Hot Cross Bun Waffles (Low FODMAP)

15 Minutes prep • 15 Minutes cook • Low FODMAP • Serves 4 • Ok to make ahead: Steps 1-4

This is a delightful twist on a classic Easter treat: Hot Cross Bun Waffles! These waffles infuse all the cozy warmth and spice of traditional hot cross buns into a crisp and delicious breakfast delight. Imagine the comforting aroma of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom wafting through your kitchen as these waffles cook. Topped with a generous drizzle of melted butter and an orangey glaze, they're a surefire way to elevate your breakfast or brunch spread. Whether you're celebrating Easter morning or simply craving a cozy indulgence, these Hot Cross Bun Waffles are guaranteed to delight your taste buds and warm your soul.

Ingredients: Waffles

2 cups gluten-free flour

1 teaspoon Kosher salt

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

2 tablespoons granulated sugar

1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon allspice

2 cups lactose-free milk

2 eggs, at room temperature

1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon orange zest

1/4 cup currents (or raising roughly chopped)

Maple syrup and melted butter for serving

Ingredients: Orange Glaze

3/4 cup powdered sugar

1 teaspoon orange juice

1/4 teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg (optional)

Directions

(1) Prepare: Melt the butter, chop the raisins (if using), and zest the orange.

(2) Combine dry ingredients: Put flour, salt, baking powder, sugar, cinnamon, cardamom, and allspice in a medium mixing bowl and whisk to combine.

(3) Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla together.

(4) Blend the batter: Pour the blended wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and stir with a wooden spoon until well combined. Fold in the chopped raisins and orange zest. There’s no need to get all the lumps out.

Make-ahead note: At this point, you can let the batter rest while you preheat the waffle iron, or you can cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and keep it in the refrigerator for a day or so until you’re ready to cook the waffles. Bring the batter to room temperature before cooking the waffles so the batter will pour. Add additional milk or melted butter if the batter is too thick after chilling.

(5) Cook the waffles: Once your waffle iron is heated, ladle an equal amount in each segment of the waffle iron. Cook until crisp but not burned. Remove from the waffle to a cooling rack to keep it crisp.

(6) Plate and serve: Serve warm with a drizzle of warm syrup, melted butter, and orange glaze. Top with a sprinkle of grated nutmeg.

Eat and enjoy every bite because you can!

Recipe note: I use Diamond Crystal Kosher salt in all my recipes because it has a wonderful flat and crisp flake that tastes delicious. It is also the least salty salt available so you can use it more liberally as a seasoning than you can table salt or sea salt. If you use another type of salt, you may need to reduce the amount so it is not over-salted. 

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Sour Cream Blueberry Coffee Cake (Low FODMAP)

15 Minutes prep • 45 Minutes cook • Low FODMAP • Gluten-free • Serves 8 • Ok to make ahead: Steps 1-2

This is a classic. Tender cake with a crunchy streusel on top and in the middle with bright blueberries throughout. It’s comfort food that’s even more delicious when it’s warm with a bit of butter melting into it. Perfect for a slow Sunday morning with a cup of coffee and your slippers on. The kitchen will smell delightful so you’ll have to work fast before the house wakes up and realizes you’ve made something scrumptious!

Ingredients: Coffee Cake

1 stick (8 tablespoons) salted butter, at room temperature

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1 tablespoon lemon zest

1/2 cup lactose-free sour cream

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

3 large eggs, at room temperature

3/4 cup all-purpose gluten-free flour

1/4 cup gf Jules gluten-free flour (makes it lighter, but you can use all gluten-free all-purpose flour if you prefer)

3/4 cup almond flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt

1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries

Ingredients: Streusel

1/2 cup light brown sugar

2 tablespoons gluten-free flour

2 tablespoons butter

Directions

(1) Prepare: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Grease the bottom and sides of a 9-inch springform pan or (9 x 5-inch) loaf pan.

(2) Make the streusel: To make the streusel. Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix until a crumble forms.

(3) Make the batter: In the bowl of your stand mixer, beat together the butter, sugar, and lemon zest until combined. Add the sour cream and vanilla, beating until smooth. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until combined. Add the flour, almond flour, baking powder, and salt. Fold in the blueberries by hand so they don’t get crushed.

(4) Finish: Spoon half the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle 1/2 the streusel evenly over the batter. Add the remaining batter and then sprinkle evenly with the remaining streusel.

(5) Bake: Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until the center is just set and toothpick comes out clean.

(6) Plate and serve: Slice and serve warm with a pat of butter melting into the streusel topping.

Eat and enjoy every bite because you can!

Recipe note: I use Diamond Crystal Kosher salt in all my recipes because it has a wonderful flat and crisp flake that tastes delicious. It is also the least salty salt available so you can use it more liberally as a seasoning than you can table salt or sea salt. If you use another type of salt, you may need to reduce the amount so it is not over-salted. 

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Mastering Mindful Eating: 13 Essential Strategies to Detox from Mindless Munching

For better or for worse, the holidays are often focused on food. And not just healthy, nourishing food, but food that may be extra rich, extra sugary, and full of FODMAP Triggers. So how do you get back to a mindful mindset when it comes to eating? Detoxing from mindless eating involves building (or rebuilding) mindful eating habits and breaking free from automatic, unconscious consumption. In this blog post, I am sharing some steps to help you regain control and foster a more mindful relationship with food.

You can start by creating a focus on what your body needs, not what your primitive brain wants. This will help you make decisions and prioritize those decisions that support your focus on health. For me, that focus is captured in this variation on Michael Pollan’s philosophy on food: Eat real food. Mostly plants. Prepare it yourself.

Read on for some specific things you can do to help yourself reset after the holidays.

Raise Awareness:

• Start by acknowledging and recognizing your mindless eating habits. Be aware of situations, emotions, or triggers that lead to unconscious eating.

Be Mindful:

• Engage your senses when eating. Sit down and pay attention to the food on your plate. Notice the colors, textures, and flavors of your food. Chew slowly. Savor each bite. This helps you appreciate your food and recognize the signals your body sends when you have had enough.

Create a Distraction-Free Zone:

• Designate specific eating areas and times. Avoid eating in front of the TV, or computer, or while scrolling through your phone. Minimize distractions so you can focus on your meal.

Control Your Portion Sizes:

• Eat your meals on a plate or in a bowl to maintain a clear sense of how much you’re eating and encourage appropriate portion sizes. Don’t eat out of the container, bag, or carton. This can help prevent overeating.

Meal Planning:

• Plan your meals in advance. Having a structured eating schedule reduces the likelihood of impulsive, mindless eating.

Stay Well-Hydrated:

• Stay hydrated throughout the day. Sometimes, feelings of hunger are actually signals of dehydration. Start your day with a big glass of water (this can also help regulate your bowel movements). Drink water before reaching for a snack, then wait 15 minutes to be sure you're truly hungry before eating.

Listen to Hunger Cues:

• Pay attention to your body's hunger and fullness signals. Eat when you're hungry and stop when you're satisfied, rather than relying on external cues or emotional triggers. Don’t eat so fast that you zoom right past your body’s ability to let you know it’s full! Slow down, chew your food, and put your fork down between bites.

Mindful About Snacking:

• If you can break the habit of snacking altogether, that’s a great way to minimize mindless eating. But, if you want to keep snacks in your diet, choose them thoughtfully. Opt for real food here too, and something with protein, fiber, and fat that will be filling and satisfying (a handful of nuts, a few of my Amazing Seed Crackers with cheese or Nutzo Nut & Seed Butter, or some chopped vegetables and lactose-free cottage cheese or Nutzo Nut & Seed Butter are great choices). Be conscious of portion sizes. Sit down and savor your snack rather than eating it on the go.

Emotional Awareness:

• Identify emotional triggers for mindless eating. When you feel stressed, bored, or anxious, find alternative ways to cope, such as taking a short walk, practicing deep breathing, or engaging in a hobby. Work on just feeling your emotions instead of letting them drive you to the kitchen to drown them in a bag of chips or a box of cookies. If you give them time, these feelings usually pass within a few minutes, and you can avoid the need to buffer them with food.

Keep a Food Journal:

• Track your meals and snacks in a journal or phone app. This helps you become more aware of what, when, and how. much you eat, making it easier to identify patterns of mindless eating. It’s a great way to be “onto yourself” about portions and portion sizes too.

Mindful Grocery Shopping:

• Plan your meals and related grocery shopping list ahead of time and stick to it. Avoid shopping when hungry, as this can lead to impulse purchases of unplanned and less nutritious foods.

“Safe” Refrigerator and Pantry Shelves:

• Clear out your fridge and pantry of the foods that you tend to eat mindlessly. Often that means the highly processed salty, sugary, or fatty foods that come in boxes and bags. If you live with others and the refrigerator and pantry are shared, then establish certain shelves that are just for you and that contain only the foods you want to be eating. Then you can focus only on those shelves when you’re hungry or preparing a meal. Avoiding temptations is a huge step in the direction of preventing mindless eating in the first place!

Seek Support:

• Share your goals with friends, family, or a support group. Having a supportive network can provide encouragement and accountability on your journey toward more mindful eating.

Remember, developing mindful eating habits takes time and patience. Be kind to yourself throughout the process, celebrate small victories, and gradually integrate these practices into your daily life for a sustainable and positive transformation. The more you practice these techniques, the less you overload your body and the better you feel. It’s something to look forward to!

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Pomegranate Cranberry Sauce (Low FODMAP)

20 Minutes prep • 8 Hours chill • Low FODMAP • Gluten-free • Lactose-free • Serves 8 • Ok to make ahead: Steps 1-4

Celebrate the season with the perfect blend of cranberries and pomegranates in this delicious Pomegranate Cranberry Sauce that’s about to become your new favorite! Both of these vibrant gems come together to create a sauce that strikes the perfect balance between sweet and tart. Whether you're serving it alongside the classic turkey, spreading it on warm rolls, or pairing it with your other favorite festive dishes, this Pomegranate Cranberry Sauce will add a touch of elegance and a burst of holiday flavor to every bite.

Ingredients

12 ounces fresh cranberries

1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed

1/4 cup pomegranate molasses (or corn syrup* will also work)

3 sprigs fresh thyme

1 medium pomegranate, arils (seeds) removed (about 1 cup pomegranate arils)

Directions

(1) Prepare: Remove the seeds from the pomegranate, being careful to keep them whole.

(2) Cook the cranberries: Put the cranberries, sugar, pomegranate molasses or corn syrup, and thyme in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil and stir gently, but often, as it cooks for about 5 minutes until most of the cranberries have burst open.

(3) Cool: Remove from the heat, remove the thyme sprigs, and let cool.

(4) Finish: When cooled to room temperature, add the pomegranate arils and stir gently to combine.

Make-ahead note: At this point, you may put it in an airtight container and refrigerate it overnight (or longer), until ready to serve

(5) Plate and serve: Serve chilled with your holiday turkey, pork loin, or everyday chicken!

Eat and enjoy every bite because you can!

*Recipe note: If you use corn syrup in place of the pomegranate molasses, please use Karo brand corn syrup, which contains no high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS is high in FODMAPS). 

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Classic Sour Cream Cheesecake (Low FODMAP)

20 Minutes prep • 9 Hours cook/chill • Low FODMAP • Serves 8 • Ok to make ahead: Steps 1-6

This Classic Sour Cream Cheesecake has the perfect harmony of rich creaminess and just the right amount of sweetness. The velvety texture of cream cheese blends seamlessly with the tangy flavor of sour cream, creating a truly delicious filling that sits atop a buttery graham cracker crust. Whether you're entertaining guests or simply treating yourself, this Classic Sour Cream Cheesecake is a perfect choice because it’s easy to make, you can make it ahead of time, and it’s low FODMAP so everyone at the table can enjoy it.

Ingredients: Crust

1 1/2 cups gluten-free graham crackers (about 1 sleeve), ground into crumbs

6 tablespoons salted butter, melted

Ingredients: Cheesecake

16 ounces lactose-free cream cheese, at room temperature

16 ounces lactose-free sour cream, at room temperature

1 cup superfine white sugar (you can also use granulated sugar and be sure to blend very well)

3 eggs, at room temperature

1 tablespoon vanilla extract, vanilla bean paste or any other flavoring of your choice

Directions

(1) Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Bring the cream cheese, sour cream, and eggs to room temperature. Melt the butter.

(2) Make the graham cracker crumbs: In the bowl of your food processor, add the graham crackers. Pulse on and off until all crackers have turned to crumbs. You can also do this by putting the graham crackers in a ziploc bag and using a rolling pin or heave glass to crunch them up.

(3) Make the crust: Drizzle the melted butter over the cracker crumbs in the bowl of your food processor. Pulse until all crumbs and butter are combined. You can also combine butter and crumbs in a mixing bowl with a wooden spoon. Pour the crumbs into the bottom of a 7 - 9-inch springform pan and pat them with your fingers to make an even layer or make it slightly thicker at the edges if you prefer.

(4) Bake the crust: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes until the crust has dried out and begins to brown just a bit. Remove from the oven and set aside.

(5) Make the filling: In the bowl of your food processor or stand mixer, combine cream cheese and sour cream and blend until completely smooth. Add the sugar, eggs, and vanilla and blend well but don’t whip air into the mixture. Scrape down the sides to ensure all sugar and eggs are blended into the cheese mixture. Pour the batter into the pan gently so as not to disturb the crumb crust.

(6) Bake: Put in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes. Turn off the oven. Don’t open the oven door. Leave the cheesecake in the oven for one hour. Remove and let cool to room temperature. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours (more is fine).

(7) Plate and serve: Run a knife around the edge of the pan and carefully remove the sides of the springform pan. Slice the cake and serve with fresh berries or your favorite topping.

Eat and enjoy every bite because you can!

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Extra Special Turkey Tetrazzini (low FODMAP)

20 minutes prep • 25 minutes cook • Low FODMAP • Gluten-free • Serves 6 • Ok to make ahead: Step 1

This is not an old-fashioned mushroom soup tetrazzini! It’s super creamy, full of fresh herbs and seasonings, and topped with parmesan panko crumbs that form a wonderful crisp crust over the creamy pasta. It’s easy to make and turns your holiday leftover turkey into a delicious dish the whole family will love. Serve it with some crusty sourdough and our Holiday Salad or our Simple Gem Salad and you’ll have a perfect meal.

Ingredients

12 ounces gluten-free pasta (I used Delallo Penne Rigate)

7 tablespoons butter, divided

One bunch green onions (green part only) chopped

2 stalks celery, chopped

1 pound oyster mushrooms, chopped (optional)

1/2 cup white wine (I used Sauvignon Blanc)

1 teaspoon Smoke N Sanity Essence of Garlic Salt (use code IBSGC15 for 15% discount)

1 teaspoon Smoke N Sanity Essence of Onion Salt (use code IBSGC15 for 15% discount)

2 teaspoons fresh or freeze-dried chives

1/4 cup gluten-free flour (I used Bob’s Red Mill 1 for 1)

2 1/4 cups low FODMAP chicken broth (I use Whole Foods Organic 365 chicken broth or Gourmend low FODMAP Organic Chicken Broth - use code IBSGC15 for 15% discount)

1 cup heavy cream

Kosher salt and black pepper

1 pound cooked turkey, chopped (about 2 1/2 cups)

1 cup extra sharp cheddar cheese, grated

1 cup fresh grated parmesan, divided

1 cup chopped roasted vegetables if you have them leftover (optional)

1/2 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 cup gluten-free panko bread crumbs (or pork panko for lower carb version)

2 tablespoons garlic-infused olive oil

Directions

(1) Prepare: This recipe leverages leftovers so if you’re making from scratch, you’ll want to cook the turkey ahead of time. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 9”x13” (or equivalent) baking dish with 1 tablespoon of butter.

(2) Make the pasta: In a large pot of boiling salted water cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain. Do not rinse. Toss with a drizzle of garlic-infused olive oil if it begins to stick together.

(3) Cook the vegetables: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add green onions and celery, and cook until tender, 1 minute. Add the mushrooms and wine and cook until most of the wine is absorbed and the mushrooms are soft, 5 minutes.

(4) Make the creamy sauce: Add the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter to the skillet with the vegetables and stir gently until butter is melted. Whisk in the flour and cook until golden, 2 - 3 minutes. Slowly add the chicken broth and the cream and whisk until no lumps remain. Simmer until thickened, 3 - 5 minutes. Add Smoke N Sanity seasonings and chives. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper if needed.

(5) Add remaining ingredients: Add turkey, cheese, chopped veggies, and thyme, and toss until combined. Add cooked pasta and toss to coat. Taste and season with salt and pepper then transfer the mixture into the prepared dish.

(6) Make the parmesan panko: In a medium bowl, toss to combine the panko, Parmesan, and garlic-infused olive oil. Sprinkle evenly over the pasta.

(7) Finish: Bake for 25 minutes until the top is golden and the sauce is bubbly.

(8) Plate and serve: Let cool for 10 minutes before serving. Serve it with some crusty sourdough and our Holiday Salad or our Simple Gem Salad and you’ll have a perfect meal.

Eat and enjoy every bite because you can!

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Super Easy Holiday Leftover Turkey Pie (Low FODMAP)

10 Minutes prep • 20 Minutes cook • Low FODMAP • Gluten-free • Serves 4 - 6 • Ok to make ahead: Steps 1-3

Turn your holiday leftovers into a new meal by baking them into a savory pie. You’ll have all your favorite holiday flavors combined into one scrumptious, easy-to-make pie. You can even use a frozen gluten-free butter crust as I did here to make this savory pie in a snap! Also, you can easily modify this recipe and use turkey only, or turkey and stuffing only, or whatever you have left over. You can even add cooked greens such as spinach or mushrooms (just make sure you cook them before you put them in the pie so they don’t give off too much moisture). The thyme/sage eggs, milk, and cheese bring it all together so don’t worry if you don’t have ALL the leftovers. It will still be delicious!

Ingredients

1 butter pie crust (frozen gluten-free butter crust, or Bob’s Red Mill gluten-free pie crust mix, or my perfect buttery pate brisee crust)

1 pound chopped turkey meat (no skin)

2 cups mashed potatoes (optional)

2 cups cooked stuffing (optional)

1 - 2 cups grated gruyere or sharp cheddar cheese (or some of each)

5 eggs + 1 egg white

2 cups lactose-free whole milk (or lactose-free 2% milk or half and half)

1 teaspoon dry thyme

½ teaspoon dry sage

1 tablespoon chopped chives (optional)

Kosher salt and black pepper to taste

Cranberry sauce and my Great Gravy for serving (optional)

Directions

(1) Prepare: Prepare your pie crust and place in an 8 - 9-inch pie pan and place in the freezer until ready to fill. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Chop the turkey.

(2) Fill the crust: When ready to fill, remove the crust from the freezer and brush inside the bottom of the crust with egg white. Arrange chopped turkey in an even layer over the bottom of the crust. Spread an even layer of stuffing and then an even layer of mashed potatoes over the turkey. Spread the cheese over the mashed potatoes.

(3) Add the egg mixture: Beat the eggs, milk, thyme, sage, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl and pour over the pie. If there’s not enough liquid to just cover the ingredients in the crust, beat another egg in ½ cup of milk and add it in.

(4) Bake: Bake for 15 minutes at 400 degrees F and then turn down to 350 degrees F and cook for another 25 minutes or until golden brown and the egg mixture isn’t jiggly anymore.

(5) Plate and serve: Let the pie stand for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with cranberry sauce and gravy on the side (both optional as it’s delicious without them too.)

Eat and enjoy every bite because you can!

Recipe note: I use Diamond Crystal Kosher salt in all my recipes because it has a wonderful flat and crisp flake that tastes delicious. It is also the least salty salt available so you can use it more liberally as a seasoning than you can table salt or sea salt. If you use another type of salt, you may need to reduce the amount so it is not over-salted. 

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Your Guide to a Deliciously Low FODMAP Thanksgiving Feast

Believe it or not, another Thanksgiving feast is upon us! And with it, comes about a million decisions for you to make about what you will prepare for appetizers, the main meal, the desserts, a special cocktail, and then what to do with the leftovers! With all that in mind, I’ve put together a list (and links) to some of my most popular (and favorite) low-FODMAP recipes that would be perfect for your entire family, or whoever might be joining your Thanksgiving table. I hope you find this guide helpful as you plan your holiday weekend—wherever in the world you might be.

Navigating the Holiday Feast While on a Low FODMAP Diet

Appetizers

Artisan Cheeseboard

Amazing Seed Crackers

Rosemary Almonds

Basil Caraway Cottage Cheese Dip

Sweet and Savory Candied Maple walnuts

Sourdough Parmesan Crostini

More Appetizer Recipes

Main Courses

Herb Roasted Turkey Breast

Porchetta Style Pork Chops

Roasted Pork Tenderloin with White Wine Cream Sauce

Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Alfredo Cream

Smoked Salmon with Lemon Dill Cream

Gravy/Sauces

Great Gravy

Rosemary Mushroom Cream Sauce

Grand Cranberries

More Sauce Recipe

Stuffing/Potatoes/Sides

Brandon’s Cheesy Mushroom and Leek Bread Stuffing

Mushroom Gruyere Savory Bread Pudding

Rosemary Potatoes Au Gratin

Buttery Mashed Yukon Gold Potatoes

The Perfect Baked Potato

Crispy Potatoes with Fresh Herbs and Feta Cream

Pumpkin Mac & Cheese With Crispy Sage

More Side Dish Recipes

Salads/Vegetables

Holiday Salad

Kale Salad with Cranberries and Maple Walnuts

Sweet and Savory Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Three Cheese and Spinach Frittata

Charred Carrots with Orange Glaze

Cranberry Apple Quinoa Salad

Sweet and Crispy Brussels sprouts

Maple Glazed Acorn Squash

Roasted Pumpkin Soup

More Salad Recipes

Sweet Stuff

Better Than Classic Pumpkin Pie

Peppermint Bark Sheet Cake

Perfect buttery Pate Brise Pie Crust

Perfect Maple Pecan Pie

Real Whipped Cream

Whipped Coconut Cream

Cranberry Bliss Blondies

More Dessert Recipes

Cocktails and Festive Drinks

Pumpkin Spice Latte

Holiday Eggnog

Great Pumpkin Cocktail

Cranberry Ginger Paloma

Maple Cinnamon Old Fashioned

Coquito Puerto Rican Egg Nog

Pumpkin Ginger Screwdriver or Pumpkin Whiskey Ginger

More Cocktail Recipes

Friday Feasting

Baked Blueberry French Toast

Jan’s Amazing Cranberry Almond Biscotti

Holiday Leftover Turkey Nachos

Extra Special Turkey Tetrazzini

Holiday Leftover Turkey Pie

Eat and enjoy every bite because you can!

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Cranberry Bliss Blondies (Low FODMAP)

15 Minutes prep • 20 Minutes cook • Low FODMAP • Gluten-free • Makes 16 • Ok to make ahead: Steps 1-3

The holidays are here and there’s no better time to make Cranberry Bliss Blondies. Combining the sweetness of white chocolate with the tangy taste of cranberries is the classic “bliss” combination. These IBS-friendly blondies are quick and easy to make so you can whip them up for the family in no time or share them at the neighborhood cookie exchange and prepare for recipe requests.

This is an exclusive recipe just for recipe club members.

In addition to the two free recipes I create each week I am creating and delivering one very special recipe just for my recipe club members. If you’re not yet a member, I encourage you to join! Membership in the club includes access to the complete archive of recipes with filters so it can become your virtual low FODMAP cookbook plus, I am creating and delivering one special NEW recipe every week ONLY for recipe club members.

Your membership in the club helps me continue creating new, delicious, easy-to-make, low FODMAP recipes just for you.

As always, all recipes will emphasize simple ingredients, easy preparation, and delicious low FODMAP results. Recipes will be for everything from main courses, salads, soups, side dishes, appetizers, desserts, sauces, breakfast and lunch, and even mocktails and cocktails. Everything you need to prepare fantastic low FODMAP meals everyone will love.

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Brandon’s Cheesy Mushroom and Leek Bread Stuffing (Low FODMAP)

20 Minutes prep • 90 minutes cook • Low FODMAP • Serves 8 • Ok to make ahead: Steps 1-3

Indulge in the rich flavors of Brandon's Cheesy Mushroom and Leek Bread Stuffing this holiday season. With rosemary sourdough, oyster mushrooms, and a blend of gruyere and Jarlsberg cheeses, this dish is a celebration of tastes and texture in every bite. The final dish is a flavorful masterpiece that pairs perfectly with meats, poultry, or pork. Savor each bite, and relish the joy of good food and good company. Brandon's Cheesy Mushroom and Leek Bread Stuffing is not just a side dish—it's a culinary experience worth celebrating.

Ingredients

24 ounces Organic Rosemary Sourdough Bread (you can also use plain sourdough bread)

4 ounces dried, sweetened cranberries (optional)

1 tablespoon garlic-infused olive oil

3 tablespoons salted butter, room temperature

2 Large leeks (green part only), washed and chopped (you will need 2 cups total)

1 pound oyster mushrooms, chopped

1/2 pound gruyere cheese, grated

1/4 pound Jarlsberg cheese, grated

2 cups chicken broth (I use Whole Foods Organic 365 chicken broth or Gourmend low FODMAP Organic Chicken Broth - use code IBSGC15 for 15% discount)

3 eggs, room temperature, beaten

1 tablespoon fresh, or 1 teaspoon dry rosemary

1 tablespoon fresh, or 1 teaspoon dry thyme

2 teaspoons fresh, or 3/4 teaspoon dry sage

1 teaspoon Kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

(1) Prepare: Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Cube the bread (including the crust) into bite-sized pieces. Chop the mushrooms, leek greens, and fresh herbs (if using). Grate the cheeses. Grease a 9”x 13” pan or equivalent with 1 tablespoon butter.

(2) Toast bread cubes: Spread the bread cubes evenly across two rimmed baking sheets. Put in preheated oven and bake for 10 mins. Remove from the oven and sprinkle very lightly with Kosher salt. Set aside.

(3) Cook the greens: In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, add the garlic olive oil, when hot, add dry herbs and let sizzle for 30 seconds. (If using fresh herbs, add them with the leek greens.) Add the leek greens and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until tender. Add the butter to the pan and then, when melted, add the chopped mushrooms and sauté until mushrooms start to turn golden brown (about 10 minutes more). Set aside.
(4) Combine: In a large mixing bowl, combine the sauteed greens with the toasted bread cubes and cranberries (if using). Lightly whisk the eggs before you add them to the bread cube mixture. Toss well. Add 2 cups of chicken broth. Toss again. Add salt and pepper and, if it seems dry add another 1/2 cup of chicken broth. Add about 3/4 of the grated cheese to the mixture and toss once more.

(5) Bake: Put the bread cube mixture in the prepared baking dish. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, remove from the oven and remove the foil. Top with your remaining cheese and bake for another 20-30 minutes until the cheese is fully melted. If you like a crisp top, you may finish the cooking time with 2 - 3 minutes under the broiler. 

(6) Plate and serve: Serve as a hearty side dish for meat, poultry, or pork. This bread stuffing goes great with traditional turkey and gravy or even with a less traditional rosemary cream sauce.

Eat and enjoy every bite because you can!

Recipe note: I use Diamond Crystal Kosher salt in all my recipes because it has a wonderful flat and crisp flake that tastes delicious. It is also the least salty salt available so you can use it more liberally as a seasoning than you can table salt or sea salt. If you use another type of salt, you may need to reduce the amount so it is not over-salted. 

Have a question you’d like to have answered? Email me at hello@ibsgamechanger.com

Link note: This post may contain affiliate links for you to easily purchase items that are linked. I may earn a small commission from qualifying purchases but none of this costs you a thing so feel free to use the links! In addition, for some items, I have provided a special discount code for IBS Game Changers so be sure to use the code when you purchase an item to get the discount that has been arranged just for you.

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Pumpkin Spice Latte (Low FODMAP)

5 Minutes prep • 5 Minutes cook • Low FODMAP • Gluten-free • Serves 2

Indulge in Autumn's warm embrace with a homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte. With this simple recipe, you can experience a classic fall flavor without going to your local coffee shop and without consuming loads of sugary FODMAPs. This delicious creamy latte features the perfect blend of real pumpkin and classic pumpkin spice flavors, making it the perfect autumn treat. A dollop of whipped cream and a dusting of nutmeg make it simple perfection.

Ingredients: Latte

2 tablespoons pumpkin puree (I always use Libbys)

1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice*

1 1/2 tablespoon superfine sugar

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups lactose-free whole milk, warmed

1/2 cup heavy cream

1/4 - 1/2 cup strong decaf coffee or espresso (I use Starbucks Decaf Via Italian Roast)

Ingredients: Whipped Cream

1 cup heavy whipping cream

1 tablespoon powdered sugar (or to taste)

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions: Latte

(1) Heat the milk: Heat the milk in a small saucepan over medium heat (or in the microwave) and remove from the heat before it boils.

(2) Blend: To the blender add pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice, superfine sugar, vanilla extract, and heated milk. Blend on high until smooth and consistent. Then pour the hot coffee into the blender and blend again – about 2 minutes altogether.

(3) Serve: Pour the hot latte mixture into mugs. Add a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of nutmeg.

Directions: Whipped Cream

(1) Prepare: Keep cream well-chilled until ready to whip and don’t prepare this too far ahead of time as it’s best when freshly whipped (a few hours is OK and then keep it in the fridge).

(2) Whip: Pour cream into a medium to large metal or glass mixing bowl or the largest bowl of your stand mixer and, using your largest whisk (or the whisk attachment on your mixer, or a hand mixer), beat until soft peaks form.

(3) Finish: Add the powdered sugar and vanilla and whip until the cream holds its shape nicely. Taste and adjust sugar as needed.

Drink and enjoy every sip because you can!

*Make your own Pumpkin Spice

Combine in a small bowl or jar, and stir well the following spices:

3 tablespoons ground cinnamon

1 tablespoon ground ginger

2 teaspoons ground nutmeg

1 teaspoon ground allspice

1 teaspoon ground cloves

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What if you (with IBS) could eat garlic, onions, pizza, and even ice cream without GI consequences?

That would be a game-changer.

If you have Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and it has been recommended that you follow a low FODMAP diet you may have a lot more questions than you do answers. And you may feel completely baffled by all of the information out there and all of the various recommendations and guidelines you “should” follow.

How often have you said why can’t I just eat like everyone else does? Why does food have to make me feel sick? Where’s the magic fairy dust that I can sprinkle on my food and turn it into something I can eat without consequences?

That magic fairy dust might just be here in the form of FODZYME®

Those of you who know me, or who have worked with me as an IBS coach, know I’m not a fan of supplements and pills. But, there’s a time and a place for everything. And this product may be a game changer for many of you when you’re traveling, eating out, or choosing to eat a food you know you are sensitive to.

I wanted to learn more, so I sat down with Harvard-educated co-founder David Hachuel, to learn more about FODZYME and how it works.

FODZYME is made by Kiwi Biosciences, “a human-centered biotech company developing elegant solutions for extraordinary gut relief.” The current FODZYME formula is a highly-specific enzyme blend designed to target the FODMAPs fructan, galactooligosaccharides (GOS), and lactose.

FODZYME is a blend of digestive enzymes that has been lab tested and certified low FODMAP by Monash University, which means the ingredients in FODZYME are considered low FODMAP. 

Does it work and how does it work?

As with everything else I recommend, I tried it myself. And it worked for me. Does that mean it will work for you too? The only way to find out is to give it a try yourself. Each of us has a different FODMAP sensitivity profile so we may each have a different experience with a product like FODZYME. But seriously, what do you have to lose?

We are all likely familiar with Lactaid the enzyme that breaks down lactose. FODZYME is similar in concept but, as David explained, as a powder rather than a pill, FODZYME has an advantage and works much better. And, it’s the world's first enzyme supplement that breaks down FODMAPs.

Adding FODZYME directly to the food you are eating (vs taking a pill with the same enzymes in it) has been proven to be the most effective way to activate these enzymes. Once ingested and activated these enzymes serve to reduce or eliminate the painful reaction that comes with eating foods that are high in the FODMAPs fructan, GOS, and/or lactose. And soon, the formulation will cover the Polyols too.

Need a refresher on what foods contain Fructan, GOS, and lactose? Click the expansion arrows below for some prime examples:

• Works with: Fructan and GOS (garlic, onions, beans, etc.)

  Examples: Almonds, Artichoke, Baby spinach, Banana, Beans, Beetroot, Blueberries, Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Cabbage (red and savoy), Cashews, Chickpeas, Cranberries, Dates, Figs, Garlic, Grapefruit, Leek, Lentils, Onion, Peas, Pistachios, Pomegranate, Raspberries, Roma Tomatoes, Scallion, Shallots, Silken tofu, Wheat, and Zucchini

• Works with: Products high in lactose (dairy)

  Examples: Buttermilk, Cheese, Queso Fresco, Cottage cheese, Cream, Creamy cheeses, Custard, Goats cheese, Haloumi, Ice-cream, Kefir, Milk, Paneer, Quark cheese, Ricotta cheese, Sour cream, and Yogurt

• Doesn’t [yet] work with: Foods rich in polyols (sorbitol, mannitol, sugar alcohols, etc.)

  Examples: Apple, Apricot, Avocado, Blackberries, Cauliflower, Celery, Cherries, Lychee, Mushrooms, Nectarine, Peach, Pear, Plum, Prune, Sauerkraut, Sweetcorn, Sweet potato

Sound interesting? Want to give it a try? Use the IBS Game Changer discount code for 15% off. What are you waiting for?

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Perfect Smoked Brisket (Low FODMAP)

20 Minutes prep • 3-5 hours cook/rest • Low FODMAP • Gluten-free • Lactose-free • Serves 6 • Ok to make ahead: Step 1

I have wanted to make a brisket for quite some time, but every recipe I looked at seemed overwhelmingly complicated. So, when a friend walked me through how he cooked it, I finally understood the process, and then it was just a matter of ingredients. As long as you have a smoker such as a Traeger (that’s what I use) or another backyard smoker, this simple recipe delivers a tender, juicy, and oh-so-flavorful result. The secret is in the seasoning, the timing, and the temperature. I cooked a 3-pound brisket in 3 1/2 hours and let it rest for another hour (but could have let it rest for 2 or 3 hours if needed) and it was perfect.

Ingredients

3 - 4 pound brisket (estimate about 1/2 pound raw weight per person)

2 tablespoons olive oil

3 - 4 tablespoons Smoke N Sanity Steakhouse seasoning

1 tablespoon Smoked Paprika

1 teaspoon Kosher salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

(1) Prepare the meat: You definitely want some fat to make the meat juicy and flavorful, but you don’t want too much. So, have the butcher trim the brisket, or trim it yourself, so the fat on the fat layer is trimmed to about 1/2 inch and all the hard fat is removed.

(2) Salt the meat: Then, if you like, you can salt the meat ahead of time. This step is optional but results in more flavorful and tender meat. Remove the meat from the package, and put it on a rimmed plate or baking dish. Trim the fat as needed. Season both sides lightly with Kosher salt (about 1 - 2 teaspoons per side). Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use, ideally about 4 hours before cooking or overnight.

(3) Prepare: Preheat the smoker to 275 degrees F and make sure you have plenty of fuel in the bin!

(4) Season the meat: In a small bowl, combine the Smoke N Sanity Steakhouse seasoning with the smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Rub the meat all over with the olive oil as a “binder” for the seasonings to stick to the meat. Sprinkle all sides of the meat with the seasoning blend and then pat it all over to help the seasonings stick to the meat.

(5) Cook the meat: Once the grill reaches 275 degrees F, lay the brisket, fat side up, directly on the grill. Cook for about 90 minutes until the internal temperature of the meat reaches about 160 degrees F. Take the meat off the grill and wrap it snuggly in parchment paper and heavy foil (so the paper is against the meat and the foil is on the outside). Put the wrapped meat back on the grill (in the wrapping) with the fat side up and continue to cook until the internal temperature of the meat reaches 203 - 205 degrees F (you can stick your thermometer right through the wrapping to check).

(6) Rest the meat: Once it reaches the correct temperature, remove the wrapped brisket from the grill but keep it in the wrapping. Put the whole thing into a small cooler with a large towel under it and another one over it to help retain the heat. Keep the cooler in a warm place (inside your house not out in the garage for example). Let the meat rest in the cooler for 1 - 3 hours before slicing and serving.

(7) Slice: When ready to serve, remove the meat from the wrapping and put it on a cutting board. With a nice sharp knife, slice the meat across the grain and lay it on a warmed serving plate.

(8) Plate and serve: Serve warm with my Buttery Mashed Yukon Gold Potatoes and one of my delicious salads.

(9) Leftovers: Leftovers heat up nicely in the microwave. Just don’t overheat because you don’t want the meat to cook. Just warm it.

Eat and enjoy every bite because you can!

Recipe note: I use Diamond Crystal Kosher salt in all my recipes because it has a wonderful flat and crisp flake that tastes delicious. It is also the least salty salt available so you can use it more liberally as a seasoning than you can table salt or sea salt. If you use another type of salt, you may need to reduce the amount so it is not over-salted. 

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Italian Sausage Breakfast Bake (Low FODMAP)

20 Minutes prep • 45 Minutes cook • Low FODMAP • Gluten-free • Makes 12 pieces • Ok to make ahead: Steps 1-5

Delicious Italian sausage, baked together with eggs and potatoes and topped with really flavorful cheese means you have the whole breakfast menu at once! This breakfast bake comes together quickly and easily and your kitchen will smell delicious while it’s cooking so it’s a great way to greet the day. A perfect breakfast or brunch for the whole family or a table of guests—or cut the recipe in half for a smaller crowd. Leftovers are also delicious and heat up nicely in the microwave or oven.

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Your membership in the club helps me continue creating new, delicious, easy-to-make, low FODMAP recipes just for you.

As always, all recipes will emphasize simple ingredients, easy preparation, and delicious low FODMAP results. Recipes will be for everything from main courses, salads, soups, side dishes, appetizers, desserts, sauces, breakfast and lunch, and even mocktails and cocktails. Everything you need to prepare fantastic low FODMAP meals everyone will love.

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Super Simple Chocolate Lava Cakes (Low FODMAP)

10 Minutes prep • 20 Minutes cook • Low FODMAP • Gluten-free • Serves 6 • Ok to make ahead: Step 1

Oooy gooey center with delicate cake around the edges. This is the kind of dessert you go to your favorite restaurant to enjoy. But now, you can make it yourself and you will be amazed at just how simple it is to make! You don’t need any fancy equipment, you could even cook these in oven-safe mugs! Serve them with whipped cream or lactose-free ice cream, and a dusting of cocoa powder or a drizzle of salted caramel for an extra special dessert fit for a celebration.

This is an exclusive recipe just for recipe club members.

In addition to the two free recipes I create each week I am creating and delivering one very special recipe just for my recipe club members. If you’re not yet a member, I encourage you to join! Membership in the club includes access to the complete archive of recipes with filters so it can become your virtual low FODMAP cookbook plus, I am creating and delivering one special NEW recipe every week ONLY for recipe club members.

Your membership in the club helps me continue creating new, delicious, easy-to-make, low FODMAP recipes just for you.

As always, all recipes will emphasize simple ingredients, easy preparation, and delicious low FODMAP results. Recipes will be for everything from main courses, salads, soups, side dishes, appetizers, desserts, sauces, breakfast and lunch, and even mocktails and cocktails. Everything you need to prepare fantastic low FODMAP meals everyone will love.

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Baked Blueberry French Toast (Low FODMAP)

20 Minutes prep • Overnight rest • 40 Minutes cook • Low FODMAP • Serves 6 - 8 • Ok to make ahead: Steps 1-2

My sister shared this recipe with me many years ago and it has been a special breakfast favorite for our families ever since. I made a few changes for this low FODMAP version but it hasn’t lost a bit of its deliciousness! This baked blueberry French toast is so easy to make and so delicious, it will surely become a family favorite for you too. The eggs, bread, berries, and caramel topping blend perfectly together in one pan so there’s no need to add syrup or anything at all. And, because you let it sit overnight before cooking it, you’ll be free to enjoy the morning with the family instead of spending time in the kitchen. You can use fresh or frozen berries so don’t wait until blueberries are in season to enjoy this recipe. I like to buy fresh blueberries (when they’re in season), wash them and let them dry, then freeze them so I have perfect berries on hand when I need them.

This is an exclusive recipe just for recipe club members.

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Your membership in the club helps me continue creating new, delicious, easy-to-make, low FODMAP recipes just for you.

As always, all recipes will emphasize simple ingredients, easy preparation, and delicious low FODMAP results. Recipes will be for everything from main courses, salads, soups, side dishes, appetizers, desserts, sauces, breakfast and lunch, and even mocktails and cocktails. Everything you need to prepare fantastic low FODMAP meals everyone will love.

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New Year’s Day Bacon, Eggs, and Potatoes Breakfast Bake (Low FODMAP)

15 Minutes prep • 55 Minutes cook • Low FODMAP • Gluten-free • Serves 6 • Ok to make ahead: Steps 1-3

Perfect for New Year’s Day morning (or any morning) to fortify you for the day’s nature hike, football games, or whatever you may be doing to welcome the New Year. This delicious breakfast dish with eggs, meat, and potatoes all baked in one pan is super easy to make and you can double the recipe to serve a crowd. Leftovers (if you should be lucky enough to have them) heat up very well in the microwave so don’t worry about having too much!

This is an exclusive recipe just for recipe club members.

In addition to the two free recipes I create each week I am creating and delivering one very special recipe just for my recipe club members. If you’re not yet a member, I encourage you to join! Membership in the club includes access to the complete archive of recipes with filters so it can become your virtual low FODMAP cookbook plus, I am creating and delivering one special NEW recipe every week ONLY for recipe club members. And, for my true fans, I’ll be sharing behind-the-scenes content, and updates on the progress of the new cookbook.

Your membership in the club helps me continue creating new, delicious, easy-to-make, low FODMAP recipes just for you.

As always, all recipes will emphasize simple ingredients, easy preparation, and delicious low FODMAP results. Recipes will be for everything from main courses, salads, soups, side dishes, appetizers, desserts, sauces, breakfast and lunch, and even mocktails and cocktails. Everything you need to prepare fantastic low FODMAP meals everyone will love.

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New Year's Eve Dinner Herbed Pork Loin (Low FODMAP)

15 Minutes prep • 4-8 Hours marinate • 2 Hours cook • Low FODMAP • Serves 6 - 8 • Ok to make ahead: Steps 1-3

So easy to make and so delicious, this pork tenderloin is perfect for the family or for a party! How about New Year's Eve dinner? The herbs and seasonings in the marinade give the meat an amazing flavor, while the slow cook and long rest time keep it tender and juicy. It made a perfect Christmas eve dinner with my  Rosemary Mushroom Cream Sauce, my holiday  Rosemary Potatoes au Gratin, and my  Holiday Salad.

Ingredients

3 - 4 pounds pork loin

2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped

1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped

1 tablespoon gluten-free soy sauce

2 teaspoons Kosher salt

1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper

Pinch red pepper flakes

1/4 cup garlic-infused olive oil

Directions

(1) Select the meat: Considering how close their names are, It’s easy to get confused between a pork loin and a pork tenderloin. Keep in mind, a pork loin, is wide and flat and can be bone-in or boneless. By contrast, a pork tenderloin will be narrow and long without any bones. This recipe is written for pork loin, but could be adapted for pork tenderloin (by reducing the cook time).

(2) Make the marinade: Pork doesn’t have a lot of flavor on its own so it benefits from a marinade before cooking. This marinade is the game changer here. The flavors blend well together and bring out an even more delicious flavor with the pork. Combine the thyme, rosemary, soy sauce, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes in a mini food processor or blender. Drizzle the olive oil in, while blending, until it is completely combined. You may also combine all ingredients in a jar and shake well to combine.

(3) Marinate the meat: Pour the marinade over the meat in the rimmed baking dish and turn the pork loin several times to coat all sides. Marinate 4 hours or overnight if possible. Turn the meat periodically while marinating.

Make-ahead note: At this point, you may leave the meat in the refrigerator overnight. Just turn the meat a few times to ensure the marinade is reaching all the meat equally.

(4) Cook the meat: Preheat the smoker or oven to 275 degrees F. If using a smoker, but the marinated meat directly on the grill grates, fat side up. If cooking in the oven, use a roasting pan. Cook until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the meat reaches 145 and no more. It should take about 2 hours. Remove from the oven and place in a cooler to rest and keep warm until you’re ready to serve. Rest the meat for at least 15 minutes or up to an hour. Keep warm while resting for longer periods by putting it in a dish, covering with foil, and putting it inside a small cooler to trap the heat.)

(5) Plate and serve: Serve warm with my Rosemary Mushroom Cream Sauce, my Rosemary Potatoes au Gratin, and one of my fresh salads.

Eat and enjoy every bite because you can!

Recipe note: I use Diamond Crystal Kosher salt in all my recipes because it has a wonderful flat and crisp flake that tastes delicious. It is also the least salty salt available so you can use it more liberally as a seasoning than you can table salt or sea salt. If you use another type of salt, you may need to reduce the amount so it is not over-salted. 

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Holiday Egg Nog (Low FODMAP)

20 Minutes prep • 4 hours cook/chill • Low FODMAP • Serves 8 • Ok to make ahead: Steps 1-6

Creamy egg nog is a wonderful holiday tradition and this eggnog is no exception! It’s not hard to make and so much more delicious than the store-bought variety. You can sugar the rims of your glasses for a fancy touch, or just serve it in mugs with a dusting of grated nutmeg. Add alcohol if you like, or just enjoy it as is. Eggnog is truly Christmas in a cup.

Ingredients

6 large egg yolks

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1 cup heavy whipping cream

2 cups lactose-free milk (I used whole milk)

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Pinch of Kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Fresh ground nutmeg, for topping (fresh grated is best if you have whole nutmeg and a nutmeg grater)

Brandy, bourbon, or whisky, optional, see note

Directions

(1) Beat the egg yolks: In the bowl of your stand mixer, whisk the egg yolks and sugar together until light and creamy.

(2) Heat the milk: In a saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the cream, milk, nutmeg, and salt. Stir often until the mixture just starts to simmer. 

(3) Temper the eggs: Add a big spoonful of the hot milk to the egg mixture, whisking vigorously as you add it. Repeat, adding a big spoonful at a time, to temper the eggs. Once most of the hot milk has been added to the eggs, pour the mixture back into the saucepan on the stove. 

(4) Heat the mixture: Whisk constantly while heating, until the mixture reaches about 160 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer. It will thicken more as it cools.

(5) Add flavoring: Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla, and alcohol*, if using.

(6) Chill: Pour the eggnog into a mason jar, pitcher, or other container and cover it tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate overnight or until well-chilled. It will thicken as it cools.

(7) Serve: Serve with a sprinkle of nutmeg or cinnamon.

(8) Storage: Store homemade eggnog in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Drink and enjoy every bit because you can!

Alcohol: If you want to add alcohol to your eggnog, start with 1/4 cup brandy, bourbon, or whisky added at the same time as the vanilla, or after cooling the eggnog. Add more to taste, if desired. 

Sugared-rim glass: Dip the rim in corn syrup, then in granulated sugar. Voila! A sugared rim.

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Sausage and Potato Breakfast Bake (Low FODMAP)

15 Minutes prep • 55 Minutes cook • Low FODMAP • Gluten-free • Serves 6 • Ok to make ahead: Steps 1-3

This is a delicious breakfast dish with eggs, meat, and potatoes all baked in one pan. Perfect for Christmas morning or any morning, with something to satisfy all the hungry elves. You can whip this up and serve a small group or a crowd in no time. The combination of flavors is delicious and you can even serve this for an easy Sunday “brinner” (breakfast for dinner). No matter what, it will be a great meal for the whole family—including you!

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil plus more to grease the pan

1 1 /2 pounds plain ground pork (organic grass-fed if possible), or use chicken if you prefer

2 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning (or 1/2 teaspoon each: thyme, rosemary, basil, marjoram, and oregano)

1 teaspoon fennel seeds, lightly crushed

Pinch red pepper flakes (optional)

1 jalapeño, minced (optional)

1 1/3 cups green onions, green part only

8 large eggs

1 cup lactose-free whole milk

1 teaspoon Kosher salt, plus more as needed

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more as needed

2 cups shredded melty low-lactose cheese (such as extra sharp cheddar or Gouda), divided

1 (16-ounce) bag frozen shoestring potatoes or hashbrowns (keep frozen)

2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped

2 tablespoons fresh basil, finely chopped

1 cup lactose-free sour cream

Hot sauce for serving

Directions

(1) Cook the meat: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the oil until shimmering. Add the ground pork (or chicken) and thoroughly brown the meat, crumbling into bite-sized pieces as it cooks. Remove to a plate with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving about 1 tablespoon of the rendered fat in the pan (or add 1 tablespoon of olive oil if you used ground chicken).

(2) Cook the green onions: After the meat is cooked and removed, reduce the heat to medium and add the green onions and jalapeno (if using). Sauté for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are beginning to brown around the edges. Remove the skillet from heat and set aside, allowing it to cool while you preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 9x13-inch pan with oil.

(3) Make the sauce: Mince the remaining 2 tablespoons of green onion greens and mix those, along with the chives, basil, and a pinch of salt, into the sour cream, and set aside.

Make-ahead note: At this point, you can set everything aside until you’re ready to assemble and bake. Keep it all in the refrigerator if it’s going to be more than an hour.

(4) Blend the filling and bake: In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper together. Add 1 cup of the shredded cheese, the frozen potatoes, the sautéed green onion mixture, and the browned meat, and stir to combine. Pour into the prepared pan, cover with one layer of parchment and then one layer of foil tucked tightly around the edges of the pan. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, until the mixture has set and the center feels firm to the touch, with a little wiggle.

(5) Finish: Turn on the broiler to preheat while you remove the foil from the pan and sprinkle the remaining cheese and a sprinkle of salt and pepper over the top. Place under the broiler, keeping a close eye to avoid burning. Broil for 3 to 7 minutes, until the top is crispy and starting to brown.

(6) Plate and serve: Serve individual portions topped with dollops of herby sour cream and hot sauce on the side.

Eat and enjoy every bite because you can!

Recipe note: I use Diamond Crystal Kosher salt in all my recipes because it has a wonderful flat and crisp flake that tastes delicious. It is also the least salty salt available so you can use it more liberally as a seasoning than you can table salt or sea salt. If you use another type of salt, you may need to reduce the amount so it is not over-salted. 

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