Shepherd’s pie (also known as cottage pie, circa 1791) is historically made with minced meat and a top layer of mashed potatoes. Fast forward, here’s my favorite rendition, veggie style, and easily modified to suit your veggie and protein choices. There are couple of things I love about this recipe, starting with the savory flavor …
Candied Walnuts
I keep a supply of walnuts in my refrigerator so I can make a batch of toasted walnuts whenever I want to. I just spread out a few cups of walnuts on a baking sheet and bake them at 325 degrees F for twelve minutes, or until they smell fragrant and are darker in color. …
Apple Pie Bars
I’m so excited to share this recipe. I planned to make it last year, then I planned it again earlier this year, and I finally got to it this week. So here it, an apple pie bar recipe that is grain free, gluten free, egg free, dairy free, and easy to make and make ahead. …
Butternut Squash Gratin
Potato gratin and other gratins are usually made with heavy cream and starchy vegetables such as potatoes or sweet potatoes. Here’s a low carb version of a gratin using butternut squash and either a nut or seed cream in place of the heavy cream. This is a lighter gratin thanks to butternut squash and just …
Mushroom Gravy & Biscuits
Biscuits and gravy are a great combination of textures and flavor: crunchy, buttery, creamy, and salty goodness. This mushroom gravy is made using my cream of mushroom soup recipe. For the grain free biscuits in the photos I used my cashew and coconut flour biscuits. You can substitute with your favorite nut or seed flour, …
Biscuits {cashew & coconut flour}
I set aside time this week to experiment with coconut flour using my original biscuit recipe using almond flour, and as I anticipated, it worked out well. These new biscuits have a crispy outer crust, a nice light crumb, and a buttery inside. I prefer the flavor of the biscuits with cashew flour, but almond …
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I’m a cookbook author, vegetable lover, and kitchen chemist. I create grain-free, gluten-free recipes using simple, nutrient-dense ingredients, staying as close to the earth as possible.
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