Nut-Free

Pigs In A Blanket

Pigs In A Blanket

Okay, throwing this all out here as I make an effort to share how we manage a lower glutamate diet as a lifestyle instead of a “temporary diet.” At the time of writing this, we’ve been on a very clean low-glutamate diet for almost 7 years. What we are eating today is different from our deepest healing days of using food as medicine. Fall is officially here, and with two “boys” in the house, we have what seems like constant football games on. Nothing screams football more than pigs-in-a-blanket, so I decided to make our son this [...]

Pigs In A Blanketandistowe2020-10-04T17:30:04-04:00

French Toast

French Toast

Our transition to a lower glutamate diet and working to lower glutamate didn’t mean that we had to remove all “fun foods.” We just learned how to make them healthier and consume them in moderation. This French Toast recipe has become a weekend treat in our home, especially for our little guy. Keep in mind, there are several ways in which you can adapt this recipe to fit your family’s needs best, but the most important thing is to keep ingredients clean. Under tidbits below, you will find clean recipes and products for your bread, milk, and [...]

French Toastandistowe2020-10-01T16:11:36-04:00

Legit Bread

Legit Bread

A couple of years ago, we had removed, umm… pretty much everything, and were searching for a gluten-free, casein-free, grain-free, nut-free, soy-free, additive-free, gum-free bread. After 16 failed attempts at creating my own recipe, I came across Jennifer of Predominantly Paleo. Not only did she clearly understand the struggle, but she had also created the perfect Legit Bread Mix, fitting our needs. Her recipe only eggs, honey, olive oil, apple cider vinegar (or lemon), cassava flour, potato starch, psyllium husk powder, potato flour, sea salt, and baking soda. Now here we are, a couple of years and [...]

Legit Breadandistowe2023-08-10T20:51:51-04:00

Coconut Vegetable Curry

Coconut Vegetable Curry

I’ve always loved Indian food, but I never knew how to make it until I discovered a Coconut Curry recipe by Averie Cooks. With a little work, I adapted this dish to make low glutamate friendly. Our once favorite store-bought curry dish can now easily be made at home and clean. This recipe is pretty flexible and can be adapted to fit your specific needs. Working to lower animal protein consumption? We’ve also enjoyed removing the chicken and subbing with chickpeas and zucchini. Feel free to add or swap the vegetables to fit your family’s needs best. [...]

Coconut Vegetable Curryandistowe2020-10-01T16:15:36-04:00

Spicy Caesar Dressing

Spicy Caesar Dressing

I recently attended a birthday dinner for one of my good friends, and her husband served this AMAZING Wasabi Caesar Dressing. I admit I was unsure of what to think about it initially, but I was blown away with how good it was, and I have been dreaming about it ever since. It was literally one of the best salad dressings I’ve ever had! Since dairy and I don’t mix well, I was on a mission to create my own, and after a few failed attempts, I landed on this adaptation of the Minimalist Baker (I love [...]

Spicy Caesar Dressingandistowe2020-10-02T09:25:10-04:00

Basil & Berry Smoothie

Basil & Berry Smoothie

This simple smoothie works for a quick an easy breakfast, afternoon snack, or even a popsicle. I will say that it is not very sweet, so if you’re just incorporating smoothies and are looking for a sweeter option, you may want to add a little unfiltered clean apple juice to make it a little more palatable. I wouldn’t go overboard with the juice as it is a free sugar and can also contribute to yeast, imbalances, etc. This recipe can easily be modified to be used as a base for a smoothie bowl. If doing so, you [...]

Basil & Berry Smoothieandistowe2020-10-02T12:23:50-04:00

Peruvian Inspired Chicken Soup

Peruvian Inspired Chicken Soup

One of our favorite Peruvian restaurants in Charlotte makes this amazing chicken and rice soup. Unfortunately, pretty sure it’s loaded with MSG because I get a massive headache after eating it. This was our spin on a healthier version that I often make with leftovers. It makes for a quick and easy meal on busy school nights.. Serves 4 Nut-free, Casein-free, Gluten-free, Grain-free, Egg-free, Soy-free Ingredients 6 c. Homemade chicken broth (cooked under 3 hrs and no vinegar) 2 c. Shredded chicken (used WF naked organic rotisserie chicken) 2 c. White or Brown Rice (cooked) (optional) [...]

Peruvian Inspired Chicken SoupTammi Murphy2020-10-02T12:42:30-04:00

Granola (Nut-free)

Granola (Nut-free)

Nut free, gluten free, casein free, egg free, vegan Ingredients 4 c. organic gluten free rolled oats 3/4 c. raw pumpkin seeds 1/2 c. raw watermelon seeds 1/4 c. full fat shredded coconut 1/4 c. flax seeds 3/4 tsp Himalayan salt ½ tsp cinnamon ½ cup melted coconut oil or avocado oil ¼ c. pure maple syrup ¼ c. honey 1 tsp. homemade vanilla extract Instructions Preheat oven to 350. Line jellyroll pan with parchment paper. In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, seeds, salt and cinnamon. Stir to blend. Pour in the oil, maple syrup and/or [...]

Granola (Nut-free)Tammi Murphy2020-10-02T12:52:51-04:00