Christine Crawford

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Name: Christine Crawford
Date registered: November 19, 2012

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Butternut Squash Soup with Wild Mushrooms and Miso — September 21, 2023
Autumn Spiced Pear and Fig Compote — August 31, 2023
Banana Pancakes with Blueberry Compote — July 29, 2023
Microgreens Salad with Strawberries — July 25, 2023
Blistered Cherry Tomatoes and Yogurt — June 21, 2023

Butternut Squash Soup with Wild Mushrooms and Miso

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Antioxidants, Autumn, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Halloween, Healthy Foods, Healthy Lifestyle, Low Glycemic, REAL Foods, Seasonal Foods, Vegetarian, Winter

by Christine Crawford

This luxurious Butternut Squash Soup is a harmonious blend of earthy, sweet, and savory notes that will transport your taste buds to a place of comforting indulgence.

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Autumn Spiced Pear and Fig Compote

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by Christine Crawford

This compote recipe incorporates pears, figs, raisins, and pecans, all spiced perfectly for autumn.

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Banana Pancakes with Blueberry Compote

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These yummy pancakes with compote couldn’t be healthier, with no added sugar. All their sweetness comes from the bananas and delicious blueberry compote. Try it for yourself, and see how breakfast can be delicious and healthy!

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Blistered Cherry Tomatoes and Yogurt

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This is one of my favorite summer dishes. The contrast of the creamy cool yogurt topped with hot, juicy tomatoes is exquisite. You will be proud to serve this to even your most seasoned foodie friends. – recipe modified from Yotam Ottolenghi’s in his “Simple” cookbook.

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Sparkling Lemon Rose Refresher

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Antioxidants, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Healthy Foods, Healthy Lifestyle, Low Glycemic, Non-alcoholic Drink, Spring, summer, Vegan

by Christine Crawford

I love warm summer nights, and what pairs better than a sparkly, refreshing drink? I’m happy to share this pretty, floral summertime refresher with you.

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Tropical Fruit Salad

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Antioxidants, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Healthy Foods, Healthy Lifestyle, REAL Foods, Seasonal Foods, Spring, summer, Vegan, Vegetarian

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This Tropical Fruit Salad is easier to achieve than you would think. I found pink pineapple and dragon fruit (pitaya) at my local Ralphs. I like to make something like this to mix up the fruit in my diet. If you haven’t tried dragon fruit, I highly recommend it. It is sweet and subtly earthy, …

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Yogurt Banana Split

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Antioxidants, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Health Coaching, Healthy Foods, Healthy Lifestyle, Paleo, REAL Foods, Seasonal Foods, Spring, summer

by Christine Crawford

5 1 vote

Take your banana split to the next level. Make it healthy and satisfying with your choice of delicious toppings. This is a fun snack for kids and adults! (Gluten-Free, Paleo)

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Using Edible Flowers in your party desserts, drinks, salads and even main dishes adds a unique element to your celebration. They add color, elegance, a bit of whimsy, and also have an interesting range of tastes. Search for what is in season in your area – your local farmers’ market is a great source for finding out what …

Hi there, I’m Christine! Welcome to Real Yummies with Chris. I am currently living in Southern California with my husband. I am a Board Certified Holistic Nutrition Consultant, Art Therapist, and Hypnotherapist. I enjoy REAL food… avoid processed and refined foods, and am a “conscientious omnivore” that believes in balanced eating. While many pervasive generalizations surround nutrition and well-being, I think eating and health should be approached with the individual in mind. I do not believe there is a one-size-fits-all solution to health and well-being. Real Yummies with Chris is a community of individuals with various dietary needs (including intolerances and allergies) looking to feel good, trust their bodies, and tune into their inner wisdom.