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Springtime Salmon, Peas, and Rice Salad | Finally, spring has arrived! I'm so glad for the longer days, bright flowers -- and that feeling of hope that always comes with the calendar turn from March to April. You know what makes a perfect lunch for these light, breezy, sunshiny days? A salad of salmon, peas, and rice. It's simple to make, and the refreshing flavor perfectly suits the mood of this new season. | GNOWFGLINS.com

Springtime Salmon, Peas, and Rice Salad

Sprouted lentil salad with red onions, kalamata olives and dressing in a white bowl.

Lentil Sprout Salad

Nachos, from Scratch. Oh, Yeah.

Nachos, from Scratch. Oh, Yeah.

Homemade Real Food Mac-n-Cheese | My son was 11 when he asked, "Mom, what's mac and cheese?" 11 years old and he doesn't know about mac and cheese? That's part good and part bad. The good -- he doesn't know about the K-word mac and cheese. The bad? He didn't know about homemade, real food macaroni cheese, which is a thousand times better. Macaroni and cheese was going back on the menu -- real food style. | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

Homemade Real Food Mac-n-Cheese

Pan-Fried Parsnips | Don't assume you don't like parsnips. That is, unless you've already had them like this -- pan-fried, browned and caramelized in butter (or coconut oil). Super good and super easy. The whole family loved these! | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

Pan-Fried Parsnips

Rhubarb Salsa | Every year at this time my kitchen and freezer overflow with rhubarb-laden goodies. But my favorite use for rhubarb isn't a sweet dessert, though -- it's this scrumptious rhubarb salsa. | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

Rhubarb Salsa

Cottage Radish Salad | The garden was producing baby greens, green onions, radishes, and herbs. I had cherry tomatoes and cucumbers from elsewhere. That's how this salad was born. :) By topping the greens with the vegetable mixture, you get a lovely presentation and greens that stay crisp until they hit your mouth. For the most flavor, texture, and fun, be sure to get both toppings and greens in each bite! | GNOWFGLINS.com

Cottage Radish Salad

Texas Style Salsa | People throughout the North and South American continents love salsa. Which might be an understatement! Every culture and geographical area has their own way of making it. Being native Texans, we like our salsa slightly chunky and with the bold and spicy flavors of cilantro and jalapeños. | GNOWFGLINS.com

Texas Style Salsa

10 Easy Ways to Pack More Fermented Foods in Your Child's Lunch | Fermented foods pack a nutritional punch for any meal. But, what to pack and how to provide variety? Here's how to make the most of your child's school lunch with fermented foods -- without adding lots of prep time. | GNOWFGLINS.com

10 Easy Ways to Pack More Fermented Foods in Your Child’s Lunch

A Traditional Cooking School Thanksgiving | God is so good to us, and Thanksgiving is a great time to remember His blessings -- and give thanks! Have you begun planning your Thanksgiving menu? We -- the Traditional Cooking School by GNOWFGLINS writers -- want to help you by sharing our favorite simple and nourishing holiday recipes. We've got you covered from main dishes to treats and appetizers. All simple and nourishing, and oh-so-delicious. | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

A Traditional Cooking School Thanksgiving

Curried Turkey Salad | One of my biggest Thanksgiving dinner challenges is finding something to do with all of the leftovers. A good turkey salad is versatile, keeps well, and can be served for lunch, snack, or dinner. This salad's got a twist -- a curried mayonnaise base. | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

Curried Turkey Salad {from turkey leftovers!}

Holiday Cheese Ball: 3 Variations | A cheese ball is PERFECT for holiday gatherings. They're easy to serve and keep well, plus they're upbeat and (can be) healthy and appeal to a large crowd. | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

3 Variations of the Traditional Holiday Cheese Ball

I would argue that Valentine's Day exists for the food. Beyond the shiny gifts, the whole idea of the day is to connect intimately with one you love. And here is a collection of real food recipes to help set the tone for celebration and romance! | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

Real Food Recipes for Romance

Fermented Tex-Mex Salsa | Having lived in Texas all my life, I think it’s safe to say that I know a thing or two about really good Tex-Mex salsa. I’ve spent the last two decades perfecting my salsa recipe, and several years ago, I began lacto-fermenting it. It’s my most-requested recipe! | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

Fermented Tex-Mex Salsa

37 Ferments for Spring | I dare you. Scroll though these 37 beautiful ferments crafted from spring produce and tell me your mouth doesn't start watering even just a little bit. Beautiful color, a crunch you can practically feel, and I bet your lips are even puckering (with delight). As if that wasn't enough, fermentation causes an explosion of enzymes, beneficial acids, and probiotics -- all good for the gut and the immune system. | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

37 Ferments for Spring

Cinco de Mayo Meal Plans for 5 Special Diets | In these Cinco de Mayo meal plans for five special diets (traditional, gluten-free, GAPS, Paleo, and Autoimmune Paleo), we've provided you with a good mix of both American and Pueblo cuisine. From appetizer all the way to dessert! | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

Cinco de Mayo Meal Plans for 5 Special Diets

15 Easy Raw Cheese Recipes | If you make cheese already and appreciate quality recipes... Or, if you want to learn how to make cheese and need a vetted set of recipes to start you off... ...then this post is for you. We did all the hard work of reviewing recipes (and making a bunch of them, too) so you can just dive in and get started. Yummy cheese awaits! | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

15 Easy Raw Cheese Recipes

A chutney is the perfect way to get started with fermenting because it's easy to make and delicious. To help you dive in -- and use up the fruits you're likely bringing in by the boxload or bucketful -- we pulled together this collection of lacto-fermented fruit and chutney recipes. Enjoy!

25 Fermented Fruit & Chutney Recipes