The Autoimmune Protocol Comfort Food Cookbook: 100+ Nourishing Allergen-Free Recipes

In my search for help with starting an AIP way of eating, I have struggled with finding reliable resources that worked for me. A lot of what is promoted as AIP or Anti-Inflammatory is anything but, and seems to be assembled hastily by unqualified authors before what they see as a fad runs its course. Finding this book was a relief. A quick note to any fellow migraine sufferers to say that some of the ingredients will need to be substituted if you know they are triggers for you. Some of the recipes here feature onions, apple cider vinegar, collagen, gelatine, and some fermented items. You can easily find info on migraine diet triggers and substitutions online. Michelle Hoover has walked the walk with this way of eating, and has had a successful website for a number of years. The tone of the book is easygoing and there is just enough information about AIP to inform, but it is a cookbook and that makes up the majority of the book, which is a relief. There is enough info about autoimmune conditions out for those interested in the medical information. Here we cut to the recipes quick. The recipes are accessible and I found very few ingredients that I couldn't find either at a major shop or online. That being said, they do need to be prepared from scratch, so if you are expecting a way to throw together "convenience" food and make this work, it won't happen. You will have to prep and cook. Though the plan is to eat this way for at least a month before reintroducing foods, do what you can if it seems overwhelming to start. Every step away from inflammatory foods and stress will pay off. Please don't be put off by the misinformed negative review. A quick search for info on AIP would clearly reveal that it is not a vegetarian or vegan diet, and is not intended to be. It is standard knowledge that meat and seafood are part of the plan, and bone broth is featured. Both the front and back cover of the book, the description as we'll as the "Look Inside" feature show this. Last I heard Amazon also had a liberal return policy.

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Bought this for my daughter in law who suffers from Rheumatoid Arthritis. She has prepared 2 recipes from the book shortly after receiving it and loves the book. Picture 1) Beef Mongolian with cauliflower rice. Picture 2) Brownies.

I bought this cookbook specifically for the holiday and baking section while we are working on figuring out food allergies for my daughter. She was missing homemade gluten free baked treats and this cookbook has helped so much! I’ve made the Coffee Shop Pumpkin Scones several times because they’re so good! I highly recommend them, my whole family loves them. Since we’re not eating coconut right now, I substituted melted palm shortening for the coconut oil and 1/4 cup Otto’s cassava flour for the coconut flour and they turn out perfect every time. I’ve also made the “Chocolate” Chunk Cookies several times without the carob chips - they are a huge hit with my little one and my husband. I’ve also made the Mint Chip Brownies without the mint frosting - both my daughter and husband said they’re delicious. I’ve made the “Chocolate” Cupcakes once and they turned out great with a nice texture. I’ve also made the waffles which have the best flavor - my waffle maker must have needed more greasing because they kept sticking for me, but I’m sure that was specific to my waffle maker. During the holidays I made a double batch of the Gingerbread Cookies which are SO good! My daughter was so happy to have Christmas cookies that she could eat. Santa loved the cookies too! They did puff up more than I’m used to with gluten free gingerbread cookies, so the next time I make them I will omit the baking soda. I did add more cinnamon because that’s the way my family likes gingerbread cookies. I also had to chill the dough in order to be able to roll it out for the cookie cutters, which may have been a result from my doubling the recipe. These cookies freeze great too! While my husband and I haven’t cooked from the savory recipes yet, they look delicious and spot on for easy and healthy recipes. Michelle’s photography is lovely too, there’s beautiful photos throughout the cookbook.

This cookbook is amazing if you’re following an AIP diet. Easy to follow, basic ingredients and they are all super delicious! Even if you’re not following AIP, you’ll love all the recipes.