The main recipe here is Chicken Carnitas, with a lot of great sides that offer a variety of flavors and textures. I have a flavor-packed slow-cook chicken carnitas, so this is best when you are short on time or want to make a quick and easy version. I rely on tasty side dishes that I …
Sloppy Joes
Sloppy Joes is sweetened and sautéed ground protein and vegetables. It’s very easy to whip up in a large frying pan and it’s goes well in between sandwich rolls (in the photo), sandwich rounds, on top of mashed cauliflower, or in a warm bowl on it’s own. It also pairs well with creamy coleslaw and …
Royal Icing {coconut butter}
This icing recipe uses coconut butter and coconut milk to make spreadable dairy-free icing. Coconut butter and coconut oil are two different ingredients. Coconut oil is the oil that’s been extracted from the coconut solids, and coconut butter is the coconut solids that has been ground into a paste. In general, coconut butter is a …
Holiday 2020
Hi everyone! Here are my thoughts on cooking for the holidays: Keep things as simple as possible so that you don’t feel like you’re running a marathon only to finally crash at the table, utterly exhausted. If you’re eating with others, ask them to help with the preparation. Make stuff ahead of time, and put …
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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 my love of good, healthy food. Read More →
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