Gut HealthErin ShearerJune 5, 2023prebiotics, postbiotics, gut healthComment

Korean Style Short Rib Tacos

Who doesn’t love a taco? And with sweet and salty braised short ribs how could you not? I love short ribs not only because of their affordability but the collagen content can’t be beat. They are perfect for braising and will give you a nice unctuous bite of tender and juicy meat. The acidic and bright quick pickled vegetables are the perfect counter to cut through the fatty richness that is short ribs.

Appetizer, Main Dish, SidesErin ShearerMay 25, 2023grain free, gluten free, Egg-freeComment

Curried Squash Soup with Lemongrass (AIP)

An updated favorite that is perfect for cold weather. Creamy and rich, warm, and slightly sweet. Minimal cleanup required, can be made completely in the instant pot, and served in under 20 minutes!

AIP Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash

There’s something special about the crisp air and colder days that really brings out the Basic B in me. The minute the leaves start falling and I break out the winter coat I start hoarding hard winter squashes like it is going out of style. Partially because they’re so pretty to look at when you get a variety and use them as fall decorations, but primarily because if you store them well enough ( a wire crate in the garage near the back door is perfect) they will last you until the farmers markets resume in the spring provided you don’t eat them all before then! It sure seems like every year I buy a few more than the last just to make sure my supply doesn’t run out prematurely.

Appetizer, Main Dish, SidesErin ShearerNovember 22, 2022grain free, gluten free, Egg-free, Nightshade Free, AIP, PaleoComment

Garlicky Mustard Steak Bites

I’ll be the first to admit that London Broil ( aka top round) has never been one of my favored cuts of meat, even as a broke newlywed. It’s on the tough side, its not incredibly flavorful like other cuts might be, and it’s very prone to being downright terrible if you cook it wrong, but I’m not kidding when I say this method will give you foolproof results every single time.

Appetizer, Main Dish, SidesErin ShearerMarch 12, 2022grain free, gluten free, Egg-free, steak, beefComment

Grain Free Roasted Strawberry Shortcakes with Coconut Whipped Cream

These Grain-Free and totally AIP elimination phase friendly biscuits are fabulous with jam, a schmear of ghee or even sausage gravy, but I thought why not sweeten them up a bit and top them with some roasted strawberries and creamy coconut whip and boy was I not wrong. It was absolutely delicious and approved by the whole family.

Grain-Free Nut-Free AIP Skillet Granola

Say what?! A crispy, crunchy granola that is free of all the things? Yeah, you read that right. Nut-free, seed-free, grain-free and made without refined sugars. Perfect for topping your yogurt or just snacking by the handful.

Desserts+Sweets+Treats, Desserts & Sweets, Sides, SnacksErin ShearerFebruary 4, 2022breakfast, granola, grain free, crisp, crunchyComment

Caramel Crunch Chocolates

I’m seriously in shock. While brainstorming on my entry for the Lovebird Bakeoff the idea kept coming back to my mind that I needed to stick to something that is completely AIP, because the holidays can get pretty lonely when you are foregoing all things processed foods, especially sugars.

Soups+Stews, Desserts+Sweets+Treats, Desserts & Sweets, HolidayErin ShearerDecember 17, 2021mushrooms, soup, nfm, nampa, bacon, beef, short ribsComment

Dutch Style Caramel Apple Pie

Dutch-style apple pie is one of my favorite ways to enjoy an apple pie, being an apple crisp die hard. It's really the best of both worlds. The apples can be prepared and frozen for when the need for pie arises too.

Main Dish, Soups+StewsErin ShearerNovember 28, 2021mushrooms, soup, nfm, nampa, nampa farmers market, nampa farmers market, nampa, bone broth, red wine, tomatoes, nomato, bacon, beef, short ribsComment

AIP Freezer Friendly “Buttermilk” Waffles

Remember waffles? The crispy fluffy vessels for butter and syrup…yeah me neither. Its been a hot minute since I had anything that resembled a real waffle. I got burned out on trying all of the best AIP waffles only to have them fall flat in all their soggy shame. Sometimes I try to tweak an existing recipe until it suits my taste, but didn’t feel like I’d gotten anywhere and kind of gave up. Well that is, until recently when I just happened to blend the right mix of flours while trying to achieve something else (which was a total flop btw) but the super crisp drip off the pan got me thinking, lets try to waffle this, and the rest is history. These waffles, like a true buttermilk waffle, are super crisp on the outside, even after they’ve sat on the counter for a few minutes. They freeze excellently and come back to life in the toaster. Real food eggo’s, thats something I can get behind.

AIP Grain Free Stuffing

Remember waffles? The crispy fluffy vessels for butter and syrup…yeah me neither. Its been a hot minute since I had anything that resembled a real waffle. I got burned out on trying all of the best AIP waffles only to have them fall flat in all their soggy shame. Sometimes I try to tweak an existing recipe until it suits my taste, but didn’t feel like I’d gotten anywhere and kind of gave up. Well that is, until recently when I just happened to blend the right mix of flours while trying to achieve something else (which was a total flop btw) but the super crisp drip off the pan got me thinking, lets try to waffle this, and the rest is history. These waffles, like a true buttermilk waffle, are super crisp on the outside, even after they’ve sat on the counter for a few minutes. They freeze excellently and come back to life in the toaster. Real food eggo’s, thats something I can get behind.

Burgundy Style Braised Beef Short Ribs

Many years ago I was introduced to Julia Child’s Boeuf Bourguignon I made it following the recipe for quite some time, but as time wears on I think it’s natural to put our own spin on things, or adapt them to fit the ingredients we have on hand while still celebrating the essence of the original dish as it were intended.

Main Dish, Soups+StewsErin ShearerNovember 17, 2021mushrooms, soup, nfm, nampa, nampa farmers market, nampa farmers market, nampa, bone broth, red wine, tomatoes, nomato, bacon, beef, short ribsComment

AIP Roasted Garlic Mashed Sweet Potatoes

I took a poll over on instagram, the biggest recipe request my AIP folks have is Mashed Potatoes, and as an Idahoan I totally get it! When you go from russett potatoes to sweet potatoes (not to be confused with yams, you can read more about the difference in this great Serious Eats article)

Holiday, Side Dishes, SidesErin ShearerNovember 17, 2021AIP, autoimmune protocol, Elimination, paleo, banana, pumpkin, apple, bread, quick bread, yeast free, coconut, cassavaComment

The Best, Flakiest, Grain Free, Totally AIP Pie Crust

Boy that feels weird to say, and to be honest I don’t know that I will ever truly give up on my quest for the perfect AIP Pie Crust. As someone who used to do a lot of baking commissions, a puffed and flaky all-butter pie crust was the pinnacle of pie prowess. A flaky all butter pie crust is three things, all purpose flour, butter and a little bit of water, making it gluten free/grain free and dairy free was no short leap. Paleo folks got the good end of the stick here, almond flour pie crusts are pretty legit, but more and more nutrition conscious folks are trying to eliminate oxidized PUFA’s from their diet, which means nuts have to be raw and whole, and most require eggs as a binder.

Lemony Chicken and Kale Soup

Ever wondered why chicken soup is so ubiquitous with recovering from illness? Could it be that its easily digestible, easily incorporates leftover ingredients or that it’s jam packed with medicinal herbs and seasonings that bolster our immune systems plus the added benefit of hydration from the gut healing bone broth. Winter is upon us here in central Idaho, this soup is sure to nourish and warm our bodies.

Main Dish, Soups+StewsErin ShearerOctober 17, 2021Mushrooms, Rice, Immunity Boosters, vegan option, Soup, NFM, Nampa, Nampa Farmers Market, nampa farmers market, nampaComment

AIP Quick Bread (banana, apple, pumpkin, etc)

I’ve started calling this “choose your own adventure” bread because the base recipe is so versatile you can literally sub in almost anything that has a loose solid texture (i.e. mashed banana, pumpkin puree, applesauce…I’m sure there are more)

Pumpkin Penne Pasta

This is one of my favorite fall dishes because of its versatility- enjoy it as a soup or a pasta sauce. Add cheese, or don’t but don’t be shy about the sausage and caramelized onions!

Sauces & Seasonings, Main Dish, Soups & StewsErin ShearerOctober 6, 2021nampa, nampa farmers market, nfm, sausage, pumpkin, pastaComment

Potato Crust Quiche

Quiche isn’t just for breakfast, it’s great as a make ahead lunch or dinner too, just pair it with a simple side salad and you’ve got a light and tasty meal that takes little time or effort.

Sauces & Seasonings, Main Dish, SidesErin ShearerSeptember 26, 2021nampa, nampa farmers market, nfm, mustard, eggs, sausage, bacon, breakfastComment

Roasted Tomato Toasts with Halloumi

Not your mom’s bruschetta. I don’t even know if I would truly call this a bruschetta because I think its on a whole other level. The addition of the halloumi cubes near the end of cooking provides a nice bit of vegetarian friendly protein making this a well balanced snack. I don’t even enjoy tomatoes and I’d totally eat this again.