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Curry Sweet Potato and Asparagus Salad (AIP)

This recipe is inspired by a Nepalese dish from a little hole-in-the-wall restaurant in Madison, Wisconsin called “tarkari,” which I’ve since learned actually refers generically to spicy vegetable curry originating in the Indian subcontinent (thank you Wikipedia!). The restaurant is called Himal Chuli and I still make a special point of stopping there whenever I […]

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Recipes Treats

Maple Cranberry Orange Cookies (AIP)

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 […]

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Colorful Cauliflower Salad (AIP, SCD)

Purple cauliflower is the star of the show in this vibrant salad! Blanch it first to set the color, toss with dried cranberries or raisins for a bit of sweetness, then drizzle on some golden dressing and watch the magic happen with the acidity of the lemon juice interacts with the antioxidant compounds in the […]

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Beef Main Dishes Recipes

American Potage (AIP)

The 1950 classic edition of Betty Crocker’s Picture Cookbook describes American Potage as “A quick, savory, meat-and-vegetable soup.” Start to finish it takes a bit more than 1 whole hour to make and a significant investment of labor in the form of peeling and chopping vegetables, which serves as a clear reminder that “quick” meant […]

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Celery Root and Carrot Salad (AIP)

If you feel a thrill every time the grocery cashier has to look up the code for your produce choice… you just might be a nutrivore! Celery root (also known as “celeriac”) is one that seems to get me those psychic bonus points for winning the “stump the cashier” game almost every time. It’s about […]

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Appetizers Book Reviews My Thoughts Offal Recipes

Bacon Beef Liver Pâté with Rosemary and Thyme from The Nutrient-Dense Kitchen

Beef liver is truly one of the top superfoods but few people want to eat it due to its strong flavor and general squeamishness over eating organs. But pair it with some bacon and strong herbs and turn it into a rich pâté, and you’ve turned it into something truly cravable! This recipe is a […]

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Book Reviews Chicken Main Dishes My Thoughts Recipes

Chicken & Mushroom Kebabs – from AIP By Seasons

There are so many compelling reason to eat with the seasons, but at the top of the list for me is flavor! These mushroom and chicken kebabs are my contribution to an exciting new collaborative AIP cookbook that I know you are going to love, whether you are a summer baby like me who longs […]

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Breakfast Chicken Main Dishes Recipes

Chicken and Apple Breakfast Sausage (AIP, SCD)

Making homemade sausage is not nearly as hard as you may think, and these AIP-friendly apple and chicken breakfast sausages are completely worth the effort! Simply start with pre-ground meat, mix in seasonings of your choice, and then shape into either patties or links. You can make a batch and fry or bake right away, […]

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Recipes Treats

N’Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (AIP)

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 […]

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Carrot, Fennel and Orange Soup (AIP, SCD)

The alternate name for this carrot, fennel, and orange soup is “Sunshine in a Bowl,” not only because it has the bright vibrant color of sun, but because it is absolutely packed with nutrients that will perk you right up… even on a cold and dreary January day! A few words about bone broth… If […]