Desserts
Tom Ka Ice Cream with Lemongrass, Thai Basil and Lime Leaves
One recent late summer evening, I felt inspired to combine my favorite of all abundant garden ingredients to make an ice cream. One of my most beloved soups is Tom Ka. I absolutely love the combination of these rich flavors together. I am happy to report my experiment worked and this ice cream turned out…
Read MorePumpkin Spice Bread – GF/Paleo/Almond Flour Based
This is a delicious recipe you can feel good about eating over the holidays as it is made with protein rich, gluten free almond flour (I get mine from www.benefityourlife.com), lots of immune boosting spices and winter squash, and is low in sugar (only honey and stevia are used for sweeteners).
Read MoreSpiced Vanilla Chia Pudding with Cacao Nibs and Orange Zest
This recipe was a hit at the Sexy, Younger, You retreat I cooked for in September, 2013. Coconut milk and chia seeds are full of brain healthy and satiating good fats. If you are not making your own homemade coconut milk then I truly recommend the Native Forest Organic Full Fat coconut milk in the…
Read MoreBanana Walnut Muffins with Maple Glaze – GF/Paleo
Almond flour banana walnut muffins with maple glaze make a delicious gluten free breakfast or snack.
Read MoreVanilla Fig Almond Flour Scones with Pistachios – GF/Paleo
Mix up your morning meals with this delicious gluten-free recipe! These scones are made with my fave go-to flour – almond flour. High in protein and good fat and low in sugar, the flavor of figs, pistachios and vanilla come together for the most scrumptious bites. You will love these scones!
Read MoreKey Lime Pie
[dc]A[/dc] a great summertime treat for you and your family.
Warning #1: You may become addicted to this pie.
Warning #2: It is actually good for you.
Peach Shortcake made with Gluten Free Almond Flour Biscuits
This is a delicious dessert you can feel good about. Sweet summer peaches atop homemade gluten free, shortcake biscuits topped with whip cream. How can you go wrong? You will only have to heat your oven up for a short time to cook the almond flour biscuits, then slice up your peaches and whip your cream and you’ve got something everyone will swoon over.
Read MoreRaw Eggnog Smoothie made with Fresh Coconut Milk
[dc]T[/dc]his is one of the most delicious concoctions I have ever tasted. Actually it’s beyond delicious. OMG, is it good! I bet you’re thinking “Eggnog, in the springtime?” Well, Yes! Why not!?! It is soooo good, why limit it to the fall time alone?
Read MorePumpkin Squares with GF Coconut Crust
[dc]I[/dc] served this dessert instead of traditional pumpkin pie to the GAPS crowd at the 2009 Weston A Price annual conference in Chicago. It was a big hit.
Read MoreBaked Apple Chunks with Walnuts
[dc]I[/dc] served this dessert at the Weston Price conference in 2009 in Chicago. It was the first time a GAPS meal option had been offered at that conference. It is simple, but yummy and very easy to make. Great served with whip cream or coconut cream.
Read MoreIn the media: Texas Co-op Power feat. The Barefoot Cook (Jan. 2012)
[dc]C[/dc]heck out this article published about me by Kevin Hargis of Texas Coop Power Magazine. He attended one of my cooking workshops and I think it made an impression!
Read MoreWatermelon Aqua Fresca – Cool and Refreshing Summer Beverage
In the summer, nature gives us cooling foods to eat
In order to get through this challenging period of time in the lone star state (or any other hot place you may be), it is important to eat cooling foods. If we eat seasonally, nature will naturally give to us the foods we are supposed to eat in the season we are supposed to eat them. And in the summer, nature gives us cooling foods to eat.
Read MoreSweet Potato Pecan Pie
Desserts if eaten in moderation and made with healthy ingredients are a sweet treat to be enjoyed on occasion. This pie is one of my favorites. The best of the fall season is offered in this recipe with the rich flavor of sweet potatoes and the deep taste and wonderful texture of pecans. It is…
Read MoreStrawberry Cream Pie with Date-Pecan Crust – GF/Paleo
Strawberries are one of the first fruits of spring and are great to facilitate spring cleansing. This recipe is very simple and is also gluten and refined sugar free. You can’t get much better than fresh strawberries and whip cream. Strawberries are one of the first fruits of spring and are great to facilitate spring…
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