4-8 organic vanilla beans 16 oz. organic vodka Using a sharp knife, split vanilla beans the long way, exposing the inside. Place beans in a glass bottle, and pour in enough vodka to cover completely. Let sit in a cool, dark place for at least a month before using as vanilla extract in recipes.
Buckwheat Pancakes
This is another recipe that will depend on whether you can tolerate buckwheat. Print 1 c. organic buckwheat flour 3 egg yolks 1/2 t. sea salt 1/2 t. baking soda 1 t. vanilla extract 2 T. ghee 1/3 c. apple sauce 1/4 c. water Stir all ingredients together until smooth. Preheat a griddle and grease […]
Raw Hemp Milk
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
Lower Histamine Pumpkin Pie
Here is my recipe for lower histamine pumpkin pie
Pumpkin Fluff
Print 2 c. cooked pumpkin 3 eggs 4 dates, pitted 1/4 c. applesauce 1 t. cinnamon 1 t. ground ginger 1/4 t. nutmeg Grease a souffle dish and preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine all ingredients in a food processor, and process until smooth. Spread in prepared dish and bake for 40 minutes until a […]
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.
Almond Fruit Tart
Click here for printable copy. 1 1/2 c. almond flour 2 T. raw honey 3 T. ghee 3 T. lemon curd 2 c. mixed berries Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Combine almond flour, honey and ghee in food processor until it forms a paste. Press evenly into a ten-inch tart pan and prick all over […]
Lemon Curd
Click here for printable copy. 6 egg yolks Juice and zest of two lemons 1/2 c. honey 3 T. cold pastured butter Combine yolks, lemon juice and zest and honey in a heavy-bottomed saucepan or in a saucepan over simmering water (double-boiler). Turn the heat to medium and whisk in the butter as the mixture […]