Recipes

AIP-FRIENDLY RECIPES

All recipes on Instinctual Wellbeing follow the autoimmune protocol (AIP) diet, so they are free of inflammatory ingredients like gluten, grains, dairy, nightshades, soy, and refined sugar. Enjoy!

Roasted Herb Crusted Pork Loin Recipe (AIP & Paleo)

With Springtime and Easter upon us, I decided to create a delicious AIP-friendly and paleo pork loin dish, which is what my family always used to eat for Easter dinner growing up (that, or a baked ham!). While some pork loin recipes can be super dry and not...

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Romantic AIP Valentine’s Dinner for 2 (under $25!)

We all know that sometimes eating out while following an AIP (or even straight-up paleo) diet isn't always the easiest. So what are two love birds to do when Valentine's Day -- one of the holidays probably most well-known for romantic nights out on the town -- comes...

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3-Ingredient Grain-free Plantain Tortillas (Paleo/AIP)

If you're looking for an grain-free, AIP-friendly tortilla recipe, you've come to the right place! These homemade tortillas are bendy, delicious, and made with just 3 ingredients (plus salt and water) that are easy to find in your pantry, local store and Amazon.  What...

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30+ Paleo / AIP + Vegan Recipes

Alright, folks - here's the deal. I really dislike the term "pegan" (i.e. paleo + vegan). It's overly trendy and I believe it's used purely as a marketing gimmick. So let me just be clear that I am not a "pegan" and that I do still follow the AIP diet 80% of the time...

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AIP Turkey Brine Recipe + Our AIP Thanksgiving Menu

Thanksgiving is upon us! I literally can’t believe it’s here already -- seems like just yesterday we were celebrating the start of the year; how is it almost over already?! This Thanksgiving is extra special to me because - while it’s our third Thanksgiving...

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My AIP Low FODMAP Experience + Meatloaf Recipe

For the past three weeks, I have been trying out an AIP + Low FODMAP diet. The reason I'm doing it is because I'm currently on a gut healing regimen (through my functional MD) and I listened to a podcast episode with Chris Kresser that explained how he typically...

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Paleo Beef Stroganoff (AIP)

I’m so excited to share this recipe with you guys. I’ve made three versions of this so far and while each time was better than the last, I think I’ve settled on this version to share with you all (also I’m not sure I could eat any more beef stroganoff… 😛 ) But...

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Paleo/AIP Worcestershire Sauce

This recipe came about because I was working on a new recipe for aip-friendly beef stroganoff, and I needed an AIP-friendly Worcestershire sauce. Unfortunately, while traditional Worcestershire sauce delivers a delicious flavor-punch and is a bold addition to many...

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AIP Sticky Orange Beef with Citrus Caulirice

Did you know it’s still possible to have delicious Chinese food while following the AIP diet? Well, it is! After trying so many amazing recipes from other bloggers and cookbooks, I finally decided to be brave and create my own dish. I was also inspired to make this...

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Paleo/AIP Slow Cooker Pot Roast

Growing up, my mom’s pot roast was one of my favorite dishes. You see, although dad is an award-winning chef (he did invent the Red Lobster biscuits, after all . . . *cough* #notAIP), nothing beat my mom’s home cooking. She made the most flavorful and fun dishes that...

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AIP Nightshade-Free Taco Seasoning

Ah, tacos...so delicious, yet so not AIP-friendly. Luckily, we have managed to create a taco seasoning blend that can help you enjoy your favorite recipes while following the autoimmune protocol.  The use of herbs traditionally used in Mexican cooking like oregano...

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AIP/Paleo Sweet Potato Au Gratin

Potatoes au gratin typically means thinly sliced potatoes covered in a buttery cream sauce, topped with cheese and then baked until the top is a nice crispy brown. Sound delicious...ly not paleo at all? Yeah, exactly. That’s why I decided to come up with an amazing,...

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