Strawberries are one of the first fruits to become available at the farmers market. I always try to freeze a few for dressings and smoothies for the rest of the year. Fresh local vine ripened strawberries just can’t be beat and while they are in season you can count on me eating as many as I can get my hands on!
Read MoreThe perfect warm up after a chilly day at the early spring farmers market.
Read MoreThe perfect roast chicken for summer: Cooks on the grill so you don’t have to heat up the house plus very little active time, what more can you ask for ?!
Read MoreSometimes life calls for a fancy meal, other times it calls for something simple, but done well. A nice thick and hearty reverse seared steak is the best of both worlds; it’s unbelievably simple, yet tastes so decadent because the flavors of the steak are allowed to be the star of the show.
Read MoreThis meal feels like spring on a plate, perfect for a brunch entree or early dinner, and ingredients readily available at the farmers market right now. Pork loin and tenderloin get a bad rap for being dry and flavorless, but we’re on a mission to change that. This is so tender and juicy it melts in your mouth and cuts like butter. Prepare the eggs, asparagus and dressing ahead of time if if you desire, it will keep for about 3-4 days.
Read MoreLet your ingredients shine with this quick and simple dish. Perfect for a weeknight meal that is perfectly satiating yet light.
Read MoreA flavorful juicy and tender freeform meatloaf that packs a nutritious punch even the pickiest of eaters wont be able to detect. Its packed with mushrooms and natures superfood—liver. Don’t let that scare you though, its crazy delicious. Definitely not my mom’s meatloaf, probably not your mom’s either.
Read MoreSpring signals that the farmers markets are going to beginning soon, which gets me really excited. One of the first things we start to see around these parts are tender baby salad greens. I love to put them to use as a bed for leftovers or a flavorful herbaceous vinaigrette.
Read MoreA delicious comforting soup, brought to life from kitchen scraps and a few humble ingredients. With a little thyme and some time, this hearty soup comes to life and warms you on a cold day when theres little in your fridge or panty.
Read MoreWinter dragging on getting you down? In the mood for something hearty and light at the same time? Warm grainy salads are a fantastic option that ticks off both boxes. This one pairs roasted butternut with smoky cumin and is absolutely delicious any day of the year.
Read MoreChicken tenders aka tendies are one of the social type foods that us AIP-ers often feel like we don’t get to enjoy any more, but I’ve got news for you, and you’ll never look at pickle juice as trash again. Be mindful when you’re buying pickles that there are no shady ingredients in there, but you can find some organic varietals that are just garlic and dill.
Read MoreWho says the occasional fried treat can’t be part of your healing diet? How excited would you be if I told you that I stumbled upon the tastiest most crispy breading method when it comes to baking or frying any number of things. Lemme just tell you, everything that I’ve tried this on has come out a smashing success!
Read MoreSometimes life just calls for Ranch, but typical ranch is loaded with canola or other bad fats and dairy too. Have no fear, coconut yogurt saves the day here.
Read MoreChicken tenders aka tendies are one of the social type foods that us AIP-ers often feel like we don’t get to enjoy any more, but I’ve got news for you, and you’ll never look at pickle juice as trash again. Be mindful when you’re buying pickles that there are no shady ingredients in there, but you can find some organic varietals that are just garlic and dill.
Read MoreBring the cozy comforts of pasta to a quick and easy to throw together weeknight meal. With a small amount of prep work the sauce comes together in the time it takes to boil the pasta! Not to mention its light and bright flavors wont leave you feeling heavy. The cauliflower, shallot and garlic are slowly pan roasted in a generous bit of olive oil and finished with the acidic punch of lemon and capers and a heavy hand of herbs for freshness for the perfect side to your chicken or fish.
Read MoreSeriously one of the best childhood remakes to date, better than any sloppy joe I ever remember eating as a kid. Granted my experience is pretty limited, being either the mystery sauce ina can or that familiar ol packet of dust that cost $.23 and a can of tomato sauce. I never recognized the flavor being that of barbeque, but I guess that's it's closest relative. I don't remember loving it as a kid, but that's all changed. A meal that was cringeworthy yet somehow also nostalgic has been reimagined into something that is delicious and packed with veggies that the whole family will beg for seconds!
Read MoreMushrooms are a good source of Vitamin D and many immune boosting varietals are becoming readily available all over. This soup is a delicious addition to your cold weather repertoire, can be made with any mushrooms, and is a delicious way to get even the pickiest kids to eat their mushrooms. Its loaded up with thyme which is also known for its antimicrobial properties and topped with loads of fresh parsley. Thrown together on a whim, this soup has quickly become a regularly made recipe this winter, especially now that we are all quarantined amidst the spread of Corona Virus.
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