• Condiments

    Pineapple Salsa

    Ever since I was a little girl, I have always loved pineapple. My favorite snack as a child was pineapple chunks in a can. I would eat the chunks and then drink the juice. I had no idea until I…

  • Dinners

    Instant Pot Pineapple Carnitas

    For most of my life, I did not eat pork. I think I was traumatized by some overcooked pork chops as a child. When I started AIP, I learned that I needed to eat more meats. Most importantly, I needed…

  • Desserts

    Sweet Tostones

    I love plantains!  I still remember the first time I tasted fried plantains.  I was in medical coding school and pregnant with my son.  My class threw me a baby shower and a classmate from the Caribbean brought fried plantains.…

  • Desserts

    Snickerdoodle Apple Nachos

    Sometimes we need a treat.  My snickerdoodle nachos are perfect for this.  They aren’t super sweet.  Just enough to satisfy that sweet tooth.  They are super easy to make.  I usually make a double batch and save the leftovers.  We…

  • Desserts

    Bananas Foster Wrap

    This is not quite your classic bananas foster recipe, but a healthier spin off  that’s quite tasty!  When I eat this, it reminds me of this bananas foster cake that an old coworker always made.  I’ve never been big on cake,…

  • Desserts

    Non-dairy Whipped Cream

    Those of us who can’t have dairy need whipped cream too!  This is a super simple, super delicious non-dairy recipe. I use canned coconut cream that has been in the refrigerator at least overnight.  If you are following the Autoimmune…

  • Desserts

    Sautéed Apples

    Apples are high in antioxidants which may help reduce the risk of getting certain diseases.  They are also high in fiber, so they can help you lose weight.  There are many other benefits of apples.  This goes back to the…

  • Desserts

    Snickerdoodle Tortilla Chips

    As I’ve mentioned in previous posts, for some reason I love making tortillas.  I like to think up different things that I can do with them.  Sometimes I just grab random ingredients from my pantry and come up with ideas.…

  • Condiments

    Mango Guacamole

    Mangoes are one of my favorite fruits!  They’re so juicy and delicious.  I feel like they’re pretty versatile too.  Mangoes are great plain, but they also make wonderful desserts and go well with fish and shrimp. I think the easiest…

  • Appetizers

    Tortilla Chips

    Sometimes I just want a salty treat.  It’s hard to find store-bought snacks that are AIP compliant.  There are a few, but homemade tastes better anyway!  These take some time to make, but they’re very easy. For some reason, I…

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