Beef jerky makes a great snack and is a good source of protein. The only problem is just about all of the jerky you'll find in stores are made with nasty ingredients and low quality meat. This beef jerky is a cinch to make at home with a jerky gun and a food dehydrator....both of which are fairly in-expensive and are a … [Read more...]
Lacto-fermented “Pickled” Jalapeño Pepper Slices *
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Lacto-fermented, or cultured, vegetables and condiments are a great way to get plenty of beneficial "good" bacteria in your gut. You should have some form of lacto-fermented condiment or side with every meal. Proper gut health is so important to your overall health, as most diseases and health problems stem from poor health … [Read more...]
Butter: How to Make Homemade Butter (2 Ways)
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Homemade butter is one of the most delicious and nutritious things you can make for yourself and your family, especially when it comes from grass-fed raw cream. The nice thing is that making butter is so simple, and there are two easy ways to do so. One method is so easy, you can even get the kids involved....which is a lot … [Read more...]
Refreshing “Fresh Fruit” Slushies
Slushies are great on a warm day, but commercial slushies you'd buy at the corner mart are full of refined sugars like high fructose corn syrup. These slushies on the other hand are not. They are sweetened with fresh fruit and Stevia, so they are great for you! And you can make just about any flavor, or even a combination … [Read more...]
Mini Peanut or Almond “Nut” Butter Cups
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Peanut Butter Cups are were my favorite candy, and I thought that I could never eat them again.....until now! These nut butter cups are easy to make and are a fabulous treat. Made with raw honey and great-for-you coconut oil, you can feel good about eating this candy :) I make these peanut butter cups in small batches so I … [Read more...]
Homemade Mayonnaise *
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Homemade mayonnaise is quite easy to make and tastes delicious! I like to make mine in the food processor, it is extra easy that way and you will have homemade mayo in no time. So why buy the chemically adulterated mayonnaise at the store, when you can make your own using healthy unrefined oils and farm-fresh eggs. … [Read more...]
Mexican-Style Rice
This Mexican rice is the perfect side dish to any spicy-mexican-style meal. It goes well with tacos, burritos, southwestern "mexican" meatloaf, taco salads, and more. Just as soaking nuts and grains makes them easier to digest and just overall better for you, so is the same with rice. Soaking for 7 hours or overnight … [Read more...]
Coconut Flour Chocolate Chip “Mini” Pound Cakes
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These little pound cakes are a great grain-free treat, perfect for Easter celebration or anytime. They are made with naturally sweet coconut flour, filled with shredded coconut, and kissed with chocolate chips. My kids especially love these little loaves.... their words exactly, "They're yummy!" :) 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) … [Read more...]
Crock-Pot Refried Black Beans *
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Making refried beans in your crock-pot couldn't be easier. This recipe makes enough to last for several meals....and the beans will keep in the fridge for a couple of weeks. Serve these refried black beans with anything from tacos to fried eggs and salsa. When making these beans I like to start in the AM, allowing them to … [Read more...]
Crockpot Beef & Cabbage Casserole *
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Growing up my Mom would make stuffed cabbage...little rolls of cabbage with a ground beef/rice mixture tucked inside and a yummy tomato sauce poured over top. It was one of my favorite meals as a kid. This is my take on a quicker/easier way to get that same deliciousness. Just put everything in a crock-pot and allow it to … [Read more...]
