This healthy cake recipe uses oat flour, applesauce, coconut sugar, and olive oil, so you can enjoy a sweet treat once in a while without refined ingredients! Pack a slice in your child's lunchbox as part of a balanced lunch.

Serve this quick and easy vegan main dish with a simple napa cabbage salad. Use any variety of noodles that fits your diet. Here I am using organic brown rice noodles. The key to stir-fried noodles is to cook them al dente and let them completely cool before adding them to the stir-fry. I like to rinse them in the colander with icy cold water for a while to stop the cooking and cool them off, then toss them in a little avocado oil (while still in the colander) to prevent the noodles from sticking together. 

Serve this fresh and flavorful summer soup with grilled chicken for a nourishing, light meal. Fennel bulbs come with the fronds attached; reserve some of them to chop up and stir into the soup.

These gluten-free muffins have been designed for the low-oxalate diet. There are very few low-oxalate gluten-free grain flours, however, masa harina is low in oxalates. Although potatoes are a higher oxalate food, potato starch is very low in oxalates. White rice flour and sweet white rice flour are suitable for a low-oxalate diet as well. These delicious muffins use buttermilk and a touch of maple syrup, plus juicy antioxidant-rich blueberries to create a nutritious gluten-free and low-oxalate muffin! Serve with butter and raw honey. 

Serve this more traditional gluten-free cornbread recipe with a spicy chili for a warming fall meal. The cast iron skillet gets heated with butter before adding the batter, which creates a crispier crust on the cornbread!

Serve this fresh and flavorful low-carb chicken skillet casserole with a garden salad for dinner. This recipe is a great way to use up leftover cooked chicken. You can quickly cook up some chicken thighs or chicken breasts in your Instant Pot if you don't have and pre-cooked chicken on hand. 

This soup is a great way to use up your summer garden zucchini! Use a good homemade chicken bone broth if you have it, otherwise water can be used instead. Sliced Thai chili peppers can be used as a garnish, or they can be simmered in the soup during a nightshade/pepper challenge for those of you on an Elimination Diet. The extra spice balances out the creamy coconut flavors perfectly.

Serve this grain-free chocolate cake for a birthday celebration! It is also a great way to make use of overripe bananas. I like to top it with Hu Baking Gems, which are organic dark chocolate chips sweetened with coconut sugar. You can bake this cake in a 9-inch cake pan or 8x8-inch square baking dish. This recipe is a variation of the sugar-free Carob Banana Bars I posted to my blog about 10 years ago.

Serve this easy roasted vegetable dish with grilled steak or chicken and a light green salad for a balanced, nourishing meal. I like to top the vegetables with fresh herbs after roasting. Try parsley, rosemary, thyme, oregano, or basil!

This fresh and flavorful cabbage salad is quite addictive! Napa cabbage is much lighter with a milder flavor compared to green or red cabbage. If you are wanting to consume more raw vegetables, try adding napa cabbage into your diet. Serve this salad with sautéed tempeh, grilled chicken, or grilled steak. If you can't find Thai basil, use sweet basil, holy basil, lemon basil, or purple basil.

Tempura vegetables are made from cut raw vegetables that are dipped in a gluten-free and egg-free garbanzo bean flour batter and then lightly fried in oil. They are a fun appetizer to serve to a gathering of friends and family, and also a wonderful way to use up your garden produce! Serve them with an Indian-themed meal and a spicy cilantro dipping sauce. Use my vegetable combination below or use your own.

Sirloin tip steak is lower in fat and less tender than other cuts of beef, therefore marinating it in something acidic (like vinegar or citrus) before cooking will begin to tenderize the meat fibers. You can cook the steaks on a grill, or use a cast iron grill pan on your stove to sear it on both sides and then broil for a few minutes on high in the oven. The trick to keeping it tender is to cook it only to medium-rare or medium doneness.

Matcha powder is an antioxidant-rich green tea powder that can be added to smoothies, ice cream, or made into a delicious hot drink with hot water and dairy-free milk. There are many different grades of matcha powder available, and I have tried them all. The cheaper varieties will be bitter and a darker greenish-brown color, while the higher quality grades will be bright green and sweeter. Look for ceremonial grade matcha or latte grade; it should say "1st harvest" somewhere on the package. This is the brand I use.

Soaking buckwheat groats overnight in cultured buttermilk not only yields a light and fluffy pancake, but it also breaks down the phytic acid in the buckwheat, allowing for better nutrient absorption. Buckwheat actually contains some of the lowest levels of phytic acid compared to other grains and pseudo-grains, and it also contains high levels of phytase, the enzyme that breaks down phytic acid. Phytase "wakes up" when a grain is soaked. Serve these nutrient-dense pancakes with extra blueberries and a cup of herbal tea for an energizing breakfast.

Although this recipe may look complicated with its long list of ingredients, it is actually very easy to throw together for lunch or dinner. If you don't have millet, use quinoa or brown rice instead. I have many different varieties of basil growing in my gardens, so today I added fresh lemon basil to brighten the flavors even more! My children love this millet salad; it is perfect for school lunches or packed in a cooler for a trip to the beach.

Serve this easy and flavorful elimination diet meal with sliced avocados and a green salad! Other vegetables can be used, but they need to be able to cook thoroughly in the short cooking time. 

Soaking raw pumpkin seeds for a few hours can create a delicious and nutrient-dense creamy salad dressing that pairs well with a fresh lettuce and vegetable salad. Use whatever varieties of fresh basil you have growing in your garden. Holy basil, lemon basil, sweet basil, and purple basil all work well!

Chicken cacciatore is a classic Italian dish that can be made with whatever vegetables you have on hand. It is typically made with either chicken or rabbit. The long simmering and acid from the tomatoes and wine produces extremely tender meat. It can be serve with cooked rice, polenta, or pasta. It is also delicious served with roasted cauliflower for a low-carb, grain-free option. 

Serve this easy chickpea curry over brown rice. Other vegetables can be added, such as zucchini, cauliflower, or broccoli. If you don't have sweet potatoes you can use red or yellow potatoes instead.

If you are following a keto diet, having high-fat and low-carb snacks already made really helps curb cravings and stick with the diet. These tasty fat bombs can be stored in the freezer for up to 6 months!

Enjoy this tropical green smoothie recipe from Hawaii! The local flavors really come through. Our kids love this recipe!

This easy and kid-friendly meal can easily be prepared on busy weeknights when you don't have a lot of time to cook. I like to use extra lean grass-fed ground beef here because there isn't a chance to drain the fat off after cooking the beef. Leave the cheese off if you are dairy-free! Serve with a simple cabbage and cilantro salad with sliced avocados on the side. 

I grow a large variety of hot chili peppers in my garden every year. Poblano peppers are easy to grow and they're mildly spicy. They are delicious roasted, added to soups, stews, egg-vegetable scrambles, and stuffed! Serve these paleo stuffed peppers with my dairy-free avocado crema sauce and an arugula salad.

This crunchy chocolate grain-free and egg-free cut-out cookie recipe is fun to make for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Valentine's Day! Use my Cashew-Honey Icing to frost them, or drizzle with melted dark chocolate chips! 

Cobb salads are typically made with crumbled blue cheese, but my dairy-free version is just as good! Serve this flavorful salad for lunch or a weekend brunch. Hard boiled eggs can be prepped ahead of time and stored in the fridge until you are ready to serve the salad.

These gluten-free and vegan apple pie bars make a great nutritious after-school snack for your children or a delicious kid-friendly holiday dessert! Walnuts and oats are rich in antioxidants, and oats are an excellent source of beta-glucans (a soluble fiber that feeds beneficial bacteria in the gut)! It is important to use a soft baking apple in these bars so they cook properly during the baking time!

Serve this easy plant-based meal on a busy weeknight! Tempeh is a naturally fermented soybean product that can be found in the refrigerated section of your local health food store. It is high in plant-based protein and easy to digest. I like to serve Thai food with extra fresh red Thai chili peppers, fresh cilantro, and Thai basil or purple mountain basil. 

A galette is a freeform French pastry made from a single pie crust and filled with fruit, sugar, and butter. I am using a small amount of maple sugar here to allow the sweetness and flavors of the plums to shine through. It is important to roll your gluten-free and egg-free pastry crust on parchment paper and then transfer it to a cookie sheet before adding the filling ingredients.

Serve this easy and nourishing ground beef stew on a busy weeknight. If your diet allows for white rice, then try serving each bowl with a scoop of either cooked jasmine or basmati rice. Homemade Beef Bone Broth works best here, but if you don't have any on hand try chicken stock instead.

Steamed vegetables make a great side dish to a weeknight meal. Serve steamed vegetables with roasted chicken or baked salmon and winter squash for a nourishing meal.

This easy pasta salad makes a great meal prep recipe for school lunches! Other ingredients can also be added, such as sliced kalamata or black olives, cherry tomatoes, and cooked navy beans. If you have fresh basil on hand, try adding a large handful of that as well!

This flavorful North Indian style curry is very easy to make, and if you make it in your Instant Pot you can cut the cooking time down tremendously! Serve with basmati rice, or riced cauliflower if you are on a grain-free diet, and a raw chutney for an easy, nourishing weeknight meal. For faster meal prep, use an 18-ounce glass jar of organic diced tomatoes! Jovial is the brand I use. 

Serve these nutrient-dense breakfast sausages on a busy morning. The patties can be made ahead of time and stored on a covered plate in your fridge for a few days. Serve on a bed of greens with some sliced oranges or concord grapes.

When you have hungry teenagers who need calorically dense meals, try this recipe! It can be made on a weekend and then reheated throughout the week for breakfast on school mornings. Look for uncooked, ground pork breakfast sausage from your local health food store. Regular ground pork can also be used, but you'll need to add some extra salt, pepper, and seasonings.

This antioxidant-rich, anti-inflammatory soup makes a great lunch. Stir in cooked shredded chicken for extra protein. Fresh turmeric can be found in the produce section of your local health food store, usually near the fresh ginger. 

Though this recipe requires some time for the chicken to marinate, it is very easy to put together for a weeknight meal. Leftovers are delicious the next day tossed with some baby arugula, along with a squeeze of lemon and a drizzle of olive oil. Serve this low-FODMAP recipe with steamed green beans or kale for a balanced fall meal.

Shepherd’s Pie is traditionally made with ground lamb, vegetables, and a mashed potato topping. My version works well for the Elimination Diet, as well as other diets such as a Nightshade-Free Diet (no potatoes or tomatoes in this recipe) and the Low-Histamine Diet. Use a Homemade Chicken Stock for best results!

Enjoy these nutrient-dense muffins in Autumn when pumpkins and other squash are in season. Feel free to use canned pumpkin or your own Homemade Pumpkin Purée. These gluten-free and dairy-free muffins make a fun treat for a Halloween gathering!