Healthy salad dressings

By |2018-02-18T23:20:20+00:00February 17th, 2017|Cooking tips and recipes, dairy free, gluten free, Paleo|

After reading one of our recent blog posts, several of our clients have been asking what dressing we suggest using on mason jar salads. Nobody wants to eat a naked salad. With a few simple ingredients to dress them up, raw veggies can become very appealing. If you're on a paleo or therapeutic diet you [...]

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Gratitude and sweet potato brownies

By |2018-02-18T23:20:53+00:00November 24th, 2016|Cooking tips and recipes, dairy free, egg-free, gluten free, Paleo|

The holidays are definitely my favorite time of the year. In particular, it is a traditional time to reflect about all the wonderful things in our lives that we are grateful for. Gratitude is a big part of my life. I believe that we need to be grateful each day for something beautiful in our [...]

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Paleo Pie Crust

By |2018-02-18T23:05:33+00:00November 16th, 2016|Cooking tips and recipes, dairy free, gluten free, Paleo|

With the holidays almost upon us, I have been deluged by emails and articles offering advice about how to eat healthier during the holiday season. Due to my history with chronic candida problems, eating anything with sugar, dairy or gluten is not really an option. My body does not handle sugar, dairy or any chemicals or additives at all, and knowing that [...]

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Hearty vegetable chicken soup

By |2016-10-26T00:09:46+00:00October 26th, 2016|Cooking tips and recipes, dairy free, egg-free, gluten free, Paleo|

It's that time of year again when germs seem to be running rampant and we begin to think more about protecting ourselves from illness. Proper, frequent hand washing and staying away from sick people are both good steps to staying well. Our favorite immune boosting trick here at The Secret Ingredient is consuming nutrient dense, [...]

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Bone Broth

By |2018-02-18T23:33:21+00:00September 27th, 2016|Cooking tips and recipes, dairy free, egg-free, gluten free, Paleo|

Article by Alyssa Jackson and Ella Elman) Bone broth has gained huge popularity recently in the paleo and natural health community. It may seem like a trendy, recent concoction but it's actually anything but. Humans have been cooking bone broths and stocks for thousands of years. In the spirit of consuming every part of the [...]

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Mason Jar Salads

By |2016-09-14T03:35:00+00:00September 14th, 2016|Cooking tips and recipes, dairy free, egg-free, gluten free, Paleo|

If you're like most everyone else, you might feel guilty about your lack of veggie intake. Days filled with work, kids, and chores galore can leave you reaching for some sort of quick processed food instead of vegetables. One of our clients introduced us to mason jar salads, a cute concept that we fell in [...]

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Grain free tabbouleh

By |2016-08-17T21:56:04+00:00August 17th, 2016|Cooking tips and recipes, dairy free, egg-free, gluten free, Paleo|

Summer is the perfect time for fresh and simple salads. Tabbouleh is one of our favorites, bursting with flavor! Traditionally, tabbouleh is made with bulgur wheat or couscous. One of my favorite gluten-free versions uses quinoa. However, most of the time, we prefer a grain-free version to make it friendly for many therapeutic diets. Grains [...]

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Chicken Scallopini with Hearty Greens Recipe

By |2016-07-20T02:04:48+00:00July 20th, 2016|Cooking tips and recipes, dairy free, egg-free, gluten free, Paleo|

Our chicken scallopini recipe allows you to experience traditional Italian flavors while staying within the bounds of paleo. The white wine sauce calls for a romantic dinner for two, or perhaps a treat for yourself. This recipe calls for broth. If you have bone broth made up, this is a great use for it! Homemade [...]

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Lemongrass chicken with carrots and peppers

By |2016-07-05T17:43:29+00:00July 5th, 2016|Cooking tips and recipes|

Makes 6-8 servings. Long days at the lake and warm breezy nights have us craving zesty flavors. This chicken recipe is simple to whip up, yet hearty enough to satisfy hungry tummies that have been busy all day. The chicken is fried in coconut oil, which is optimal for high heat. Many traditional oils such [...]

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Easy green omelet recipe

By |2016-02-25T18:00:28+00:00February 25th, 2016|Cooking tips and recipes, dairy free, gluten free|

Wow! It's been a while. Hello everyone :) For the past few months, I've been posting the occasional recipe on Facebook, but I haven't been very happy with the formatting options available. So I'm switching over to my blog and will share the posts on Facebook instead. A few weeks ago, my doctor asked me to [...]

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