My BIG FAT Grain Free Life

Sunbutter: What it Is & Sunflower Butter Brands to Buy

Sun butter is a type of seed butter than can be used in place of peanut butter and other nut butters. It packs a powerful array of nutrients and unlike nut butters, has zero cholesterol. You can often use sun butter in place of peanut butter in recipes, and it’s…

Chicken Piccata Recipe (AIP, Paleo, GAPs & SCD Option)

This easy recipe for paleo chicken piccata is deliciously tangy and made with healthy ingredients. Not only will your whole family love it, you can make it for a fast weeknight dinner. Paleo Chicken Piccata Back in the day, I made chicken piccata regularly for company or special occasions. It’s one…

Carolina Style BBQ Pork (AIP, Paleo, GAPS, SCD)

Just because you’re on the autoimmune protocol doesn’t mean you cannot enjoy a BBQ-style pulled pork! Of course, there is no BBQ, but my AIP pulled pork recipe is so delicious you won’t even miss it! AIP Pulled Pork This recipe for AIP Carolina BBQ Pork tastes so great that…

Chicken Burgers with Grilled Peaches and Honey Mustard Sauce (AIP Option, Paleo, GAPS, SCD)

After a crazy busy day of chasing my tail, (long story, but thank you Bobby at the Honda place for laughing with me – or was it AT me?) On that note, did you know that the newer Honda Odysseys have this “safety feature” built in that only unlocks the driver door when you put…

Miss Jen’s Spice Rub (Paleo, grain-free)

Spice, Spice Baby! In an effort to remain true to my original Facebook post stating that I’d be posting “staples” this week, I wanted to post this gluten-free spice rub recipe.I use this rub primarily on fish, but I think it would be great on chicken too. (Post in the comments and let me know…

Chicken Burgers with Grilled Pears (AIP, Paleo, GAPS, SCD)

These chicken burgers with grilled pears were such a deliciously simple meal that my family raved about. In fact, I made them twice in the same week (once for company). Keeping my game face on for AIP (autoimmune protocol) has been a difficult task. The game face comes off and the cry-baby face goes on. …

The Best AIP Chicken Wings Recipe (Garlic, Lemon & Ginger)

Have you been craving some crispy wings? Cooking these delicious AIP chicken wings is sure to hit the spot. This recipe for the best AIP chicken wings is flavored with lemon, ginger, and garlic and is compliant for the autoimmune protocol as well as Paleo, GAPS, and SCD diets. AIP Chicken Wings My family loves…

Peanut Butter Date Balls with Chocolate Chips (GAPS, SCD, Dairy Free, Grain Free, Refined Sugar Free)

My kids are always hungry and looking for something to snack on. They also happen to be peanut butter fiends. So, I threw these together the other day in the hopes they would get eaten. Now, I’m having to make another (double) batch. These should be stored in the fridge. You can also roll them…

Aunt Nettie’s Chicken Salad with Roasted Red Peppers and Garlic (Paleo, SCD, GAPS, grain free, dairy free)

I mentioned in my previous post on Apricot Chicken Salad, that I don’t usually like traditional chicken salad “dripping with mayo”. I spoke of my dear Aunt Nettie’s recipe for chicken salad made with roasted red peppers, garlic, parsley and olive oil. (I’m salivating now…) After obtaining hearty permission from my cousins on the matter,…

Smoked BBQ Turkey Legs (Paleo, GAPS, SCD)

Easy…Delicious…Cheap Economical. My daughter loved this so much – she asked me to make it again for dinner the following night. Don’t be intimidated by smoking chips. I buy mine from Walmart (foodies can still shop there) in the outdoor area where grills are sold. I like these smoking chips because they are in small pieces…

Cranberry Orange Scones (Paleo, GAPS, SCD)

(Dear Readers – I’m so sorry that this recipe was mislabeled in a newsletter and on the site as being AIP. It contains almond flour and is Paleo, but not AIP. Our sincerest apologies! For another AIP treat option, try Mini Lemon “Cheesecake” with Gingered Date Crust.) Scones (or scawns if you so choose to…

Bacon Orange Cherry Jam (AIP, Paleo, GAPS, SCD) – Instant Pot Recipe

I am SO EXCITED about The Paleo AIP Instant Pot Cookbook. As a contributing author, I was given the opportunity to peruse the entire book and I am being totally honest with you when I say I was blown away. I kept saying “Oh! I can’t wait to make that recipe.” over and over and over….

Zoodles with a Roasted Tomato Pesto Sauce (Paleo, SCD, GAPS, grain free, dairy free option)

This may not look like much in the picture, but it’s bursting with yumminess! In fact, we have an 8-year-old guest staying with us who flipped over this dish and announced, “That’s the first time I’ve ever had seconds!” I think I’ve finally made it, people. If only my kids were as impressed with…

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Sunbutter: What it Is & Sunflower Butter Brands to Buy

Chicken Piccata Recipe (AIP, Paleo, GAPs & SCD Option)

Carolina Style BBQ Pork (AIP, Paleo, GAPS, SCD)

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