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1 Pot, Pan or Bowl/ 10 Ingredients or Less/ AIP/ Apps, Snacks & Sides/ Paleo/ Under 30 minutes

Vibrant Raw Beet Salad with Balsamic Dressing (AIP)

Overhead shot of Vibrant Raw Beet Salad ingredients in a glass bowl, before tossing.

Say goodbye to boring salads with this Vibrant Raw Beet Salad. An easy, colorful salad with a flavorful Maple-Balsamic Dressing. This salad is so simple to throw together, yet it’s bright and distinguished enough for a special occasion. You’ll love it equally as a quick side salad to go with your weeknight dinner, or as an impressive dish to bring to a potluck or holiday gathering. The rich, earthy flavors…

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10 Ingredients or Less/ AIP/ Apps, Snacks & Sides/ Paleo/ Under 30 minutes

Warm Kale Salad with Roasted Delicata Squash (AIP)

Top view of Warm Kale Salad with Roasted Delicata Squash in a white bowl.

This Warm Kale Salad with Roasted Delicata Squash is a simple, healthy side dish that is AIP and Paleo compliant, as well as vegan! Looking for a delicious way to get more nutrient-packed greens in your diet? Well, look no further! This Warm Kale Salad with Roasted Delicata Squash is not only tasty and comforting; it’s also super easy to make! I’ll be honest: Kale is not my favorite green…

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1 Pot, Pan or Bowl/ 10 Ingredients or Less/ AIP/ Apps, Snacks & Sides/ Paleo/ Sheet Pan Meals/ Whole30

AIP Roasted Root Vegetables with Warming Spices

Close up of AIP Roasted Root Vegetables on a sheet pan.

Hearty AIP Roasted Root Vegetables, with a flavorful twist. Makes a great winter side dish, or share it with family as a holiday side. One of my favorite things about winter is all the hearty root vegetables that are in season. Beets, carrots and parsnips are some of the best vegetables around, in my opinion. Depending on how you prepare them, they have a slightly sweet, yet savory flavor that’s…

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10 Ingredients or Less/ AIP/ Apps, Snacks & Sides/ Paleo/ Under 30 minutes/ Whole30

Crispy Herb-Roasted Broccoli (Paleo, AIP)

Close up of Crispy Herb-Roasted Broccoli on a sheet pan.

This Crispy Herb-Roasted Broccoli is an exciting twist on a classic roasted broccoli recipe. Quick and easy, yet unique and delightful. Perfect for a holiday side dish, or a quick weeknight side. Plus, it’s AIP, Paleo and Whole30 compliant! After the amazingly delicious Paleo Italian Stuffed Mushrooms and Paleo Herb-Roasted Acorn Squash I shared over the last couple weeks, I knew I had to come up with even more creative…

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10 Ingredients or Less/ AIP/ Apps, Snacks & Sides/ Paleo/ Sheet Pan Meals/ Under 30 minutes/ Whole30

Paleo Herb-Roasted Acorn Squash (GF, DF, AIP)

Top view of Paleo Herb-Roasted Acorn Squash in a sheet pan.

Paleo Herb-Roasted Acorn Squash makes the perfect holiday side dish to impress your friends and family, with minimal effort. Naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, Whole30 and AIP compliant, with just seven ingredients. The Paleo Italian Stuffed Mushrooms I made last week were just so stinkin’ delicious, I knew I had to come up with more brilliant ways to use the pork panko I got from ShopAIP. And thus, another star was born.…

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1 Pot, Pan or Bowl/ 10 Ingredients or Less/ AIP/ Apps, Snacks & Sides/ Desserts & Treats/ Paleo/ Under 30 minutes/ Whole30

Easy Winter Fruit Salad (AIP, Paleo, Whole30)

Close up of Easy Winter Fruit Salad with apples, oranges, kiwi and pineapple in a glass bowl.

This Easy Winter Fruit Salad contains all the best winter produce in a simple recipe that’s easy to throw together for a healthy holiday side. It’s also AIP, Paleo and Whole30 friendly, with no added sugar. Looking for a simple, healthy side dish to bring to a holiday gathering or winter potluck? Don’t you worry; I’ve got you covered. This colorful, easy-to-throw-together Winter Fruit Salad will satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth,…

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10 Ingredients or Less/ AIP/ Apps, Snacks & Sides/ Paleo/ Under 30 minutes/ Whole30

The Best Paleo Italian Stuffed Mushrooms

Paleo Italian Stuffed Mushrooms on a sheet pan with parchment paper.

These Paleo Italian Stuffed Mushrooms have all the flavor and texture of traditional Italian stuffed mushrooms, but none of the gluten or dairy. Every year for Thanksgiving and Christmas, my husband’s Italian mother makes the best Italian Stuffed Mushrooms. Everyone always raves about them. And for the first six years I knew her, I got to partake in the glorious flavors and textures. But when I was diagnosed with celiac…

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1 Pot, Pan or Bowl/ 10 Ingredients or Less/ AIP/ Apps, Snacks & Sides/ Paleo/ Under 30 minutes

Holiday Kale Salad with Maple-Balsamic Dressing

45 degree shot of Holiday Kale Salad in a glass bowl.

This Holiday Kale Salad complements all the flavors of your favorite holiday meal. Perfect for a no-fuss healthy holiday side. A simple, yet flavorful salad made with baby kale, Granny Smith apples, dried cranberries, red onion and a delectable maple-balsamic dressing. A fantastic salad that caters to many dietary restrictions, including gluten-free, nut-free, vegetarian, vegan, Paleo and AIP diets. Plus, it’s super quick and easy to throw together, so it…

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1 Pot, Pan or Bowl/ 10 Ingredients or Less/ AIP/ Apps, Snacks & Sides/ Instant Pot/ Paleo/ Under 30 minutes

Instant Pot AIP Mashed Potatoes

Mashed potatoes smothered in Easy AIP Gravy.

These AIP Mashed Potatoes are a holiday classic made AIP-friendly and easy with Japanese sweet potatoes and a no-drain Instant Pot method. On my list of must-haves for Thanksgiving and Christmas, mashed potatoes and gravy are right there at the top with the turkey. You just can’t have a big holiday meal without the mashed potatoes. But because potatoes are a nightshade, and nightshades can cause problems for those of…

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10 Ingredients or Less/ AIP/ Apps, Snacks & Sides/ Paleo/ Under 30 minutes

Maple-Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts (Paleo & AIP)

Maple-Balsamic Roasted Paleo Brussels Sprouts on a sheet pan.

This super simple paleo brussels sprouts recipe with maple-balsamic glaze makes a perfect holiday side dish. It’s also AIP-friendly & vegan! I love a simple side dish. Especially when it comes to preparing food for the holidays. The simpler, the better. I just don’t have time for long, complicated recipes when I’m trying to prepare a million things at once. There is a bit of an exception to this guideline,…

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