Gluten-free empanadas
Empanadas have always been a favorite of mine, because what’s not to like about what is basically meat and pie crust? I decided to give these a shot and they are now a staple. They pair well with a soup and are great on their own as a light...
“Breakfast for dinner” gluten-free egg casserole with lamb
Gluten-free, protein-filled and versatile casserole. ...
Fast cabbage slaw with tarragon dressing
This one came from a need to use a head of cabbage I’d picked from the garden for this recipe. I’d only used a couple of leaves and wanted to do something with the rest before it became forgotten in my crisper. I also had some fresh snap peas...
Healthy chocolate protein shakes
This one is a kid favorite. And a hot tip, the leftovers can be combined with some baileys for Mom for after they go to bed. Recipe: Two tablespoons good cocoa powder, a half scoop of grassfed whey, about three cups ice, one cup coconut milk (the kind in...
The absolute best Saturday night meal: Salmon tostadas
This meal has been a favorite in our family for years. You can use whatever fish you like or have on hand to sub for the salmon, and if you want to make it paleo just omit the beans and cheese and have it in a lettuce or cabbage...
Cranberry Custard Pie
I have a little trick at the holidays. I am sensitive to gluten and dairy, which is easy to avoid on main dishes like turkey. But for dessert it’s a little more dicey, so I always bring one of my own. I’ve had this recipe rolling around in my...
Chicken in Saffron Broth
This dish started with me flipping through one of Julia Child’s cookbooks and seeing something called “Pot-Au-Feu.” It looked good, if a little complicated. In Julia’s recipe, she trussed the chicken and stuffed it with homemade dressing before placing it in the boiling water. That sounded great, but I...
Welcome to Modern Hippie Kitchen!
Welcome to my new blog! A little background: I am a mom of two and wife to a martial arts school owner, full-time social media professional and avid cook and gardener. I love creating recipes and involving my kids in the process. The food we cook is gluten-free, and...