Ever since I started on the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP), I've been exploring cuisines of various cultures and Filipino cuisine has been fascinating me lately. After figuring out how to make grain-free Tang Yuan (glutinous rice balls), I decided to explore related foods and learned … [Read more...]
Cassava with garlic and onions (Yuca al mojo)
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...]
Savoury Biscuit (Grain-free, Coconut-free, AIP, Paleo)
(Note: This post contains affiliate links) I couldn't quite figure out what to call this when I developed it. Biscuit? Scone? Shortbread? It's rather confusing especially when different cultures use different names. For example, a cookie to an American would be a biscuit to … [Read more...]
Asian Crepes with Coconut Sauce and Grilled Bananas
I had the pleasure of being invited by Vivian of The Real Food Guide to guest post and was more than delighted to do so, as her site is filled with fantastic articles, resources, and not to mention delicious recipes. Today, I'm sharing a totally Paleo AIP-compliant recipe based … [Read more...]
Grain-free Tapioca and Squash Porridge (AIP-friendly)
Affiliate disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links, which means that when you click on the link and make a purchase, I will get a small commission which helps me fund the running of this blog and the development of my recipes. Thank you! There's something comforting … [Read more...]
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...]
Pressure Cooker Applesauce
Just about everyone has a recipe for applesauce. Straightforward and easy to make, it's a great way to use up loads of apples especially if you have been picking apples at the apple orchard with the kids (like me!). My 3 year old son has been busy helping me make applesauce … [Read more...]
Red Cabbage Kimchi with Peach
Happy with the success of my first AIP-friendly kimchi recipe, I decided to experiment using other vegetables. Red cabbage was on sale, so I decided to make a red cabbage kimchi. In Korea, kimchi made with western green cabbage is known as yangbaechu kimchi. I had some organic … [Read more...]
Arugula, Endive & Avocado Soup
It was a rather hot day and I felt like having soup, but did not want to have hot soup somehow. So I thought of making a cold soup instead and decided upon arugula as I usually enjoy it in salads and figured it would make a nice soup as well. The result is a refreshing cold … [Read more...]
