The Best of Real Food Summer Fare

It’s that time of the year again when Memorial Day rolls around and gives a nod to the start of summer. People have a chance to get together with friends to celebrate their freedoms and to remember those who protect them. Warmer weather brings the urge for barbecue and outdoor eating. Frankly, I think people like these parties mostly for the food. Here’s a twist on the conventional stuff — Real Food Memorial Day! Check out these great recipes from around the real food blogosphere!

Some of the recipes are grain-free and appropriate for the GAPS diet. Even if you are not following any specific diet — just eating real food — party time can be trying if you want to avoid the processed foods and rancid oils that are typical party fare. Here is a fabulous collection of the wisdom and great eats in the real food world. I’m coming to this party!

Appetizers

• Grain-Free Party Franks — from Real Food Forager
• Homemade Chicken Nuggets — from Cheeseslave
• Walnut Vegetable Dip — from Real Food Forager
• White Cheddar and Chive Crackers — from Our Nourishing Roots
• Parmesan Crisps –  from Food Renegade
• Fried Chicken Skins — from Food Renegade
• Artichoke Dip — from Healthy Home Economist
• Bacon Wrapped Dates — from Cheeseslave
• Fermented Salsa — from Cheeseslave
• Smoked Salmon and Herb Pinwheels — from Our Nourishing Roots
• Fresh Fig Canapes — from Mommypotamus
• Easy Guacamole from Kelly the Kitchen Kop

Entrees

• Fajitas with Grass Fed Flank Steak — from Kelly the Kitchen Kop
• Red Chili Pork with Pineapple Habanero Salsa, Guacamole and Fresh Corn Tortillas — from Nourished Kitchen
• Grilled Wild Salmon — from Real Food Forager
• Curried Lentil Soup with Coconut Milk — from Nourished Kitchen
• Crock Pot Chicken Curry — from Well Fed Homestead
• Grain-Free Enchiladas — from Healthy Home Economist
• Swedish Meatballs with Zucchini Noodles — from Well fed Homestead
• White Bean Chili — from Health, Home & Happiness
• Sausage Shish Kabobs with Homemade Mustard Barbecue Sauce from Kelly the Kitchen Kop

Sides

• Japanese Style Rice Salad– from Real Food Forager
• Mangoes and Coconut Rice — from Nourished Kitchen
• Crispy Kale — from Hartkeisonline
• Sweet and Red Potato Salad — from Kelly the Kitchen Kop
• Avocado Chutney — from Mommypotamus
• No Fry Butternut Squash Chips from Health, Home & Happiness

Desserts

• Dairy-Free Chocolate Pudding — from Real Food Forager
• Cocoa Butter Cupcakes — from Real Food Forager
• Finger Jello — Holistic Kid
• Kimberly’s Really Raw Ice Cream — from Hartkeisonline
• Sprouted Chocolate Chip and Zucchini Cookies from Butter Belle
• Coconut Macaroons from Health, Home & Happiness
• Shortbread Wedges from Our Nourishing Roots

Beverages

• Lacto-Fermented Lemonade from Food Renegade
• Ginger Ale — from Healthy Home Economist
• Margabucha – from Holistic Kid (adults)
• Homemade Soda Pop — Kelly the Kitchen Kop
• Hibiscus Tea — from Holistic Kid
• And of course, all the organic wine and beer you can drink!

What are you all cooking? Leave and comment and let me know!

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