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Bacon Herb “Pasta” Salad (AIP, Paleo)

Pasta salad on the AIP? Yeah! This is a quick and easy way to use spaghetti squash that’s full of flavor and great as a chilled or hot side. Add in some cooked chicken and you’ve got a complete picnic or workday lunch meal, too!

Buttermilk Biscuits (grain-free, dairy-free, Paleo, AIP)

Biscuits were one of my favorite foods growing up in Georgia. I had a hankering for authentic buttermilk biscuits the other day, so I set to experimenting with my cassava flour and created the perfect dairy-free, grain-free biscuit that is not only Paleo but also AIP. Enjoy!

The 3 Best Things About Paleo f(x)

This year was my first time going to Paleo f(x), the biggest paleo conference in the world. It’s held in Austin, Texas each Spring and I’ve kicked myself for not going the past few years. Learn more about what the conference is like, why I’ll never miss another one again, and what my 3 favorite things are about the whole experience. Oh, and check me out on stage doing my cooking demo!

Lamb Barbacoa Tacos + Make It Paleo 2

My slow cooker and my Instant Pot are my two secret weapons in the kitchen and I am always looking for new recipes to make in both appliances. These Mexican-style lamb barbacoa tacos from Make It Paleo II are fast and easy to make in the slow cooker, and could probably be easily adapted to the IP. You won’t believe some of the other recipes that you’ll find inside of this cookbook….come check it out and grab this sneak peek recipe! 

What is it like to go on the AIP? 4 stories from 1 household.

Have you thought about going on the autoimmune protocol (AIP), but feel intimidated to get started? My roommates and I have been on an AIP challenge for Lent. We’re halfway through now, and we’ve all decided to each share our perspective on what it has been like. We are all busy folks who LOVE to eat – seriously, we have to eat good food or we are just not happy people. Come read what we’ve learned in just over 2 weeks on a strict AIP + leaky gut protocol. 

Autoimmune Paleo Colombian-Style Arepas (seriously authentic!)

I created these Colombian-style arepas for the autoimmune protocol so that my roommates, husband, and I weren’t stuck eating tostones every morning with breakfast as our sole starch option. My roommates are from Venezuela, so they know how to spot a good arepa! These turned out more like their neighbor Colombia’s traditional arepas since they are flat, crispy, and perfect for topping with your favorite protein. Even when we all finish our Lenten AIP challenge, these are gonna remain a staple for us for breakfast! Hope you enjoy them as much as we have 🙂

Southern Style Paleo Biscuits + Everyday Grain-Free Baking

It’s totally natural for us to crave non-paleo foods that used to be staples, especially the made-from-scratch-and-lots-of-love, culturally-relevant recipes. Southern-style biscuits are a perfect example – one that I’ve missed dearly since going paleo 5 years ago. Thanks to Kelly at The Nourishing Home, authentic Southern-style biscuits are back on the menu for me again! Check out this recipe from her cookbook Everyday Grain-Free Baking and get a sneak peek inside this gem of a book!

Paleo King Cake for Mardi Gras (two variations)

New Orleans has a very special place in my heart, and since I couldn’t make it back for Mardi Gras this year, I decided to create a delicious and authentic paleo King Cake to enjoy from Florida. Since I am an over-achiever, I created TWO different recipes you can use – one with ingredients you probably already have in your pantry, and one with an ingredient you NEED to stock! Check out the recipes, learn more about New Orleans, Mardi Gras, and King Cakes, and laissez les bon temps rouler!