Gutsy By Nature
The sun is shining and life is good! It rained for 6 straight days here last week and I could really feel my mood and wellbeing improve when the skies cleared and the sun appeared again. Even though I knew all of those days of rain were good for my urban vegetable garden (if you […]
The health benefits of wild salmon are many, but it is the taste that keeps me coming back! Usually I keep the preparation pretty simple, but this recipe amps up the flavor with ginger, lime, and a little garlic. The resulting glaze has a spicy kick that is especially welcome when you are following the […]
Raise your hand if you are following AIP and you miss creamy, starchy mashed potatoes. If you hand is up, put it down right now and use it to scroll down for a dairy free parsnip puree recipe that will scratch that itch… and as a bonus, it is super easy and fast to make […]
Like many great recipes, these AIP-friendly pork and leek meatballs came into existence by accident. I actually thought I had grabbed a package of frozen lamb out of the freezer and was going to make an entirely different dish, but when I realized I actually had ground pork defrosted and ready to go, I started […]
If lamb isn’t your favorite protein, this recipe for roast leg of lamb could convert you! Lemon, rosemary, and garlic provide maximum flavor for both the meat and for your choice of assorted root vegetables that roast alongside the meat, providing a nutrient-dense meal that would be perfect for a special occasion. Thanks to the […]
The unique flavor of preserved lemons combined with chicken is one of my favorite combinations and this fast one-pot dish gets it on the table in under 30 minutes, allowing you to enjoy them even on a busy weeknight. It is pretty much a meal on it’s own if you are feeding just two or […]
Store bought bone broth? Just a couple of years ago the only way to consume the nourishing concoction some call the “elixir of life” was to make it yourself. Today there is a dizzying array of options, both in stores and by mail order, making it easy for anyone to add this healing food to their […]
After decades of being reviled by children everywhere, Brussels sprouts are having their moment in their sun. If you are surprised that they taste better than you remember, you aren’t alone and your taste buds are not fooling you. In fact, the modern day varieties (yes, varieties… there are in fact over 200 of them) actually DO […]
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 […]
I have long been enamored with everything French, beginning when I signed up to study the language as a 9th grader and culminating when I discovered the deliciousness that is French food! This recipe for mint and basil pesto comes from an incredible new cookbook called Simple French Paleo, which makes those incredible flavors accessible […]