Recipes

Seriously, making an index for the great adventure felt so good, I thought I'd get one more bout of happiness from organization and completion before collapsing into bed.  These recipes have been needing a place to be easily accessed, so here we go:

Appetizers

• French Olive Fig Tapenade ~ This will change your life.  Trust me. Gluten-Free
• Grain-Free Pigs in a Blanket ~ GAPS-friendly, Gluten-free
• Baba Ghanoush ~ Or you could call it eggplant humus GAPS friendly, Gluten-Free
• Muhammara ~ A walnut red pepper dip that we are slightly addicted to
• 12 ways to enjoy summer squash.

Beverages

• Perfectly Frothy Raw Hot Cocoa ~ It's simple, rich, delicious, nutritious, sweet, and even a lil salty.  What more could you ask for in a drink? Gluten-Free
• Healthy Mexican Hot Chocolate ~ With dairy-free options
• 2-Minute Raw Egg(less) Nog ~ When ya just need some egg nog right now but don't want to slave over the stove for a half hour.
• Raw Apricot Creme Smoothies ~ A simple summery favorite.
• Raw Blueberry Bliss Kefir Smoothie ~ The smoothie of choice at our home.
• Raw Apple Pie Kefir Smoothies ~ A great in-season snack for the days of the apple.
• Raw Carrot Cake Smoothies ~ Super nutrient-dense and yummy.
• Raw, Honey-Sweetened Lavender Lemonade ~ GAPS, Paleo, and the rest of the world can enjoy it.
• Raw Orange Julius Recipe ~ Dee-licious
• Raw Strawberry Cacao Kefir Smoothies ~ A quick, nutrient-dense treat the whole family will enjoy.
• Raw Cranberry Walnut Kefir Smoothies ~ Sweet, simple, delicious, nourishing.  Bases covered.
• Raw Very Cherry Kefir Smoothies ~ In 5 minutes, you'll be enjoying a GF, GAPS-friendly treat that tastes like summertime itself.
• Raw Grape & Fig Smoothies ~ A deliciously cleansing autumn treat.
• Raw Persimmon Spice Smoothies~ Perfect for November and December
• Pumpkin Spice Latte(ish) ~ It's a tasty work-in-progress. Gluten-Free
• Water Kefir Piña Colada ~ It's a drink and a snack all in one, I tell you! GAPS friendly Gluten-free

Bread Recipes

Breakfast Breads

• Grain-Free Apple Cinnamon Coffee Cake ~ A family favorite.  Gluten-free
• Grain-Free Banana Blueberry Bars ~ Sweetened only with bananas.  Simple & Delicious. GAPS-Friendly Gluten-Free
• Grain-Free Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread ~ A quick treat that satisfies the sweet tooth.
• Gluten-Free Orange Muffins ~ They should probably be called cupcakes, but I want them for breakfast.
• Grain-Free, Chocolate-Drizzled Pumpkin Muffins
• Grain-Free Cranberry Lemon Scones ~ You would never guess they were GF!
• Soaked German (Dutch Baby) Pancakes ~ My kids look forward to this breakfast every week.
• Glazed Cranberry Lemon Scones with Spelt ~ From start to glazed finish, done in 25 minutes.
• Crispy Paleo Lemon Ginger Waffles ~ A Family Favorite!
• Quick & Healthy Breakfast Biscuits ~ Every member of my family adores these, and that's saying a lot.
• Build a Pancake Bar ~ It's going to be the new rage.  Just watch.
• Pink Pancakes ~ A special Valentine's breakfast treat using no artificial dyes.
• Pumpkin Scones ~ Starbucks gone healthy.  They should hire me, I think.
• Sourdough Cinnamon Roll Pancakes ~ The real food version.

Daily Breads

• Sourdough ~ Spelt sourdough is our bread of choice, and it's so cheap to make!
• Quick & Healthy Tortillas ~ As you can see, I love me some quick and healthy breads.
• Sourdough Flat Bread ~ Cooked on the stovetop; keep that oven off in the summertime!

Breakfast Recipes

• Lemon Vanilla Bean Breakfast Cookies ~ Paleo, GAPS, GF Deliciousness
• A Simple Blueberry Smoothie ~ Scroll to the bottom of the post to see it. Gluten-Free GAPS friendly
• Easy, Cheesy, Potato Strata ~ A gluten-free recipe that simply hits the spot
• Grain-Free German Apple Pancakes ~ Surprisingly quick, incredibly yummy.
• Porridge & Fried Mush ~ Don't be turned off by the name; it's tasty.  It's frugal.  It's what we like.
• Spinach & Bacon Oven Omelette ~ An easy, hearty breakfast to fuel you up for the start of the day.
• Raw Chocolate Monkey Breakfast Shake ~ A family favorite!

Condiment/Sauces/Cheese/Etc. Recipes

• Creme Fraiche ~ Our fridge is never without a jar of it. Gluten-Free GAPS friendly
• Cultured Butter and Buttermilk ~ A how-to with attitude. Gluten-Free GAPS friendly
• Traditional Chicken Stock ~ A lil' something I learned from Nourishing Traditions Gluten-Free GAPS friendly
• 20-Minute Enchilada Sauce ~ No yucky ingredients and it freezes great!
• Ketchup ~ From fresh tomatoes to ketchup. Or catsup.  Here's how to make it, can it, or lacto-ferment it.
• Preparing Pumpkin Purée & Pepitas ~ Make it an autumn family tradition!
• Sauerkraut ~ Scrumdidilyumptious Gluten-Free GAPS friendly
• Creamy, Probiotic-Rich Ranch Dressing ~ Every ingredient is a superfood! GAPS friendly, GF
• Roasted Poblano Salad Dressing ~ It tastes way better than it looks. And it's easy and healthy.  So there. Gluten-Free GAPS friendly
• (Soaked) Refried Beans ~ Only they're never fried.  But they're simple, frugal, and comforting.  Gluten-free
• Salsa Verde ~ How to make and can it!
• Strawberry Jam ~ How to make and can it!
• Taco Seasoning ~ A Quick, simple, kid-friendly seasoning mix that takes minutes to make.
• Vanilla Extract ~ How to save serious $$ making your own, it's even a gluten-free & GAPS-friendly version!

Dessert Recipes

• Baked Maple Custard ~ So simple, gluten-free, and yummy warm or chilled.
• Soaked Blackberry Peach (or Nectarine) Cobbler ~ Your extra-tart fruits and berries will find the home of their dreams in this recipe.  Your tummy will thank you that you soaked the oats first.
• Butterscotch Pudding ~ A gluten-free, grain-free treat that makes tasty popsicles with any leftovers.
• Easy Chocolate Cloud Cakes ~ Naturally gluten-free.  An elegant dessert kids & adults love!
• Best Chocolate Chip Oat Cookies Ever ~ Gooey on the inside, crispy on the outside.
• Farmhouse or Fancy? A Versatile Apple Spice Cake ~ Two ways to make it and love it.
• Grain-Free Apricot Crumble Pie ~ Paleo & GAPS-friendly, gluten-free too.
• Grain-Free Coco-Vanilla Cake with Creme Fraiche Frosting ~ A perfect 1st birthday cake, or for any time! GAPS-friendly
• Grain-Free Coconut Lace Cookies ~ A delicious, buttery, crispy treat.
• Grain-Free Maple Pecan Cupcakes ~ Have your cake and eat it, too, my gluten-free friends. 
• Grain-Free Chocolate Red Velvet Cake with Buttermilk Frosting ~ Perfect for any holiday
• Grain-Free Sweet Potato Pie ~ Delicious, light, and beautiful
• Soaked, Late-Harvest Fruit Medley Crisp ~ Sweet, tart, soft, & well, crisp!
• Maple Coconut Tapioca Pudding ~ A most decadent dairy-free, gluten-free treat.
• Mint Fudge Brownies ~ These babies only appear at Christmastime around here.
• Frosted Spelt Cake with Whispers of Coconut ~ I was feeling artsy when I named it, can you tell?  Oh, but it's guuuuud.
• Fudge-Topped Brownies ~ I'm sorry.
• Gluten-Free, Grain-Free Persimmon Cookies ~ A new family favorite!
• Raw Apricot Cobbler ~ In 10 minutes you'll have a delicious, nourishing dessert on your hands.  It's also gluten-free, GAPS and Paleo friendly.
• Raw Coconut Creme Pie with Coconut Fudge Crust ~ I likey the fudge. Gluten-Free
• Raw Dark Chocolate Ganache Tart with Vanilla Cream ~ Gluten-Free  Raw.  But you don't feel ripped off, this is a serious dessert.
• (Mostly) Raw Nut Butter Cacao Bars ~ Make it all-raw using raw nut butter.  This is a staple in our dessert selection. Gluten-Free
• Raw Samoa Cookies ~ Each component of this cookie is tasty all by itself.  All of them put together?  Music in your mouth. Gluten-Free

Lunch/Dinner Recipes

• Simple Soaked-bean Chili ~ A Nourishing Traditions-style chili adapted from my mama's recipe. Gluten-Free
• Cornbread Casserole ~ Wholesome, delicious, satisfying.  Need I say more?
• Curried Steak with Snow Peas and Parsnips ~ A surprisingly pleasing dish for children & adults alike.
• Slow Cooker Bean & Rice Burritos or Bows ~ A Frugal Recipe for Stocking Up. Gluten-Free
• Easy Chicken Enchiladas ~ Jeremy's all-time favorite dinner.
• Honey Mustard Chicken ~ Slow cooking for fast days.  GAPS friendly Gluten-Free
• Gluten-Free Pink Pasta with Heart Beets ~ A family tradition for Valentine's Day dinner
• Grain-Free Pigs in a Blanket ~ Why not? GAPS friendly Gluten-Free
• Irish Nachos ~ Yummy, simple, gluten-free
• Mexican (Real) Food Bar ~ AKA Homemade Chipotle
• Mexican Beef & Potato Melt ~ A family favorite!
• Mostly Raw Wraps ~ Have your cake & eat it too.  Or, Have your raw and melted cheese too?
• Nibble Trays ~ A kids-do-all-the-work meal
• Raclette ~ An old Swiss meal that is crave-worthy
• Savory Cakes ~ How I got my family to enjoy parsnips (and spinach!)
• Simple Summer Succotash ~ Frugal and delicous
• Slow Cooker Chuck Supreme ~ Quickly prepared, this dish can be served oh so many ways.  GAPS friendly Gluten-Free
• Slow Cooker Lemon Herbed Chicken ~ When something tastes this good with only 5 minutes prep., ya just gotta try it!
• Summer Vegetable Skillet Pizza ~ Just how many veggies can you pack into a tasty meal? This many. Gluten-Free 
• Turkey Pesto Pasta ~ 15 minutes to make, 10 servings, $1.57/hearty searving, delicioso.  Done & done. Gluten-Free
• Turkey Reuben Sandwiches ~ Great for using up leftover Thanksgiving turkey
• Winter Veggie Melt ~ Warm, nutrient-dense, simple & satisfying.  Gluten-Free

Salads

• California Autumn-Winter Salad ~ I heart CA.  I heart Salad.  I heart CA salad. Gluten-Free
• Chicken Enchilada Salad ~ A delicious in-season salad if you're in the season of spring. Gluten-Free
• Confetti Spring Salad ~ Simply spring in a bowl.

Side Dishes

• Kohlrabi Fries ~ Paleo, GAPS, gluten-free deliciousness.  We call them Baby Fries.
• Parsnip Fries with Lambs Quarter Pesto ~ Paleo, GAPS, gluten-free, AND deliciously gourmet.
• Skillet Italian Roots & Sweet Sausage ~ An easy, wintery-into-springtime recipe that's hardy enough to be a main course. Gluten-Free
• The Perfect Potato Wedge ~ Cooked on a stovetop, not in the oven; a nice thing on a hot, summery day.  Gluten-Free
• Summer Squash Gratin ~ Oh dear me.  We do so love this dish. Gluten-Free
• Winter Mexican Rice Pilaf

Snack Recipes

• Apple chips ~ a simple favorite!
• Baked Maple Custard ~ Quick to make, slow to bake, gluten-free, simple, yum!
• Cookie Dough Bites ~ Raw, gluten-free, GAPS & Paleo-Friendly and amazing.
• Nut Butter Spoons ~ Sheepishly simple, yet oh so satisfying.  Kids love it. Gluten-Free GAPS friendly
• Nut Butter & Honey Popcorn ~ Jazz up the next bowl of popcorn and your life will change.  For real.
• Homemade Fruit Roll-Ups ~ Raw, GF, GAPS, Paleo, and easy-peasy.
• White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Lara(ish) Bars ~ A quick, happy treat to take on trips! Gluten-Free
• Spiced Applesauce ~ Made in the crock pot!

Soups

• Cheese Cauliflower Soup ~ Gluten-Free, rich, delicious, and filling!
• Nourishing Potato Cheddar Soup ~ Fills you with comfort and fights off sickness.  Win-win! Gluten-Free
• Creamy Tomato Bisque ~  Made with fresh tomatoes, this is the perfect dish for the last of the harvest. Gluten-Free
• Warming Butternut Squash Soup ~ You just gotta try it.  It's our favorite soup.
• Slow Cooker Bean & Greens Soup ~ Nutrient-dense, super frugal, easy to make, & a great freezer meal.
• Sausage & Kale Soup ~ a comforting way to ward off sickness.
• Slow Cooker Beef & Root Stew ~ Quick, nourishing, and comforting on a cold, busy day. Gluten-free
• Winter Squash Soup ~ A simple, satisfying soup