gather together. Pickling cucumbers, kosher salt, and white …
Strawberry Ripple Frozen Yogurt
Here’s my rendition of strawberry ripple frozen yogurt. The addition of lemon and salt make this lip-smacking good. I usually prefer straight, sweet ice cream or frozen yogurt that tastes like ice cream exclusively, however this frozen yogurt tastes like strawberry ice cream. And is it me or does it seem like strawberries are available …
Cashew Banana Yogurt
In search of a quick and easy dairy-free yogurt to boost your smoothies? Try Gena Hamshaw’s recipe for dairy-free yogurt from her book, Choosing Raw. If you’ve been avoiding yogurt because it’s either made from dairy, you’re avoiding additives in commercial dairy-free yogurt, or you’ve run out of homemade cultured yogurt, here’s “yogurt” that’s simple to make. All you need …
Chicken Shawarma with Jeweled Cauliflower Rice
Here’s a complete dish that’s great to prepare any time of year: Chicken Shawarma and roasted cauliflower rice with parsley, dried apricots and cranberries. I can eat a huge bowl of the jeweled cauliflower rice with a generous serving of lemon yogurt on top and a tall glass of sparkling water, and I’m good. The chicken …
Strawberry Yogurt Bowl
There is something to be said for starting the day with a bowl of yogurt. It has a smooth, creamy texture, making it easy on the waking digestive system. And I like the shot of probiotics. Usually I combine the yogurt with fresh fruit, and if the fruit is tart I add a drizzle of …
Dill Pickles
I consider pickles my homies’ food. Having grown up in NYC, I am intimately familiar with Katz’s Delicatessen’s pastrami, hot dogs, and pickles. Pickles are always a part of the package; they’re served with everything. Little did I know how darn easy it is to make ’em the way I like ’em. I like dill …
Goat Cheese Tart {grain free}
Caramelized onions go great on salads, in tarts, on pizza, crackers, casseroles, and just about anything else. They’re very easy to make, and so is this savory goat cheese tart. I finally broke in my larger, circular tart pan and came up with a pastry shell using almond flour and Parmesan cheese. Tomatoes are overflowing on …
Egg, Ham, Cheese Bake
This recipe is just like a frittata or a crustless quiche. It is a quick and easy recipe, and goes great with a salad, some fruit, or just a glass of orange juice in the morning. And it’s easy to reheat as well. You’ll need lots of eggs—8, to be exact. You can use ham, bacon, or …
Berry Cream Pop
A fruity, creamy pop made with creme fraiche.
How to Make Yogurt
Making yogurt is easier than you might think. While it’s not necessary to own a yogurt maker−there are many techniques, from using a dehydrator to using a heating pad or placing a jar in a cabinet with a lamp−it does make the process easier and some of them come with nice glass jars you can use to …
Crème fraîche
I was turned on to crème fraîche when I started making home-made yogurt, and I was desperate for a creamy treat for my son, who was craving ice cream. Crème fraîche, besides being a fantastic substitution for sour cream, can be used to make lots of rich and creamy foods, like frozen yogurt and fruit smoothies. Any …
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Welcome! I’m a cookbook author and writer. I create recipes using simple, nutrient-dense ingredients, staying as close to the earth as possible. One of my boys was diagnosed with Crohn’s, which inspired me to start Comfy Belly, and create recipes to share the love of health and good food.
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