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  • Copycat Chipotle Carnitas Salad Bowl (Pulled Pork in the Instant Pot)

    Copycat Chipotle Carnitas Salad Bowl (Pulled Pork in the Instant Pot)

    When I was doing strict GAPS it was a challenge if I ever had to eat out, which is actually rare, but occasionally the need arises. For example, if someone from work invites me to go out to lunch. And I’m the weirdo that can’t eat ANYTHING. But I could… Read the rest
  • Ruby Red Sauerkraut Cole Slaw

    Ruby Red Sauerkraut Cole Slaw

    Tonight my youngest son asked if I would slice some cabbage for him using my so he could make himself some cole slaw. He said he would be willing to grill the burgers if I would do that for him. Of course the cole slaw he was making would not… Read the rest
  • Beet Salad

    Beet Salad

    One of my old favorites was Potato Salad, and I’ve found that cauliflower makes a great substitute for the potatoes. Hubby brought me home ten beets the other night! Several of them were quite large, about the size of a navel orange. I washed and steamed them all and we… Read the rest
  • My Favorite Taco Salad

    My Favorite Taco Salad

    One of my favorite pre-GAPS meals was soft-shelled tacos made with fresh corn tortillas, lightly fried in a cast iron skillet in some kind of fat. Butter, lard. But since GAPS, I can’t have corn tortillas. Taco salad is a close favorite to tacos… taco salad pre-GAPS meant tortilla chips… Read the rest
  • Simple Chicken Salad

    Simple Chicken Salad

    Simple Chicken Salad Serves four. 1 head lettuce, torn, rinsed and drained (romaine, iceberg, red or green leaf, whatever you prefer) 2 chicken breasts, grilled or sauteed in coconut oil [affiliate link] [affiliate link] (slice after cooking) 4 cherry tomatoes, cut in half Thin slices of Parmesan cheese Avocado Mayo Dressing Mix… Read the rest
  • Avocado Cucumber Citrus Salad

    For this salad, I used my Avocado Mayo Dressing. 1 large ripe avocado, cubed 1/2 large cucumber, peeled, halved and sliced thin 2 Clementine Cuties, sectioned (orange or tangerine could be substituted) sea salt [affiliate link] [affiliate link] to taste Just mix all ingredients together. I had 2 tablespoons of the Avocado… Read the rest