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Closeup of turkey slices on a plate with rosemary and apple slice. The full breast is in the background on a platter.

Brined Turkey Breast

Brined Turkey Breast (AIP/Paleo) proves that turkey need not be dry! For those who love white meat, or just don’t want to cook a whole bird.

Turkey Apple Sliders sit atop parchment paper and a cutting board. Nearby are a bunch of green onions, a red apple, some lettuce leaves and slices of apple.

Turkey Apple Sliders

These versatile Turkey Apple Sliders (AIP/Paleo) can be protein for lunch, dinner, or even part of a satisfying breakfast. Bonus: hidden veggies!

Overhead and closeup view of Honey Lime Garlic Wings. They are shiny, crispy and sticky. You can almost smell them from this photo!

Honey Lime Garlic Wings

Honey Lime Garlic Wings (AIP/Paleo) are a great option for people who don’t like spice, or are sensitive to nightshades. Sticky and delicious!

General view of Asian Chicken Rainbow Carrot "Pasta" on blue plates, garnished with cilantro and a lime wedge.

Asian Chicken Rainbow Carrot “Pasta”

Asian Chicken Rainbow Carrot “Pasta” (AIP/Paleo) proves that you don’t need gluten or dairy to have a flavorful pasta dish. Eat the rainbow!

Succulent Teriyaki Portobello Cutlets sit on a blue plate. There is a small blue and white bowl nearby with extra sauce.

Teriyaki Portobello Cutlets

Teriyaki Portobello Cutlets are a juicy main dish or side, depending on your preferences. This recipe is AIP/Paleo, allergy-friendly and vegan. Suitable for many diet templates!

Close view of Ranch Chicken Nuggets

Ranch Chicken Nuggets

These AIP/Paleo Ranch Chicken Nuggets make it possible to have a fun meal that’s actually good for you! Serve them with crunchy raw veggies.

Salmon Potato Cakes

These Salmon Potato Cakes (AIP/Paleo) are for people who love fish, and people who don’t! White sweet potato mellows the fish, while the rest of the flavors are punchy.

"Cheeseburger" Bowls in a scene with a large salad bowl filled with greens. The bowls are topped with sliced avocado, pickle slices and pickled onions.

“Cheeseburger” Bowls (AIP/Paleo)

“Cheeseburger” Bowls (AIP/Paleo) are an allergy-friendly, fun main course that everyone can customize. Add whatever toppings suit you!

Closeup of one bite of Chicken Puttanesca Pasta (AIP/Paleo). There is a slice of mushroom, some chicken, and one tube of penne pasta, slathered in red sauce.

Chicken Puttanesca Pasta (AIP/Paleo)

This allergy friendly Chicken Puttanesca Pasta (AIP/Paleo) contains no tomatoes, or other nightshades! It’s also free of gluten, dairy, and other inflammatory ingredients. Enjoy!

There is a plate of gooey Mac and Cheese (AIP/Paleo) on a white distressed wooden table next to a casserole dish on a wooden cutting board.

Mac and Cheese (AIP/Paleo)

This Mac and Cheese (AIP/Paleo) is gluten free, dairy free, and even has a hidden vegetable in it! Easy to make, and on the table in 30 minutes.

Fruited Chicken Stew is garnished with a lemon wedge and thyme sprigs. It sits on a bright blue plate, with lemons and raisins nearby.

Fruited Chicken Stew

Fruited Chicken Stew (AIP/Paleo) is one of those set-it-and-forget-it crockpot recipes, making it easier to eat healthfully. A bit savory with a touch of sweetness, it hits all the right notes.

Flatlay view of Spicy Ginger Beef Soup on a bamboo board. There are garlic, ginger, and green onions nearby.

Spicy Ginger Beef Soup

Spicy Ginger Beef Soup is for those who like some heat, but can’t take nightshades! There are options here for mild, medium, and hotter spice.

Flatlay of Orange Maple Chicken Drumsticks on a platter with thyme sprigs and orange slices. They are shiny, and garnished with thyme leaves and chopped dried cranberries.

Orange Maple Chicken Drumsticks

Though these tender Orange Maple Glazed Chicken Drumsticks can be served at any time of year, they can be a simple holiday main dish, garnished with fresh thyme leaves and chopped dried cranberries.ย ย If you are tired of turkey, these chicken drumsticks can be a lovely alternative!

Flatlay of a wide bowl of Roasted Cauliflower Soup (AIP/Paleo) on a rustic, white wooden background. There is a striped green kitchen towel nearby, and some garlic, white sweet potatoes and a pinch bowl of salt.

Roasted Cauliflower Soup (AIP/Paleo)

This version of Roasted Cauliflower Soup (AIP/Paleo) is GF, DF, and allergy friendly. It’s a great recipe for those who think they don’t like cauliflower!

Apple Pork BBQ Meatballs on a bamboo skewer. There are three skewers on a small plate with apple slices nearby.

Apple Pork BBQ Meatballs

Apple Pork BBQ Meatballs (Paleo/AIP) are great as an appetizer, a meal with sides, or as a game day tailgating snack. Easy to make, too!

Turkey Breakfast Hash in an iron skillet on a cutting board with a bowl of apples nearby

Turkey Breakfast Hash

Turkey Breakfast Hash is a one-dish powerhouse of nutrients and energy to get you going for the day. It happens to be Paleo/AIP, but it’s good for anyone!

Lemon Pesto Chicken Poppers on a plate with a side of pesto and lemon wedges

Lemon Pesto Chicken Poppers

These Lemon Pesto Chicken Poppers are great to have on hand for a meal, or a quick hit of protein. Dipping them really amps up your flavor game!

Table scene with Gluten Free/Corn Free Tamale Pie in both a casserole dish and on a plate, garnished with avocado slices, radish slices and micro greens

Gluten Free/Corn Free Tamale Pie

This Gluten Free/Corn Free Tamale Pie is a gut-healthy version of the classic. Additionally, there are no nightshades, making it an allergy friendly dish!

Flatlay of Butternut Bacon Browns (AIP/Paleo) in a blue bowl garnished with green onion slices. There is a serving spoon and fork, and striped cloth nearby.

Butternut Bacon Browns (AIP/Paleo)

Butternut Bacon Browns (AIP/Paleo) are a nutrient dense alternative to regular hash browns. So tasty, you might like them better!

Easy Pork Stir-fry (AIP/Paleo) in a scene. It sits atop white rice on a rimmed dish with bamboo chopsticks. There is a bamboo cutting board with bow choi, garlic, and a small bowl of coconut aminos nearby.

Easy Pork Stir-fry (AIP/Paleo)

This Easy Pork Stir-fry (AIP/Paleo) is a nutritious meal you can get on the table in 30 minutes! Substitute chicken, if you like, but enjoy!

Overhead view of Mediterranean Chicken Salad (AIP/Paleo) in cucumber boats on a bed of lettuce. It sits on a scalloped plate with a knife and fork nearby.

Mediterranean Chicken Salad (AIP/Paleo)

This Mediterranean Chicken Salad (AIP/Paleo) is not your mama’s chicken salad! It is fresh, fragrant, punchy and spicy, and can be served two ways.

Overhead view of Tropical Salmon Salad w/Vanilla Citrus Dressing. The plate sits on a distressed white background and a cream-colored napkin. A fork and knife are nearby.

Tropical Salmon Salad w/Vanilla Citrus Dressing

Tropical Salmon Salad w/Vanilla Citrus Dressing is a light and intriguing meal. Grind some vanilla salt on top to really level it up!

Portrait overhead view of Peach-Glazed Chicken (AIP/Paleo) with the chicken cut in slices topped with peach sauce and some spilled on the side

Peach-glazed Chicken (AIP/Paleo)

Peach-glazed Chicken (AIP/Paleo) uses frozen peaches, so it is available to you any time of year. The perfect recipe for shoulder seasons!

Tender & Tangy Brisket (AIP/Paleo) garnished with fresh thyme on a platter with a rustic meat fork

Tender & Tangy Brisket (AIP/Paleo)

This slow-cooked Tender & Tangy Brisket (AIP/Paleo) is easy to make, and perfect for holiday celebrations. It makes great leftovers, too!

Flatlay of Hearty Chicken Soup garnished with fresh thyme on a plate with a wooden spoon

Hearty Chicken Soup (AIP/Paleo)

This Hearty Chicken Soup (AIP/Paleo) sports tender chunks of chicken in a creamy base with five different vegetables. Warming AND nourishing!

Overhead view of Steaks w/Vanilla Bacon Sauce in a cast iron skillet on a wooden table garnished with flat leaf parsley

Steaks with Vanilla Bacon Sauce

These Steaks with Vanilla Bacon Sauce, sizzled and sauced all in the same pan, are to die for, and show how surprisingly complementary vanilla is to bacon!

Closeup of Halibut with Lemon Caper Sauce (AIP/Paleo) garnished with a twisted lemon wheel

Halibut with Lemon Caper Sauce

Lightly breaded and sautรฉed, this Halibut with Lemon Caper Sauce (AIP/Paleo) cooks up in a snap! It’s also allergy-friendly with no gluten, dairy, soy, eggs, etc.

Coffee-rubbed Roast Beef (AIP/Paleo)

This easy Coffee-rubbed Roast Beef (AIP/Paleo) is as versatile as it is mouth-watering! Serve as a main dish, or slice leftovers thin for wraps.

Scene with Cranberry Orange Meatballs in a footed bowl topped with rosemary near bowls of oranges and fresh cranberries

Cranberry Orange Meatballs (AIP/Paleo)

Cranberry Orange Meatballs (AIP/Paleo) are versatile, and can be served as a holiday appetizer, or as a main dish. All fresh ingredients!

Flatlay of Pan-seared Cauliflower Gnocchi (Paleo/AIP) garnished with fresh arugula and a wedge of lemon

Pan-seared Cauliflower Gnocchi (Paleo/AIP)

Pan-seared Cauliflower Gnocchi (Paleo/AIP) is full of texture and flavor! Crispy prosciutto and wilted arugula accent soft pillows of pasta.

Scallops with Pear Celeriac Puree topped with shaved fennel and bacon on a rough wood surface

Scallops with Pear Celeriac Puree

Scallops with Pear Celeriac Puree (Paleo/AIP) is a dish that will make you think you’re dining in a posh restaurant – but without the price tag!

Flatlay view of Mediterranean Chicken Zoodles (AIP/Paleo) on a plate garnished with fresh lemon and chopped basil

Mediterranean Chicken Zoodles (AIP/Paleo)

Mediterranean Chicken Zoodles (AIP/Paleo) are a delicious non-dairy option to chicken alfredo. The sauce can be used on regular pasta, if desired.

Bowl of Shrimp Fried "Rice" (AIP/Paleo) on a napkin and plate next to a pair of slender chopsticks

Shrimp Fried “Rice” (AIP/Paleo)

Shrimp Fried “Rice” (AIP/Paleo) is a sheet pan recipe using riced cauliflower instead of white rice. Perfect for people avoiding grains or carbs!

Easy Chicken Satay on a bamboo cutting board with cut limes, chopped cilantro and dipping sauce

Easy Chicken Satay (AIP/Paleo)

Easy Chicken Satay (AIP/Paleo) is, well, easy! There is minimal chopping involved in this recipe, but plenty of bright, fresh flavor.

Closeup of No-nightshade Amatriciana Sauce atop spaghetti squash and garnished with parsley

No-nightshade Amatriciana Sauce

No-nightshade Amatriciana Sauce (Paleo/AIP), shown here atop spaghetti squash, is a flavorful sauce made with bacon and onions. No tomatoes or peppers!

Skirt Steak Fajita Bowls topped with guacamole and green onions in an earthenware bowl next to a bunch of cilantro

Skirt Steak Fajita Bowls

These Skirt Steak Fajita Bowls (AIP/Paleo) take only 30 minutes to make from start to finish! Fabulous even without the grains or the nightshades!

Comforting Broccoli Chicken Casserole on a plate next to the casserole dish and silver fork

Broccoli Chicken Casserole (AIP/Paleo)

Broccoli Chicken Casserole made with spaghetti squash is GF/DF/EF and can easily be made with just about any kind of cooked meat. Comfort food on the AIP!

sweet and sour meatballs situated on top of a bamboo board with chopsticks

Sweet and Sour Meatballs

This recipe for Sweet and Sour Meatballs (AIP/Paleo), whether served solo as an appetizer, or over your favorite version of riced vegetables, is one you’ll return to again and again!

French Onion Soup topped with crostini garnished with parsley

French Onion Soup (AIP/Paleo)

This French Onion Soup (AIP/Paleo) is full of rich, beautiful, authentic flavors! Serve with optional crostini on top – or bread and cheese for non-Paleo peeps.

Halloween Mini Meatloaves - Jack-o-lantern shaped meatloaves with face piped on with pumpkin puree

Halloween Mini Meatloaves

Halloween Mini Meatloaves (AIP/Paleo) are a fun way to celebrate – and get more veggies in you, too! Kids can think of them as Halloween “hamburgers.”

Orange Peel Beef and Broccoli

Orange Peel Beef and Broccoli (AIP/Paleo) is super flavorful! This nutritious dish shows off with bright citrus, punchy ginger, and salty coconut aminos.

Prosciutto Chicken and Sweet Potatoes

Prosciutto Chicken and Sweet Potatoes is a sheet pan recipe, not just for people on the AIP/Paleo, but for everyone! It’s easy and requires little cleanup.

Blueberry BBQ Bison Burgers (AIP/Paleo)

Blueberry BBQ Bison Burgers (AIP/Paleo) are an interesting alternative to typical sliders. White sweet potato slices stand in as gluten free buns!

Creamy Basil Chicken Pasta

Creamy Basil Chicken Pasta is a combination of fresh basil, chicken, and asparagus with a bit of creaminess. Here, I have tossed it with some gluten free sweet potato noodles, but it works well on any kind of pasta!

Moules Mariniรจre (AIP/Paleo)

Moules Mariniere (Sailor Style Mussels) are a fun way to get more fish into your diet. Traditional Moules Mariniere are steamed in wine, but adaptations have been made here for the AIP diet.

Mediterranean Salad w/Shrimp

This Mediterranean Salad w/Shrimp is light and bright with an occasional hit of saltiness. It’s for everyone – not just folks on the AIP!

Overhead view of Picadillo (AIP/Paleo) in Gordita tortillas on a plate with lime wedges and cilantro. Another plate of tortillas is nearby.

Picadillo (AIP/Paleo)

Picadillo is traditionally ground beef with tomatoes, peppers, onions, raisins and olives. Iโ€™ve taken out the nightshades, and added an ingredient that, according to my research, is often added in the Philippines – chayote squash!

Lamb Mint Meatballs w/Tzatziki Sauce

Lamb Mint Meatballs with Tzatziki Sauce is perfect for an appetizer, and meal, or for small plates. And itโ€™s allergy friendly!

Intense Shepherdโ€™s Pie

There is nothing like a hearty serving of shepherdโ€™s pie when the temps get ridiculously cold. But it need not be bland! In this rendition, the meat is succulent bites of tender chuck roast, the gravy is embellished with some in-your-face balsamic vinegar, and the topping is white sweet potato mashed with turnips. It takes a while to make, but I promise you upon the life of my pressure cooker that it will be worth it.

AIP Spaghetti Sauce

This Spaghetti Sauce has NO TOMATOES in it – or peppers, or nightshades of any kind – but it is rich and tastes just like the original!

Mini Chicken Pot Pies (AIP, Paleo)

These Mini Chicken Pot Pies are worth all the time it takes to make them, especially for those of us on the AIP/Paleo who might miss the old-fashioned kind because of being gluten free and dairy free.

Brined Cornish Hens

These Brined Cornish Hens are seriously juicy and delicious! If you’ve never brined anything before, trying it on smaller birds like these is a great way to start.

Lamb-stuffed Delicata w/Blackberry Balsamic Drizzle

Delicata squash is the perfect support for flavorful lamb and an intense blackberry balsamic sauce. It is easy to make, and definitely company worthy!

Braised Pork Ribs w/Apple Parsnip Mash

Braised Pork Ribs with Parsnip Apple Mash screams autumn, but you could enjoy it any time of year because these flavors are best friends. Recipe includes instructions for slow cooker or pressure cooker.

Allergy friendly hamburger stroganoff sitting atop roasted, spiralized butternut squash

AIP Hamburger Stroganoff

AIP Hamburger Stroganoff is just like you remember, only without the inflammatory ingredients of the traditional dish. It is warm, comforting and filling.

Orange Peel Chicken over Cauliflower Steaks

Orange Peel Chicken Over Cauliflower Steaks is an AIP/Paleo version of a popular dish at a chain restaurant that rhymes with BFShangs. Not only is it delicious, it gets on the table in only thirty minutes!

Teriyaki Chicken & Pineapple Skewers

These Teriyaki Chicken and Pineapple Skewers are gluten free and soy free – but you wouldn’t know it! The taste is fantastic, and they are super easy to make.

AIP Breakfast Sausage

Good morning!  ๐ŸŒž  Those of you who are new to the autoimmune protocol might be wondering why in the world we need a recipe for breakfast sausage.  Why canโ€™t we just buy sausage in the store?  The trouble is that most sausages use spices that are not going to work […]

Flatlay of Spring Salad with Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette on a white plate with blue napkins

Spring Salad with Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette

Spring Salad with Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette is spring on a plate! Butter lettuce, strawberries, and caramelized onions love this vinaigrette.

Cow in a Nest

Every family has recipes that play on repeat in their house.  This is one of those in our house, frequently requested by the picky teenager.  I was at a loss for what to call it.  Itโ€™s not really a sauce, or a ragu.  I had a fancier name for this […]

Pumpkin Gnocchi & light lemon sage sauce surrounded by mini pumpkins

Pumpkin Gnocchi & Lemon Sage Sauce

Pumpkin Gnocchi and Lemon Sage Sauce is a bright, and flavorful version of classic gnocchi. The thing that makes it different is that it’s totally AIP/Paleo!

Slow Cooker Korean Beef Zoodles

Slow Cooker Korean Beef Zoodles are easy to make, hearty and delicious. If you can chop and you own a slow cooker, you can make this dish!

Stuffed Cremini Mushrooms

Stuffed Cremini Mushrooms: Side dish?  Main?  Appetizer?  Yes.  These babies are rich and flavorful, but in small doses, so they can stand as a side dish next to Pork Roast w/Cranberry Orange Glaze, or they can take center stage in a lighter meal next to Caesar Salad.  You wonโ€™t miss […]

Partially cut pork roast w/cranberry orange glaze on a silver platter on top of holiday greens, surrounded by berries, oranges and lights

Pork Roast w/Cranberry Orange Glaze

This Pork Roast w/Cranberry Orange Glaze is easy, elegant, beautiful and delicious. Perfectly suited for a holiday or wintertime dinner!

Jicama Street Tacos garnished with lime and cilantro

Jicama Street Tacos

Jicama Street Tacos are an AIP/Paleo version of the delicious dish at a certain chain restaurant. Garnish with limes and cilantro for full flavor!

Tuscan Chicken

If you serve this, no one will know that you are on some crazy healing diet.  They will just say, “YUM!”  I know, some of the ingredients used on the autoimmune protocol can seem unfamiliar, but not here.  You may even have many of the ingredients in your pantry.  And […]

Asian-inspired ground turkey garnished with cucumber slices, green onions, and lime wedges

Thai Basil Turkey

Thai Basil Turkey is one of those fun, easy dinners you can throw together fairly quickly, especially if you prepare the garnishes ahead of time. And be generous with those garnishes!

Shredded chicken yield from Falling-of-the-bone Crockpot Chicken recipe on a silver platter with serving fork

Falling-off-the-bone Crockpot Chicken

Falling-off-the-bone Crockpot Chicken is a recipe to set and forget, yielding lots of shredded or chopped chicken for any number of uses!