Yuca Con Mojo + Fried Yuca Patties
Have you ever cooked with the tropical starchy root yuca? Depending on the country you’re in, it’s also called cassava, tapioca, and manioc (among others). It is a staple starch in many parts of the world. It’s delicious, low FODMAP, and makes an excellent nightshade-free potato substitute! This recipe for Yuca con Mojo is a tangy traditional Cuban preparation of this delightful root. It tastes good at restaurants but it tastes GREAT when you make it from scratch at home!
BBQ Chicken Flatbread Pizza (autoimmune paleo)
One night, while eating BBQ chicken thighs and AIP flatbread, it struck me that I should combine the two and make an AIP version of BBQ chicken pizza on a flatbread crust. I owe many thanks to Russ at The Domestic Man for the inspiration; I started with his flatbread recipe and modified it to end up with what is a fantastic pizza crust for both the AIP diner or anyone else who is simply following a grain-free diet. Since I have this obsession with cooking with gelatin, I’ve used it in this recipe and the resulting crust is both pleasantly crunchy and chewy at the same time. You will really enjoy this recipe!
Zesty Red Cabbage Coleslaw with Mojo Criollo Dressing
My recipe for zesty red cabbage coleslaw with mojo criollo dressing is perfect for those who don’t eat mayonnaise-based slaw because they are on an egg-free diet or just simply don’t like the taste of mayonnaise. It packs a lot of flavor with just a few simple ingredients and makes a great picnic or cookout side dish.
Cuban Mojo Criollo Marinade and Dressing
Mojo Criollo is a traditional Cuban sauce made with sour orange juice and garlic. It’s a versatile marinade for meats and veggies and also works well as a raw dressing for slaw. It is easy to whip up a big batch and freeze in portions, too!
Autoimmune Paleo Savory Breakfast Cookies (aka flattened biscuits)
Sometimes kitchen failures turn into great recipes. I’ve tried and tried to come up with an egg-free, autoimmune paleo biscuit, but, no matter what I do, they don’t rise. They’ve all come out flat as pancakes! Thus, Savory Breakfast Cookies were born. Even though they don’t look like a biscuit, they taste like one, and they make the perfect AIP savory breakfast bread!
The Perfect Paleo Crackers (grain-free, nut-free, autoimmune paleo)
Crispy, crunchy, nut-free, grain-free, autoimmune paleo-friendly crackers? Yes, please! Come get the recipe!
Paleo Reina Pepiada (Venezuelan chicken avocado salad)
Reina pepiada is one of the best recipes to ever come out of Venezuela. Here, I’ll teach you how to make an egg-free, nightshade-free version suitable for the autoimmune paleo protocol. If you want a more authentic version, there’s instructions for that, too! Goes great on top of tostones.
Nightshade-free Shepherd’s Pie
Cauliflower is a wonderful and versatile vegetable, but I was left disappointed when I tried using it as the mashed topping for shepherd’s pie. This recipe utilizes tropical starchy roots as the mashed potato replacement in a nourishing, nightshade- and dairy-free version of the classic dish.
Mashed Malanga, Taro, or Yuca: nightshade-free potato substitutes
Do you miss mashed potatoes, and wish you could have a starchy, savory substitute? Just hit up your local Asian or Hispanic grocery store to find malanga, taro, or yuca — 3 delicious tropical roots that you can use that make excellent potato substitutes. Bonus: they’re all low FODMAP, too!
Vanilla Cinnamon Coconut Milk Pudding (AIP)
This has become my go-to dessert recipe on the autoimmune paleo protocol. It’s so good, though, that anyone will enjoy this rich, satisfying dish! It’s so easy to make and uses only 5 ingredients, including the super food gelatin. Enjoy!