Gutsy By Nature
Have you ever tried a cauliflower gratin? This is a healthier twist on the cheesy potato dish you might be familiar with and would be perfect on a spring holiday table and suits the dietary needs of practically everyone, whether they be paleo, autoimmune, vegan, kosher… or an ordinary omnivore who just loves tasty food! […]
These little balls provide the trifecta one wants in a homemade AIP-friendly “energy bite” or protein bar: nutrient dense, easy to make, and delicious taste! These are high in protein and healthy fats, so they make excellent between-meal snacks, and are naturally sweet without added sugars, so they are a great as a meal-ending dessert […]
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 […]
Although I am committed to eating real food, I still live in this hectic world and therefore embrace time savers and shortcuts in the kitchen. This dish that I call a “cheater’s” AIP shepherd’s pie is a great example of that because you build the casserole right in a cast iron skillet that can go […]
Everyone knows about “Taco Tuesday” and “Friday Fish Fry” was a staple of my childhood, and I think it is high time we gave the humble meatball its own day too! Having a theme makes AIP menu planning a little bit easier and a lot more fun, and because ground meat is often the most […]
Though we associate this Korean dish with its signature sweet potato starch glass noodles, the name japchae actually translates as “mixed vegetables,” which makes it all the more perfect for healing diets like the Paleo autoimmune protocol (AIP)! I’d been playing around with the flavors for this elimination phase compliant version of the dish for […]
These pan seared scallops are luxurious and exotic, yet easy and fast to make – which makes them perfect for a special occasion romantic meal for two. Made without any dairy and served over zucchini noodles, they are compliant with the Paleo autoimmune protocol (AIP) and the starch-free Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD). A few notes […]
If you have an ice cream maker shoved in the back of a cupboard somewhere, it is time to get it out and dust it off. This recipe for a dairy free savory Pesto Frozen Yogurt is just a teaser to whet your appetite for a totally unique and creative cookbook, appropriately called Zesty Scoop, […]
What is a “tigernut” and why is it allowed on AIP? Tigernuts win the prize for having both the most interesting and misleading name I have ever encountered. They have nothing to do with tigers or any part of their anatomy, nor are they nuts at all. They are actually very small root vegetables that […]
If you are following AIP, you probably think Indian food is completely out of bounds, what with all the seed based spices, nightshades, and ghee… right? My Paleo AIP Indian Adventure, a brand new cookbook by Bethany Darwin, proves that assumption is completely wrong! Whether you are craving spicy curries or savory chapati or lamb […]