Gutsy By Nature
Situation: It’s July and it is hot and humid. I’d rather grill outside, where it already feels like an oven, than turn on the oven in the kitchen! Chicken pieces might be an obvious choice for making Tuscan grilled chicken but whole chickens are more economical and readily available this time of year from local […]
There are a lot of things I could say about this salmon and rainbow swiss chard recipe, but I’ll start off with the most important: ONE PAN. You make the whole thing in a single skillet, so there is little to clean up at the end. It is also fast and easy to make, so […]
I’ve cracked two codes with this BBQ pork spare ribs recipe! These are fall-off-the-bone tender pork spare ribs that don’t take all day to cook with an easy but delicious AIP compliant sauce. Most of the cooking is done in a pressure cooker but you can finish them like I did on an outdoor grill […]
Do you remember the “Muffin Tops” episode of Seinfeld? If you were alive in 1997 when it aired – or even if you weren’t but have seen any reruns of this iconic sitcom series – I bet you do. This recipe for AIP blueberry muffin bites is my nod to that because it’s all muffin […]
Thai basil is one of my favorite herbs to both grow and to eat. It pairs perfectly with beef and adds a great punch of complex flavor to the dish, which is always welcome but especially when you are following AIP and have to avoid so many other flavors. It’s also very easy to grow… […]
What else can I do with all this bok choy?! That was the question that lead to a stir fry combining bok choy, mushrooms, and shrimp in a flavorful lemon garlic sauce… and one of the tastiest AIP-friendly Asian inspired dishes I’ve yet to eat! Garden update It’s June here in northern Virginia and the […]
The adventures of urban gardening continue and so does my desire to utilize every bit of what I grow… and so I give you turnip greens with pork this week! The picture may not be pretty but this humble dish is extremely satisfying and nutrient dense, as well as being a good use of a […]
Nothing says spring more than a vibrant green asparagus and garlic scape soup! Use your choice of greens – kale, spinach, chard, or even mustard or dandelion greens – and make it creamy with either cauliflower or white sweet potato, depending on your preference and dietary need. What are garlic scapes? Turns out the familiar […]
Celery root has recently become one of my favorite vegetables… and until not long ago, it was completely foreign to me. Ditto for several other ingredients in this delicious chicken & mushroom stew. Leeks? Bring them on! Shiitake mushrooms? Get in my tummy now! And marjoram? Oh yes, it is now one of my absolute […]
Grilling season is here and these curry shrimp skewers are an easy and flavorful break from the ordinary burgers and other typical BBQ fare. Shrimp tends to be a people pleaser (it is one of only two “creatures who swim” that the picky eater in my house will willingly eat!) and that’s a good thing, […]