
How to Make Kombucha Tea at Home
Allergy Friendly (Top 8 Allergen Free), Autoimmune Protocol, Coconut Free, Dairy Free, Diet, Egg Free, Gluten Free, Honey, Ingredients, Make Ahead, Nightshade Free, No Cook, Non-Alcoholic, Paleo, Seafood Free, Seed Free, Sesame Free, Shellfish Free, Soy Free, Tea, Vegan, VegetarianIf you’ve ever wondered how to make kombucha tea at home, this is your guide. The recipe walks you through the process but I also have a few suggestions to help make it a smooth one. I’ll also be posting a few of my favorite ways to…

AIP Honey Lavender Marshmallows
Allergy Friendly (Top 8 Allergen Free), Autoimmune Protocol, Coconut Free, Dairy Free, Dessert, Egg Free, Gelatin, Gluten Free, Honey, Make Ahead, Nightshade Free, Paleo, Seafood Free, Seed Free, Sesame Free, Shellfish Free, Soy Free, VegetarianThese homemade AIP Honey Lavender Marshmallows are my new favorite AIP friendly treat. It’s so nice to have an all-natural version of marshmallows. This recipe is flavored with dried lavender and tastes amazing in a hot cup of Earle Grey…

Coconut Panna Cotta
Allergy Friendly (Top 8 Allergen Free), Autoimmune Protocol, Coconut, Dairy Free, Dessert, Diet, Egg Free, Gelatin, Gluten Free, Honey, Ingredients, Make Ahead, Meal Types, Nightshade Free, No Cook, Paleo, Seafood Free, Seed Free, Sesame Free, Shellfish Free, Soy Free, VegetarianI’ve made other versions of this dessert (AIP Coconut Pumpkin Panna Cotta, Strawberry Rhubarb Panna Cotta and Chocolate Panna Cotta) but this Coconut Panna Cotta is the OG (original gangster). It’s the panna cotta that started it all.…

Mediterranean Salad
Allergy Friendly (Top 8 Allergen Free), Autoimmune Protocol, Coconut Free, Dairy Free, Diet, Dinner, Dressing, Egg Free, Gluten Free, Honey, Ingredients, Lettuce, Lunch, Main Dish, Make Ahead, Meal Types, No Cook, No Sugar Added, Onions, Oregano, Paleo, Quick Eats, Salad, Seafood Free, Seed Free, Sesame Free, Shellfish Free, Soy Free, Vegetarian, VinegarIt’s very easy to get stuck in a rut on the AIP diet. I sometimes find myself making the same thing each week in an effort to not have to think about meal planning. After making the same green salad once a week for a month, I hit a wall.…

Turkey and Spinach Meatballs
Allergy Friendly (Top 8 Allergen Free), Autoimmune Protocol, Basil, Coconut Free, Dairy Free, Diet, Egg Free, Food + Drink, Gluten Free, Ingredients, Make Ahead, Meal Types, Nightshade Free, No Sugar Added, Onions, Paleo, Seafood Free, Seed Free, Sesame Free, Shellfish Free, Soy Free, Spinach, TurmericGround meat can sometime turn out dry and mealy so my main goal with these meatballs was to make sure they were flavorful and juicy. The full pound of spinach ensures that this meatball recipe was going to be juicy! The combination of herbs…

Cucumber Herb Salad
Allergy Friendly (Top 8 Allergen Free), Autoimmune Protocol, Basil, Cilantro, Coconut Free, Cucumber, Dairy Free, Egg Free, Food + Drink, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Mint, Nightshade Free, No Cook, Onions, Paleo, Quick Eats, Salad, Seafood Free, Seed Free, Sesame Free, Shellfish Free, Side Dish, Soy Free, Vegan, Vegetarian, VinegarSalads are a summer staple for my family. They are easy to make and require no cooking. Summers in San Diego are scorchers so this is important. This Cucumber Herb Salad is very similar to my Cucumber Dill Salad but uses a variety of fresh,…

Tart Cherry and Plum Gummies
Allergy Friendly (Top 8 Allergen Free), Autoimmune Protocol, Cherry, Coconut Free, Dairy Free, Dessert, Egg Free, Food + Drink, Gelatin, Gluten Free, Honey, Make Ahead, Nightshade Free, No Cook, Paleo, Plum, Seafood Free, Seed Free, Sesame Free, Shellfish Free, Snack, Soy Free, Vegetarian Before AIP, I was a bit of a sugar addict. I loved Swedish fish, sour patch kids and gummy bears. I could go on and on about gummy candy. It’s something that I really missed initially but then I started making my own using fruit, gelatin…

Cucumber Dill Salad
Allergy Friendly (Top 8 Allergen Free), Autoimmune Protocol, Coconut Free, Cucumber, Dairy Free, Dill, Egg Free, Food + Drink, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Maple Syrup, Nightshade Free, No Cook, Onions, Paleo, Quick Eats, Salad, Seafood Free, Seed Free, Sesame Free, Shellfish Free, Side Dish, Soy Free, Vegan, Vegetarian, VinegarThis Cucumber Dill Salad recipe is the perfect summer side dish. There’s absolutely no cooking, it can be made in advance and it uses fresh summer ingredients. Oh, and it delicious! It’s crisp and fresh from the cucumber, dill and vinegar,…

Homemade Italian Dressing
Allergy Friendly (Top 8 Allergen Free), Autoimmune Protocol, Coconut Free, Condiments, Dairy Free, Egg Free, Food + Drink, Gluten Free, Honey, Italian Seasoning, Make Ahead, Maple Syrup, Nightshade Free, No Cook, Paleo, Seafood Free, Seed Free, Sesame Free, Shellfish Free, Soy Free, Vegan, Vegetarian, VinegarI use this Homemade Italian Dressing so frequently that I completely forgot that it wasn’t on the blog. Actually, it is on the blog, as the dressing for my Olive Garden’s Famous House Salad. It’s just so delicious that I thought it deserved…

Italian Chicken Marinade
Allergy Friendly (Top 8 Allergen Free), Autoimmune Protocol, Coconut Free, Dairy Free, Egg Free, Food + Drink, Gluten Free, Italian Seasoning, Make Ahead, Nightshade Free, Paleo, Seafood Free, Seasoning, Seed Free, Sesame Free, Shellfish Free, Soy Free, Vegan, Vegetarian, VinegarStore bought marinades were a pantry staple before I got sick. It’s so nice to be able to get dinner started in just a few minutes. All I had to do was dump the jar into a re-sealable bag with some chicken and let it marinade in the fridge.…

Strawberry Salsa
Allergy Friendly (Top 8 Allergen Free), Appetizer, Autoimmune Protocol, Berries, Cilantro, Coconut Free, Condiments, Dairy Free, Egg Free, Food + Drink, Gluten Free, Jicama, Make Ahead, Nightshade Free, No Cook, No Sugar Added, Onions, Paleo, Seafood Free, Seed Free, Sesame Free, Shellfish Free, Snack, Soy Free, Vegan, VegetarianFinding an AIP friendly salsa in stores is impossible. Everything pre-made has salsa staples like tomatoes and jalapeños. I love both of those things but my body is saying no. Using sweet strawberries and juicy jicama are a flavorful substitute…

Basil Oil
Allergy Friendly (Top 8 Allergen Free), Autoimmune Protocol, Basil, Coconut Free, Dairy Free, Egg Free, Food + Drink, Garlic, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Nightshade Free, No Cook, No Sugar Added, Paleo, Sauce, Seafood Free, Seed Free, Sesame Free, Shellfish Free, Soy Free, Vegan, VegetarianI’m on a roll with easy recipes that can be pulled together in less than 30 minutes. This Basil Oil recipe is no exception. Actually, this recipe can be made in about 5 minutes. While it’s not a meal in itself, it’s really simple to…