Looking for a little something sparkly or full of cheer to celebrate this New Year’s Eve? Skip the artificially flavored and colored, overly sweet corn syrup laden mixers and shake up a natural cocktail instead. Here are 20 ideas from some of our friends around the blogosphere! The Perfect Cosmopolitan from Our Nourishing Roots Mojito
Beverages
Easy Real Food Homemade Egg Nog- Thick and Creamy
Yadda yadda – here’s a charming egg nog story. I could bore you with the details, but I don’t want to delay you from making this recipe right NOW. It blows any store-bought eggnog completely away. And if cooked eggnog isn’t your thing, check out this raw eggnog recipe full of nutrient-dense goodness. If you
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Desserts, Sweets & Treats
Crispy Glazed Walnuts
These little beauties are my favorite holiday treat…and they make GREAT gifts! In fact, don’t be surprised if this becomes your new tradition, because people will be begging you to refill the jars you gifted them. Truth be told, these crispy little nuts make a fabulous treat year-round, but we always made them at Christmas.
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Real Food Recipes
Shaved Brussels Sprouts with Macadamia Nuts
Shaved Brussels Sprouts with Macadamia Nuts by Amy Love, Real Food Whole Health Ingredients: 1 stalk Brussels sprouts, or about a pound of sprouts off the stalk, organic is best Grassfed butter, coconut oil or ghee Unrefined sea salt, fresh ground black pepper 1/2 cup raw macadamia nuts, coarsely chopped Directions: Cut stems off the
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Real Food Recipes
Easy Roasted Root Vegetables
This is an easy side dish perfect to serve during the colder months and elegant enough to serve at holiday meals. The recipe is extremely forgiving and can be adjusted for the amount of servings you’ll need, plus whatever root vegetables you have (or don’t have) on hand. Easy Roasted Root Vegetables by Amy Love,
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Main Dishes & Entrees
Easy Gluten Free Chicken Spaghetti with Real Food Ingredients
Chicken Spaghetti used to be one of my favorite dishes, but most modern recipes call for gluten-filled pasta, processed, canned cream soups and that neon-orange horror- Velveeta cheese. No thank you! Here’s an easy recipe that skips the chemical-laden junk in favor of real food, and it’s gluten-free to boot! Gluten Free Chicken Spaghetti by
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Breakfasts
Easy Coconut-Vanilla Chia Seed Pudding
This gluten, egg and dairy free treat is a nice change from traditional pudding. It is similar in texture to tapioca pudding (though a bit smoother) with a nice coconut-vanilla flavor. Can be a snack, treat or even breakfast. Easy Coconut-Vanilla Chia Seed Pudding by Amy Love, Real Food Whole Health Serves 4-6 Ingredients: 2
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Main Dishes & Entrees
Gluten Free Chicken Piccata
This lovely chicken dish is elegant enough to serve for company, but easy enough for a quick weeknight meal. Savory chicken topped with a silky sauce dotted with salty capers and brightened with fresh lemons, this dish is sure to please any palate. Simply pair with a veggie or two of your choice- garlic broccolini,
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Desserts, Sweets & Treats
Bourbon Balls- Real Food Style and Gluten Free, Grain Free
Growing up in Texas, bourbon balls were a standard holiday tradition. Popular recipes include vanilla wafers, corn syrup and other nasty processed food ingredients, so we’ve been avoiding these delicious confections for many years. However, this year we decided to recreate some family favorites, and these were at the top of the list. This version