Weekends are for Farmers Markets! 🌾

This week is actually National Farmers Market Week, celebrated from August 6-12! Supporting your local farmers and shopping small not only helps your community thrive, but also helps you create more nutrient-dense and bioavailable meals for your loved ones.

Not all tomatoes are created equal, and not all meat is created equal. What you buy at a farmers market is likely much healthier because it’s coming straight from the field, to the farmer, to you.

I have a little story for you. Recently, we were at a farmers market in the mountains (as seen in the picture). My dad asked the farmer, “Did you grow these mangoes?” He said, “No, I bought them at the store.” This was at a farmers market, even! 😂

This is not a paid endorsement, but you're about to listen to me fangirl about Siete again. :) Haha I love their new line of chips and salsa!

This is my absolute favorite snack. If you and I were to hang out, we would probably have chips and guac or chips and salsa, and Daniel would be grilling something amazing. I could eat it all day, every day. Maybe it's being from Texas. Who knows? But either way, I was so sad to give up my favorite snack, corn tortilla chips, when I stopped eating seed oils. Literally, every bag on the shelf had soybean, vegetable oil, cottonseed oil, or worse…

Today, I want to share my short review of my favorite seed oil free store-bought cookies!

Siete Family Foods is definitely one of my top seed oil free brands. Not only is it family-owned, but all of their products are truly amazing. I have a few reviews of their products already, but the cookies, in my opinion, deserve a standing ovation. Not only are they amazing for being seed oil free, but they're some of my favorite cookies I've ever had. (That aren’t homemade, of course!)

My favorite flavor is the Mexican shortbread.

Quick, easy, and absolutely delicious! These roasted carrots will become your new favorite side dish! 🍽️😋

A few of you have been asking for simple sides to pair with your animal proteins, so I thought these roasted carrots with rosemary would be a great place to start. 🌿🥕

Are beef liver supplements legit? My experience! 👇

Today I wanted to share my experience with taking beef liver supplements. At one point in my life, the idea of eating organ meat was totally foreign to me. I had no idea it was one of the greatest superfoods on earth. Beef liver, specifically, is one of the most nutrient-dense and bioavailable forms of food a human can consume.

That means it's packed full of essential nutrients your body needs and in a way that your body can easily absorb.

Are you a pancake lover? This is an easy real food recipe you’ll love! These pancakes are not only healthy but super easy to make.

Perfect for any day, any time, anywhere.

We love them after a workout, weekend breakfast and more! They’ve become our go-to even while traveling. We’ve made these pancakes in dozens of Airbnbs and on the go! 💪

Welcome back to Cook with Real Food! Today, we're diving deeper into our journey of eliminating seed oils from our diets. It's not just about cutting out unhealthy fats; it's about discovering delicious, healthful alternatives that nourish our bodies. In this blog, I'll share insights from our latest podcast episode where we explore some of my favorite seed oil-free brands and products.

A few years ago, I would’ve said—single ingredient? What do you mean??

The finest and best foods are only one ingredient! I’ll explain…

In today's fast-paced world, avoiding seed oils can seem daunting, especially when dining out or navigating the grocery store aisles. However, with the right knowledge and resources, you can make healthier choices, cook with real food, and avoid these pervasive oils. Here are some practical tips and tools to help you on your journey to seed oil-free living.

There is something fancy and sophisticated feeling about eating salmon vs other fish...or is it just me? lol

We have been incorporating more fish into our diet over the last year, and it's been great! Its light and fresh taste is a great break from the rich red meat norm in our house.

However, like most foods, not all salmon is created equal! In fact, if you get low-quality fish, the toxin levels for humans are even HIGHER than if you were to buy super low-quality meat and worse than lunch meats...

If you know me, you know my love for crafting different soups all year round. This weekend, I whipped up something I had to share: a Homemade Indian Chicken and Garden Vegetable Soup. 🥘💚

This soup isn’t just a feast for your taste buds. It’s perfect for home gardeners or anyone looking to grab simple, fresh produce from the store.

As I write to you, I hear the train off in the distance, the kettle on the stove whistle as my husband makes coffee, and the light hum of the heater as small snowflakes start to drift down…the silence in between has brought a moment of deep thankfulness and reflection.

Some people may read this recipe and think, how did this make it into a cookbook or on a cooking blog? This isn’t even a real recipe? But this one it has a special place in my heart.

Not all of your meals have to be “Instagramable” or even fancy.

As busy entrepreneurs, my husband and I don’t always have time to cook a big meal. Instead of swinging by a fast-food joint, we use this recipe as our “go-to” when we don’t know what to eat.

I love Mexican Cuisine! Especially when it comes covered in red sauce…

Everyone knows Enchilada Sauce is best when homemade, but having a jar or two of pre-made sauce can be a great staple for fast and easy weeknight meals.

Unfortunately, MOST store-bought Enchilada Sauce options in a jar or can are filled with fake ingredients, chemicals, and of course, seed oils.

That’s Why I Buy…

This year, our home is filled with the delicious aroma of warm Bone Broth Red Enchilada sauce! We love enchiladas at any time of the year, but the combination of warmth and spices just tastes even better to me in during the cold months!

If you agree, I would ditch the store-bought “sauce” (slime) and try this simple recipe the whole family will love!

This fast and simple red sauce recipe has all the warmth and taste of a traditional sauce without the fake ingredients.

The traditional taste of cajun flare without the traditional inflammation! Most gumbo or cajun-inspired based are made with an insanely tasty thing called ‘Roux”

Basically, it’s like toasted flour in some sort of hot oil/fat. It turns the white flour into a golden brown and gives the entire dish a rich and almost nutty flavor that brings the experience into full-blown comfort mode status.

Unfortunately, in most recipes you find or restaurants, you would order something like this in, use vegetable oil or peanut oil to make the Roux. That’s why we created our own Seed-Oil Free version for you and your family to enjoy!

This perfectly crispy skin will have your brain thinking you’re eating at your favorite fried chicken joint!

I used to only cook with chicken breast, but after I tried these thighs I was converted. Thighs are way more flavorful and juicy and if you can get the skin right the crispy texture, you’ll understand what I am talking about. :)

Pasta night is back! Only this time without the seed oils. :)

In our household, pasta nights are rare but cherished events. When the craving for noodles strikes, there's only one brand I trust to meet our needs: Cappello's.

Known for their delectable almond flour-based products, Cappello's is a favorite among the gluten-free community. But there's more to their products than just being a gluten-free option – they are also completely free of seed oils!

The dopamine hit without the guilt!

Let's face it if you were raised in the USA, you probably love chicken nuggets for one reason or another. It's like the taste of childhood!

This take on Chicken Nuggets can help you enjoy the taste, but this time with whole foods!

I used to get these delish salmon from the frozen section at one of my go-to health food stores that had cheese and Italian seasoning. Yum!

Well, it was one of the first things that had to fall off my shopping list after I started to eliminate seed oils in 2019.

I hope this recipe serves as a reminder that anyone can recreate their favorite store-bought goods when they know how to cook. And always check your ingredients; you never know where seed oils could be hiding. :)