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.
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Simple Roasted Plums
These Simple Roasted Plums are versatile! Use them as a side dish for pork and chicken, or as a dessert with ice cream!
Zuppa Toscana (AIP/Paleo)
This no-bean version of Zuppa Toscana (AIP/Paleo) is on the table in 45 minutes. Nourishing and delicious!
Carnitas (AIP/Paleo)
Shredded Pork Carnitas (AIP/Paleo) make the most delicious tacos, especially when fried to a crisp! Easy to make in your pressure cooker!
Chicken Basil Spaghetti Squash
Chicken Basil Spaghetti Squash ups your nutrient game by replacing pasta with a veg. Cooks on one tray!
Rosemary White Sweet Potatoes
These versatile Rosemary White Sweet Potatoes (AIP/Paleo) can be used as a side dish for dinner – or as breakfast potatoes! Similar in flavor to potatoes, but not inflammatory.
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!
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!
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!
Piña Colada Popsicles (AIP/Paleo)
These Piña Colada Popsicles (AIP/Paleo) are the perfect non-alcoholic, tropical treat to enjoy when temperatures soar! Easy to make, and vegan, too!
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!
Frozen Monkey Bars (AIP/Paleo)
These Frozen Monkey Bars are an allergy-friendly, delicious treat! No gluten, dairy or nuts. They also happen to be vegan. Perfect for warm weather!
Jicama Mango Slaw
This allergy-friendly Jicama Mango Slaw is a refreshing side dish, perfect for warm days! Pairs especially well with fish or chicken.
Blueberry Pancake Syrup
This Blueberry Pancake Syrup contains no processed sugar at all! It’s ready for your waffles or pancakes in 15 minutes or less.
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.
5-Minute Strawberry Smoothie
There are only 4 ingredients in this 5-Minute Strawberry Smoothie. So easy! Add a small portion to your breakfast, or eat as a snack.
Strawberry Chip Cookie Pops
These AIP/Paleo Strawberry Chip Cookie Pops are a fun decorating project, or a treat for a holiday. Of course, you can always just skip the stick, and eat them plain!
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 (AIP/Paleo)
“Cheeseburger” Bowls (AIP/Paleo) are an allergy-friendly, fun main course that everyone can customize. Add whatever toppings suit you!
Black & Blue Spinach Salad
This nutritious Black & Blue Spinach Salad is named for the berries on top. You can use it as a side salad, or add your favorite protein to make it a meal!
No Corn Cornbread
You might never guess that this No Corn Cornbread is anything other than the real thing. Enjoy this next to a big bowl of chili, or a creamy soup. Gluten, dairy, and coconut free!
Salsa Verde (AIP/Paleo)
This no-nightshade Salsa Verde (AIP/Paleo) is extremely versatile. It can be a dipping salsa, or an enchilada sauce – and it freezes well, too!
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!
Be My Sweet-tart Mocktail
Be My Sweet-tart Mocktail is an easy drink to whip up for your sweetie. Whether it’s a mocktail or cocktail, you decide.
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.
Banh Mi Bowls (AIP/Paleo)
Banh Mi Bowls (AIP/Paleo) are chockfull of exciting flavors, and yet still allergy friendly! No need for inflammatory nightshades.
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.
Pork with Cranberry Fig Chutney
If pork is boring to you, try this Pork with Cranberry Fig Chutney. It’s a great way to zest up boneless chops!
Cranberry Fig Chutney
Add this Cranberry Fig Chutney to your meat dish, or gift some to a friend! Goes well with chicken or pork
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.
Spiced Vanilla Poached Pears
Spiced Vanilla Poached Pears are an elegant dessert, easier to make than they look! Suitable for many diet templates. Try your hand at them!
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. If you are tired of turkey, these chicken drumsticks can be a lovely alternative!
Caramelized Cranberry & Butternut Squash
Caramelized Cranberry & Butternut Squash levels up traditional flavors. Try this easy-to-make side dish in your holiday meal!
Smoked Mussels Tapenade (AIP/Paleo)
Smoked Mussels Tapenade (AIP/Paleo) is a spread chock-full of nutrients AND flavor! Try it on gluten free crackers, or on zucchini slices.
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!
Hamburger Soup (Paleo/AIP)
Hamburger Soup (Paleo/AIP) is a homey, satisfying, one-pot meal. It is easy to make, and oh so nutritious!
Apple Sage Splasher Mocktail
This Apple Sage Splasher Mocktail is the perfect fall drink for grownups who would like a dry option. Just a kiss of sage keeps it from being too frilly. Try it!
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
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
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!
Corn-free Tortilla Chips
These Corn-free Tortilla Chips are AIP and Paleo! Enjoy the crunch and fun of dipping your chips once again!
Peach Salsa (Paleo/AIP)
This Peach Salsa (Paleo/AIP) is the perfect way to use summer peaches! Great alternative for people who are sensitive to nightshades.
Dairy-free Caesar Dressing (Paleo/AIP)
This Dairy-free Caesar Dressing (Paleo/AIP) is also egg free! Enjoy this zesty dressing on some fresh Romaine lettuce, and add your favorite protein, if you like.
Rhubarb Crisp (Paleo/AIP)
This Rhubarb Crisp (Paleo/AIP) recipe gives the nostalgic favorite a modern makeover – no gluten or processed sugar. Enjoy this summer favorite again!
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!
No-jito (AIP/Paleo)
A No-jito (AIP/Paleo) is a non-alcoholic version of a mojito. Enjoy this refreshing drink with flavors of lime and mint without the inflammatory alcohol!
Sweet & Salty Plantain Chips
These vanilla infused Sweet & Salty Plantain Chips are a delicious, crunchy snack. Besides being allergy friendly, they are also suitable for a vegan diet.
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!
15 Travel Hacks for a Healing Lifestyle
Are you traveling this summer? Check out these 15 Travel Hacks for a Healing Lifestyle to make your trip more comfortable!
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.
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!
Iced Vanilla Latte (AIP/Paleo)
This Iced Vanilla Latte (AIP/Paleo) uses coffee or coffee substitute to make a non-dairy version of a coffee house favorite. It’s vegan, too!
AIP Gift Ideas
Need some AIP Gift Ideas? Some that are less usual, and more just-the-right thing? Read on!
Vanilla Cookie Pizza (AIP/Paleo)
This Vanilla Cookie Pizza (AIP/Paleo) is 100% free of gluten, dairy, eggs, and processed sugar! Have your cookie and eat it, too!
Vanilla Faux-gurt (AIP/Paleo)
When you miss yogurt, this non-dairy Vanilla Faux-gurt (AIP/Paleo) will stand in for you! Add the contents of a probiotic capsule for gut health benefits.
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!
Spring Orange Asparagus (AIP/Paleo)
Spring Orange Asparagus (AIP/Paleo) may be one of the easiest side dishes you ever make! Get some tender spring asparagus, and give it a try! Hello, spring! And hello, You! If you and I are anything alike, we are feeling a sense of renewal as nature awakens once again. I […]
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!
Gingered Cod (AIP/Paleo)
This Gingered Cod (AIP/Paleo) is on the table in 11 minutes flat. This easy and delicious recipe will make you a fan of fish!
Irish Colcannon (AIP/Paleo)
This version of Irish Colcannon (AIP/Paleo) uses both kale and cabbage. Unlike the traditional version, it contains no nightshades or dairy!
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!
Vanilla Shortbread Cookies (AIP/Paleo)
These soft Vanilla Shortbread Cookies (AIP/Paleo) are fragrant with vanilla and honey. Gluten free, dairy free, egg free, and no processed sugar!
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!
10-Vegetable Soup (AIP/Paleo)
Need some variety in your veg intake? Make a batch of this versatile and customizable 10-Vegetable Soup (AIP/Paleo)!
Roasted Grape Chicken Thighs
These Roasted Grape Chicken Thighs are delicious and easy, with flavors of grape, balsamic vinegar, lemon and rosemary. Delish!
Halibut with Lemon Caper Sauce
Lightly breaded and sautéed, 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.
Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts
Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts are way more delicious than the drab veggies we remember! You might learn to even LIKE them!
Going AIP? Read this.
Going AIP? Whether you’re starting the AIP (autoimmune protocol or autoimmune paleo), or just thinking about it, think of this article as your starter kit.
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.
Pomegranate Rosemary Spritzer Mocktail
With a few easy ingredients, you can make this Pomegranate Rosemary Mocktail to satisfy the desire for a fancy drink – minus the alcohol!
Sweet Potato Bites w/Candied Bacon
These Sweet Potato Bites w/Candied Bacon are the perfect appetizer for holiday gatherings, or for a small plates meal. And they’re Paleo/AIP!
Honest Review of Araza Makeup
Did you know there’s such a thing as Paleo makeup? An AIP/Paleo food blogger gives an honest review of Araza products.
Everything But The Bird (Paleo/AIP)
Everything But The Bird (Paleo/AIP) is a collection of recipes for your Thanksgiving meal, from appetizers to dessert – minus the turkey!
Honey Biscuits (Paleo/AIP)
Honey Biscuits (Paleo/AIP) are a tender, delicious alternative to buttermilk biscuits, free of gluten and dairy. Enjoy biscuits again!
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!
Turnip Japanese Yam Mash
This Turnip Japanese Yam Mash is every bit as creamy as traditional mashed potatoes – but without dairy or nightshades. Dive in!
Apple Pork Medallions
Apple Pork Medallions are the perfect fall dish! Tender slices of pork loin simmer in apples and warm spices. Easy!
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.
“Pozole” Verde (Paleo/AIP)
“Pozole” Verde (Paleo/AIP), traditionally made with hominy, is re-imagined here without corn or nightshades. Warm up with this favorite!
Carrot Cake Everything (AIP/Paleo)
Carrot Cake Everything (AIP/Paleo) is one recipe with many different versions. Make muffins, cupcakes, mini cakes, or a double decker!
Cherry Basil Bruschetta (AIP/Paleo)
Cherry Basil Bruschetta (AIP/Paleo) uses cherries instead of tomatoes for something unique! Top your favorite GF bread, or grilled jicama.
Grilled Peaches with Basil Aioli (AIP/Paleo)
Grilled Peaches with Basil Aioli is the perfect side dish for summer grilling. Save some of the aioli to top whatever meat you are grilling!
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.
No-alcohol Moscow Mules
This No-alcohol Moscow Mule has all the flavor of the traditional drink, but without the negative effects of alcohol. It is refreshing, clean, and cold!
Spinach Cherry Summer Salad
This beautiful Spinach Cherry Summer Salad takes advantage of fresh, seasonal cherries. It’s topped with a zesty avocado dressing. Yum!
Avocado Cilantro Dressing/Dip
Avocado Cilantro Dressing/Dip is thick and creamy without using any dairy or coconut. Use it as a salad dressing, or a dunking sauce!
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!
Blueberry Pie (AIP/Paleo)
This Blueberry Pie (AIP/Paleo) brings fun back to summer food for those of us avoiding gluten, etc. Use your favorite crust, or borrow mine!
Watermelon Limeade (AIP/Paleo)
This Watermelon Limeade (AIP/Paleo) is refreshing, sparkly and best of all, not too sweet. Perfect for long, hot summer days!
Refrigerator Pickles (AIP/Paleo)
Refrigerator Pickles (AIP/Paleo) are so easy to make that you’ll wonder why you’ve been buying them in the store! No canning equipment needed.
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.
Blueberry BBQ Sauce (AIP/Paleo)
This Blueberry BBQ Sauce (AIP/Paleo) is simple, easy, and quick. If you have these 4 ingredients, 10 minutes, and a blender, you’ve got it made!
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!
Bright Cucumber Salad (AIP/Paleo)
This Bright Cucumber Salad (AIP/Paleo) gets its breeziness from fresh mint and dill. It is the perfect side dish for grilling season meals!
Apple Enchiladas (AIP/Paleo)
Apple Enchiladas (AIP/Paleo) are a fun and satisfying dessert option. They are gluten free, dairy free, and contain surprisingly little added sugar!
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!
Banana Cookie Dough Bites
No-bake Banana Cookie Dough Bites (AIP/Paleo) offer a taste of sweetness without derailing your health. Make ’em with your kiddos!
Creamy Lemon Chicken Soup
Creamy Lemon Chicken Soup is warm and bright. It is comforting, nourishing, and perfect for this time of year!
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!
Chicky Chicky Bang Bang
Chicky Chicky Bang Bang is a riff on Sichuan-style Bang Bang chicken. It is an AIP/Paleo version, using shredded chicken.
Irish Cabbage and Potato Soup
This Irish Cabbage and Potato Soup is easy to make, nourishing, and soothing. Not just for St. Patrick’s Day!
Irish Soda Bread (AIP/Paleo)
This Irish Soda Bread (AIP/Paleo) is easy to make, and coconut free! Also free of gluten, dairy, soy, nuts, seeds, eggs, nightshades, legumes or processed sugar.
Curly Fries (AIP/Paleo)
These Curly Fries (AIP/Paleo) are tastier and better for you than the ones at fast food restaurants! Rosemary and smoked salt are surprise flavors.
Kale Butternut Salad
This Kale Butternut Salad is crave-worthy! Massaged kale and roasted veg topped with pomegranate, and dressed with a creamy tigernut dressing? Yes, please!
Flavored Carob Candies
These easy Flavored Carob Candies can be formed two ways, and flavored many ways. In this recipe, I’m highlighting two: mint or lemon. Which do you prefer?
Blackberry Lemon Panna Cotta
This Blackberry Lemon Panna Cotta might make you forget that you are eating AIP/Paleo. It’s super easy to make, and so elegant!
Onion Dip (AIP/Paleo)
You don’t have to give up the fun of Onion Dip and chips while observing an AIP/Paleo diet. A few adjustments can make it possible once again!
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!
Pomegranate Roasted Asparagus
Pomegranate Roasted Asparagus is a unique and flavorful side dish, using pomegranate molasses and shallots to elevate this often plain vegetable. The combination is surprisingly tasty!
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.
Gingerbread Mini Bundts
Gingerbread Mini Bundts (AIP/Paleo) will satisfy your desire for a decadent holiday or wintertime dessert. All the warm, spiced nostalgia, and none of the gluten!
Roasted Beef Bone Broth
Roasted Beef Bone Broth is a recipe everyone should have in their back pocket. It is deliciously rich, and makes other recipes that much better!
Spiced Pomegranate Wassail
Spiced Pomegranate Wassail is a warm, non-alcoholic drink similar to hot apple cider. Perfect for people who can’t have hot chocolate or egg nog!
Pumpkin Pie (AIP/Paleo)
This Pumpkin Pie (AIP/Paleo) recipe might actually be easier than traditional recipes. You bake the crust, and the refrigerator does the rest. Time saved!
Holiday Dressing (AIP/Paleo)
This Holiday Dressing is breadless, but every bit as delicious as the traditional type of dressing. Enjoy it with any meal – even breakfast!
Broccoli “Cheese” Soup
This Broccoli “Cheese” Soup is an AIP/Paleo version of the classic. It is thick and creamy without any dairy at all!
Pumpkin Spice Granola
Pumpkin Spice Granola (AIP/Paleo) is crunchy, sweet-ish, and contains just the right amount of autumnal spices. Serve with your choice of “milk” or yogurt.
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.”
Roasted Fennel
Roasted Fennel is the perfect accompaniment for any kind of fish. But why stop there? Serve it next to just about anything!
Chicken Schnitzel (AIP/Paleo)
This Chicken Schnitzel is baked, not fried! This is all thanks to a unique “breading,” which is completely AIP/Paleo.
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.
Maple Sage Carrots
Maple Sage Carrots make a quick side dish you can throw together in less than 20 minutes. Add them to just about any protein!
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.
Figgy Swirl Cookies
Figgy Swirl Cookies are an AIP/Paleo version (gluten free, of course!) of those fig cookies we knew as children, just a little fancier. They are soooo yummy!
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!
Ugly Soup (AIP, Paleo)
Ugly Soup may not be beautiful, but it is a beautifully tasty turkey vegetable soup. Make it in your pressure cooker!
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!
Tuna Bowl for One (AIP, Paleo)
This Tuna Bowl for One, a handy single serving size recipe, cooks up in five minutes once your ingredients are prepped.
Carob & Cherry Ice Cream (AIP/Paleo)
Carob & Cherry Ice Cream is a fun, non-dairy, allergy-friendly treat for summer! Great option for people who are sensitive to chocolate
Simple Watermelon Salad (AIP/Paleo)
This Simple Watermelon Salad is a unique way to use watermelon. It is both sweet and savory. Ridiculously easy, too!
Cold Cucumber Soup (AIP, Paleo)
Cold Cucumber Soup is soooo refreshing on a summer’s day. This version involves no cooking, and no dairy. The creaminess comes from avocado!
Cantaloupe and Prosciutto Salad
Cantaloupe and prosciutto are a classic combination as an appetizer – but on a bed of arugula with a caper/oregano dressing? YUM!
5 AIP Flours
The flours we use on the AIP diet can be confusing and unfamiliar when you’re a newbie. Here’s an explanation!
Moules Marinière (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.
Apple Fennel Salad
So easy and so elegant! This beautiful salad sits happily next to some fish or chicken, but works well as a main dish, too, when you add a protein.
Strawberry Pie (AIP, Paleo)
Fresh Strawberry Pie made with ripe, juicy berries that came straight from the farmers’ market is a treat for all treats in the springtime!
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!
Coconut Cauli Rice Pilaf
Coconut Cauli Rice Pilaf is a flavorful side dish – low in carbs and high in nutrients.
Picadillo (AIP/Paleo)
Picadillo is traditionally ground beef with tomatoes, peppers, onions, raisins and olives. I’ve taken out the nightshades, and added an ingredient that, according to my research, is often added in the Philippines – chayote squash!
Gordita Tortillas
These fat tortillas are bendy, chewy, and gluten free!
Toasty Rutabaga Mash
Toasty Rutabaga Mash is adapted from Irish cuisine for the AIP/Paleo. There is a touch of creaminess, some caramelized onions and fresh parsley to elevate this humble dish.
Minty Thins (AIP, Paleo)
These Minty Thins cookies are an allergy friendly, gluten free version of the classic cookie. You will not feel deprived any longer when family and friends are munching away on the original!
Intense Shepherd’s Pie
There is nothing like a hearty serving of shepherd’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.
Supah Guac
Supah Guac is a nutrient-dense version of the classic – full of other veg besides just avocado and lime!
No-potato Galette
This delicious galette is easier to make than it looks! That means if you are trying to impress anybody with your awesomeness as a cook, you can lay this baby down on the table next to a succulent meat dish, and be all smug about it.
AIP Bloggers’ Favorite Soup Recipes
I thought it would be interesting to poll my bloggy friends about their favorite soups. I asked, “If you could choose ONE soup from your blog that is your favorite, which would it be, and why?” Here are their answers.
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.
Apple Cinnamon Acorn Squash
Apple Cinnamon Acorn Squash is a five-ingredient side dish that is tasty enough to be part of your breakfast the next day! Or lunch. Or dessert. Or whatever.
AIP Pie Crust
This AIP Pie Crust is as close as I could come to the crust I remember growing up. Crust is tricky anyway without being AIP, and this one is no different. It is, however, quite forgiving. If it breaks, just mush it back together!
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!
Banana Blueberry Muffins
These Banana Blueberry Muffins prove that baking on the AIP is not impossible! With the right ingredients, it’s (almost) easy.
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.
Margarita Chicken
This Margarita Chicken tastes like you dunked a nugget in your maragarita. A little sweet, a little salty, a little lime-y – and tasty!
AIP Black Forest Cake
AIP Black Forest Cake is an allergy friendly version of the classic – gluten free, dairy free, egg free – all the frees!
Garlic Rosemary Taro Fries
Garlic Rosemary Taro Fries are the perfect substitute for regular fries made from potatoes. If you are among the many people sensitive to potatoes and other nightshades, these will be a pleasant surprise.
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!
30-minute Meals
My first cookbook (as a contributor)! This book fills a need in the AIP community – meals on the table in 30 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.
Beet Carrot Salad w/Orange Ginger Dressing
Beet Carrot Salad w/Orange Ginger Dressing is colorful, flavorful, and nutrient-ful. It is delicious enough even for beet haters to love it!
AIP Marinated Flank Steak
This Marinated Flank Steak is perfect for summer grilling and backyard celebrations. It looks complicated, but is very easy to make!
AIP Breakfast Sausage
Good morning! 🌞 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 can’t we just buy sausage in the store? The trouble is that most sausages use spices that are not going to work […]
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.
Shrimp Scampi
This AIP/Paleo version of Shrimp Scampi is allergy friendly – and every bit as delicious as the original!
Blueberry & Lemon Cream Parfaits
Blueberry & Lemon Cream Parfaits are a low sugar, non-dairy treat that looks way more complicated than it is. No special equipment or cooking knowledge needed!
AIP Ranch Dressing/Dip
This AIP/Paleo Ranch dressing is a dairy-free, convincing substitute for the stuff in a bottle. And so easy!
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!
Irish Carrot Soup (AIP/Paleo)
This Irish Carrot Soup (AIP/Paleo), adapted from a recipe in an old Irish cookbook, is free of gluten, dairy, and nightshades. Simple and delicious! Only after a lot of genealogical exploration did I learn the extent of the Irish blood running through my veins. As if the green eyes, freckles […]
Southwest Spinach Salad (AIP/Paleo)
Southwest Spinach Salad combines some surprise elements like roasted plantains and raw jicama with the traditional flavors of lime and cilantro. So good!
AIP Italian Wedding Soup
This AIP Italian Wedding Soup uses an unusual stand-in for pasta, and baking the meatballs is a time saver. Soooo goooood!
AIP Clam Chowder
This AIP Clam Chowder will warm you from the inside out – without gluten, dairy, or nightshades. Enjoy a steaming bowl of chowder once again!
Salmon w/Orange Maple Glaze
Salmon with Orange Maple Glaze is an easy and elegant way to get more fish in your diet. It cooks in only ten minutes!
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!
Cassava Lavosh Crackers
Cassava Lavosh Crackers are just what you need for crunching if you are gluten free. These rustic crackers hold up well spreads!
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 won’t miss […]
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!
Christmas Kale Salad w/Citrus Dressing
This zingy Christmas Kale Salad with Citrus Dressing is so versatile! Serve it as a side dish, or add a protein to make it a meal.
AIP Gingerbread Cookies and Frosting
These AIP Gingerbread Cookies and Frosting taste just like my great-grandmother’s cookies. You can join the cookie decorating fun, even while on a healing diet!
AIP Mashed Potatoes
These AIP Mashed Potatoes will satisfy your longing for the white fluffy stuff without the inflammation that can come with nightshades because they are made with white sweet potatoes.
White Sweet Potato & Leek Soup
If you are not a fan of sweet potatoes, allow me to introduce you to white sweet potatoes. The taste is very similar to their nightshade counterparts, but without all the inflammatory properties. (Can I get an amen? 😳) White sweet potatoes are fabulous in soups, and I wanted to […]
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 […]
Three Mocktails
One of the cruelest avoidances on the AIP diet, IMO, is that no alcohol is allowed. I am a girl who very much enjoys the pairing of French wines and fine foods, a margarita and Mexican food, a burger and a beer, etc. But my health is more important to […]
Sweet Potato Apple Soup w/Bacon
Sweet Potato Apple Soup w/Bacon covers all the flavor bases. It’s sweet, salty, starchy, yummy and autumnal – but you can eat it any time!
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!
The Richest Bone Broth (AIP/Paleo)
The Richest Bone Broth cooks for twelve hours in your crockpot to give you the most flavorful, nourishing broth for soups, etc. It is rich enough to sipped by itself!
Butternut Squash Soup w/Lemon & Tarragon
Butternut Squash Soup with Lemon and Tarragon is a light and bright(ish) soup that is perfect for the in-between seasons. It is my favorite soup recipe!
Easy Roasted Sweet Potatoes
These Easy Roasted Sweet Potatoes are a great side dish. Toss sweet potato chunks in a bowl with olive oil and spices, roast, and DONE!