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I love meatballs! There are so many flavor variations, and when you bake them in the oven, they cook quickly and easily. AND they’re fun to eat – ask any kid! Today, I offer you one with the taste of Morocco. Morocco sits on a centuries-old spice trade route, and their cuisine reflects that abundance of flavor. While not all Moroccan herbs and spices are AIP, many of my favorites are, including ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, and saffron. However, I know saffron can be expensive, so the dipping sauce is optional. The meatballs are delicious enough to eat on their own!

This soup contains all the flavors of Spring, but it’s also delicious any time of year!

I love good food, but I don’t like to spend hours preparing it. My favorite recipes are nutritious, delicious, and easy to make. This one fits that bill! In 30 minutes, you can have this on your dining room table, and as an added bonus, it cooks up in one-pot for fewer dishes!

Missing curry on the AIP? Not any more! Nightshade-free and delicious, this is one of my favorite recipes, and it’s ready in just 30 minutes.

This recipe uses a genius grilling technique that cooks the salmon perfectly every time, with a tasty salsa that’s completely AIP-friendly. Add to that the anti-inflammatory properties of every ingredient, and it’s healing food at its finest.

I have a great recipe for you today: (1) It’s quick to prepare, requiring no cooking at all. (2) It’s nutrient dense and full of omega 3 fatty acids. (3) It’s delicious!

Sometimes a girl just needs a steak, and this is my absolute favorite way to prepare one. Did you know arugula has more antioxidants than almost any other green, because it’s very similar to its wild ancestor? Here’s to nutrient-density!

Seafood is one of one most nutrient-dense foods available, filled with omega-3 fatty acids, easily digestible protein, vitamin D, B12 and more. This is one of my favorite ways to enjoy it. This is an easy enough recipe to make on a weeknight, but flavorful enough to serve company. Feel free to substitute scallops or any white fish if you don’t have halibut. Enjoy!

Like many of you, I have an old stew recipe I used to love, full of ingredients I no longer eat. Luckily, I enjoy developing new versions of old favorites, so I made this AIP-friendly version! I started with onions, garlic and rosemary for flavor. I kept the traditional carrots, but added celery root and radishes as potato substitutes. I threw in some cranberries to replace the tang of tomatoes. Finally, I added bone broth for nutrient-density, and blended it with some of the cooked veggies before serving to thicken the broth without flour. This stew puts my old stew recipe to shame. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

I know organ meat is good for me, so I make sure I eat some every week. Chicken hearts, for example, are filled with B vitamins that support deep sleep, steady energy levels, stress resilience, brain health, and autoimmune health. But that doesn’t mean I always find organ meats tasty. The first time I had chicken hearts, they were decidedly chewy (and not in a pleasant way). I started experimenting with recipes and finally came up with one that’s easy and delicious. This is so good, I could eat it every week. My non-paleo husband loves this recipe, too.

I absolutely love good crockpot recipes. They’re easy, make the house smell amazing, and cook while you’re away. It’s the closest thing to having your own personal chef. With Autumn in the air, comfort food is calling, and today it takes the shape of a delicious pork roast with a seasonal grain-free gravy.

The true test of a magic sauce is if it fits with many recipes, transforming vastly different foods. I believe this sauce qualifies. I’ve tried it with mackerel, salmon, and now beef, and it’s delicious with all three! What should I try it with next?

Although I grew up on Cape Cod, I never liked seafood, and I was quite content to live without it until I developed rheumatoid arthritis. Fish are rich in anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acids, and they’re highly recommended on a healing diet. So, that meant it was time to expand my tastes and give fish another chance. This recipe is perfect. The sauce removes any “fishy” flavor without being too strong a flavor itself. My husband (who loves seafood) loved this recipe, too. That’s a win!

Are you ready to expand your grilling repertoire? Organ meats are some of the most nutrient-dense foods we can eat, which is why they’re highly recommended on a healing diet. Have you heard of sweetbreads and wondered what they are? Although images of banana bread and brioche come to mind, we’re actually talking about the pancreas and thymus. I know that sounds weird! Compared to liver though, they’re a sweet meat, and the Old English word for meat was brǣd, hence “sweetbreads”. Often served in gourmet restaurants, they’re actually easy to prepare at home. Let me show you how.

Learn how to make burgers so full of flavor, they don’t need condiments or a bun! You can eat them for any meal – breakfast, lunch or dinner, and they also make a great snack. That said, I understand some of you might still want condiments, so this blog post also contains links to AIP-friendly ketchup, mustard, and more. 

I’ve always loved chicken and rice soups, as well as curries. Here, I combine these two loves into one delicious Paleo AIP recipe. How? I use cauliflower “rice” and a nightshade-free curry blend. The result? A flavor-packed one-pot meal!

This recipe is for my fellow rhubarb lovers! It’s one of my favorite Spring vegetables, and while it’s most often featured in desserts like pie, this savory recipe is my favorite. Strict AIP isn’t meant to last forever. Once you’ve seen clear improvement in your autoimmune symptoms, it’s time to start reintroductions, and seed-based spices like those included in this recipe are one of the first foods to try reintroducing. A totally new way to eat pork chops, this recipe is simple enough to prepare on a weeknight and packs a flavor punch! Added bonus: it makes a big batch of chutney, so you’ll be blessed with leftovers. Try it as a topping on any of your favorite grilled meats.