Feb 01, 2010

Creamy Potato Leek Soup

The words "creamy" and "soup" usually elicit thoughts of a rich puréed vegetable base with heavy cream stirred in. This simple soup gets its creaminess by puréeing part of the soup after it has cooked. I grew up eating my mom's creamy (and dairy-free) potato soup which very much resembles this recipe.

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Jan 27, 2010

Collard Wraps with Raw Sunflower Pate

A few months ago I soaked a bowlful of sunflower seeds overnight with the intention of creating some sort of yummy pate to be wrapped up in a collard green. I wasn't quite sure how it would evolve but I trusted it would be, at the very least, edible.

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Jan 25, 2010

Raw Super Green Salad

We're back with fabulous elimination diet recipes. Oh, how I adore the lovely lemon! I can't tell you how excited I was to taste lemon juice once again. This flavorful dark leafy green salad is a staple in our house this time of year. It utilizes hardy and super nutritious greens such as kale and collards.

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Jan 22, 2010

Moroccan Chickpea and Potato Soup

Today I offer you an easy, warming soup recipe from my cookbook, The Whole Life Nutrition Cookbook. This is by far one of my family's favorite recipes. I probably make it about twice a week!

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Jan 19, 2010

Quinoa-Salmon Burgers (Gluten-Free + Egg-free)

Now we’re talking—a delicious comfort food recipe that’s Elimination Diet-friendly, complete with crispy parsnip fries! These quinoa-salmon burgers are incredibly easy and quick to prepare, making them perfect for busy days.

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Jan 15, 2010

Quinoa-Seed Crackers

I wanted to take a moment away from the Elimination Diet frenzy and post a gluten-free cracker recipe. I have been very excited to share this awesome recipe and now is my chance.

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Jan 13, 2010

Grated Beet & Carrot Salad with Radish-Miso Dressing

Creating delicious salad dressings on the Elimination Diet can feel limiting—especially when you're avoiding vinegar, citrus, and fruit. But healing foods always find a way to surprise us with their abundance. This Asian-inspired dressing is both vinegar-free and citrus-free, yet full of vibrant flavor and digestive support. The inspiration came from a reader’s heartfelt email, asking for Elimination Diet recipes without any fruit. That small spark of inquiry led me into the kitchen...and then, a lightbulb moment: radishes!

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Jan 10, 2010

Adzuki Bean & Yam Hash

Alright, an elimination diet breakfast recipe seems to be in order! We've been enjoying this recipe all week. I just don't think it gets any better than yams, beans, and collard greens! What a nutritious way to start your day! Use this recipe during Phase 2 of our Elimination Diet. 

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Jan 07, 2010

Cinnamon-Sunflower Truffles

When you're removing common trigger foods and recalibrating your system, simple snacks like these cinnamon-spiced truffles can make all the difference. They’re made from just four pantry staples: raw sunflower seeds, soft dates, extra virgin olive oil, and a generous spoonful of cinnamon.

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Jan 06, 2010

Spiced Pumpkin Soup

This warming, nourishing pumpkin soup is the perfect thing to warm you up on a chilly day. This soup recipe is an Elimination Diet recipe for Phase 2. It is free of nuts, citrus, tomatoes, dairy, and peppers ~ all ingredients commonly found in creamed soups.

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