In the middle of the Arizona desert, steps from majestic rock formations and red dirt trails, I had a nourishing dish at a Thai restaurant. And then, when I got home, I made it again and again. It’s a very simple curry with tons of flavor, fresh ingredients, and it’s quick and easy to make. …
Orange Creamsicles {using coconut milk}
My kick this week has been creamy orange ice pops using coconut milk. With all the turmeric in my life these days I find my eye drawn to all things yellow and orange. These are not the orange ice-coated creamsicles that as a kid I rarely chose from the ice cream truck (I hear the tune in …
Turmeric Smoothie
There’s been a theme around here lately, besides being low sugar. Can you guess what it is? Here’s a hint: Almost all the recipes I’ve posted in the last month or so don’t require chewing. The no-churn ice creams, soups and now this potent smoothie. It turns out my older son experienced a Crohn’s flare …
Blueberry Corn Muffins
Note: This is not a grain-free recipe, however folks have requested that I keep it live because it is gluten-free. Food and memories seem to go together. Corn muffins remind me of a diner in the Bronx, somewhere, sitting with my dad, coffee for him, a corn muffin and juice for me. Recently I had …
Caramel Frappé {Frappuccino}
I’ve wanted to make a Frappuccino® for quite a while. One of my kids is addicted to this drink – a decaf, caramel Frappuccino®, to be exact. And it doesn’t hurt that I now have a Vitamix to really froth it up, but you can use a blender as well. Frappuccino® is a registered trademark …
How to Make Coconut Milk {quick & easy}
{Updated on July 26, 2014} Here’s a quick, easy way to make coconut milk, plus a few sources of commercial coconut milk that don’t have gums or other additives. There are a few commercial sources of coconut milk on the market that don’t have any additives. That said, the safest bet, if you’re sensitive to …
Fudge Popsicles {dairy-free}
Updated on 8/3/2019: I added gelatin for better results, and a Keto option. Fudge popsicles remind me of hot summer camp days, merry-go-rounds, and city parks (I grew up in New York City). When I went to camp, counselors handed these pops out in record time (but not fast enough), while we sat patiently in …
Ice Cream Cake
We had a birthday this week! Happy Birthday, S! This post is indulgent for many reasons, and I wanted to add it because I have always wanted to make an ice cream cake, and I finally did it, with some of my current favorite ingredients – ice cream (coconut) and brownies (protein rich, gluten-free). I …
Creamy Coffee Ice Cream Treat
If you love the flavor of coffee, or just like ice coffee and coffee ice cream, you just might enjoy this treat. It’s simple to make and can be consumed immediately, or frozen for later. My younger son likes coffee. I think it’s because it’s so accessible, with two Starbucks in walking distance from school. …
Strawberry Coconut Ice Cream
Berries, berries, berries. We have strawberries growing from almost every dirt corner of our house. This year, I decided to rearrange my kitchen garden to grow more stuff I can consume. Out came a lot of climbing roses, columbine, and fragrant flowers, and in went herbs, tomatoes, peas, and a strawberry patch. The strawberries must …
Footer
Welcome! comfy belly is a place for me to store and share recipes, interviews, and tips. I use simple, nutrient-dense ingredients, staying as close to the earth as possible. One of my boys was diagnosed with Crohn’s in 2005, which inspired me to share my love of food, health, and well being. Read More →
Quick & easy recipes
