Gutsy By Nature
Bone broth. I recently realized that it is no longer accurate to say that bone broth is “having a moment.” Of course, that has always been true! The idea of making a long-simmered broth or stock from bones and other scraps and then using it as both a culinary ingredient and health-promoting tool as been […]
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 […]
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 […]
This multi-purpose shredded beef is perfect for tacos and taco salads, as shown in the photographs in this post, but it will be equally delicious on a salad, on top of stuffed sweet potato, or added to some stir fried vegetables either for a breakfast hash or a dinner sauté over cauli-rice. Meal Prep Tips […]
“Spoon” lamb is a classic preparation that results in meat so tender you can eat it with a… yes, a spoon. Thanks to an Instant Pot, this AIP-friendly version is made in about 2 hours. I know that doesn’t sound like it deserves the label of being “fast” – but compared to the 7 hour […]
Think you can’t have great barbecue chicken if you don’t have your own smoker? Think again! If you have a pressure cooker or multi-cooker like an Instant Pot, you can! And it will be ready in a matter of minutes, with a deep smoky flavor and fall-off-the-bone tender meat you’d imagine enjoying after hours of […]
If you prefer a fancy Italian name, you can call this “zuppa di salsiccia,” which simply means sausage soup. It was born on a cold January night when when I was craving something nourishing and hearty like the white bean and sausage soup I used to make, before I realized that legumes and my digestive […]
My dear blog friends… I am so sorry that I have neglected you these past few months! It seems like one minute it was March, then I blinked and here it is already the middle of June. A number of things have been taking up my time, including continued study toward becoming a certified nutritional […]
This recipe for paleo pork vindaloo veers away from the traditional in a few ways, but is still so flavorful and easy to make, especially with the help of my favorite kitchen multi-tasker, the Instant Pot. It comes from The Paleo AIP Instant Pot Cookbook, which is a joint effort of 37 top food bloggers […]
Way back in 2013, shortly after I started this blog, I created and shared a recipe for rosemary and garlic braised oxtail. I gushed about how delicious it was and what a great use of a cheap cut of beef it was, kicking off a series of posts I labeled “Grassfed on a Budget.” Well, […]