Bacon-Braised Kale
Kale is a considered a “superfood” for a reason—it has the most nutrients per calorie than just about any vegetable! It’s packed with incredible amounts of …
Nana’s Rhubarb Coffee Cake
This family recipe dates back to my great-great-Grandmother, who was “Nana” to her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren and something of a …
Pecan-Crusted Chicken Breast with Cauliflower Gravy
Decadent, delicious, nutrient-dense and, while it seems like crusted chicken breast would be a pain to prepare, this recipe is actually very straight-forward! I …
Cashew Chicken
The first time I made this dish, I was just throwing random ingredients into a wok, remembering a favorite cashew chicken dish from a Chinese restaurant I frequented as a graduate …
Baked Bengali Tandoori Chicken with Aloo Gobi (nightshade-free)
It’s hard to compete with the intense and just plain ol’ amazing flavor of Tandoori Chicken, a traditional South Asian dish where chicken is seasoned with yogurt and …
Bacon-Wrapped Spiced Pumpkin
I was honored to be invited to participate in this year’s Healthy Virtual Friendsgiving hosted by Sprout’s Farmer’s Market and running November 9th to 23rd, as …
The Best Paleo Pumpkin Pie
Pumpkin pie has always been my all-time favorite dessert (and breakfast, for that matter). And I have to admit that I am a bit of a pumpkin pie snob. In my pre-Paleo …
AIP Pumpkin Pie
Pumpkin pie is my absolute favorite Fall dessert. It’s one of those seasonal foods that I start craving around Canadian Thanksgiving in early October, and it’s a treat …
Eggplant and Wild Mushroom Stuffing
When I think of big turkey dinners, I think of stuffing. It has always been my favorite part, the dish that I look forward to. And, while I have tried many different …
Balsamic Instant Pot Roast Beef
Recipe perfection for me is any recipe that doesn’t require much hands-on time, uses inexpensive ingredients, and provides a sophisticated and amazing flavor that my whole …
Korean Instant Pot Short Ribs
Short ribs are a traditional cut of meat in Asian cooking. They’re cheap and, thanks to all that collagen and cartilage (the good stuff in bone broth!) they’re super …
Green Salad with Italian Vinaigrette
This simple salad is the perfect addition to any dinner table, from a Paleo pizza night to a fancy roast chicken dinner. I love that the dressing comes together quickly with …
Beef and Mushroom Parsnip Risotto (AIP-friendly!)
Risotto is traditionally made with a high-starch rice that is first cooked in oil and then hot broth is slowly added with near constant stirring for approximately 20 minutes to …
Shaved Brussels Salad
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: Brussels sprouts are a seriously underrated vegetable! I’ve been really excited over the last several years to see …
Japanese Turnips with Orange Rosemary Pan Sauce
Turnips are a root vegetable that make a great addition to soups and stews, particularly if you’re avoiding nightshades and can’t do potatoes (see my AIP Notato Salad …
Simple Fennel Salad
Fennel is one of my favorite vegetables. We ate it frequently when I was a kid, typically sauteed in olive oil, since my mom had it growing all over the garden. As an adult, …
Strawberry Rhubarb Cobbler
Strawberries are one of those fabulously seasonal fruits that are best eaten during the warm summer months. Even more seasonal is the rhubarb—a terrifically tart stem that actually …
Berry Terrine
Summer berries set in a fragrant jiggly jelly make this a light and elegant dessert that also packs some compelling nutrition! Not only are mint and berries rich in antioxidant …
AIP Morning Smoothie
For those of us on the Autoimmune Protocol, breakfasts can be a little tricky. If you’re used to starting your morning with a smoothie, you might be a bit overwhelmed when …
Paleo Waffles
Not only are these waffles completely Paleo, but they avoid many of the pit-falls of Paleo adaptations of grain-based foods; namely, they don’t rely on nut flours (see The …
Asparagus Soup
This simple soup achieves its rich creamy flavor by using the whole asparagus, yes even the tough ends that you normally snap off and discard, plus a few other veggies pureed into …
AIP Barbacoa
Alaena Haber of Grazed & Enthused developed the AIP taco beef recipe for our collaborative AIP cookbook and guide, The Healing Kitchen. I was blown away by Alaena’s …
Thai Beef Lettuce Wraps
The idea for this recipe came simply from buying both mint and cilantro on a whim at the Farmer’s Market. Initially, I was thinking about making Green Salad with Thai …
Caramel-Bacon Double Chocolate Brownies
Four and a half years into my Paleo journey, I don’t eat sweet treats very often. But, I do very, very, very much appreciate a decadent treat from time to time, and this …
Tostones
Tostones are simply twice-fried plantain slices, a traditional South American dish that can also be called tachinos, chatinos, fritos verde, bananes pesées and patacones, depending …
AIP Vanilla Ice Cream
Whether it’s a treat for a hot summer’s day or the “a la mode” for a warm apple pie in the Fall, ice cream is a wonderful indulgence! However, between my …
Roasted Broccoli
Sometimes the simplest recipes make all the difference to a meal. And this recipe is certainly simple, packed with flavor, and makes that extra serving of veggies on a plate …
Paleo French Fries (AIP)
One area of my health journey that’s adapted over my 4-year Paleo journey is my outlook on carbs. Many of you know that I initially lost 100+ pounds following a low-carb …
Cran-Apple Coleslaw (AIP)
This simple salad is inspired by another one of my mother’s family recipes. It’s a fantastic way to work in a salad during the winter months, when traditional salad …
Citrus, Fig, and Walnut Salad
I came up with this citrus, fig, and walnut salad for a television appearance on Atlanta Plugged In this week. I was presenting a Paleo breakfast, lunch and dinner while trying to …
Pineapple and Lychee Granita (AIP)
Granita is a frozen dessert originating from Sicily, made most typically made with water, sugar and various natural flavorings–it’s something like if a slushy and a …
Orange-Strawberry (Nut-Free) Cut-Out Cookies
I seem to be on a nut-free cut-out cookie kick these days. Maybe it’s Valentine’s Day. Or maybe it’s knowing that my mother-in-law, who is allergic to nuts, will be …
AIP Notato Salad
Potatoes, while newly embraced by the Paleo community at large, are still a very common food sensitivity owing to the fact that they are a Gluten Cross-Reactor and a member of the …
AIP Seaweed Salad
Seaweed may be the most nutrient-dense vegetable out there. They are very high in essential minerals, including iodine, calcium, iron, copper, magnesium, manganese, molybdenum, …
Green Salad with Thai Dressing
You probably know that I’m a huge fan of a vegetable-rich diet (see here and here, just for starters). And I’m a huge fan of leafy greens. But, we tend to focus on …
Dinner Rolls
Ah, can you smell that? Well, maybe not yet, but when these are baking in the oven, you will! That smell of yeast-based bread. Hmmmm, there’s nothing like it. Perfect for …
Cranberry Kale Salad
Sometimes simplicity wins, and this cranberry kale salad is definitely a win! I love the combination of the salty bacon crunch, the bittersweet kale, the tangy cranberries, and …
AIP Dinner Rolls
This is yet another new recipe originating with my newfound love for Otto’s Cassava Flour. The chemistry of this flour is unlike any grain-free flour substitute I’ve ever used and …
Root Vegetable Casserole
I cooked my first turkey and stuffing when I was 16 years old. From there, I added to my Thanksgiving Dinner responsibilities yearly by taking on more and more side dishes and …
Apple Pie (Two Variations, AIP and Standard Paleo)
Thanksgiving is fast approaching, and I’m starting to think about new recipes that will cater to my mother-in-law’s nut allergy and my sensitivity to eggs. Hence the …
Cassava Oven Fries
Cassava goes by many names, including yucca, yuca, manioc, tapioca and Brazilian arrowroot. This starchy tuberous root is native to South America, and now grown all over the …
Meatball and Winter Squash Casserole
Winter squash is coming into season and there’s something about this delightful Fall weather that has me inspired to come up with new dishes featuring this oft …
Strawberry-Basil Salad with Toasted Pecans
Basil is nearing the end of its season (although you can get fresh basil year round in most grocery stores), and I’ve been looking for creative ways to enjoy it while …
Oven-Scrambled Eggs
Whether you want to cook breakfasts for the whole week ahead of time, or have a huge crew to serve, oven-scrambled eggs are a time-saver that you will fall in love with! This …
Shrimp, Avocado, Mango and Fennel Salad
I had cilantro in my fridge. I’m one of those lucky people who loves cilantro (aka coriander leaf) and every food traditionally seasoned with it. I was reading more about …
Pulled Pork Wraps with Lime Basil Pesto and Pickled Shallots
Lately, I’ve been experimenting with more complex flavor combinations, with balancing acidity and umami, and combining different textures. I guess it’s been a while …
Chocolate Banana Bread (Egg-Free)
Ugh, I can’t eat eggs. I thought I had successfully reintroduced them after years on the autoimmune protocol, but they showed up on a food intolerance IgG antibody blood …
Thai Green Curry (AIP-Friendly!)
Hmmmm, curry…. it’s a flavor that I never thought I’d be able to recreate with the more limited collection herbs and seasonings available on the autoimmune …