Chard is one of the most beautiful vegetables with its deeply colored pink and yellow stems and vibrant green leaves. It can be prepared in just a couple of minutes, making it a great addition to a breakfast with eggs and fresh fruit, or dinner on a busy night. 

This guacamole is delicious and quick to come together. Serve it on top of your favorite Mexican or Southwestern style meal or serve it with grain-free cassava tortilla chips for a snack. 

Use these roasted tomatoes to top salads or soups, or serve with roasted chicken, or some fresh mozzarella cheese and basil for a delicious appetizer. Roasted tomatoes are also delicious spread onto baguette slices and drizzled with a little extra virgin olive oil. 

Jasmine rice has a slightly sweet and floral flavor and lightly sticky texture. Serve it as a base for your favorite curries or spicy stews. 

This chicken is marinated in tangy yogurt to produce a richly flavorful chicken dish. Serve over Cumin Spiced Lentils with a side of your favorite vegetable such as sautéed kale. 

Serve this lentil dish with Yogurt Marinated Chicken and your favorite vegetable side dish. 

Black lentils are my favorite type of lentil, as they have a tougher skin and hold up better during cooking which makes them an ideal choice for salads. 

I developed this recipe by accident one day after overcooking a batch of spaghetti squash and it quickly became a favorite fall side dish! This is a great way to serve spaghetti squash if you ever accidentally overcook it, but can also be made with regularly cooked spaghetti squash.

Serve this nutrient-dense hash for breakfast alongside a cup of fresh vegetable juice for an energizing breakfast. I also like to serve it for a quick dinner over Basic White Jasmine Rice.

Make a big batch of this basic grilled chicken to use throughout the week on salads, to top soups, or to make grilled chicken and lettuce wraps. You can change up the flavors by replacing the dried Italian herbs with an equal amount of another dried herb such as dill or thyme, or you can replace it with 1 to 2 tablespoons of finely chopped fresh rosemary. You can also replace the lemon juice for lime juice and replace the dried herbs with 1 teaspoon of chipotle chili powder, 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika, and 1 teaspoon of ground cumin for a southwestern style grilled chicken.

Serve this salad as a whole meal; it makes a perfect, energizing lunch! If you have fresh basil, add a few sprigs to each plate to add more flavors and anti-inflammatory nutrients. Omit the feta cheese if you are on a dairy-free diet.

This extra flavorful beef stew will easily become a family favorite! Omit the chili peppers if you have young children and just use them as a garnish for those who enjoy a bit of spice! We like to serve this with Basic White Jasmine Rice for a balanced meal. 

This dairy-free garlic lovers creamy pasta will hit the spot when dairy cravings arise. I use Jovial brand gluten-free brown rice penne pasta but feel free to use any type of gluten-free pasta, just be sure to cook it al dente! 

Tigernut flour is a nut-free grain-free flour made from ground tiger nuts—a starchy tuber rich in prebiotic fibers. Prebiotics feed and nourish the beneficial bacteria found in our gut.

Using your Instant Pot to cook sugar pie pumpkins greatly reduces cooking time and creates less mess (no pans to scrub burnt bits of squash juices)! You can add as many pumpkin halves as can fit into your Instant Pot. Pictured here is my 8-quart pot filled with three small pumpkins (6 halves). 

This delicious vegan, grain-free cookie bar recipe is based off of this Chocolate Chip Almond Butter Cookie recipe, only using no eggs this time! Serve with Raw Vanilla Almond Milk for a sweet, nutritious treat! 

Serve this Paleo stuffed squash recipe with a winter green salad for a complete meal. Other varieties of winter squash (such as delicata squash) can also be used.

This chowder is light and refreshing and so satisfying on a chilly fall day. Serve with a fresh green salad for lunch or dinner. Other seafood could be used in place of the salmon and halibut if you prefer. If you choose to use something that won’t easily flake apart, like shrimp, just make sure to cut it into bite sized pieces prior to adding it to the broth. 

This easy pot roast recipe has been designed for the Instant Pot! This cuts down cooking time considerably, while creating very tender meat. Serve this pot roast over your favorite vegetable base such as whipped sweet potatoes, mashed cauliflower, or baked spaghetti squash. 

A few years ago my grandma taught me to add turnips to my mashed potatoes. I was reluctant at first, being the traditional mashed potato loyalist that I am, but she quickly changed my mind and now this is my absolute favorite way to prepare mashed potatoes. The turnips add a subtly sweet and nutty flavor to the potatoes that is oh so delicious! 

Did you know carrot tops are edible? In fact they can add a lot of flavor and nutrition to your table! If carrots with tops still attached are unavailable, parsley can be substituted. This dish has a beautiful presentation already, but to enhance it, you can leave a half an inch of the carrot top on each carrot before roasting.

Black rice, also known as forbidden rice, has a nutty and complex flavor and can be compared to brown and wild rice. It is rich in antioxidants, as is apparent by its deep blackish color due to plant pigments called anthocyanins. Black rice can be eaten with your favorite main meal, or used in whole grain salads and soups. 

This creamy carrot soup is simple and nourishing and helpful for anyone with compromised digestion or leaky gut. Consider topping each bowl with stewed shredded chicken or shredded beef for a fulfilling meal.

Serve these flavorful apple and sage sausage patties with some radicchio or mixed greens and avocado for a nourishing and energizing breakfast! This recipe can be made ahead of time! Store the formed patties in between pieces of parchment paper in a covered glass container in your fridge for up to three days, then cook as needed. 

These refried beans are so much more flavorful than the kind you can get in a can. Serve them as a simple side dish with Chipotle Lime Chicken or Steak Fajitas, or use them to fill a quesadilla or enchiladas. 

This is a quick dinner meal that the whole family is sure to love. You can dress it up as much as you would like by adding a variety of toppings to your quesadillas. Each family member can choose which toppings they would like to include on their plate. Serve with tomato salsa, salsa verde, sour cream, avocado, chopped cilantro, lime wedges, or even a fried egg for some additional protein.

Roasted cauliflower is one of my favorite vegetables, and roasting it whole takes it to a whole new level! Serve with Brined Pork Chops or Mustard Baked Chicken and a green salad for a complete nourishing dinner. 

This simple pulled pork recipe can be used as a kitchen staple; it can be made into a taco filling, or it can be added to soups, salads, or wraps. Tart cherry juice could also be used in place of the pomegranate juice. 

This black rice salad is packed with antioxidants and comes together quickly. Serve it with roasted chicken or fish for a nourishing lunch.

This creamy low-histamine salad dressing is tangy and sweet, just like pomegranates. It pairs well with any fall or winter green salad with mixed greens or massaged kale, or try pouring it oven roasted squash or baked chicken. I like to use a neutral oil such as avocado oil when blending on a high speed, because olive oil can turn bitter when blended for too long. You can use olive oil if you prefer, or a combination of avocado and olive oil. 

This simple sauté is one of the most basic ways to prepare kale, and is a great recipe to have in your repertoire. It can be quickly prepared to add to dinner, and also makes a wonderful and nourishing addition to breakfast. Serve it along with a fried egg and some sautéed potatoes. 

Roasted brussels sprouts are a favorite in the fall, but sometimes they can take more time than you are willing to spend preparing dinner.

Steamed carrots are a staple recipe to have in your repertoire and can be served with just about any meal. Always serve basic vegetables like these steamed carrots with some type of fat. You can keep it simple and toss them in some olive oil or butter, or serve them with some roasted Wild Salmon and toasted walnuts. The fat from the other foods helps to make sure the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K are fully absorbed into your body. 

Cottage pie is a comforting classic. Substitute ground lamb for the ground beef to make it a traditional shepherd’s pie. Any type of mashed potatoes could be used for the topping, so feel free to use your family’s favorite recipe with dairy, or a new recipe like these Turnip and Garlic Mashed Potatoes. Serve with a simple mixed green salad for a complete meal. 

This mustard baked chicken is juicy and full of flavor. Serve with Herb Whipped Sweet Potatoes, or Steamed Potatoes with Herbs, and your favorite vegetable side dish such as Basic Sautéed Kale or Honey Braised Carrots. 

This classic spaghetti dinner is quick to come together as it uses pre-made marinara sauce from a jar. I like to add extra vegetables to my sauce, but if you are really short on time you can skip this and cook the ground beef in the pan by itself before adding the sauce. If you prefer, you can add in additional green vegetables like diced zucchini, broccoli florets, or diced bell peppers.

Use a high-quality balsamic vinegar for best results! Use this dressing to toss with mixed greens, cooked beets, warm lentils and cherry tomatoes, or grain salads. You'll want to have this dressing on hand in a glass jar at all times!

Toss this flavorful and fresh orange vinaigrette with your favorite salad greens and chopped vegetables. It is delicious tossed with baby arugula and shaved fennel bulb. It also works well as a dressing for a grain salad. Try cooked (and cooled) brown rice or quinoa, shaved fennel bulb, thinly sliced red onions, thinly sliced kale, and toasted pumpkin seeds or chopped almonds!

Use this honey-poppy seed vinaigrette with mixed green and berry salads. Try topping mixed baby greens with blackberries, raspberries, and strawberries. Add toasted pecans, almonds, or pumpkins seeds for added crunch!

Serve this creamy and addicting cilantro-based salad dressing on top of any Tex-Mex or Southwestern-inspired salads. It is delicious drizzled over a salad of chopped romaine, cooked black beans, roasted yams, avocado, and thinly sliced green onions! You can also use it as a marinade for chicken breasts before grilling.