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Simple Sandwich Rounds (AIP)

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Chewy Lemon Ginger Cookies {AIP}

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If you follow me on Facebook, you are probably already tired of hearing me talk about my awful morning sickness. Guys, I am quite ill. Severe food aversions, fatigue, headaches. Food aversions have made it near impossible to eat the nourishing diet that I know any pregnant woman should be eating. So, I'm just doing the best I can. For the time being, that's gluten free and as much AIP food as I can manage. I'm also doing just about everything I can to reduce nausea- ginger, b-vitamins, magnesium, essential oils, Sea-Bands, etc. I made these cookies right after my morning sickness began in an effort to get some AIP friendly calories in me, while also trying to reduce the nausea. 

{New & Improved!} AIP Bacon & Kale Pizza

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I hope you all enjoy the AIP pizza recipe I shared a while back; I have gotten lots of comments about the crust. Shortly after I came up with the original crust recipe, I started experimenting with tapioca. Really happy with how it turned out, Icant wait for you all to try it, and see what types of toppings your creative minds come up with! I shared this recipe on The Paleo Mom, so hop over there to see the full recipe !

Sweet Potato Tots (AIP)

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Isn't it amazing when you find a restaurant that will cater to your complicated requests? There's a lovely little restaurant just down the street from my house that serves local grass-fed beef, pork, and lamb that has been so helpful in accommodating my special diet. My toddler asks to go there just for their "sweet-ta-tato-tots." Rightfully so, because they are the bomb. This recipe came about when my toddler asked for "sweet-ta-tato-tots" and the restaurant was closed. These we're a delicious little treat, and were extremely easy to put together.

Autoimmune Paleo Salmon Cakes

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After nearly two weeks without internet, I am excited to get back to sharing recipes with you guys! Coincidentally, I heard Chris Kresser's "digital detox" podcast just before we began our move, and was starting the feel like I desperately needed one. Even though 2 weeks without internet was hard at times, I'm actually grateful for it. My time with the internet really put my technology usage in check, and now I feel like I will use it more responsibly. Also, since I was in the middle of moving, I didn't have time to work on any recipes- so I'm excited to start creating again as well!

Primal Salmon Patties

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I use to be cautious about the fish I bought, because of concerns about mercury. Recently, I stumbled upon  this  great article by Chris Kresser. Basically, he says that it's worse to not eat fish, than to eat fish that might be slightly contaminated with mercury or radiation. Omega 3 oils are critical for so many important functions in our body, that fish is just a necessity of a well rounded diet. This is one of the first recipes I made with the bulk order of canned salmon I bought, and it's been a family favorite.  It's super simple to prepare, and most of the ingredients are pantry staples that most of us always have on hand.

Easiest Ever Primal Pizza {AIP}

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I am so sorry to keep bombarding you all with plantain recipes, but I just can't help it. I just discovered plantains a few months ago, and it's versatility is still blowing my mind. So far I've made taco shells, cookies, pizza crust, and banana bread (recipe up soon!). The first recipe I experimented with was the taco shells. After posting the taco shell recipe, one of my readers asked if the mixture could be used to make pizza crusts. Great idea.

Kombucha for Beginners

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Kombucha. Yes, it's a strange word. The name alone has turned some people I know off to drinking it. For others, it's the stringy goop floating around in the bottle. I had never heard about it until 3 or 4 years ago. It was an acquired taste for me. I acclimated to the fizzy-fermented flavor, and it soon became my favorite beverage. 

Easy "No-mato" Sauce (AIP)

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I know that there a million variations of this recipe around the web, but I thought I'd share mine with you. A few weeks ago I decided to make meat loaf, and made this recipe up on a whim. So, I'm not exactly how similar it might be to others out there, This sauce is incredibly handy to have in the fridge, and I have been using it in just about everything. Not to mention that it's packed with nutrients and antioxidants. No, it doesn't really taste like tomatoes, but it has an awesome texture and is really versatile! I've used it in meatloaf , on zucchini noodles, on tacos , and even as a pizza sauce.

Tex-Mex Plantain Taco Bowls (AIP)

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Last month I shared with you an autoimmune paleo recipe for plantain taco shells . They were a big hit with my family, and I hope that you've had the opportunity to try them out. If you've tried the recipe, you know that it might take a little finesse to get the shells draped just right on your oven rack. The dripping oil can also be quite messy. I enjoyed the end product, but have been disappointed that I can't find anything else to help mold the shell. However, while I was shopping at a local discount store a few weeks ago, I found these . Yep, they're coated in teflon, but they were only 1 dollar a piece- couldn't pass 'em up. I really do try to be well rounded in my health consciousness. But yes, I own these teflon things. The shells only cook in the mold for about ten minutes. I've also seen this idea , and I think it would work just fine. 

Double Dark Chocolate Tart (Paleo)

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If you're just getting started on your [a;ep journey and struggling with sweets, I recommend this. It's simple, quick, and inexpensive to make. I actually think that preparing this tart was far simpler than any "conventional" cake or tart I made pre-paleo. I made this crust recipe a few months ago, and it's essentially the same as the one used in The Best Ever Lemon Tart (<< AIP).       Ingredients For the Crust 1 + 1/3 cup of organic shredded coconut 1 cup of dried, pitted dates 2 tablespoons of organic cacao powder For the Filling 1 medium-large sized organic yam, peeled 1 + 1/3 cup of dried, pitted dates 1/2 cup of organic cacao powder 1 + 1/4 cup organic coconut milk 1/4 cup of Great Lakes Gelatin 2 tablespoons of organic coconut oil Crust  1. Preheat oven to 325. Start by softening your dates- for both the crust and filling. If you're short on time, just steam them for 5-7 minutes. If not, you may soak

Cilantro and Ginger Spice Carrot Salad (AIP)

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Sometimes the simplest things are the best. I got a julienne peeler last week, and this was the first thing I made with it. (Then I had this with my lunch for the next 3 days!) It's light, crispy, tangy, and incredibly refreshing. 

Herb & Coconut Crusted Chicken Breasts (AIP)

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AIP Strawberries & Cream Tart

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Hey guys! You have to try this. It isn't overly sweet, and the crust is to die for. I contributed this recipe to Delicious Obsessions this month, so head on over there to see it. You can see the recipe here .

Coconut Milk and Coconut Flour Recipe (AIP)

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I'm following the Autoimmune Paleo protocol, coconut provides one of the only flours and oils that I can have. In this recipe, I will be showing you how to make coconut milk using only two ingredients- shredded coconut and water. You can use this to add to your coffee or tea, to make ice-cream or yogurt, for salad dressings, vegetable dips , and whatever else you would normally use milk for. It's also delicious all by it's self, unsweetened. I will also be showing you how to make coconut flour with the pulp you have left from making coconut milk!

Autoimmune Paleo Plantain Taco Shells

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Autoimmune Paleo Cauliflower Sushi

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 This was another one of my kitchen experiments that turned out better than I imagined. Before going Paleo, I loved going out for sushi. And right before I went Paleo, I had pretty much mastered the art of making sushi at home. A few days ago while I was grocery shopping the idea to use cauliflower instead of rice came to me, so I instantly rushed home to try it. When I got home my partner asked what I was going to make for lunch- when I told him what I planning to try, they said "well, I guess I'll go put a steak on the grill." God knows they have eaten some terrible things that were products of unsuccessful kitchen experiments. After I was finished making them, I was happy that they were eating steak though- because I didn't have to share! :)

Chewy Ginger Thin Cookies (Autoimmune Paleo)

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This is maybe the easiest cookie recipe ever . It's sweet and simple- but not too sweet. This cookie is chewy, with just enough ginger to warm your soul. It only takes a few minutes to prepare, and requires only a few dishes; a blender, a cookie cutter (optional), and a baking sheet. This is a big plus for me, because washing dishes is not my favorite chore. 

Simple Pumpkin Pie (Autoimmune Paleo)

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 Pumpkin pie was always my favorite dessert around the holidays.Pumpkin and cinnamon are both warming and comforting flavors. It's snowing here in Arkansas, and I needed that. I have many more ideas for Autoimmune Paleo legal fillings floating around, and I can't wait to share them with you guys! This pie is also GAPS and SCD compliant. What you need:

Best-Ever Lemon Tart (Autoimmune Paleo)

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Okay, I don't mean to sound boastful.. but I am really proud of this. I jotted down an ingredient list for this about a month ago, and had been daydreaming about making it ever since. So when it worked out on my first attempt, I was delighted. If you experiment with your own original recipes, you know what I mean! I was especially happy because this was my first Autoimmune Paleo dessert recipe. If you aren't familiar with the Autoimmune version of the Paleo protocol- it's very restrictive. No eggs, nuts, dairy, grains, legumes, nightshades, or sweeteners. If you're struggling with an Autoimmune disorder, I highly recommend this book. Sarah Ballantyne, from ThePaleoMom.com , provides some well-researched information about Autoimmune disorders.  I've only been following the protocol strictly for about 1 month. At first, I thought that there would be no way to make anything with the amount of ingredients I could have. Then I realized that following this protoco