Shaved Brussels Salad
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: Brussels sprouts are a seriously underrated vegetable! I’ve been really excited over the last several years to see …
Japanese Turnips with Orange Rosemary Pan Sauce
Turnips are a root vegetable that make a great addition to soups and stews, particularly if you’re avoiding nightshades and can’t do potatoes (see my AIP Notato Salad …
Simple Fennel Salad
Fennel is one of my favorite vegetables. We ate it frequently when I was a kid, typically sauteed in olive oil, since my mom had it growing all over the garden. As an adult, …
Strawberry Rhubarb Cobbler
Strawberries are one of those fabulously seasonal fruits that are best eaten during the warm summer months. Even more seasonal is the rhubarb—a terrifically tart stem that actually …
Berry Terrine
Summer berries set in a fragrant jiggly jelly make this a light and elegant dessert that also packs some compelling nutrition! Not only are mint and berries rich in antioxidant …
AIP Morning Smoothie
For those of us on the Autoimmune Protocol, breakfasts can be a little tricky. If you’re used to starting your morning with a smoothie, you might be a bit overwhelmed when …
Paleo Waffles
Not only are these waffles completely Paleo, but they avoid many of the pit-falls of Paleo adaptations of grain-based foods; namely, they don’t rely on nut flours (see The …
Asparagus Soup
This simple soup achieves its rich creamy flavor by using the whole asparagus, yes even the tough ends that you normally snap off and discard, plus a few other veggies pureed into …
AIP Barbacoa
Alaena Haber of Grazed & Enthused developed the AIP taco beef recipe for our collaborative AIP cookbook and guide, The Healing Kitchen. I was blown away by Alaena’s …
Thai Beef Lettuce Wraps
The idea for this recipe came simply from buying both mint and cilantro on a whim at the Farmer’s Market. Initially, I was thinking about making Green Salad with Thai …
Tostones
Tostones are simply twice-fried plantain slices, a traditional South American dish that can also be called tachinos, chatinos, fritos verde, bananes pesées and patacones, depending …
AIP Vanilla Ice Cream
Whether it’s a treat for a hot summer’s day or the “a la mode” for a warm apple pie in the Fall, ice cream is a wonderful indulgence! However, between my …
Roasted Broccoli
Sometimes the simplest recipes make all the difference to a meal. And this recipe is certainly simple, packed with flavor, and makes that extra serving of veggies on a plate …
Paleo French Fries (AIP)
One area of my health journey that’s adapted over my 4-year Paleo journey is my outlook on carbs. Many of you know that I initially lost 100+ pounds following a low-carb …
Cran-Apple Coleslaw (AIP)
This simple salad is inspired by another one of my mother’s family recipes. It’s a fantastic way to work in a salad during the winter months, when traditional salad …
Citrus, Fig, and Walnut Salad
I came up with this citrus, fig, and walnut salad for a television appearance on Atlanta Plugged In this week. I was presenting a Paleo breakfast, lunch and dinner while trying to …
Pineapple and Lychee Granita (AIP)
Granita is a frozen dessert originating from Sicily, made most typically made with water, sugar and various natural flavorings–it’s something like if a slushy and a …
AIP Notato Salad
Potatoes, while newly embraced by the Paleo community at large, are still a very common food sensitivity owing to the fact that they are a Gluten Cross-Reactor and a member of the …
AIP Seaweed Salad
Seaweed may be the most nutrient-dense vegetable out there. They are very high in essential minerals, including iodine, calcium, iron, copper, magnesium, manganese, molybdenum, …
Green Salad with Thai Dressing
You probably know that I’m a huge fan of a vegetable-rich diet (see here and here, just for starters). And I’m a huge fan of leafy greens. But, we tend to focus on …
Dinner Rolls
Ah, can you smell that? Well, maybe not yet, but when these are baking in the oven, you will! That smell of yeast-based bread. Hmmmm, there’s nothing like it. Perfect for …
Cranberry Kale Salad
Sometimes simplicity wins, and this cranberry kale salad is definitely a win! I love the combination of the salty bacon crunch, the bittersweet kale, the tangy cranberries, and …
AIP Dinner Rolls
This is yet another new recipe originating with my newfound love for Otto’s Cassava Flour. The chemistry of this flour is unlike any grain-free flour substitute I’ve ever used and …
Root Vegetable Casserole
I cooked my first turkey and stuffing when I was 16 years old. From there, I added to my Thanksgiving Dinner responsibilities yearly by taking on more and more side dishes and …
Apple Pie (Two Variations, AIP and Standard Paleo)
Thanksgiving is fast approaching, and I’m starting to think about new recipes that will cater to my mother-in-law’s nut allergy and my sensitivity to eggs. Hence the …
Cassava Oven Fries
Cassava goes by many names, including yucca, yuca, manioc, tapioca and Brazilian arrowroot. This starchy tuberous root is native to South America, and now grown all over the …
Meatball and Winter Squash Casserole
Winter squash is coming into season and there’s something about this delightful Fall weather that has me inspired to come up with new dishes featuring this oft …
Strawberry-Basil Salad with Toasted Pecans
Basil is nearing the end of its season (although you can get fresh basil year round in most grocery stores), and I’ve been looking for creative ways to enjoy it while …
Oven-Scrambled Eggs
Whether you want to cook breakfasts for the whole week ahead of time, or have a huge crew to serve, oven-scrambled eggs are a time-saver that you will fall in love with! This …
Shrimp, Avocado, Mango and Fennel Salad
I had cilantro in my fridge. I’m one of those lucky people who loves cilantro (aka coriander leaf) and every food traditionally seasoned with it. I was reading more about …
Pulled Pork Wraps with Lime Basil Pesto and Pickled Shallots
Lately, I’ve been experimenting with more complex flavor combinations, with balancing acidity and umami, and combining different textures. I guess it’s been a while …
Lettuce Soup (aka The Most Amazing Soup Ever!)
Lettuce soup sounds like such a boring, bland, flavorless concoction. I mean Lettuce, turned to Soup, how good can that actually be? The answer is: holy crazy amazing! Who new …
Chocolate Banana Bread (Egg-Free)
Ugh, I can’t eat eggs. I thought I had successfully reintroduced them after years on the autoimmune protocol, but they showed up on a food intolerance IgG antibody blood …
Shaved Brussels Slaw with Hazelnuts, Apple, and Mint
I got carried away buying mint at the Farmer’s Market and was looking for some new inventive ways to use it (besides homemade mind tea and strawberry-mint margaritas!). So, …
Thai Green Curry (AIP-Friendly!)
Hmmmm, curry…. it’s a flavor that I never thought I’d be able to recreate with the more limited collection herbs and seasonings available on the autoimmune …
Greek-Seasoned Spatchcock Chicken (AIP-friendly!)
“Spatchcock” is a vaguely rude-sound word dating back to the 1700s to describe a chicken (or other fowl) that is split open and cooked flat (as opposed to stuffed …
Paleo Flour Tortillas (AIP-friendly!)
I have always loved just about anything wrapped in a flour tortilla: burritos, soft tacos, fajitas, chicken Caesar salad wraps, etc. One of my kids’ earliest finger foods …
Cauliflower Gravy
My first attempt at a Paleo-friendly gravy was way back on my very first Thanksgiving Dinner in 2011. I used coconut flour as a thickener for a traditional pan gravy. It really …
Homemade Coconut Milk (Revisited)
Coconut milk is a staple for most Paleo enthusiasts. However, canned or boxed coconut milk is often full of additives, including emulsifiers which are gut irritants and have been …
Spanish Picadillo (AIP-friendly)
My mom used to make Spanish Rice when I was a kid. It was one of those great meals for stretching the dollar, especially because we all loved it. My mom basically made a …
Scalloped No-Tatoes
Scalloped potatoes were a special meal staple of my childhood. I remember my mom slicing the potatoes, making the roux, and layering it all together. It seemed to always go with …
Monster Mouths-A fun edible craft!
I’m the room parent for my oldest daughter’s class this year. Next week will be the first class party of the year and I was faced with the challenge of a …
Smoked Pork Shoulder
I think pork shoulder is quickly becoming my favorite cut of pork, maybe even my favorite cut of any meat. It’s so full of flavor, and when cooked low-and-slow, it becomes …
Bacon-Wrapped Curry Burgers (nightshade-free) with Sweet Potato “Buns”
My first iteration of these burgers was to spruce up ground bison. The bison I had was quite gamey, and I was looking for a seasoning to complement the meat and the tone down the …
Plantain and Apple Fritters
The Paleo Approach Cookbook has been on bookshelves for not quite three weeks and it’s already a National Bestseller!!!!! Woot The Paleo Approach Cookbook is currently …
Har Gow-Inspired Shrimp Balls
The Paleo Approach Cookbook has been on bookshelves for not quite two weeks and people are loving it!!! WOOT! It has even already made a Bestseller List!!!!! Don’t forget to …
Herbed Chicken Savory Crepes with Wild Mushroom “Cream” Sauce
I was so honored to be the US Wellness Meats’ Featured Chef for August, 2014!!! I have been a huge fan of US Wellness Meats for almost as long as I have eaten a Paleo diet! They …
Steak and Kidney Pot Pie with Kufu
I am so honored to be the US Wellness Meats’ Featured Chef for August, 2014!!! I have been a huge fan of US Wellness Meats for almost as long as I have eaten a Paleo diet! …