1/2 c. raw organic hemp hearts 4 c. filtered water Combine all ingredients in blender. Puree on high speed for about 1.5 minutes until creamy. Strain through a very fine sieve or a nutmilk bag. Store in the refrigerator for up to five days. © Betsy Leighton / dairyfreegaps.worpdress.com
Beef Borscht
Print 1.5 lb. grass-fed organic beef brisket 1 medium uncured smoked ham hock 3 carrots, chopped 8 small beets, peeled and quartered 6 shallots, peeled and quartered 1 sprig fresh dill, or 1 t. dried 1 t. dried rosemary 1 bay leaf 1/4 t. yellow mustard seeds pepper, to taste 2 c. dry red wine 1 […]
Lower Histamine Low-Sulfur Pumpkin Soup Recipe
Here is a tasty lower histamine low-sulfur pumpkin soup recipe for cool fall days.
Lacto-Fermented Dill Pickles
This is my second pickle post, because the first recipe was terrible — mushy pickles, yuck! 5 T. sea salt 2 quarts chlorine-free water 6 oak, grape, horseradish or sour cherry leaves (these contain tannins which make the pickles crisp) 8 cloves peeled garlic 2 large heads dill 1 T. black peppercorns 1 T. mustard […]
Raw Walnut Pate
Print 1 c. organic raw unsalted walnuts 2 T. flat leaf parsley, minced 1 T. lime juice 3 T. olive oil 1 t. soy sauce (if tolerated) 1 clove garlic, minced salt and pepper Soak nuts for 8 hours. Drain and combine with all remaining ingredients in a food processor. Process until smooth paste, scraping sides […]
Tart Cherry Sauce
Print 2 c. Pitted tart cherries 1/2 c. Filtered water 1 T. Raw honey 1 t. Vanilla extract Combine cherries and water in medium saucepan. Heat to boiling over medium high heat and simmer for about 30 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in honey and vanilla. Serve over yogurt, ice cream, etc. © 2015 […]
Tart Cherry Frozen Yogurt
14 oz. raw organic yogurt (or full fat organic coconut milk) 2 c. Tart cherries, pitted (can be frozen) 1/4 c. Raw honey 1 t. Vanilla extract 1/8 t. Almond extract 2 raw pastured egg yolks Combine all ingredients in blender and purée. Strain because you might have missed a pit. Refrigerate until ready to […]
Fruit Ice
Watermelon ice pictured above Fruit Ice Ripe organic fruit such as watermelon, strawberries, raspberries, etc Wash and cut fruit (if melon) into bite-sized pieces. Cover a cookie sheet with a layer of plastic wrap. Arrange fruit in a single layer on the cookie sheet, with the fruit separated so it won’t freeze together. Place cookie sheet […]
Everyday Vegetable Braise
Print This is the recipe I make every few days, using whatever vegetables are in season. I eat it with hot bone broth and some reheated meat for most every meal. 4-6 T. quality fat (ghee, duck fat, schmaltz, etc.) 8 oz. uncured sugar-free bacon (I use Garret Valley), chopped 1 yellow or red onion […]
Tartar Sauce
1/4 c. Mayonnaise 1 T. finely chopped dill pickle 1 scallion, finely chopped 1 T. chopped fresh dill (or 1 t. dried dill) 1 T. chopped fresh cilantro 1 T. fresh squeezed lemon juice salt and pepper Combine all ingredients and refrigerate until ready to serve.