Mini Lemon Frozen Pies
These bite-sized frozen lemon pies are free of white sugar and dairy and are the fraction of the price of an equally-healthy store-bought version!
Read MoreLentil Curry Soup
This lentil curry soup is great for pot lucks and is very filling! The curry and coconut milk give it an Indian-style feel, and the lentils are loaded with protein and fiber. This recipe is flexible in that you can add whatever veggies you’d like!
Read MoreSarah' Crohn's Blog - Bowel Perforation and Emergency Surgery
Sarah’s Crohn’s disease has been flaring up over the past 2 months, and she ended up going to the ER for worsening abdominal pain. As she was getting a simple procedure to dilate a stricture, her bowel perforated and she needed to get emergency surgery. She now has an ileostomy bag again and is still processing all the emotions that go along with it.
Read MoreKombucha SCOBY Fruit Leathers
Dale and I brew our own Kombucha, and our favorite thing to do with our extra SCOBYs is to turn them into fruit leathers! When the SCOBY gets dehydrated, it still retains a chewy texture without being gross and slimy.
Read MoreMashed Butternut Squash
This is an easy recipe for mashed butternut squash that is lightly sweetened with maple syrup. It also has some cinnamon added for an extra burst of flavor! This was one of the first foods I ate after having bowel surgery since it was gentle on the gut but also full of nutrition.
Read MoreBite-sized Grasshopper Pies
These frozen mint pies are a perfect bite-sized treat that you can grab anytime you’re near the freezer. They are a hit in our household and never last long!
Read MoreVegetarian Shepherd's Pie
Anyone who is craving a vegetarian version of a shepherd’s pie will love this recipe. It is loaded with lentils and veggies, and it is one of my favorite dinner recipes!
Read MoreQuinoa-stuffed Acorn Squash
This delicious recipe combines acorn squash, quinoa, raisins, and pecans into a fun and easy fall recipe.
Read MoreFrozen Peanut Butter Cups
These bite-sized frozen treats have a creamy peanut butter banana filling with a carob crust. They are delicious and won’t last long in your freezer!
Read MoreHomemade Fruit Juice Jello
This homemade jello takes less than 5 minutes to prepare and only has two ingredients: fruit juice and gelatin. Choose your favorite juice or change it up, and avoid any added or artificial sugars found in store brands.
Read MoreSarah's Crohn's Blog - Strictures
Sarah gives a quick update on her strictures and balloon dilation.
Read MoreSarah's Crohn's Blog - Bowel Obstruction
Sarah had to go to the ER recently for a bowel obstruction related to a stricture at her surgical site. Her spirits are good, and she anticipates that this hospital stay will be a short one.
Read MorePeanut Sauce Noodle Bowl
This is a easy and versatile recipe that allows you to use whatever vegetables you want, and it is topped with a delicious peanut soy sauce.
Read MoreHomemade Pasta Sauce (Sugar free)
This is Sarah’s go-to pasta sauce recipe when her garden is full of tomatoes. It is full of flavor and tastes great on pasta or spaghetti squash!
Read MoreSarah's Crohn's Blog - A Birthday Thank You
Sarah gives a quick update following her recent surgery.
Read MoreSarah's Crohn's Blog - Getting Ready for my Final Surgery
Sarah gets ready for her third and final surgery, and she describes the logistics of traveling to Boston from Maine during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreSarah's Crohn's Blog - Still Have an Ileostomy
Sarah finally got her second surgery, but unfortunately she woke up and still had an ileostomy due to continue inflammation in her rectum.
Read MoreHomemade Chocolate Ice Cream (refined sugar and dairy free)
This recipe is for a delicious and creamy chocolate ice cream that is dairy free and free of refined sugars!
Read MoreHomemade Blackberry Ice Cream (refined sugar and dairy free)
This is a delicious and refreshing recipe for a blackberry ice cream that is dairy-free and free of refined sugars. It is a great way to use up your extra summer blackberry harvest!
Read MoreSarah's Crohn's Blog - Surgery #2 Coming Soon
Sarah is getting back to her adventurous life, and she just got news from her surgeon that she can get her ileostomy reversed soon!
Read More