Crock-pot Mac & Cheese
The beauty of making your own mac & cheese is you can use the cheese you like. It can be all of one kind or a variety. Often I will […]
Recipe of the Week
Welcome to the Weston A. Price Foundation's "Recipe of the Week" Blog, your source of weekly recipes based on Wise Tradition principles.
Mild Lentil Dal
Ingredients 2 1/2 cups red lentils 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar 1 white onion 2 red onions 1 garlic clove 2 large tomatoes 1 3/4 cups tomato […]
Strawberry and Carob Fat Bombs
This recipe is simple and has only 3-5 ingredients depending on whether you add in the optional ingredients. The really great thing is that you could use just […]
Masa Harina Cornbread
This delicious cornbread is made with traditionally prepared grains like masa harina and sprouted wheat and is sweetened with just a touch of honey. Ingredients 2 cups organic […]
Grilled Marinated Cod
Are you looking to change up how you cook cod? Well, I can tell you this new recipe has become a favorite. It’s quick and easy to make. The most […]
Tallow Fries
Want fries as good as you remember back before the 1980’s? The secret is to fry them in beef tallow! Ingredients 1/4 to 1/2 cup lard, tallow or […]
Gingerbread Cupcakes/Muffins
These cupcakes are gluten and grain-free, and big on flavor. In fact, you might need to adjust your spices accordingly if you aren’t as fond of ginger and cloves […]
Lemonade With a Twist
Ferment it! This beverage is a hit with both adults and children. Ingredients 1/2 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 6 to 8 lemons) 1/2 cup Rapadura […]
Organ Berry Patties
An easy way to eat all your organs without even knowing it (hint hint – parents with picky eaters). Delicious with pan-fried potatoes, soaked brown rice, whole grain […]
Veggie Pancakes
Instead of making traditional potato pancakes, take a walk on the wild side. Create a flavor-packed root vegetable pancake that will blow your socks off. Ingredients sweet potato […]
Health Food Bars (or Balls)
This recipe is dedicated to my past, current and future detox groups who are actively taking part in regaining their birthright…radiant health, through traditional ways. One of those […]
Nourishing Tortilla Soup
This is how I personally use the rest of a roasted local pastured chicken in the Butter For ALL Kitchen. Pick all the leftover meat off the bones […]
Souse
This is a recipe for Souse, containing ligaments, tendons, fat, itty-bitty meat jellied into a loaf. This is very common in Europe. Makes a great addition for a […]
Garlic & Herb Vinaigrette Salad Dressing
Homemade salad dressing is easy to make, affordable and you control the ingredients. Have you read the labels of most store-bought dressing? Their ingredients can be downright scary. So let’s […]
Gluten-Free Ginger Peanut Butter Cookies
The kids wanted some cookies and the only sort of yummy ingredient I could find was a jar of peanut butter. Actually, more like 1/3 of a jar. […]
Fermented Oats ’N’ Berries
This simple and nourishing breakfast porridge will stick to your ribs and not leave you wanting more in an hour. Makes 1 serving. Ingredients 1/2 cup organic rolled […]
Dish-saving Meatloaf
Thaw your ground beef and mix up this recipe all in the same pan and you have less dirty dishes! Use your hands to mix it up and […]
Buttery Beef Liver Pâté with Rosemary and Thyme
If you want to know how to make beef liver taste like an amazing delicacy, keep reading. Beef liver has a fairly strong flavor that is not appreciated […]
Cream Cheese Mousse
Over the years since I have been working in the kitchen for our Wise Traditions Conferences, we have tweaked to improve some of our recipes, while also creating […]
Seasonal Bone Broth Soup
A flexible soup recipe is a must if you want to eat food that is healthy for you and the planet. Using local and seasonal ingredients maximizes freshness […]
Brussels Sprouts and Pomegranate Salad
Here is a quick salad of Brussels sprouts, apple and pomegranate seeds. Steam the Brussels sprouts in order to lower the goitrogenic content. Ingredients 1 lb Brussels sprouts, […]
Bone-In Oven Baked Chicken Piccata
Okay, this is not your traditional Chicken Piccata recipe. What I mean by that is Chicken Piccata is normally prepared with skinless boneless chicken breast cutlets. Today it is all […]
Seriously Satisfying FAT BOMB Frosting
When you whip up this mix, it is perfect for piping onto muffins or cupcakes. The fats satisfy and the raw egg nourishes and it’s almost impossible to […]
Rendered Lard Snack
Here is what to do with extra rendered lard and if you want to eat more fat. The recipe can be halved and is easily adjusted according to […]
Elderberry Kombucha
With all the benefits of the elderberry plant, I decided to incorporate it into kombucha. Fermentation pulls the medicinal properties out of herbs. So I figure let’s give our […]
Creamy Pumpkin Soup with Turmeric and Sage
Here’s an easy homemade pumpkin soup with herbs. I recommend tan pumpkins if you can find them. Ingredients 3 lb pie pumpkin, strings and seeds removed 1 Tbsp […]
Josiah’s Favorite Stroganoff
This is my 4-year-old son Josiah’s favorite recipe. Great for feeding babies too since you don’t have to cut it up for them! 🙂 I like to serve […]
Cabbage Salad with Pomegranate Jewels
Eating with the seasons is a great way to make sure you are getting variety in your diet. Variety in foods means a variety in nutrients. Fall is […]
Banana Cream Pie (GF, DF Options)
Every year, my husband has only one request for his birthday – a banana cream pie. I’ve made the original version using cream, butter and einkorn flour. I’ve […]
Bacon Wrapped Liver Poppers
Yum, yum, wait… what? That’s right, we are going there. Liver. Seems like people either love it or hate it. Not much middle ground for the odd bits […]
Yummy Good for You Casserole
Over time I created this recipe as a teaching tool because the ingredients are chosen very deliberately for their health benefits (ok, the seasoned salt is just for […]
Warm Cinnamon Farro
Emmer Farro (riticum dicoccum or farro medio) is the tastiest grain we’ve eaten. It is versatile to use as a sweet or savory side dish or main meal. […]
Crunchy, Savory Chickpea Snacks
This easy snack is a great replacement for chips or Doritos when you are craving something salty and savory but don’t want to reach for an unhealthy processed […]
Mexican Shredded Beef
Grass-fed beef becomes very tender with long, slow, moist cooking, which is why I love my crock-pot for a foolproof cooking method. This Mexican shredded beef is great […]
Cran-Orange Green Beans
I love green beans. And cranberries. And pine nuts. And garlic. All together, and with the addition of toasted sesame oil, orange, and sea salt, this is a […]
Baked Peaches
This is an easy and delicious way to prepare ripe peaches. High-pectin fruit like peaches is actually more digestible when cooked than raw. Serves 4. Ingredients 4 ripe organic […]
Almond Grits
This is a most versatile dish. It can serve as a substitute for grits. It can be seasoned as a savory dish or sweetened as a breakfast food. […]
Summer Salmon Salad
Wondering what to have for a quick summer lunch or supper? You might want to give salmon salad a try. A well-prepared salmon filet is hard to beat, […]
Cucumber Chips
Last week I found myself with a case of cucumbers and no plan of action. Well, almost no plan of action. Last summer I was in a similar […]
Best Liver Pate Ever
I never thought I could consume liver in anything but dessicated form, encapsulated. Then I became a regular at the Weston A. Price Foundation conferences and at least […]
Baked Sweet Potato with Ghee and Walnuts
This is a simple topping to place on a baked potato. It is also excellent cold as a snack. Toppings are unlimited. Macadamia nuts or pecans would be […]
Carob-Frosted Nutty Bars
We have been consciously decreasing the amount of sugar we consume. It has helped tremendously in terms of getting sick, allergies, mood swings and overall better health. Here’s […]
Tender Tongue Stew
Tongue is one of the easiest and most delicious-tasting organ meats to make. Don’t be intimidated by it like I was! When it is seasoned the right way, […]
Squash Fritters
Squash fritters are another way to use up that summer squash and get the family to enjoy fresh veggies. This is a super easy recipe to make! They […]
Gluten-Free Sourdough Teff Bread
Traditionally prepared using a sourdough starter and 24-hour ferment, this sandwich loaf is full of flavor. When cool, it slices up well as sandwich bread and also holds […]
Orange Coconut Butter Fudge
If you are looking to cut back on your sugar cravings, but still want to enjoy something sweet, this is a great recipe to make. It is very […]
Salmon Cakes
Here is what I love about Salmon Cakes. I can throw all of the ingredients into the food processor in the morning, transfer to a bowl, throw into […]
Easy Spinach Pesto
When it comes to making pesto, there are unlimited ways to make it just as there are unlimited uses for the finished product. At its most simple form, […]
Bulletproof Dandy Blend
Most mornings, my husband fixes us all a nourishing breakfast of eggs and bacon, but sometimes I am just not in the mood. However, skipping breakfast is simply […]
Homemade Sourdough Pizza Dough
Homemade pizza dough. So good! And good for you when you are making it with a sourdough starter and using fresh healthy toppings. The sourdough starter predigests the […]
Slow-Cooker Chicken and Broth
My kids love chicken, but baking it without a slew of sauce leaves it dry and tasteless–especially when using the boneless, skinless breasts most commonly sold in supermarkets. […]
Grain-Free Almond Butter Cookies
Today it was rainy and a perfect day to bake. My kids requested cookies and so I set out to create a cookie recipe that we could all […]
Eggs Poached in Steel Cut Oats
This was an accidental discovery that I made while cooking a batch of Scottish oats. I wanted to fry eggs but the pan I use was not ready. […]
Soaked Amaranth Gluten-Free Crackers
This is a soaked whole grain gluten-free cracker recipe. Not only is there no flour or kneading required, but the crackers are properly prepared and delicious. My favorite […]
Red Lentil Soup with Chicken and Quinoa
Here’s a superdelicious nutrient-dense soup full of healthy veggies, protein and bone broth. Feel free to make this your own. Add different veggies to your family’s liking and […]
Carob Covered Peep Cakes
I need to stop going to the craft store. Not because I’m especially crafty, but because there are so many cool baking things too! My daughter and I […]
Roasted Curry Sweet Potatoes and Garlic
A perfect natural carb made in a savory fashion. This is a good side to have with most any meat or bean dish. I have experimented with different […]
Pumpkin/Squash Soup
I accidentally came up with a new way of cooking pumpkin one day when I just didn’t feel like cleaning the bacon pan. Nearly every morning my husband […]
Homemade Granola
My family LOVES granola but the store-bought brands are FULL of added sugars on top of more sweeteners mixed with added flavors and preservatives. So I decided to […]
Beef, Cabbage and Beets Hash
This is another one of those hearty hash, one-pot dishes that can be made a variety of ways, depending on what is on hand. I have made many […]
Gluten-Free Gingerbread Donuts
The best kitchen purchase I’ve made since my dehydrator was the donut mold. I’ve created some beautiful, healthy, and gluten-free donuts for my family. A quick scan of […]
Beet, Ginger, Cabbage Kraut
My new favorite kraut to eat is this superfood of beets, ginger and cabbage. It is full of taurine that helps your digestion, and supports your liver and […]
Curry Chicken and Sweet Potatoes
This recipe has evolved over the years and has become a primary comfort food in my household. I used to make this dish in my cast iron skillet. […]
Crispy Ranch Garbanzos
After going through my pantry and locating some dried garbanzo beans, I decided to take my chances with a recipe I’d been thinking about. This would also work […]
Coconut Flax Low Carb Pancakes
For those of you that are following a clean eating program that focuses on real food that is dairy-free and grain-free, these are a delicious option. They really […]
Jalapeno Pesto
This is my favorite pesto so far. I could probably eat it everyday! I get a lot of compliments on this whenever I make it. One of the […]
Steak Tartare
Steak tartare is nothing more than beef tenderloin, minced, spiced, and served with a variety of vegetables or some crusty sourdough bread (or with forks, like at my house). […]
Simple Kefir Cheese
Kefir cheese! Delicious and oh so easy to make. Seriously, it doesn’t get easier than putting your kefir in a strainer and letting it sit overnight. In the […]
Cole Slaw Salad
I always enjoy a good cole slaw. Cole slaw is one of my favorite go to side/vegetable dishes. I have made it many ways, but I always use […]
Easy Sourdough Bread
This is by far my family’s favorite bread. And it is so easy to make. I simply mix it up in the afternoon and bake the next morning. […]
Smoked Sweet Potato Chili
This recipe has evolved into one of my favorite chili recipes. Since moving to North Carolina and having an abundance of sweet potatoes, I found myself subbing sweet […]
Simple, Succulent Squash Soup
Squashes are among the cheapest and easiest fruits (yes, they’re a fruit) to prepare, and they pack a powerhouse of nutrients including potassium, carotenoids, folate and fiber. Best […]
Cilantro-Spinach Pesto (Dairy-Free, Nut-Free)
Please tell me that I’m not the only one who has an awesome idea only to find that you have nothing on hand to bring that idea to […]
Indonesian Fried Rice (Nasi Goreng)
Nasi Goreng is simply a stir-fried rice dish in Indonesia. This is my wife’s recipe from her part of Indonesia but there are many different ones. We have […]
Collard Greens with Wild Rice
Collard greens are one of my favorite greens and they grow so well in Central Florida. High in micronutrients, especially magnesium, good ole collard greens are a staple […]
Pumpkin Custard Bars
It’s pumpkin season so I wanted to find a delicious grain-free, gluten-free and sugar-free treat that me and my whole family could enjoy. These pumpkin bars are made […]
Great Grandma Ella’s Turkey Dressing
Thanksgiving is right around the corner and this year I want to share with you my favorite stuffing recipe. It comes from my Great Grandma Ella and my […]
Vegetable Noodles
Do you have a spiralizer yet? They are so fun. Mine attaches easily to my KitchenAid mixer, but there are others that are much more affordable and work […]
Frozen Banana “Ice Cream”
Frozen banana ice cream is an excellent alternative to sugary desserts for those who’d like to transition their children to a lower-sugar diet. The natural sugars in the bananas […]
Sweet Potato, Sausage and Power Greens
One-pot meals have always been some of the quickest and tastiest meals that I cook. The flavors blend so well together and to be honest, who doesn’t want […]
Santa Claus Gazpacho
Ever heard of a Santa Claus watermelon? It looks like its namesake comes from the fact that it is considered a winter melon which means it takes longer […]
Sourdough Croissants
This recipe incorporates an ancient grain (kamut) as well as organic unbleached white flour, and the dough is very easy to work with. The end result looks very […]
Meatballs
I love meatballs. But mine just tasted like ground beef. So I began a quest to discover spices that would jazz them up. I think I finally hit […]
The Best Beef Stroganoff
Beef stroganoff is a staple in our household. Everyone in the family, from my kids to my husband devours this dish and asks for seconds–and sometimes thirds and […]
Walnut Date Balls
These delicious Walnut Date Balls are my answer to chocolate cravings. They are sweet but not too sweet, and yet they feel like such a treat! They are […]
Miso Braised Pork
Here in Minnesota, we are very fortunate to have access to restaurants that source food from clean sources. As much as I’d like to, we simply cannot afford […]
Vegetable Chili
Not just a comforting wintertime favorite, this dish is good any time of year. Just the savory scent coming from this simmering pot of chili will bring a […]
Probiotic Tomato Cucumber Salad
This quickly became a summer favorite. It is a delicious salad made with fresh summer tomatoes and cucumbers from our garden, with the added benefits of sauerkraut. It’s […]
Tomato Salad
It’s tomato season. Here in New Hampshire that’s a pretty short time so I find a way to have a tomato salad almost every day. My favorite recipe […]
Simple Tomato Soup
It’s summertime and right in the middle of tomato season. Sweet juicy tomatoes are my family’s favorite. Every summer I grow some and buy some, and make tomato […]
Homemade Marshmallows
Store-bought marshmallows are packed with fake foods. The first three ingredients are often corn syrup, sugar and dextrose. These ingredients can cause a lot of inflammation and have no […]
Stinging Nettle Pesto
Well, this is a recipe I never anticipating writing. In my younger days, I spent lots of timing pulling these pokey little buggers out of my yard and […]
Our Best Liver Pate Recipe
Liver is so super healthy, and I’m always trying to find sources that are good-quality. We usually eat it once per week as prepared in this recipe, with […]
Fiberlicious Crackers
I was searching for a cracker with no high-fructose corn syrup or sugar and I stumbled on, “How to make your crackers at home.” Thus the journey began […]
Mint Lassi
Enjoy a traditional East Indian drink that is refreshing, cooling, tart, and slightly salty. It’s also full of hydrating electrolytes. On hot summer days when I work in […]
Poached Cod with Cumin
My children love fish. A few weeks ago, my eight-year-old told me that he was craving salmon. Craving! Unfortunately, we were out with no more expected until after […]
Sourdough Bagels
Gabe is my 10-year-old who loves to cook. Anything we try in the kitchen he likes to have a hand in. Today we decided to try sourdough bagels. […]
Cabbage Sausage Stir-Fry
Cabbage is a marvelous vegetable. It has minimal carbs, is low in calories and is high in nutrients and fiber. This stir-fry that I make is almost always […]
Broiled Butter Chili Lime Chicken
This recipe combines 2 flavors that go so well together – chili and lime. Add the butter, onion and garlic and it is d-e-l-i-c-i-o-u-s! As soon as it […]
Adrenal Support Shake
This is an easy meal or snack to support the adrenals. For starting out, jumping into this many yolks in one go could be too much since it […]
