About Me

My name is Denise and I have an autoimmune condition of the thyroid called Hashimoto's Disease. This diagnosis brings a different set of challenges for each patient although most of us have to make major changes in our diet. Until recently, my diet was high in gluten, dairy, soy and corn. In fact, I didn't even know the names of 75% of the items in the fresh food isle! That's been the biggest obstacle on my quest to wellness. It is the reason I started this blog; to find and share recipes without those inflammatory ingredients. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do! If you have a favorite recipe of your own to share, please drop me a note via email or through my facebook page. Thanks for checking out the blog -- I look forward to hearing from you!


Friday, August 15, 2014

Honey Sweet Peas & Carrots

Did you know that peas are a good source of protein?  There are 8 grams of protein in one cup of peas! Carrots -- on the other hand --are rich in vitamin A and a good source of fiber. Together, they make a great side dish for a healthy dinner.  I tweaked a simple recipe that has probably been around forever by taking out the butter and sugar. Instead, I used my beloved ghee and some honey.  Here's the recipe:
Ingredients:
8oz frozen peas
5-6 carrots, chopped
2 teaspoons ghee
2 teaspoons honey

 Place the ghee in a skillet.  When it has melted, toss in the carrots.  Saute the carrots until they are tender (~15 minutes). Add in the honey when the carrots are almost done.  Lastly, toss in the peas and heat for about 3 more minutes.

 This dish has a sweet, buttery flavor that even the kids will love!  

 "God satisfies the thirsty soul.  God fills the hungry soul with good things."
Psalm 107:9
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