Gutsy By Nature
What’s the month of August without some chocolate ice cream? If you are in the elimination stage of the autoimmune protocol (AIP), or like me have discovered that you don’t tolerate chocolate OR dairy products, you may think your only answer to that question is to stomp your feet and scrunch up your face and […]
This easy blueberry cobbler recipe, scaled for 2 people, proves that naturally-sweetened treats can be deliciously satisfying and don’t have to be difficult to make. You could actually make this with any soft fruit or berry, but blueberries pack a nutrient dense punch and tend to please all palates, so they are a win in […]
I know this pear cake looks like a gooey mess, and that is exactly what it is! But it is a delicious gooey mess that also happens to be gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, egg-free, and nut-free… and those can be hard to come by! It is based on a recipe I created last summer, but takes […]
These miniature pear tarts are like the dessert equivalent of a Mini Cooper* — adorably cute and sophisticated, all in one elegant package! Plus, they are a perfect dessert for people on a healing diet like AIP or SCD, not only because they meet all the requirements for compliance, but because they offer built-in portion […]
Believe it or not, these maple cranberry and orange cookies actually came about through a bit of good fortune and not planning… but isn’t that always how the happiest accidents appear? If you are a regular follower of this blog, you know that I took an unplanned trip to my home state of Wisconsin last […]
Soft and chewy, fragrant and sweet… these grain-free oatmeal raisin inspired cookies hit all those comforting notes! But they also meet all the requirements of the elimination phase of the autoimmune protocol (AIP) by being free of all grains, including actual oatmeal, nuts, eggs, and refined sugars. Avoiding the trap of AIP perfectionism Before I […]
Looking for an easy gluten-free or AIP dessert that will wow your holiday guests? A rustic French galette is the perfect canvas for simple or exotic flavors. You could make it with berries or apples, but this mixture of pears and cranberries provides seasonal color and an optional sprinkle of rosemary takes it up another […]
I just can’t help myself when it comes to apple crumble (or “apple crisp” – whatever you want to call it!). This is not the first recipe I’ve created for an AIP-compliant apple crumble… in fact, it isn’t even the second! But this is the best one so far… in part because it is scaled […]
There are few treats that bring me back to my wholesome midwestern childhood as quickly as simple toffee bars do. They were a staple of homemade goodness, both made by my mother for my sister and me, and then later made by us when we learned how to bake. They worked because they provided the […]
This recipe for olive oil apple cake is an allergy-friendly twist on the traditional Italian cake that is usually made with orange juice and milk. Apple sauce is the key ingredient here as it acts as a binder and supplies moisture and flavor. A few of your favorite fresh berries on top provide a little […]