Oh my goodness, how I love autumn. I love the cooler weather, the changing leaves, having a fire on chilly evenings, sweaters and the foods we eat during fall. And while I’m not one to go crazy over pumpkin spice lattes (PSL to the devotees) mostly because these drinks are loaded with all kinds of
Real Food Recipes
How to Make Homemade Paneer Cheese
Paneer is a pressed cheese typically found in Indian cuisine. It’s incredibly easy to make at home- you basically make a simple ricotta and press out the moisture. The finished paneer cheese is fresh tasting and mild, and can be used in a variety of recipes- see notes for recommendations. Homemade Paneer Cheese by Amy
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Main Dishes & Entrees
Braised Grass-Fed Beef Shanks with Gremolata
Hearty beef shanks are simmered slowly with aromatic vegetables until the meat falls off the bone. Serve with pan sauce and refreshing gremolata– a combination of minced parsley, lemon and garlic that brightens up the plate and provides a welcome contrast to the savory shanks. See notes for instructions on making this dish in a
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Desserts, Sweets & Treats
Vanilla Maple Panna Cotta
This delightful custard is egg-free and is lightly sweetened with maple syrup for a healthier, lighter treat. Coconut milk can be used in place of cream for those who are dairy-free. Vanilla Maple Panna Cotta by Amy Love, Real Food Whole Health Ingredients: ¼ cup warm water 1 TBL grassfed gelatin 2 ½ cups organic
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Desserts, Sweets & Treats
How to Make Chocolate Pots de Creme- A Real Food Recipe
This simple, but decadent dessert is quite a treat. A pot de creme is a French custard that dates back to the 17th century. We’ve reduced the sugar and included organic, real food ingredients for a treat you can feel good about indulging in on occasion. See the notes for optional additions to switch it
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Main Dishes & Entrees
How to Make Gluten Free Ricotta Gnocchi
These pillowy soft gnocchi are my absolute favorite, and I’ve revised them to be gluten free! Unlike potato gnocchi, ricotta gnocchi is light and fluffy and oh so decadent but incredibly simple to make. See the notes for alternative serving suggestions, as these little pasta nuggets are great with a variety of sauces and preparations
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Cultured Foods & Condiments
How To Make Your Own Homemade Ricotta Cheese
Although ricotta is often made after making mozzarella (using the resulting leftover whey), you can actually make it fresh with a few simple ingredients. Homemade Ricotta Cheese by Amy Love, Real Food Whole Health Ingredients: 1 gallon organic whole milk (not ultrapasteurized/UHT) ¼ cup organic heavy cream ½ cup organic white vinegar (or lemon juice,
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Real Food Recipes
How To Make Swoon-Worthy Bone Broth in an Instant Pot
What? You don’t regularly swoon over your bone broth? Come on, don’t all real foodies go all giddy when their homemade bone broth gels so well that you need a spoon to scoop it out of the mason jar? Especially when said broth is made in TWO HOURS instead of the usual two days of
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Real Food Diet
How To Make Bacon Wrapped Scallops
These delightful bites are perfect for parties, game day, snack time or served alongside a nice grassfed steak for a special surf and turf meal. Bacon Wrapped Scallops by Amy Love, Real Food Whole Health Ingredients: 12 large “dry” sea scallops (see notes below) Unrefined sea salt Freshly ground black pepper 12 pieces of uncured,