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Two glasses of eggnog topped with cinnamon sticks and spices

By Dena Norton, MS, RD · December 14, 2018 · Updated December 20, 2020 · 66 Comments

Easy Eggnog (2-minute blender recipe)

This 2-minute blender recipe for easy eggnog is the richest, creamiest, best homemade eggnog you'll ever have! People rave every time I serve it at holiday gatherings and no one can believe how simple it is to make! Plus, it's refined sugar free and is loaded with healthy fats, high quality protein, … [Read more...] about Easy Eggnog (2-minute blender recipe)

Drinks,  Recipes Christmas,  eggnog,  Holiday

By Dena Norton, MS, RD · December 6, 2018 · Updated December 27, 2020 · 49 Comments

Christmas Breakfast Strata

An excellent and delicious breakfast strata with an Italian flare. This is great any time of the year, but the red tomatoes & green spinach make it perfect for Christmas breakfast or brunch! We don't typically eat a big breakfast on Christmas morning, but this Christmas Breakfast Strata makes … [Read more...] about Christmas Breakfast Strata

Breakfast,  Recipes Brunch,  Cheese,  Christmas,  Egg,  Vegetable

overhead shot of turkey pot pie in pan with 1 serving on plate

By Dena Norton, MS, RD · November 22, 2018 · Updated November 15, 2021 · 33 Comments

Rustic Turkey Pot Pie

This rustic turkey pot pie uses leftover turkey (or rotisserie chicken), plus whatever veggies you have on hand, then tops them with the best flaky pie crust you've ever had. It's the perfect comfort food on a cold day! This recipe is brought to you by holiday leftovers. If you're looking for … [Read more...] about Rustic Turkey Pot Pie

Comfort Food,  Dinner,  Recipes pie,  turkey

An overhead shot of easy salmon butternut squash and kale in a white bowl topped with rosemary

By Dena Norton, MS, RD · November 5, 2018 · Updated February 9, 2023 · 65 Comments

Easy Baked Salmon with Roasted Butternut Squash and Kale

This easy, sheet pan baked salmon dinner is loaded with fall flavor and couldn't be easier. Packed with healthy, omega-3 fats from the wild salmon, as well as garlic, fresh herbs, butternut squash and kale, makes a healthy and quick dinner or lunch. Grain and gluten free.   Two of the … [Read more...] about Easy Baked Salmon with Roasted Butternut Squash and Kale

Dairy Free,  Dinner,  Gluten Free,  Grain Free,  Recipes Easy,  Fall,  Fish,  one dish,  Roasted,  salmon,  sheet pan,  Winter

close up of homemade elderberry syrup in jar and on spoon

By Dena Norton, MS, RD · October 16, 2018 · Updated December 27, 2020 · 63 Comments

Easy Elderberry Syrup Recipe (with step by step instructions)

Homemade elderberry syrup is so easy to make, plus it's 30-50% cheaper than store bought, and works better too! Elderberry syrup, cough drops, and gummies have become a popular natural method of fighting off cold and flu in recent years, and with good reason - they work! Making your own … [Read more...] about Easy Elderberry Syrup Recipe (with step by step instructions)

Kids Health,  Recipes cold,  elderberry,  flu,  immune,  remedy

overhead view of cottage pie in pan and one serving on plate

By Dena Norton, MS, RD · October 10, 2018 · Updated August 25, 2019 · 13 Comments

Classic Cottage Pie

Classic Cottage Pie - this simple English comfort food is one of my all time favorite meals and is a serious crowd pleaser - I get asked for the recipe every time I serve it! It can be made ahead and tastes amazing left over! (Gluten free/grain free option) Do you have those few special … [Read more...] about Classic Cottage Pie

Dinner,  Recipes beef,  Comfort Food,  potatoes,  shepherd's pie

By Dena Norton, MS, RD · October 1, 2018 · Updated August 4, 2020 · 51 Comments

Pumpkin Snickerdoodles with Einkorn flour

These amazing, fall inspired pumpkin snickerdoodles have become a family favorite at my house and they get glowing reviews every time I take them somewhere too! They're super easy to make, dairy free, and use ancient grain Einkorn flour. Snickerdoodles are a favorite at our house. We have a … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Snickerdoodles with Einkorn flour

Cookies,  Dairy Free,  Recipes Autumn,  cinnamon,  Dessert,  Fall,  maple,  pumpkin,  Pumpkin spice,  Snickerdoodles

loaf of banana bread sliced on serving tray

By Dena Norton, MS, RD · September 3, 2018 · Updated February 20, 2023 · 53 Comments

World’s Best Banana Bread with Einkorn Flour

Hands down, the World's BEST banana bread - I've eaten a lot of banana bread in my life, and none has ever been able to top this favorite family recipe! Sweet, cakey, and with plenty of ripe banana flavor, it's a classic comfort food that can served for breakfast or dessert. Made with ancient grain … [Read more...] about World’s Best Banana Bread with Einkorn Flour

Breakfast,  Comfort Food,  Recipes Baking,  Banana Bread,  Dessert

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