Green bean casserole is a beloved Thanksgiving dish for many people, and now you can enjoy the traditional flavor you love without the allergens. This dish comes together in minutes and will be one of the easiest dishes at your holiday table! The original green bean casserole recipe that’s such a Thanksgiving staple calls for all store-bought, shelf-stable ingredients: cans of green beans, cans of condensed cream of mushroom soup, and a can of breaded crispy onions. If you need to avoid gluten and/or dairy, that used to mean making a green bean casserole was a lot more labor intensive than th ..read more

I developed these recipes for dairy-free, gluten-free, Paleo, and AIP cream of mushroom soup and crispy fried onions years ago so I could make a green bean casserole that I could actually eat.  They were originally published as part of my totally from-scratch AIP green “bean” casserole in my eBook The Allergy-Free Holiday Table, a compilation of AIP holiday treats. If you need more AIP Paleo dishes to fill your table, pick up a copy on sale.  You can choose any variety of mushroom you like to make the soup. White mushrooms are the most common at grocery stores and they work perfectl ..read more

This is my second year intentionally focusing my holiday gift guide on small businesses and women and BIPOC owned businesses. Included in this are brands with various certifications that make them more sustainable and ethical (like Leaping Bunny), with a few B Corporations (Benefit Corporations) who meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability to balance profit and purpose. Did you know that I have another business that I run with my husband Andy called Mobius Theory? You may find some of your gift need through our ..read more

If you’ve ever been turned off by the texture of okra before, and want to know how to make it so it is crispy and not slimy, this is the recipe for you. Roasting it in the oven at a high temperature gives it a delightful crispy texture, and coating it with this easy DIY Cajun blackening seasoning gives it a flavorful kick. Drizzle with the easy homemade lemon garlic aioli, and you’ll be an okra fan at last! It is Paleo, Whole30, keto, and gluten-free, and can be made vegan with my AIP mayonnaise. I have always loved okra in all its forms. I would look forward to fried okra day at school and h ..read more

Dairy-Free Cheese Mix - now available for pre-order! My famous meltable, stretchy dairy-free cheese is now available in a convenient mix! This is my first collaboration with Legit Bread Company, purveyor of authentic Paleo mixes for sandwich bread, pancakes, bagels, and more since 2016. My Dairy-Free Cheese Mix is: vegan, Paleo, AIP, dairy-free, soy-free, gluten-free, nut-free, and nightshade-free. Pre-order now to get your bag right away. They’ll start shipping Monday, July 13th. Pre-order now Freshly cooked Legit Cheese, a melted pot of dairy-free cheesy goodness Do you love cheese, but can ..read more

Photo by CDC from Pexels I have been taking the COVID-19 pandemic seriously since early February, and barely left the house until the middle of May. Despite my precautions, I did catch it in early June, ironically after resuming medical care that had been delayed due to the lockdown. There is much to say and share, and I’ve broken it down week by week, with some intriguing scientific papers at the end. How Was I Exposed To The Virus? The story begins on Jan 31st, the day I had major surgery to remove uterine fibroids via robotic myomectomy (blog post pending about that experience). It took 6 ..read more

This traditional southern-style “cuppa cuppa cuppa sticka” cobbler is the kind I grew up eating in Georgia. It is extremely easy to make, consisting of a layer of melted butter, a cake-like batter, and fruit pressed into the top, which is notably different than a two-layer cobbler with fruit on the bottom and a more biscuit-like topping. As it bakes, the batter rises up over the fruit to create a ‘cobblestone’ effect, and the melted butter crisps up the edges. The combination of cakey, crispy, and juicy textures add up to a delightful summer dessert experience! Best of all, you can make it Pa ..read more

This chicken and dumpling soup is inspired by the Puerto Rican asopao de gandules con bolitas, replacing the beans with chicken and omitting the rice to make a gluten-free, Paleo, and Whole30 meal. The bolitas (dumplings) are made from green plantains and not any type of flour. The broth is infused with the flavor of an authentic sofrito, made with culantro (or cilantro), garlic, red bell pepper, onion, and oregano. It is a hearty, filling soup that tastes great year round and comes together easily on a busy weeknight. This hearty soup is inspired by the soups and stews that my Puerto Rican m ..read more

Vitamin C is well known as an antioxidant that supports the immune system and is an important nutrient for us to consume in our diets. You probably already know it can be beneficial to our immune systems when taken as a supplement, but did you also know that Vitamin C is a beneficial component of anti-aging skincare products? In fact, it is one of the top 3 non-toxic and safer ingredients to look for in anti-aging products. The other two? Bakuchiol (read more about this retinol alternative here) and hyaluronic acid/sodium hyaluronate. Vitamin C Benefits in Anti-Aging Skincare As a skincare in ..read more

Arroz con salchichas, or rice with sausage, is classic comfort food in my husband's family. The rice is seasoned with an authentic and flavorful Puerto Rican sofrito cooking base, making this a delicious gluten-free, budget friendly dish perfect for days when you need something easy and filling. It is a great way to use hot dogs, I made these using Applegate grass-fed hot dogs. Arroz con salchichas simply means rice with sausage, and often times it is made with canned Vienna sausages (that’s how my Nuyorican husband Andy grew up eating it). This recipe is for a Puerto Rican version of this cl ..read more