Healthier Fried Chicken

Healthier Fried Chicken

Think delicious greasy fried chicken, but without the guilt! This healthier fried chicken recipe is made with cassava flour instead of white flour for the batter, and is deep-fried in pork lard instead of vegetable oil. You can serve it with any dip you like, but I...

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Moose Stew Slow Cooker Recipe

Moose Stew Slow Cooker Recipe

This slow cooker moose stew recipe will warm and nourish you on those cold, dark winter nights. It’s inspired by a classic stew recipe, but with some healthy, northern twists.  My friend Pavlina had a nice chunk of moose meat that she got from a friend in Old...

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Fried Gluten Free Donut Recipe (Maple Glazed)

Fried Gluten Free Donut Recipe (Maple Glazed)

These homemade donuts are my take on classic yeast donuts, but without the gluten or dairy. They can also be made vegan with the use of an egg substitute. Although these donuts are maple glazed, below I provide direction on making them any flavor you like by taking...

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Low Carb Chicken Alfredo (Paleo & Gluten Free)

Low Carb Chicken Alfredo (Paleo & Gluten Free)

This chicken alfredo recipe is paleo, gluten-free, grain free, dairy free and low-carb. One serving of this dish is about 22 g net carbs. I initially came up with this recipe probably 10 years ago after first getting into paleo when I was really struggling to come up...

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Paleo Banana Bread (Cassava Flour)

Paleo Banana Bread (Cassava Flour)

You’d never know this cassava flour banana bread does not contain grains, gluten or dairy. It has tons of banana flavor, a great texture, just the right amount of sweetness, and is a great way to use up bananas that are over-ripe. This is truly a recipe that the whole...

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Creamy Balsamic Dressing Recipe

Creamy Balsamic Dressing Recipe

This creamy balsamic dressing recipe is quick, easy and nutritious. It is creamy and rich, even though it is vegan and does not contain dairy. There is a local bar and restaurant where I live in Whitehorse, Yukon called The Ridge that has a creamy balsamic dressing...

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Healthy Peanut Butter Cup Smoothie Recipe

Healthy Peanut Butter Cup Smoothie Recipe

This peanut butter cup smoothie recipe is chocolatey and smooth, and will keep you satiated because it is high in fat, protein and fiber. As a bonus, it has no added sugar and is a great way to get some energy back after working out! Lets be real, smoothies are an...

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Healthy Homemade Pomegranate Gelatin Gummies Recipe

Healthy Homemade Pomegranate Gelatin Gummies Recipe

If you’re looking for a healthy snack option with no added sugar that also packs a serious health punch, this gummy recipe is for you. No corn syrup to be found in these guys! Compared to their processed and refined counterparts, these gelatin gummies are rich in...

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Raspberry Cassava Flour Muffins

Raspberry Cassava Flour Muffins

This cassava flour muffin recipe uses a combination of cassava and tiger nut flour that makes them light and fluffy, high in fiber and easy to digest. Cassava root is a tuber that grows in South America and Africa. It's a staple in those cuisines. It has almost no...

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Recipe for Tiger Nut Milk

Recipe for Tiger Nut Milk

This recipe for tiger nut milk is quick, easy to follow and produces a sweet and nutritious dairy free milk alternative. Because tiger nuts are not actually nuts (they are actually a starchy tuber!), the milk they produce is totally autoimmune paleo (AIP) friendly. On...

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Basil Walnut Pesto Recipe (Vegan)

Basil Walnut Pesto Recipe (Vegan)

This vegan basil walnut pesto recipe is fresh, flavorful and rich in healthy monounsaturated fats. It is incredibly easy and fast to make, and can be used to flavour a variety of dishes. This recipe is gluten free, dairy free, and is compliant with the elimination...

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Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese (Vegan)

Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese (Vegan)

This vegan butternut squash mac and cheese recipe is gluten and dairy free, and is compliant with the elimination diet, low acid diet, and low oxalate diet. Although this recipe does not contain any actual cheese, vegan or not, the butternut squash and nutritional...

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Pork Chops and Dairy Free Mushroom Sauce

Pork Chops and Dairy Free Mushroom Sauce

This recipe is inspired by pork chops and mushroom soup (which I used to eat all the time as a kid!) but without the dairy and with much fresher ingredients. Its perfect for a weeknight dinner because it's easy to make and will please the whole family! It's also...

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Mango Avocado Salsa Recipe

Mango Avocado Salsa Recipe

This mango avocado salsa recipe is a blend of both salsa and guacamole with the addition of fresh diced mango. It is perfect for eating with fish or beef tacos, or even just with corn chips as an appetizer. Below I provide detailed instructions on making this mango...

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Cassava Flour Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe (Paleo & Gluten Free)

Cassava Flour Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe (Paleo & Gluten Free)

You know those recipes that you grow up eating throughout your childhood and you continue to eat it into adulthood? This paleo cupcakes recipe is inspired by the Hershey’s Deep Dark Chocolate Cake recipe which has been a sweet treat in our household since I was a kid....

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Gluten Free Greek Meatball Recipe

Gluten Free Greek Meatball Recipe

This gluten-free meatball recipe is fresh, colorful and easy to make. It's also dairy free, sugar free, low oxalate and candida diet friendly. Below I provide detailed instructions on making this Greek meatball recipe, options for ingredient substitutions, as well as...

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Cornbread Recipe (Gluten & Dairy Free)

Cornbread Recipe (Gluten & Dairy Free)

Homemade cornbread is one of my guilty pleasures. It's an easy recipe that everyone can enjoy. This gluten free and dairy free cornbread recipe comes out light, fluffy and golden brown and can be enjoyed with chili or soup, as a perfect side dish to any main course,...

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Tuna Noodle Casserole Recipe (Dairy & Gluten Free)

Tuna Noodle Casserole Recipe (Dairy & Gluten Free)

If you've found this recipe, you're probably looking for that classic tuna noodle casserole from childhood but aren't into gluten or dairy. This clean ingredients version is a family favorite in my house! This recipe will satisfy that craving for the classic comfort...

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Vanilla Bean Cupcakes Recipe (Gluten & Dairy Free)

Vanilla Bean Cupcakes Recipe (Gluten & Dairy Free)

This gluten and dairy free vanilla bean cupcake recipe is moist and rich, with flecks of whole vanilla bean throughout the cupcake and whipped coconut cream topping. It is also soy free, nut free and low oxalate. Below I provide instructions on making these vanilla...

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Peanut Butter Banana Oat Smoothie Recipe

Peanut Butter Banana Oat Smoothie Recipe

This peanut butter banana oat smoothie is a fast and nutritious snack or breakfast. It is high in calories, protein and fat so it won’t leave you feeling hungry soon after. It is also gluten free, dairy free/vegan, and soy free. Below I also provide options for...

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Keto Chicken Bacon Soup Recipe

Keto Chicken Bacon Soup Recipe

This keto soup recipe is easy to make and can be enjoyed in many different diet approaches. Each serving has 7 net carbs so it's great for the low carb diet and keto diet. It is also gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, paleo, AIP, low oxalate and elimination diet...

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Homemade Maple Breakfast Sausage Patties Recipe

Homemade Maple Breakfast Sausage Patties Recipe

This homemade sausage recipe is quick and easy to make. It also contains a lot more nutritious and clean ingredients, as opposed to store-bought breakfast sausages that can contain preservatives and fillers and are a lot more processed. These breakfast sausages are...

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Thai Green Curry with Shrimp (Gluten & Dairy Free)

Thai Green Curry with Shrimp (Gluten & Dairy Free)

This Thai green curry with shrimp recipe is quick, easy and nutritious. It is also gluten, dairy, soy and sugar-free. Coconut milk, which this recipe is rich in, also has many known health benefits. It is rich in vitamins and minerals, as well as medium chain...

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Gluten Free Carrot Cake with Dairy Free Cream Cheese Frosting

Gluten Free Carrot Cake with Dairy Free Cream Cheese Frosting

This gluten-free carrot cake recipe with dairy free cream cheese frosting is inspired by Chef John's Carrot Cake on Allrecipes. I basically took his recipe and swapped out everything that had gluten and dairy.  I also made a few tweaks here and there to make it...

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Cassava Flour Brownies Recipe (Paleo & Gluten Free)

Cassava Flour Brownies Recipe (Paleo & Gluten Free)

These grain and gluten free brownies are far more healthy than your average brownie, and actually come packed with super nutritious ingredients, the most important one being cacao powder.  These brownies do not compromise on flavor though, and you won’t be able...

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Gluten Free Pad Thai Recipe (Soy & Peanut Free)

Gluten Free Pad Thai Recipe (Soy & Peanut Free)

In this recipe you'll make pad thai from scratch, as well as the tamarind paste that serves as the base for the pad thai sauce. Many people wonder, is pad thai gluten free? It can appear so because it’s usually made with rice noodles. However, pad thai recipes often...

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Sugar Cookies Recipe (Gluten Free & Dairy Free)

Sugar Cookies Recipe (Gluten Free & Dairy Free)

This soft & chewy gluten free and dairy free sugar cookies recipe uses allergy friendly ingredients without compromising on flavor or texture. The recipe is also low oxalate and I provide substitutions to make it paleo and vegan. I don't include a royal icing or...

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Cream of Mushroom Soup Recipe (Paleo, Gluten & Dairy Free)

Cream of Mushroom Soup Recipe (Paleo, Gluten & Dairy Free)

This dairy free cream of mushroom soup recipe is also paleo, gluten free, vegan and low oxalate. It can also be made AIP and keto with the following variations: Make this recipe AIP: use arrowroot or tapioca starch instead of potato starch. You could also substitute...

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How to Make Bone Broth in a Crock Pot

How to Make Bone Broth in a Crock Pot

This recipe walks you through how to make bone broth in a crock pot. It is possible to make bone broth in less than 24 hours, however you won’t reap as many of the bone broth benefits that come from boiling the bones for longer periods of time.  The longer you...

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Split Pea Soup with Ham Bone

Split Pea Soup with Ham Bone

This simple recipe is so nourishing and satisfying. This time, I credit that the pig was from a local organic farm close to where I live here in the Yukon.  I purchase a full pig each year from the Aurora Mountain Farm. I like knowing that I am eating local,...

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Paleo Cassava Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies (Soft & Chewy)

Paleo Cassava Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies (Soft & Chewy)

These cassava flour cookies are soft and chewy, just like you’d expect from a classic chocolate chip cookie BUT without the grains, gluten and dairy. Of the friends I’ve shared them with, everyone has said they can’t even tell the difference! Product brands I...

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Eggnog Rice Pudding Recipe (Dairy Free & Vegan)

Eggnog Rice Pudding Recipe (Dairy Free & Vegan)

This dairy free and vegan eggnog rice pudding recipe is a perfect holiday treat. It is creamy and satisfying, without the digestive or hormonal issues that can be caused by dairy. It is also incredibly easy to make and store in the fridge or freezer. I have always...

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Ginger Molasses Cookie Dough Bites (AIP)

Ginger Molasses Cookie Dough Bites (AIP)

What better way to slide into Christmas than with these super healthy nutrient packed AIP ginger molasses cookie dough bites. Although admittedly, I eat these all year round. Haha! First off, they are super easy to make and as an added bonus, you don’t have to cook...

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Homemade Baileys Recipe (Dairy Free & Vegan)

Homemade Baileys Recipe (Dairy Free & Vegan)

The family traditions are what makes the holidays such special occasions! Am I right?! If so, my homemade vegan baileys recipe is for you. It's made with natural ingredients and is a perfect addition to that first (or second) strong coffee of the morning! It also...

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Paleo Spaghetti Recipe (AIP & Low FODMAP)

Paleo Spaghetti Recipe (AIP & Low FODMAP)

This paleo spaghetti recipe is fully compliant with the autoimmune paleo protocol (AIP) and is also Low FODMAP for people with sensitive digestion or IBS. This recipe uses spaghetti squash as the “pasta” base and an aip spaghetti sauce on top, with a pinch of fresh...

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Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers (Dairy & Gluten Free)

Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers (Dairy & Gluten Free)

The perfect appetizer for potlucks, family get-togethers, a summer BBQ or the big game! On top of that you only need three simple ingredients for this easy recipe. These poppers are low carb, keto, paleo, gluten free and dairy free and can be made vegan. Each one of...

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Thai “Peanut Sauce” Recipe (Nut Free)

Thai “Peanut Sauce” Recipe (Nut Free)

This nut & soy free Thai peanut sauce recipe is based on a traditional thai peanut sauce recipe but swaps out peanut butter for sunflower seed butter and soy sauce for coconut aminos, which is a soy free alternative. You’d never know though because this recipe...

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Paleo Scalloped Potatoes and Ham Recipe

Paleo Scalloped Potatoes and Ham Recipe

This paleo scalloped sweet potatoes and ham recipe Is creamy and satisfying despite the fact that it is dairy free. This recipe is also gluten, grain and soy free.  Generally scalloped potatoes are made with white potatoes and cream, whereas this recipe uses...

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Paleo Sweet Potato Chips Recipe

Paleo Sweet Potato Chips Recipe

This paleo sweet potato chips recipe is a companion to my paleo scotch eggs recipe and is another in my “healthy bar food” series. Are sweet potato chips healthy? These paleo sweet potato chips are! By using sweet potatoes instead of white potatoes and pork lard...

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Paleo Scotch Eggs Recipe (Oven Baked)

Paleo Scotch Eggs Recipe (Oven Baked)

Who doesn’t love some nice greasy pub food once in a while? This paleo scotch eggs recipe will satisfy that craving without sacrificing your health goals.  I love taking generally unhealthy bar food and “healthifying” it. It’s like junk food without the junk....

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Pepperoni Mushroom Pizza (Gluten Free & Dairy Free)

Pepperoni Mushroom Pizza (Gluten Free & Dairy Free)

This gluten free dairy free pizza recipe is also yeast free, and can be made vegan and paleo. If you felt like you had to give up pizza because of food allergies or intolerances, think again! You can still make pizza without gluten or dairy, and it still tastes...

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Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe (Gluten Free & Vegan)

Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe (Gluten Free & Vegan)

I used to buy the store bought packet of taco seasoning a lot because tacos are one of my favorite things in the world! Once I started becoming more conscious of the foods that I put in my body, I started looking at the ingredients in these store bought spice mixes...

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Homemade Olive Oil Mayonnaise Recipe (Paleo)

Homemade Olive Oil Mayonnaise Recipe (Paleo)

This olive oil mayo recipe makes it simple and cheap to make your own and the result tastes impressively similar to regular mayo!  I have a serious problem with over-consuming mayonnaise, especially since cutting dairy out of my diet! I know I’m not alone – I...

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