Cassava with garlic and onions (Yuca al mojo)

cassava with garlic and onion

Cassava, yuca (not yucca), or manioc is a root vegetable traditionally eaten in many cultures; in South East Asia it's eaten in soups, as a rice replacement, in desserts like this cake, or as a snack (cassava chips).  Ever since I started AIP, I've been venturing into unfamiliar … [Read more...]

Savoy Cabbage with Cream Sauce

Savoy cabbage with cream

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Grain-free Tapioca and Squash Porridge (AIP-friendly)

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Fried Banana Medallions

Fried Banana Medallions

Plantains are great for their versatility but sometimes it can be tough to find them depending on where you are.  My nearby supermarket doesn't stock them, so I have to make a side trip to the African grocer whenever I need plantains.  Last week, the new stock of bananas at the … [Read more...]

Baked Sweet Potato with Marinated Portobello Mushrooms and Swiss Chard

Once in a while I get a hankering for a meatless meal (after all, I was switching between being pescatarian and vegetarian for about a decade) and this hits the spot.  My go-to method of cooking sweet potatoes in a jiffy involves nuking them in the microwave oven for 6 minutes.  … [Read more...]

Stir-fried Radishes with Radish Greens

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I've always tossed my radish greens until recently, when I bought a bunch with a whole crown of fresh green leaves that begged to be used.  Now that Summer is here, radishes are really abundant and inexpensive.  I love how produce looks and tastes so good in Summer!  Radish … [Read more...]