These cookies are the perfect nutrient-dense treat for a breastfeeding mother or after-school snack for your children. They also make a great breakfast cookie! Replace the raisins with chocolate chips if desired, or add them in addition to the raisins!

Beef ragù is a very tender braised beef roast in a rich tomato sauce. It is typically served with egg noodles such as pappardelle or tagliatelle. For a low-carb option, serve the ragù over baked spaghetti squash or zucchini noodles. Traditional ragù is slow-cooked in a Dutch oven for many hours, however, an Instant Pot can create the same results in just 35 minutes! Serve ragù with a green salad and my Everyday Salad Dressing or Red Wine Vinaigrette.

Persian cucumber salad is a traditional Middle Eastern salad that originated in Shirazi, Iran. It is also often called Shirazi salad because of this. The fresh flavors of this salad pair well with just about any type of Middle Eastern meat and rice dishes. Persian cucumbers are small, tender cucumbers with a mild flavor. If you can't find them, then use an equal amount of English cucumbers.

This simple and delicious chicken dinner takes little time to prepare. You can prep dinner and then walk away while it's cooking. After the chicken comes out of the oven, steam some broccoli while the chicken rests. If you don't have a large cast iron skillet, use a 9x13-inch baking dish instead.

Cassava flour is a grain-free, nut-free flour made from dehydrating and grinding cassava root. Tapioca flour is the starch extract from cassava root. Cassava flour can work as a 1:1 replacement for wheat flour in many recipes. Try these easy-to-make cassava flour brownies sweetened with coconut sugar! 

Watermelon radishes have a pale greenish-white skin on the outside that gets peeled off to reveal a gorgeous watermelon-colored flesh on the inside. These radishes are mild-tasting and very crispy—perfect for a salad! If you don't have any cooked chickpeas on hand, use one can. It's important that they are completely cool before frying them. Serve salad with Coconut Curry Braised Chicken, or on its own for a nourishing lunch! 

This coconut curry chicken is so easy to make—just prep and walk away! Come back a few hours later to chicken so tender it falls off the bone. Serve with steamed broccoli and basmati rice, or, for a low-carb option, serve with riced cauliflower.

Serve this colorful slaw recipe with grilled chicken, baked fish, or stir-fried tofu and brown rice. If you want to prepare this ahead of serving, simply make the salad and store it in the refrigerator. Keep the dressing in a glass jar and pour it over the salad when ready to serve.

The combination of teff flour and caraway seeds creates a gluten-free bread reminiscent of whole grain rye bread! A cast iron Dutch oven is essential, as it helps to form a nice crust on this bread. Serve bread with a warming winter vegetable and bean stew for a hearty meal.

This is a great meal to make when you don't have a lot of time to cook dinner. An Instant Pot allows for a nutrient-dense vegan spaghetti dinner in under 30 minutes! While the sauce is cooking, cook up a package or two of your favorite type of spaghetti noodle. Pictured here are organic brown rice spaghetti noodles. This sauce stores and freezes well, so you may want to make a double batch in order to have leftovers on hand! Serve pasta and bolognese with a green salad topped with my Everyday Salad Dressing.

This breakfast salad topped with hard boiled eggs is easy to prepare and will keep you energized for hours. If you are on a keto diet or need a little extra fat in the morning, then consider adding a half of an avocado per serving.

These plant-based antioxidant-rich tacos are always a crowd-pleaser! My children devour them. The pan-fried curried chickpeas are addicting! Use your favorite homemade or store-bought tortillas. Pictured here are my homemade grain-free Almond Flour Tortillas. If you are following a nut-free or elimination diet then use these Gluten-Free Brown Rice Flour Tortillas. 

This easy grilling recipe can be served as a party appetizer or a main dish. If serving for dinner, I like to complement this dish with a bowlful of steamed kale, steamed green beans, or a Cabbage and Fennel Slaw. A small amount of antioxidant-rich black rice is another wonderful addition if your diet allows grains. 

This light and zesty slaw is more than just a side—it’s a refreshing way to support your body’s natural detoxification pathways. Cabbage is rich in sulfur-containing compounds and fiber that promote liver function and digestive health, while fresh mint and lime add a bright, cleansing lift. Serve it with poached salmon, grilled chicken, or chickpea tacos for a vibrant, phytonutrient-rich meal. Use a very sharp knife or a food processor with a thin slicing disc to get the perfect texture. No mint? Try flat-leaf parsley or cilantro for a fresh, nourishing twist.

Serve this simple fish dish with Creamy Polenta or Pine Nut Studded Rice and a fresh green salad. For a low-carb or keto option, serve over a bed of steamed kale. If halibut is unavailable, you can use wild salmon instead—it’s equally delicious!

Serve this low-histamine salsa on top of your favorite meat and vegetable main dish, or use as a dip for cassava tortilla chips!

Serve these easy and nutrient-dense beef tacos with my low-histamine sweet pepper salsa. I like to use very thinly sliced napa cabbage as a taco filling, however, thinly sliced romaine lettuce works great too! 

This gluten-free pasta salad comes together quickly and contains an array of fresh Mediterranean flavors—my children love it. Keep a batch in your refrigerator to have a nourishing meal on hand for hungry children!

Here in the Pacific Northwest, kohlrabi can be planted beginning in March, yielding a harvest beginning in mid-May. Kohlrabi has a mild cruciferous flavor and a nice crunch. It works very well in fresh slaws and salads. I also love to use it as a "chip" for bean dips. Kohlrabi is a cruciferous vegetable, helping to upregulate detoxification pathways in the body.

These easy plant-based tacos are made with tempeh, a fermented soy bean product. Tempeh doesn't have any flavor so it takes on whatever flavors you give it. The longer you let it marinate, the more intense the flavors become. Serve these tacos with your basic taco fixings: salsa, avocado, and shredded cabbage or lettuce—or use my Spicy Kohlrabi-Lime Slaw instead (pictured here).

If you grow kohlrabi in your garden you know about having a surplus of kohlrabi greens at harvest time! I love using the greens as a wrap for a quick lunch. We fill them with leftover cooked chicken, avocado, onions, and broccoli sprouts! They can also be sautéed like this, or added to soups and stews in place of kale. Kohlrabi greens are similar to collard greens, but they're much more tender and mild-tasting. You can use collard greens in this recipe if you don't have any kohlrabi greens.

Serve this simple cabbage slaw with baked chicken breasts or grilled chicken thighs and roasted delicata squash for an easy weeknight meal! Be sure to use a sweet apple such as Braeburn, Gala, or Red Delicious. The sweetness from the apple perfectly complements the tangy cider vinegar and mustard in the dressing.

Kohlrabi is a cruciferous vegetable with a delectable, light flavor. I prefer to eat it raw in salads or slaws, or sliced into rounds and used as a "chip" for dips! Kohlrabi has a fibrous peel that is best removed before using; I usually use a sharp paring knife to remove it. Serve this light and flavorful kohlrabi and fennel salad for a springtime brunch with poached eggs and grain-free biscuits for a nourishing meal. 

Serve this orange-flavored almond flour cake with Homemade Creme Fraîche and fresh berries. It makes a lovely dessert for a summer picnic or dinner party. It also makes a perfect Mother's Day or Easter treat!

Serve this very easy meal on busy nights when you don't have a lot of time to prepare a meal! While the chicken is baking, toss together a simple green salad or steam some broccoli or green beans. I like to serve it with fresh baby arugula for a simple and nourishing meal.

Serve this easy keto-friendly baked cod dish with steamed broccoli or steamed kale for an easy springtime meal. If you are not following a low-carb diet, serve this flavorful fish recipe with baked potatoes and steamed green beans for a balanced family meal. 

Kohlrabi and fresh dill transform ordinary coleslaw into something lighter, fresher, and with more complexity of flavor. Green cabbage is best to use here but red cabbage will work too. If you have a food processor, use the slicing disc to thinly shred the cabbage, then put the grating disc on and grate the carrots and kohlrabi (after you peel them) to cut prep time in half! Kohlrabi and cabbage are both cruciferous vegetables, which help to up-regulate the production of glutathione in your body. This is incredibly important for reducing systemic inflammation.

Even the simplest of ingredients can transform into something extraordinary when braised. Braising begins with searing the meat in a small amount of oil, then aromatics are sautéed in the oil and rendered fat. Finally, liquids are added, then the braising pan is covered with a lid and either set to very low heat on the stove or placed in a 325 degree F oven so the meat can slow-cook. This method produces very tender, flavorful, and easy to digest meat and vegetables. I am using parsnips here because I love the flavors they impart, but you can use carrots or sweet potatoes instead.

This delicious mini-tart recipe is suitable for those of you on an elimination diet. The egg-free, grain-free, nut-free crust is made from cassava flour. For the filling, I use wild blueberries and a touch of maple syrup. Serve with plain coconut milk yogurt for a fun treat while on a restricted diet! Top with edible flowers and fresh mint if desired.

Serve this fresh, flavorful salad as a light summer dinner, or make a double batch and bring to a summer dinner party with friends!

Serve this light and zesty nut-free basil pesto over cooked noodles for a healthy kid-friendly lunch! It is also delicious served over grilled chicken, or tossed with steamed vegetables.

Serve these high-protein keto almond flour waffles with fresh blueberries and a dollop of either sour cream or Crème Fraîche for breakfast or for a hearty snack!

Serve this anti-inflammatory vegetable dish with braised chicken or baked fish and a green salad for a nourishing meal! It it delicious served both warm or cold. If you are serving it straight from the refrigerator then you may need to bring it to room temperature first, as olive oil can clump up when cold. 

Serve this Moroccan-inspired dish with riced cauliflower or basmati rice to help soak up the flavorful braising liquid. Dried apricots can replace the prunes if desired. 

This is a great meal to make when you don't have a lot of time to spend in the kitchen, and you have leftover rice that needs to be used! You can vary the vegetables in this recipe to what you have on hand—shredded green cabbage, thinly sliced kale, chopped cauliflower, diced jalapeño peppers, and chopped garlic would be wonderful additions!

Make this delicious tomato-free salsa during strawberry season when the berries are succulent and sweet. I have a strawberry patch in my backyard that keeps expanding each year. The berries are so juicy and sweet! Use this salsa to top grilled salmon or roasted chicken, or serve it as a dip for cassava chips or corn tortilla chips.

Serve this quick and easy grilling recipe with Strawberry Salsa or fresh Pico De Gallo! The secret to grilling salmon is a well-oiled grill and cooking the salmon flesh-side down for only a few minutes. Use my onion trick below to help prevent the salmon from sticking to the grill. Serve salmon with a mixed garden lettuce salad tossed with a Lime Vinaigrette for a light summer meal.

Kebobs are fun to make, especially when you have garden vegetables that need to be used! You can vary the vegetables to what you have on hand. Serve kebobs with a large garden lettuce salad and my Everyday Salad Dressing for a nourishing summer meal.

This egg-free and gluten-free blueberry lavender cake is barely sweetened with just a touch of pure maple syrup. Serve for breakfast or as a snack cake with tea. You can use blackberries or raspberries in place of the blueberries if you would like. The lavender flowers add a lovely flavor, but can be omitted of you can't find them or don't like the taste of lavender.

Congee is an Asian rice porridge that is very comforting and easy to digest. This low-FODMAP recipe uses plenty of fresh ginger and chicken breasts to create a nourishing stew-like meal that can be served for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is an excellent meal to serve a new mom during the postpartum period. My recipe requires an Instant Pot (which makes preparation very quick and easy!)—if you do not have an Instant Pot, use a 4-quart pot and cover and simmer on low heat for at least an hour, or until the chicken easily falls apart.