The Blog

an archive containing hundreds of articles, recipes and other resources for implementing AIP and living well with autoimmune disease

The Blog

an archive containing hundreds of articles, recipes and other resources for implementing AIP and living well with autoimmune disease

Parsnip-Leek Soup

Simple blended root vegetable soups help me make it though the winter months, and I often enjoy them for breakfast or as a base for leftover protein, like shredded chicken or meatballs. This parsnip-leek soup freezes wonderfully and is a perfect addition to any batch-cooking routine, especially if you’re cooking for the freezer. 5.0 from 1 reviews Parsnip-Leek Soup   Print Prep time 10 mins ...

The State of AIP 2022

For the last several years at Autoimmune Wellness we’ve marked the start of the New Year with a “State of AIP Address.” It’s an opportunity to introduce all the new members of our community to the roots of AIP (read more at The History of the AIP Movement), plus review the prior year and discuss potential areas of growth for the future. We’re not the ...

Leftover Roast Chicken or Turkey Soup

Can you believe it’s November already?? Time for another soup and this one’s right on time for the busy holiday season — and don’t forget the healing power of a nourishing bowl of soup this time of year. Not sure what to do with your leftover turkey this holiday? Swap the chicken for your holiday bird — easy! 5.0 from 1 reviews Leftover Roast Chicken ...

AIP Pumpkin Latte

Nothing says fall more than pumpkin spice anything. It’s wonderful to reach for a hot mug of warming spices with a hint of pumpkin in this coffee alternative. The ingredients used are Pumpkin Spice Sip Herbals, maple syrup, coconut milk and pumpkin puree. The Pumpkin Spice Sip Herbals can be substituted for 1/4 teaspoon Chicory, 1/4 teaspoon Dandelion Root, 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ...

Grilled Shrimp with Peach Salsa

It was peach season last month and we have this wonderful farm close to where we live that has the most delicious peaches and nectarines every year. This year I was a little late getting there and almost missed out on the peaches. Thankfully, they did have some left and I bought whatever they had left which was like 5 pounds! My daughter and I ...

Cranberry Tart (Coconut-Free)

Here is a seasonal take on my AIP Citrus Tart, instead this time with cranberry! For those of you sensitive to cassava and/or coconut, you’ll be happy to hear this tart doesn’t use any of those ingredients, but still tastes as fantastic as ever! This one is sure to be a hit this holiday season. This cranberry tart isn’t difficult to make, but I do ...

Instant-Pot Barbacoa Beef

Even though I LOVE my Instant Pot, I have to admit it has taken me a while to figure out how to make a perfectly AND predictably tender batch of meat. I finally discovered that the common method of quickly depressurizing the Instant Pot can often cause meat to toughen up. Although allowing the pot to depressurize naturally takes an extra 30 minutes or so, ...

Monica’s AIP Kitchen: How She Manages Crohn’s Disease in Colorado

  AIP Kitchen Tour is a monthly feature in which we profile a member of the AIP community and their kitchen setup in hopes that it will further inspire us to get our kitchens organized and set up for success! We’ve interviewed folks who are making the AIP lifestyle a reality in everything from college dorms and small city apartments, to large households with non-AIP family members, and everything in between. Through these ...