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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!

Overhead view of Piรฑa Colada Popsicles (AIP/Paleo) on ice with a rustic blue wooden background

Piรฑa Colada Popsicles (AIP/Paleo)

These Piรฑa Colada Popsicles (AIP/Paleo) are the perfect non-alcoholic, tropical treat to enjoy when temperatures soar! Easy to make, and vegan, too!

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 a Frozen Monkey Bar on a dessert plate, garnished with banana slices and drizzled with chocolate. There is a fork on the plate.

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!

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.

Here is an overhead view of Strawberry Chip Cookie Pops. There are three decorated Easter egg cookie pops with piped chocolate and jelly beans, two bunny pops, and one sad-looking duck cookie pop.

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 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!

Black & Blue Spinach Salad shown overhead. There is endive and jicama in the salad, and it's dressed with a citrus vinaigrette. There are small bowls of blackberries and blueberries nearby.

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!

Stack of No Corn Cornbread squares with honey drizzling down the sides like a waterfall of deliciousness.

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!

This is a scene of a small pitcher of Salsa Verde (AIP/Paleo) on a plate with an avocado, lime wedges, and a small ladle. There is a bunch of green onions nearby.

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!

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.

Spiced Vanilla Poached Pears on an ivory plate and napkin, in a holiday scene with candles, lights, and greenery

Spiced Vanilla Poached Pears

Spiced Vanilla Poached Pears are an elegant dessert, easier to make than they look!ย ย Suitable for many diet templates.ย ย Try your hand at them!

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!

Caramelized Cranberry & Butternut Squash in a cream-colored bowl, garnished with fresh sage sitting on a napkin and a rustic wooden background

Caramelized Cranberry & Butternut Squash

Caramelized Cranberry & Butternut Squash levels up traditional flavors. Try this easy-to-make side dish in your holiday meal!

Flatlay of Smoked Mussels Tapenade (AIP/Paleo) in a bowl with GF crackers and zucchini slices. There is a small spreading knife nearby.

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.

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!

Landscape view of Apple Sage Splasher Mocktail on a slab of marble. The drink is rimmed with cinnamon and coconut sugar, and garnished with green and red apple slices.

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!

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!

Scene of Vanilla Cherry Ice Cream (AIP/Paleo) in an old-fashioned footed ice cream dish. There is a spoon in the dish, and a cherry on top. In the background, there is a bowl of cherries.

Vanilla Cherry Ice Cream (AIP/Paleo)

This Vanilla Cherry Ice Cream (AIP/Paleo) is free of dairy, gluten, and processed sugar! Make it with fresh cherries for a summertime treat!

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!

Dairy-free Caesar Dressing from overhead in a small earthenware bowl with cracked pepper on top. There are makings for Caesar salad nearby, including Romaine lettuce, garlic, and pinch bowls of salt and pepper (an AIP re-introduction).

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.

Landscape orientation of a scene of Rhubarb Crisp (Paleo/AIP) with a messed up serving dish and two small dishes with servings in them. There are cinnamon sticks and crumbs on the surface nearby.

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!

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!

Wider view of No-jito (AIP/Paleo) in a short cocktail glass with ice, garnished with lime and mint on a bamboo skewer. There is melting ice and lime pieces nearby.

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!

Flatlay of Sweet & Salty Plantain Chips in a blue bowl, with a white and blue striped cloth nearby. Some chips have fallen out of the bowl.

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) 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!

Vanilla Cookie Pizza (AIP/Paleo) in a scene. There is a whole pizza to the side, and a white plate with one piece on it, covered in fruit with a small dish of blueberries nearby.

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!

Overhead view of Vanilla Faux-gurt (AIP/Paleo)

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.

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!

One-inch pieces of Spring Orange Asparagus (AIP/Paleo) in a bowl, garnished with curls of orange zest on a marble background with a sliced orange nearby.

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) 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!

Scene of Vanilla Shortbread Cookies (AIP/Paleo), some on a plate, some on a cooling rack, and one with a bite missing.

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!

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.

Collage of AIP food items, including bone broth

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 wide view, garnished with a sprig of rosemary and a lemon twist

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!

Closeup of Sweet Potato Bites with Candied Bacon

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!

Collage of recipes - Everything But The Bird

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!

Closeup of Honey Biscuits (Paleo/AIP) next to a honey dipper

Honey Biscuits (Paleo/AIP)

Honey Biscuits (Paleo/AIP) are a tender, delicious alternative to buttermilk biscuits, free of gluten and dairy. Enjoy biscuits again!

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.

Flatlay of a whole Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake (AIP/Paleo) with slices taken out

Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake (AIP/Paleo)

This Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake (AIP/Paleo) is gluten free, dairy free, and contains no processed sugar. All the taste and texture without inflammatory ingredients!

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!

Cherry Basil Bruschetta topped with fresh basil, shown atop grilled jicama

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.

Roasted Balsamic Mushrooms (AIP/Paleo) on a rectangular platter with sprigs of fresh thyme

Roasted Balsamic Mushrooms (AIP/Paleo)

Roasted Balsamic Mushrooms (AIP/Paleo) are super easy to make, but they look so zhoozhy. The perfect side dish for beef, chicken, or pork!

Grilled Peaches with Basil Aioli (AIP/Paleo) outside on a plate on a linen cloth with extra aioli in a small dish nearby

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!

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.

Scene of two copper mugs with lime wheels holding No-alcohol Moscow Mules

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!

Scene with Spinach Cherry Summer Salad topped with avocado cilantro dressing on a wooden table

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 on a wooden table with a cut avocado, green onions, limes and cilantro nearby

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!

Flatlay of whole Blueberry Pie (AIP/Paleo) open face with stars cut from crust on top

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!

Closeup of Refrigerator Pickles (AIP/Paleo) with one dripping slice stuck on a fork resting on top of the jar

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 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.

Blueberry BBQ Sauce in a glass jar on a plate with a wooden spoon nearby smearing the BBQ sauce

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!

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!

Overhead view of Bright Cucumber Salad in a purple bowl, garnished with fresh mint. There is a small pitcher nearby, containing vinaigrette.

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!

Flatlay view of an open apple enchilada drizzled with vanilla sauce and sprinkled with cinnamon and coconut flakes

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!

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!

Curly white sweet potato fries on a sheet of parchment paper with sprigs of fresh rosemary

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.

Massaged kale, roasted butternut squash and shallots, topped with pomegranate arils and dressed with a creamy tigernut dressing in a large salad bowl

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!

Heart-shaped Flavored Carob Candies on a dish romantically set midst roses and rose petals

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?

a bowl of AIP/Paleo Onion Dip on a plate full of crunchy cassava chips

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!

pomegranate roasted asparagus on a silver platter topped with pomegranate arils and roasted shallots

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 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.

Gingerbread Mini Bundts garnished with lemon cream, raspberries and sprigs of mint

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!

Rich beef bone broth in a flip top jar on a wooden surface

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 garnished with two orange wheels and a cinnamon stick in a spicy winter scene

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!

Full pumpkin pie with cut out leaves of crust on top set in a Thanksgiving scene

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!

Crunchy Pumpkin Spice Granola tumbling out of a mason jar

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 - 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.

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 […]

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!

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!

Overhead view of Southwest Spinach Salad (AIP/Paleo)

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!

Banana Carob Swirl Muffins

Banana Carob Swirl Muffins (AIP/Paleo) are a real treat for those on a healing diet! Satisfy your sweet tooth a bit without derailing your diet. Baking on the AIP requires some serious alchemy.  I mean, really.  Baking without the benefit of eggs, sugar, or a gluten flour?  As we say in […]

Several Carob-dipped Strawberries on a cake stand, piped with vanilla frosting in intricate designs

Carob-dipped Strawberries

What’s more romantic than chocolate-dipped strawberries? If you can’t eat chocolate, though, try these Carob-dipped Strawberries instead!

Steaming bowl of AIP Clam Chowder garnished with crispy bacon on a plate with an old spoon

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!

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!

Plate of decorated Gingerbread Cookies (AIP/Paleo). There are stars, reindeer, and gingerbread men. One of them has a leg bitten off!

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!

Mashed white sweet potatoes topped with sliced green onions

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? ๐Ÿ˜ณ)  White sweet potatoes are fabulous in soups, and I wanted to […]

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 […]

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 in a gold, leaf-shaped bowl

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!

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!

AIP Caesar Dressing/Chicken Caesar Salad

Lunches on the AIP need not be much of a challenge.  I usually eat leftovers, but sometimes, I want a little some’um-some’um.  This salad is one of my go-to lunches, or light dinner items.  Hopefully, you’ve made some Falling-off-the-bone Crockpot Chicken to have handy (See how all this comes together? […]

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!

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!

Light and bright butternut squash soup with lemon and tarragon in a white porcelain soup bowl

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!

bowl of easy roasted sweet potatoes in a bowl with a serving spoon, on a woven placemat

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!

AIP “Mocha Latte”

Making the realization that I was going to have to give up my decades-long coffee habit to go on the autoimmune protocol just about made me want to cry.  I mean, I love coffee. I tried tea.  Meh.  I tried weaning myself off of coffee by going half-caf, and decaf, but […]