Honey Chicken Dippers (Paleo, AIP)

  Yay for yummy, easy dinners that will please all palates involved! Lately I haven’t been in the mood to make two dinners for us, one AIP for me and one Paleo for my husband. Instead, the dude eats what I can eat or he goes to bed hungry. New house rule. Abide or die. […]

The Healing Kitchen Sneak Peek Recipe: Carolina BBQ Pulled Pork

  It’s here, it’s here, it’s finally here! Our big announcement for The Healing Kitchen. I’ve been talking about it pretty consistenly the past couple months, but I haven’t had the ability to share that much from the book with you guys yet! Well, the time is here and you don’t have to continuously re-read […]

Sweet & Sticky Chicken (Paleo, AIP)

    So I am one of those people who cannot move on from a craving, especially if hormonally-driven. Aren’t all cravings hormonal? I guess some are nostalgia-induced, but really I think nostalgia is PMS disguised in visual memory. This one was both. I wanted sticky Chinese chicken because 1) sugar 2) salt  3) meat treat […]

Deli-Style Italian Pasta Salad (Paleo, AIP, Whole30, 21DSD)

  My best recipes always come from necessity: either something is rotting in my fridge and sorely needs my attention or I’m having a world-stopping craving for it and I need to find a way to make it at home immediately. I wasn’t screaming from the balcony about how badly I needed deli pasta salad, […]

Pumpkin Spice Granola (Paleo, AIP, Vegan)

    This crunchy, sweet, flaky baked Pumpkin Spice Granola has zero nuts, seeds or grains in it! But it’s just as satisfying as an afternoon snack … so THERE!   Get the recipe for Pumpkin Spice Granola!

Crispy Plantain Tots (Paleo, AIP, Whole30, Vegan)

paleo plantain tots

  Tots are one of those words that Millenials can’t take seriously anymore thanks to Napolean Dynamite. If you haven’t seen that movie, consider yourself one of the lucky ones. Unfortunately I have seen it several times, but thankfully zero times in the last 11 years. In the movie, Napolean sneaks tots from the cafeteria […]

Crunch Bar Freezer Fudge (Paleo, Vegan)

    I am more than just a little obsessed with this freezer fudge. It never lasts me more than 24 hours. I don’t suggest eating the whole batch in that short of a time frame, but I also will not judge you if you do. I despise baking (that’s why a lot of my […]

Wild Salmon with Nectarine-Cucumber Salsa (Paleo, AIP, Whole30)

    I guest-posted this recipe a few weeks ago on Autoimmune Wellness for my monthly contribution! Back then, nectarines were in their prime (especially those delicious little succulent ones from California!) Now you’ll see them less frequently in stores and farmer’s markets, but not to worry because you can definitely use any seasonal fruit to […]

Balancing Hormones for Fertility

    Hormonal Balance Enemy No. 1: Estrogen Dominance   When discussing the basics of hormonal balance, it’s important to explain the purpose of our two main sex hormones: estrogen and progesterone. These two girls are responsible for maintaining a healthy menstrual cycle and pregnancy, yet they are frequently imbalanced with each other causing those […]

A Recap of Kauai: What We Ate & Did

  Napali Coast view from the tippy top of the Waimea Canyon. One of these years I want to do the treacherous 22-mile Napali Coast hike. It is a stunning trail! We recently returned from our celebratory trip to Kauai, Hawaii. With the graduation of my master’s program, getting my thyroid health back in great […]