Elena Peden, BCND, Board-Certified Naturopathic Doctor and Integrative Health Coach in Houston, TX

Real Food Recipes · Houston, TX

Houston's Recipes Food Is Medicine

Real recipes Elena cooks for her own family: mostly paleo, grain free, gluten free, dairy free, and refined sugar free. Food that actually heals and nurtures the body, not just fills it.

40+ Real Family Recipes
Mostly Paleo & Grain Free
Board-Certified Naturopathic Doctor
Clients Across the USA

Ingredients

    Instructions

      Breakfast

      Start the Day Right

      Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

      Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

      Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

      Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

      Grain Free Granola Cookies

      Grain Free Granola Cookies

      French Toast Casserole

      French Toast Casserole

      Breakfast Sausage

      Breakfast Sausage

      Gray's Acai Smoothie Bowl

      Gray's Acai Smoothie Bowl

      Blueberry Muffins

      Blueberry Muffins

      Morning Glory Breakfast Cookies

      Morning Glory Breakfast Cookies

      Blender Pancakes

      Blender Pancakes

      Appetizers, Snacks & Sides

      Something to Share

      Dairy Free Veggie Queso

      Dairy Free Veggie Queso

      Deviled Eggs

      Deviled Eggs

      Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus

      Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus

      Mini Pepper Poppers

      Mini Pepper Poppers

      Quick Pickled Onions

      Quick Pickled Onions

      Grain Free Tortillas

      Grain Free Tortillas

      Balsamic Marinated Tomatoes

      Balsamic Marinated Tomatoes

      Black Bean Corn Dip

      Black Bean Corn Dip

      Vinegar Coleslaw

      Vinegar Coleslaw

      Cold Spinach Artichoke Dip

      Cold Spinach Artichoke Dip

      Sauces & Soups

      Warm It Up

      Dairy Free Veggie Queso

      Dairy Free Veggie Queso

      Homemade Mayonnaise

      Homemade Mayonnaise

      Roasted Cauliflower Soup

      Roasted Cauliflower Soup

      Dairy Free Spinach Pesto

      Dairy Free Spinach Pesto

      Green Leek Soup

      Green Leek Soup

      Entrees

      The Main Event

      Chicken Squash Sliders

      Chicken Squash Sliders

      Instant Pot Whole Chicken

      Instant Pot Whole Chicken

      Instant Pot Pulled Pork

      Instant Pot Pulled Pork

      Meatloaf

      Meatloaf

      Beverages

      Raise a Glass

      Spicy Ranch Water

      Spicy Ranch Water

      Spicy Margarita

      Spicy Margarita

      Mexican Mojito

      Mexican Mojito

      Tequila Aqua Fresca

      Tequila Aqua Fresca

      Ginger Honey Simple Syrup

      Ginger Honey Simple Syrup

      Blueberry Lemon Rita

      Blueberry Lemon Rita

      Paloma Mocktail

      Paloma Mocktail

      Paloma Spritzer

      Paloma Spritzer

      Classic Margarita

      Classic Margarita

      Ranch Water

      Ranch Water

      Desserts

      A Little Something Sweet

      Carrot Cake

      Carrot Cake

      Pear Tart

      Pear Tart

      Grain Free Cowboy Cookies

      Grain Free Cowboy Cookies

      Grain Free Granola Cookies

      Grain Free Granola Cookies

      Lactation Granola Bites

      Lactation Granola Bites

      Gummy Bears

      Gummy Bears

      Berry Fruit Crisp

      Berry Fruit Crisp

      Chocolate Avocado Pudding

      Chocolate Avocado Pudding

      Easy Chocolate Chip Cookies

      Easy Chocolate Chip Cookies

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