11.24.2013

Allergy Free Holiday Recipes

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100+ Allergy Free Holiday Recipes

Alrighty, here is probably the BEST allergy-free holiday roundup out there! It’s filled with over 100 recipes from all my favorite bloggers. I asked several of my blogger friends what their favorite holiday recipes are and I was blown away at the creativity and yummy creations they shared with me. I decided to put together a “round up” to make it easier on you when you are looking for inspirations during the holidays. It’s quite fun searching through all these categories and I promise you will not be disappointed!

Defining “allergy free”

When I say “allergy-free” I am including a wide range of ingredients. All of these recipes are gluten-free. Most are paleo/grain-free but there is the occasional use of tapioca, arrowroot, or rice. I can’t please everyone, but I sure hope you can find at least one you like. Several of these recipes can be converted into GAPS (if they are not already) by using honey instead of maple syrup or the various “safe ingredients” for you. I have experience converting coconut oil for butter in many recipes and I think it turns out quite nice.

Inspiration

Hopefully this list of fabulous recipes is not too overwhelming for you. Several of the “pumpkin desserts” or “apple desserts” would make a lovely holiday breakfast treat as well. You may notice several variations of a certain recipe and that is because each blogger/cook has their own secret and I did not want to limit you to just one kind. Personally my favorite section to look through was the “savory cooked veggies”. It could be because I’m a veggie-lover, but they are so inspirational and colorful. Enjoy!

I hope your holidays will be filled with joy and peace. Enjoy all the holiday recipe contributions from my creative friends. 🙂

♥ Love, Gutsy

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Meat & eggs

How to cook a pastured turkey by Mommypotamus

Perfect moist Turkey by GNOWFGLINS

Sage rubbed turkey breast by A Happy Health Nut

GAPS liver pate by Gutsy

Sweet and sour meatballs by Homemade Dutch Apple Pie

Simply divine chicken liver pate by Divine Health from the inside out

Homemade honey baked Ham by Divine health from the inside out

Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño poppers by Gluten Free & Other allergen Free Recipes

Lemon, mustard and bacon deviled eggs by Homemade Dutch Apple Pie

Honey herb chicken by Homemade Dutch Apple Pie

Frog legs by Gutsy

Bacon wrapped dates by Homemade Dutch Apple Pie

Bacon, apple & kale quiche cups by Libby Louer

Beef Cuts (prepared various ways) by Gutsy

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Sweet Veggies

Acorn squash stuffed with spiced pears by Natural Family Today

Honey balsamic roasted carrots by A Harmony Healing

Nourishing sweet potato casserole by Divine Health from the inside out

Bourbon & honey glazed carrots by So Let’s Hang Out

Sweet potato casserole by Homemade Dutch Apple Pie

Warm pumpkin and apple harvest salad by The Urban Ecolife

Indian roasted butternut squash by My Heart Beets

Boston Market style sweet potatoes by Read Food Outlaws

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Soups

Purple Cauliflower soup by A Harmony Healing

Cream of broccolini soup with pecan, cherry, & feta crumble by Ravenous Venus

Cauliflower soup topped with bacon & basil guacamole by The Sour Path is the Sweetest

Hardy lentil soup by The Organic Kitchen

Creamy carrot chicken soup by Gutsy

Autumn soup by My Heart Beets

Roasted butternut squash soup by Libby Louer

Golden beet soup with roasted garlic cashew cream by With Food and Love

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Raw Veggies

Spinach salad with white balsamic by The Organic Kitchen

Christmas wreath vegetable platter by Divine health from the inside out

Fermented lemon kale and savory cabbage by A Harmony Healing

Pesto Pea salad by Homemade Dutch Apple Pie

Red Slaw with Fennel by Nourish with Karen

 

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Savory Veggies (cooked)

Paleo Braised Brussel Sprouts by Matthew’s Puzzle

Pimento stuffed Peppers by Homemade for Elle

Sauteed Cauliflower by Homemade for Elle

Very simple Asparagus and peppers by Scratch Mommy

Brussels sprout and sweet potato hash by The organic Kitchen

Roasted vegetables by The Organic Kitchen

Green bean casserole by Divine health from the inside out

Kefir pepper cauliflower mash by Food your body will thank you for

Kohlrabi fries by Little Owl Crunchy mamma

Roasted harvest veggies by The Sour Path is the Sweetest

Roasted cauliflower with garlic and rosemary by The Sour Path is the Sweetest

Garlic broccolini by Gutsy

Shaved brussels sprouts with macadamia nuts by Real Food Whole Health

Easy roasted root vegetables  by Real Food Whole Health

Green beans with mustard and thyme by Real Food Outlaws

 

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Fruity sides

Persimmon Chutney by Lisa’s Counter Culture

Cinnamon Ginger Pear butter  by Natural Family Today

Spicy pineapple cranberry chutney by Pickle Me Too

Easy cranberry sauce by Wellness and Workouts

Cranberry cherry apple sauce by Recipes to Nourish

Lacto fermented pear butter by Little Owl Crunchy mamma

Cranberry orange relish with ginger and nuts by Delicious Obsessions

All natural jellied cranberry sauce by Nourishing Herbalist

Cranberry mint mousse by A Happy Health Nut

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“Bread” & sides

Amish Hot pepper mustard by Natural Family Today

Creamy GAPS gravy by Empowered Sustenance

Scalloped Potatoes (dairy free) by Food Your Body Will Thank You For

Paleo “Cornbread” muffins by Empowered Sustenance

Coconut herb flatbread by Gutsy

Thanksgiving bread by My Heart Beets

Chicken bread bites by Strands of My Life

Grain-free Thanksgiving stuffing by Real Food Forager

Paleo sausage stuffing by Hollywood Homestead

Homemade style stuffing (GAPS & paleo) by Mommypotamus

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Chocolate Desserts

Dark hot chocolate with grapefruit zing by Ravenous Venus

Chocolicious muffins by Lisa’s Counter Culture

Coconut chocolate almond cookies by Natural Family Today

Chocolate pumpkin parfait by Made to Glow

Paleo chocolate mousse by Authentic Parenting

No Bake chocolate macaroons by Red and Honey

Ultimate Dark chocolate truffles by Divine health from the inside out

Cherry chocolate walnut bliss by Divine health from the inside out

Brownie bites with mint buttercream by The Sour Path is the Sweetest

French chocolate silk pie by Paleo Fondue

GAPS chocolate bread by Gutsy

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Fruity Desserts

Lemon blueberry chia seed pudding by A Harmony healing

Lemon Tart by Strands of My Life

Fresh berry fruit tart by Life Made Full

Orange cloud cake by The Sour Path is the Sweetest

GAPS lemon bars by Gutsy

Spiced cranberry apple cider by 20 Something Allergies

Cranberry ginger smoothie by A Happy Health Nut

Healthy banana muffins by Real Food Carolyn

Upside down cranberry orange bread by Meg’s Vegucation

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Apple Desserts

Grain free Apple and pear crisp by So let’s hang out

Apple streusel upside down cake by  The Nourishing Home

Best apple crisp recipe by Wellness and Workouts

Apple cranberry crumble by Wellness and Workouts

Salted caramel apple bars by Don’t Waste the Crumbs

Really easy apple crisp by The Sour Path is the Sweetest

Baked molasses apples by Gutsy

Apple pie bites by Delicious Obsessions

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Pumpkin pie spice bliss balls by the Urban Ecolife

Squash pie with ginger whipped cream by Divine health from the inside out

Pumpkin bar recipe by Wellness and Workouts

Creamy pumpkin pie custard by The Nourishing Home

Cinnamon squash sticks with apple butter dip by Libby Louer

Pumpkin pie cheesecake by Healing Cuisine

Apple butter pumpkin pie by My Heart Beets

Dairy free banana pumpkin ice-cream by Real food RN

Paleo pumpkin muffins by Hollywood Homestead

Mini pumpkin parfaits by Meg’s Vegucation

Chocolate pumpkin banana bread by Libby Louer

The ultimate gluten free & vegan pumpkin pie by Meg’s Vegucation

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Cookies & Sweets

GAPS snickerdoodles by Gutsy

Dream Cookies by The Nerdy Farm Wife

Almond flour sugar cookies by Nourish with Karen

“Sugar” cookie cut-outs by The Nourishing Home

Wholesome Ginger bread cookie cut-outs by The Nourishing Home

Raw macadamia coconut fudge by Yummy Inspirations

Honey toffee shortbread by The Sour Path is the Sweetest

Sugar cookie cupcakes by The Sour Path is the Sweetest

Rice porridge with toasted black sesame seeds by Little Owl Crunchy Mamma

Cheesecake cookies by Learning and Yearning

Raw cheesecake by Honey Ghee and Me

Cut out cookies with honey almond glaze by Just Enjoy Food

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Toppings 

Whipped honey cinnamon cocoghee by Delicious Obsessions

Dairy free coconut milk whipped cream by Gutsy

Homemade sweetened condensed milk by Don’t Waste the Crumbs

Real deal marshmallows by An Organic Wife

Pumpkin pie spiced non dairy creamer  by Don’t Waste the Crumbs

Vanilla honey by Gutsy

GAPS chocolate drops by Gutsy

Spiced coconut cream ice cream by The Aliso Kitchen

 

 

WHOO HOO

 

Stay Gutsy, Caroline

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11.10.2013

Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake (dairy, egg & grain-free)

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Allergies don’t have to ruin your holiday traditions…

A few years ago, after my mom and I started the GAPS diet, we felt like the holiday food traditions were ruined. “Good bye pumpkin-pie, mash potatoes, cheese and bread, and stuffing.” It was not until last year that we decided “Hey, why can’t we just find our own “safe” recipes to celebrate with?” Traditions are allowed to be tweaked, right? OF COURSE!

As we set out to search for new “allergy-friendly” and GAPS legal holiday foods, I got a wee bit overwhelmed. I had to search on tons of sites and in the end we only made 1 or 2 recipes. This year since my brother has joined the allergy group, I think that calls for a FULL allergy-free holiday feast.

I came across this book and was sure this was the holiday cookbook to use. It’s called Season’s Eatings: 62 Core Plan & Advanced Plan Menu Options for Thanksgiving and Christmas! 

For the main meal it has everything from grain-free rolls to coconut flour stuffing to potato-free “mashed potatoes”. The Dessert section is filled with GAPS-friendly treats like your traditional pumpkin pie, gingerbread cookies, and homemade truffles. YUM!

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Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake:

Elise from Healing Cuisine was so nice to let me share one of her favorite recipes in her book Season’s Eatings. It’s pumpkin pie cheesecake! The recipe is dairy-egg-grain-free so you can eat it even with all your allergies. She also has made a fun video you can watch where she shows you how to make this Pumpkin pie cheesecake! Enjoy 🙂

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INGREDIENTS:

**SERVES 12**

2 cups unsweetened pumpkin puree (homemade or can)

2 cups raw cashews, soaked 2 hours

6 Tbsp coconut oil, melted

1/3 cup organic full-fat coconut milk (no additives)

1 tsp organic vanilla extract (I like to use 1 vanilla bean)

3 Tbsp spoonable stevia powder (I bet you could replace it with a few spoonfuls of raw honey)

2 tsp ground cinnamon

3/4 tsp ground ginger

3/4 tsp ground allspice

1/4 tsp ground cloves

1/2 tsp sea salt

1 Vanilla Crumb Pie Crust pg 44 (in the book Season’s Eating’s)

 

DIRECTIONS:

1. Soak raw cashews for at least 2 hours. Rinse under filtered water until water runs clear. Process all ingredients on High in blender until smooth. Taste and add more stevia/sea salt/vanilla/spices as preferred.

2. Pour into prepared Vanilla Crumb Pie Shell. (I recommend using a 9 inch spring form pan). Refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving or freeze for 1 hour. Garnish each slice with a scoop of Coconut Whipped Cream, pg 57 (in the book Season’s Eating’s). <— Here is my recipe for coconut whipped cream too.

 

About the Book:

SEASON’S EATINGS HOLIDAY E-BOOK ($13.95)

62 recipes including:

  • 46 Advanced Plan Recipes
  • 62 Core Plan Recipes
  • Dairy-Free, Sugar-Free, Gluten-Free, Grain-Free

A complete recipe book to help you plan your Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday menus! Quick and easy recipes: Appetizers & Snacks, Salads & Sauces, Side Dishes, Main Course options, Bread & Rolls, Desserts, Cookies & Bars, Frostings & Icings, and Beverages. Also includes Making Shopping Easy tips, sugar/stevia/xylitol conversion chart, and advice for eliminating holiday stress. Season’s Eatings is your complete holiday cookbook guide!

 Click Here to Buy

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~Stay Gusty, Caroline

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11.02.2013

7 Days of giveaways $2500 in prizes

Hi gutsy readers!

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First of all I want to say it has been fun posting more often, I forgot how much I missed it! I still have my nose in the 47 ebooks in the Fall into Health sale. I can’t choose a favorite, but I promise to give you my review on a few books I think you will like (GAPS recipes, awesome healthy topics, etc.).

I also have been more active on my Facebook, so come join the conversation!

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This week, there will be giveaways that you can enter every day! I have always wanted to win a giveaway and I know it will happen someday. I think this week will increase the odds for all of us. You have nothing to loose, so if you are interested check out the prizes for today!

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Today’s prizes!

The Grand prize giveaway is this Le Creuset Signature Enameled Cast-Iron 7-1/4-Quart Round French Oven – a $400 value!

We have this exact red French Oven and love it! Most of the time a roast, a chicken, or vegetables are cooking away in this non-toxic cookware.

Look at this article to find out what cookware if the safest. Or you could follow my non-toxic kitchen Pinterest page for ideas.

There will be 4 winners! Yipee! Check out the 1st, 2nd & 3rd prize winners below.

Outta the Park BBQ Sauce — a $65 value

Vital Choice Canned Seafood Sampler — a $47 value

Wild Mountain Paleo Market Coconut Milk — a $30 value

 

5 Free Podcasts

There is a lot of fun stuff the Fall into Health Sale is doing for us! They are letting you download 5 free hours of interviews with the best bloggers, doctors, and farmers! Take a look at the speakers in these podcasts. Download them here now.

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Ok, Im off to go read some more of these the Ebooks. I just wanted to pop in so you would not miss out on some free stuff!

~Stay Gutsy, Caroline

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10.31.2013

Fall into Health Autumn SALE: $39 (Value $2,000+)

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Fall into Health Autumn sale!

What’s so special about the first week of Nobember (1-7) It’s the Fall into Health Autumn sale?

I have posted about amazing ebook bundles like this is the past, but this Fall into Health Autumn sale is different… and much better.Never before has Village Green Network (my blogging buddies) put together such a big bundle full of not only ebooks, but online classes, discounts, podcasts, magazines, and meal plans. There are even awesome giveaways you can enter with the Fall into Health Autumn sale.

Click HERE to learn more!

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Excellent E-books

I’m a total research and book nerd. Seriously, if you took a look at my bookshelves you would know what I’m talking about. I read and read and I never seem to be satisfied with knowing just a book, I want to read 2 or 3 books on the same subject. Call me crazy, but that’s how I roll. When I saw this Fall intoHealth sale, I jumped at the opportunity, because I wanted to read these (excellent) books to add to my research section of my brain.

I’m going to be honest, I am addicted to reading these ebooks. I can’t get over how much I have learned in the past 3 days, I feel like I can tackle any allergy friendly diet, every health issue, and give a complete face/body and house makeover. Do you think I’m getting carried away? You will just have to read these 47 Ebooks to see for yourself what I’m taking about, and then maybe you will go into the full I-can-cure-detoxify-do-anything mode. Just wait and see 😉

Sale includes:

  • 48 ebooks
  • 15 exclusive podcasts
  • 3 online video classes
  • 2 meal plans
  • 2 magazines
  • 20 discount coupons for great brands!

This is the LAST bundle of the year, so don’t miss out!

Podcasts:

Lucky for you, there are also some extras in the bundle (I think I’m just as excited about). I like listening to podcasts while I chop my vegetables or boil some soup or tea. It’s a nice way to multitask and actually I find it keeps me focused. These podcasts are exclusive to this bundle and it’s only offered for a limited time only (Nov 1-7).

Learn more about each Podcast speaker HERE!

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Online video classes:

Don’t get me wrong, I love reading but sometimes I just want to watch something. I think I’m a visual learner so that’s why I like to blog, because I can put my thoughts and accumulated knowledge from my extensive research into a physical post with pictures. It’s a part of me that I don’t think I will ever let go of now. Anyways, I was really surprised to see 2 online classes. I may or may not have done a little happy dance…no one was watching ;).

Learn more about the online classes Here!

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Meal Plans:

There’s more (I know crazy)! You get 2 meal plans too. I have never been one to use meal plans because of my severe allergies, but now that I’m able to eat more foods, I’m starting to need inspiration. After taking a look at them, I think they will actually go to good use! Yippee!

Learn more about the Meals Plans Here!

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Magazines:

I like getting caught up on the most recent news and recipes and flipping through pages of yummy pictures. Magazines inspire me to experiment in the kitchen and try something new. You will get 7 issues of the Healthy Recipes digital magazine and 7 issues of the Paleo Living digital magazine (3 moth subscription). The writers are authors, recipe makers, bloggers, and even doctors.  I bet these are going to be good!

Coupon Codes:

Im not the only one who shops online. I actually find that companies are more willing to make allergy free and real food items now days. You may not find everything you want in the stores, but I actually think its easier to just have stuff sent to the house. I really am excited to see a Berky coupon!! Primal Pit paste is awesome, Cultures for health is a must for fermenting things, Radiant life has about everything. These coupons will be put to good use.

Learn more about the Discount Coupons Here!

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Price:

$39 is the price for this WHOLE bundle of ebooks, classes, meal plans, magazines and coupons! Actual values listed below:

  • $985 : 47 ebooks (click here to see each book price)
  • $45: 15 podcasts  ($2.99 each)
  • $277: 3 online video classes
  • $220: 2 meal plans
  • $63: 2 magazines
  • + coupons to save more $

Total: over $2000 + in value!! If you want to talk numbers, I think you are going to be blown away how much you are saving. As much as I like my books and research, I don’t have extra cash lying around to buy many things. That being said, If I were to buy books/classes/meal plans, I would save it all up for THIS Fall into Health sale.

You guys it’s $39 !!!! Normally you could maybe get like 2 of these books for that price. You will never get the online classes of meal plans for this price. You won’t get a chance to hear these podcasts again because they are exclusive! All of this together is worth over $2000 and you are paying $39. It’s a crazy good deal for some pretty awesome books.

Click HERE to buy now!

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 25% off VGN Premium Members:

Are you Part of the Village Green Network Premium membership club? If you are then its your extra lucky day because you get 25% off of the Fall into Health Autumn sale. That means you get this bundle for $29!

 Learn more about it HERE!

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What do I think of the books?

I got a chance to read many of these books (If you are wondering, I categorized these books into categories I think seemed fitting).

The recipe books made me drool. There were so so many recipes but I was really excited about the ones that were grain-free/ dairy free/ egg free/ GAPS! These bloggers really have stepped up their  allergy free cooking skills.

The healthy living books made the  research neard in me come alive, I was on edge after each page. I mean… talking about metabolism, circadian rhythm, estrogen dominance, detox… Don’t get me started.

The healthy home books were awesome because I’m all about using nontoxic stuff.

The homestead books give me something to dream about for my own home someday ( it’s never too soon to plan right?).

The body and beauty books are always something new for me and you may already know I am a fan of the Eczema cure (which I wrote a post about here). The detox and cleansing  books are inspiring and motivating. 

I’m always an advocate for detox and these books are surprisingly thorough. Oh I can’t forget about the plan and guide books, which are excellent for people who are just getting started or like to have “what to do” written out for them. I found them handy.

Can you tell I just want to tell you about each book right now? Because I do!! But you will have to wait and watch out for a post each day this week (Nov 1-7) when I feature a book that I simply loved or learned a lot from.

Get a description of each e-book HERE.

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Ebooks:

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Real food: 

  • Real Food for Real Life – Emily Benfit of Butter Believer
  • Gluten Free: Real Food Recipes for Kids – Tracey Black of Don’t Mess with Mama
  • Gluten-free Vegetarian: 80+ Soy-free Meatless Real Food Recipes – Hannah Healy of Healy Real Food Vegetarian
  • Culture Your Life: Kefir and Kombucha for Every Day Nourishment – Louise Kane Buckley of Loula Natural
  • Heritage Cooking: Historic Recipes for Modern Kitchens – Lori Elliott of Our Heritage of Health
  • Real Food Nutrition FOR KIDS! – Kristen Michaelis of Food Renegade
  • Simply Salads by Season – Kristen Michaelis of Food Renegade
  • Natural Cocktails: Classic and Contemporary Mixed Drinks for the Real Foodie – Kendahl Millecam of Our Nourishing Roots
  • The Organic Kitchen: Autumn/Winter Menus – Linda Spiker

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Beauty & Body:

  • Beautify Your DIY: A Guide to Gorgeous Natural Gifts – April Anderton of Healing for Real
  • The Eczema Cure – Emily Bartlett of Holistic Squid
  • Love Your Body: The Imperfect Girl’s Guide to Positive Body Image – Elizabeth Walling of The Nourished Life
  • Lleaon’s Anti-aging Beauty Secrets: DIY Anti-aging Skin Care Recipes, Foods, Herbs, Supplements and Facial Yoga – Lleaon Rao of Beauty Secrets Revealed

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Grain-free & allergy-free: 

  •  Gluten-free and Grain-free Breads, Batters and Doughs – Halle Cottis of Whole Lifestyle Nutrition
  • Real Food Real Good Cookbook – Stephanie Gaudreau of Stupid Easy Paleo
  • Indulge and Heal: 40 Nourishing Treats without Grains, Dairy, Nuts & Refined Sugar – Lauren Geertsen of Empowered Sustenance
  • The Nourished Kitchen Guide to Grain-free & Dairy-free Baking, Sweets and Treats – Jennifer McGruther of Nourished Kitchen
  • Reversing Food Allergies Cookbook: Learn How to Reverse Your Food Allergies with Diet – Ann Marie Michaels of Cheeseslave
  • Grain-free Breads, Snacks & Desserts – Jill Tieman of Real Food Forager
  • Paleo Treats: Grain-free, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Sugar-free, Nut-free – Suzanne Perazzini of Strands of My Lif
  • Season’s Eatings: 62 Core Plan & Advanced Plan Menu Options for Thanksgiving and Christmas – Elise Schwartz of Healing Cuisine by Elise
  • Awaken: 30+ Egg-free & Grain-free Breakfasts – Karen Sorenson of Living Low Carb… One Day at a Time

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Home & Homestead: 

  • Greening Your Holidays – Donna DeForbes of Eco-Mothering
  • Your Custom Homestead: Awakening a Fresh Vision of Homesteading – Jill Winger of The Prairie Homestead
  • Natural Homestead: 40+ Recipes for Natural Critters and Crops – Jill Winger of The Prairie Homestead
  • Sustainability Starts at Home: How to Save Money While Saving the Planet – Dawn Gifford of Small Footprint Family
  • How to Finally Escape The Clutter Trap – Robin Konie of Thank Your Body
  • Toxic Free: 70 Recipes for a Toxic-free Home – Robin Konie of Thank Your Body

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Diet & Cleanse:

  • Have Your Cake and Lose Weight, Too! Slim Down & Heal Your Body While Eating Delicious Fats, Carbs & Real, Whole Food – DaNelle Wolford of Weed ‘Em and Reap
  • Kick the Weight with Keto – Kim Knoch of Eat Fat Lose Fat Blog
  • 7 Day Diet Plan: For Weight Loss and Improved Heath – Katherine Kyle of Green Thickies
  • Three Weeks to Vitality: The Ultimate Cleanse – Mary Vance of MaryVance.com

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Healthy living:

  • The Sleep Solution: End Your Insomnia Naturally – Emily Benfit of Butter Believer
  • The Nourished Metabolism: The Balanced Guide to How Diet, Exercise and Stress Impact Your Metabolic Health – Elizabeth Walling of The Nourished Life
  • Real Fit at Every Age – Julie de Lagarde of Real Fit Mama
  • The 30-Day Heartburn Solution: A 3-Step Nutrition Program to Stop Acid Reflux Without Drugs – Craig Fear of Fearless Eating
  • Quit PMS: End Your Menstrual Misery! – Lauren Geertsen of Empowered Sustenance
  • Total Fitness Routine for Beginners: An Introduction to Real Food & Fitness – Audry Godwin of A Nutritional Makeover
  • Break Out the Inner MILF – Jacki Hayes of Dare 2 Dream, Dare 2 Do
  • Nourishing Our Children – Sandrine Love of Nourishing Our Children
  • Shin Splint Soutions – Dr. Peggy Malone of DrPeggyMalone.com

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Guides & Plans:

  • The Granny Plan: 12 Steps to Everyday Home Cooking – Kathy Block of Granny’s Vital Vittles
  • Real Food Ingredient Guide – Kelly the Kitchen Kop
  • Homemade Mommy Handbook: Tips, Techniques and Basic Real Food Recipes to Cook Like a Homemade Mommy – Lindsey Gremont of Homemade Mommy
  • Real Food Survival Guide for Busy Moms – Lindsey Gremont of Homemade Mommy
  • The Paleo Survival Guide – Sylvie McCracken of Hollywood Homestead
  • Food Ninjas: How to Raise Kids to Be Lean, Mean Eating Machines – Matt Stone of 180 Degree Health

 CLICK HERE to read more about each book!

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11.14.2012

GAPS Applesauce

Simple. Yummy. Seasonal. Healthy.

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GAPS applesauce

What more could you ask for? Applesauce is pretty much a staple on the GAPS diet. If you have been on GAPS intro, you know what I’m talking about ;). I promise you it cannot get more simple then this. You can make as much or as little as you want, because all that really matters is that you have apples!

Variations:

Chunky: Mash with a potato smasher only until every apple in smashed and then stir. You can do more or less depending on the “chunkiness” that you like. To keep it chunky, keep the skins on.

Smooth: “like the jarred grocery store kind”. If you like smooth applesauce, don’t keep the skins. Peel your apples and use the skins to make fried apple skin chips. Smash with a potato smasher until it is all mashed together.

Pureed: Don’t get pureed and smooth mixed up. Smooth is like the consistency of the jarred applesauce at the store. Pureed is like baby food-super duper smooth! I use a blender for this kind. This would be a good “puree” for fruit roll ups.

Tips:

Making applesauce is quite simple but a few tips may help perfect this food.

  • The salt and lemon juice help to break down the apples.
  • The water is used so the bottom of the pan does not burn- use more if needed.
  • Use a variety of apples for the best flavor!
  • Keep the lid on so the bottom of the pan does not burn.
  • I like to make 1 jar with cinnamon and 1 jar without so I add the cinnamon at the end.
  • Sometimes I even add a few Tbsp of butter and honey to the applesauce to make it extra rich 🙂
  • Don’t over cook!
  • Have fun with adding handfuls (1-2 cups) of other fruits and make combinations like…

 

Strawberry applesauce 

Plum applesauce

Cranberry applesauce

Pineapple applesauce

Cherry rhubarb applesauce

Blueberry applesauce

Cinnamon-maple applesauce

 

INGREDIENTS:

(makes about 1 1/2 quarts)

10-15 organic small apples (any variety)

pinch of sea salt

2-3 Tbsp of lemon juice

2 tsp cinnamon (optional)

1 cup filtered water —> keep extra on hand just incase you need to add more

1-2 cups other fruit (optional)

 

DIRECTIONS:

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1. Wash apples (scrub the “wax” off if they came from the store). These do the trick.

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2. Peel (optional) and core apples.

3. Cut into 1 inch cubes (doesn’t have to be perfect!)

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4. Toss the apples, water, lemon juice, sea salt, cinnamon (optional), and fruit (optional) into the pot.

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5. Cover the pot with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer for 20-30 minutes until all apples are soft. Don’t over cook or else the applesauce will turn brownish and start to separate. 

* if there is too much water, keep the lid off for the last 5 minutes to let it evaporate. If there is too little water add 1/4 in at a time.  

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6. Remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes (just so you don’t burn your face with steam). Smash the applesauce to your favorite consistency.

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7. Eat piping hot or let cool and put into jars. Jarred fresh applesauce stays fresh for a few weeks in the fridge.

 

~Stay Gutsy, Caroline

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