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Recipes Side Dishes

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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Oven-Roasted Root Vegetable Chips (AIP)

Any root vegetable can be made into an addictive snack with this simple recipe template. Here you see both orange sweet potato chips and parsnip chips, but feel free to mix it up by using beets, turnips, or even carrots. Of course, making your own snack chips is a project that takes more time and […]

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Beef Main Dishes Recipes

Multi-Purpose InstantPot Shredded Beef (AIP, SCD)

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 […]

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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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Appetizers Recipes Side Dishes

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 […]

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Beef Main Dishes Recipes

Meal Prep Tricks – Balsamic Steak Mason Jar Salads (AIP, SCD)

Who has a New Years resolution that involves eating better, being more organized, and/or saving more money? If so, then meal prep can help… and one of my favorite meal prep meals types is the Mason jar salad! Once you know the formula, it’s easy to modify and make your own, which is why I […]

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Lamb Main Dishes Recipes

Fast Spoon Lamb with Gravy – Instant Pot (AIP, SCD)

“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 […]

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Recipes Side Dishes Treats

Baked Pumpkin with Apples and Cranberries (AIP, SCD)

These precious little sugar pumpkins are irresistibly cute, and tasty too! Stuffed with apples and dried cranberries, they are a trifecta of autumnal flavors packaged into one and seasoned with a bit of bacon. A cross between a dessert and a savory side dish, they would be a lovely addition to a Halloween themed meal […]