Nightshade-Free Ropa Vieja (Instant Pot)

paleo ropa vieja nightshade-free aip

      Nightshade-free Ropa Vieja!? This classic Cuban comfort food has been created without any inflammatory tomatoes or peppers but is anything but light on flavor!     I’ve been dreaming of providing the AIP community with a true-to-Cuba version of Ropa Vieja. I’m so excited my experiment turned out favorably! Bonus: It’s made […]

How to Use Your Instant Pot

If you haven’t picked up one of these ultra-handy modern day kitchen conveniences, you’re likely spending way too much time in the kitchen. Here are my best tips for how to use your Instant Pot and the best model for you!   I bought my first Instant Pot in 2013. I remember the day fondly…. […]

Pressure Cooker Pot Roast in 1 hour! (Paleo, AIP, Whole30)

I couldn’t be more obsessed with my Instant Pot! I made this Pot Roast in less than one hour and the meat is pull apart tender and paired with perfectly cooked root veggies! It’s Paleo, AIP, Whole30 and gut-healing! This Pot Roast recipe is an invention out of necessity. I’ve been sourcing the majority of […]

Instant Pot Pineapple Chicken (Paleo, AIP, Whole30)

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  My Instant Pot rescued me AGAIN last night. I made some last minute plans and had 45 minutes to prep and serve dinner before I had to leave. I wanted to do a take on my Hawaiian Pork from The Healing Kitchen using the organic chicken breast I had on hand. I’ve been craving […]

Instant Pot Cilantro Chicken Chili (Paleo/Whole30/AIP-Adaptable)

Cilantro Chicken Chili

This chili is pretty much a 1-step recipe. Throw everything in your Instant Pot and out pops the most delicious chicken chili recipe that has all the familiar flavors of Mexican chili without any of the nightshade peppers or seasonings.   I got the idea for this chili from Sweet Potatoes & Social Change’s recipe […]

10 Best AIP Recipes of 2016

AIP Snowball Cookies You guys love your healthy, low-sugar treats just like I do! I never want you to miss out on a holiday, or old favorite recipe. These “Snowball” cookies aren’t the same texture as your old butter and sugar laden favorite, but they are super delicious, nutritious and leave out the dairy and […]

Nightshade-Free Instant Pot Chili + 3 Tips for Instant Pot Recipes!

nightshade-free chili

    I mentioned last week it’s a good idea to follow me on Instagram, in case I ever post any of my meals and you want the recipe. Here’s another example from that! I made this Nightshade-Free Chili in the Instant Pot for my mom this weekend, and we both loved it so much. […]

Creamy Ground Beef & Potato Stew (Paleo, AIP, Whole30)

beef potato stew

  The Instant Pot obsession continues, but how could it not? I’ve never spent less time in the kitchen since going Paleo/AIP (especially AIP) since incorporating the Instant Pot into my daily meals.   My leftovers taste great, even better, and every meal I make is a winner with my husband. I’ve been saving a […]