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This classic Chinese dish is a favorite among many when ordering take-out, but the fried batter and sugary sauce can be overwhelming. I use tender chunks of chicken thighs and cook them slowly in a slow cooker with a tang y and sweet sauce to give you a meal with the flavor of the original, but without the negative health consequences. Serve over Basic Cauli-Rice (page 118) and create your own fortune!

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This vibrant Thai-inspired slaw has just the right balance of sweet and salty. Serve it as a side salad with Asian dishes or top it with grilled prawns for a meal in itself.

*For Whole30, omit honey from dressing

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Growing up, I used to shiver at the words “Brussels sprouts.” That is because I only ever knew them boiled with onions, and I couldn’t stand them. Now, I absolutely love Brussels sprouts, especially when they have this tangy and smoky bacon jam spooned over the top.

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Thanksgiving just doesn’t feel the same without this creamy casserole, so I have re-created it Against all Grain–style, without the heavy cream, MSG, or gluten. I could eat the mushroom sauce in this dish by the spoonful.

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I love a good pizza, but sometimes making the crust from scratch is too time-consuming. This simple pasta combines all my favorite pizza flavors in a one-pot meal. I love to throw kale or other power greens into this dish, where they are concealed from my son, Asher, by the delicious pepperoni and sauce.

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Dairy-free yogurts are readily available at most grocery stores, but they often contain unwelcome additives. Using a dehydrator or yogurt machine is a simple way to make coconut milk yogurt at home with ease and totally control what goes into it. We love ours with fresh berries and granola (page 58). You can use this as a base for anything that calls for yogurt, whether frozen yogurt or savory dips.

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Whole sheep, fire pits, and holes in the ground are not an option for us, so I use a slow cooker and a beef center shoulder roast for my barbacoa. This version is so easy to make and tastes incredible on my Wraps (page 262) or thrown on top of a big taco salad.

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While most stroganoff recipes use strips of beef, I grew up eating the ground beef version, probably because it was much cheaper. I remember using a can of cream of mushroom soup and sour cream, but this version is dairy-free and on par with the memories I have of the flavors. My mom always served it over egg noodles or rice. Here, yellow squash ribbons are the vessel for the sauce.

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I rate a Thai restaurant based on its tom kha gai. If it doesn’t meet my expectations, I know it’s not worth ordering anything else on the menu. This soup is my favorite way to start out a Thai meal, but it can also serve as a substantial and soul-warming lunch. A traditional soup in Thai cuisine, this dish combines the flavors of coconut, lime, lemongrass, and ginger, and moderate heat from Thai chilies. If you can’t find the ingredients fresh in your grocery store or local Asian market, they can all be conveniently found dried in jars lining the Asian food aisles at most supermarkets.

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Asher devours these little muffins without a clue that they are stuffed with two types of veggies. Naturally sweetened from the fruit and carrots, they taste like a real treat to little ones!

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Growing up in Colorado, I spent a lot of time playing out in the snow. Afterward, when I went inside, I would always warm up with a mug of hot cocoa. Those days it was straight from the packet with boiling water, but this dairy-free version uses a mixture of rich dark chocolate and cocoa powder to make a thick drinking chocolate. We drink it every year now while we decorate the house for Christmas, or visit the mountains so Asher can see snow. He prefers his without the peppermint, so I ladle his out before adding it. Top with gooey Marshmallows (page 306), or add coffee to turn this into a peppermint mocha (see Tidbits).

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Jicama may seem like a strange ingredient to add to this dish, but it provides a slight crunch similar to that of water chestnuts or bamboo shoots and adds a mildly sweet flavor. Serve this stew over any of the cauliflower rice recipes (pages 218–219).

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This pudding is a breeze to throw together and is packed with omega-3 and fiber-rich chia seeds. I have always been sensitive to food textures and typically turn my nose up at chia desserts, but when you grind them in the blender you get a smooth pudding instead of the lumpy and crunchy texture that is often associated with chia recipes!

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I was flipping through my third cookbook, Celebrations, last week preparing for Father's Day and I came across this recipe. Naturally, it stopped me in my tracks, and I had an instant craving for it! My Celebrations book is great for holidays, but it's also great for seasonal favorites! This cobbler is in the Father's Day chapter, but it's perfect for any summer night!

Did you know that Peach Cobbler was the overwhelming choice when I polled all of my readers about which summer dessert they would want to see most in Celebrations?? Obviously, it's not just me that feels nostalgic about this dessert and summertime.

When I came up with this recipe, I thought about traditional peach cobbler, and that classic buttery taste came to mind. The ingredients are essentially flour, butter, and sugar. Since none of those are regulars in our household, I had to come up with something that could mimic the buttery consistency. The first alternative I could think of is cashew. The creaminess of cashews makes for a perfect base! Just like the original, it gives you the perfect balance of crispy and soft baked topping. Then the hint of lemon pulls all of the flavors together so well with a decadent finish. This recipe is entirely satisfying, and I don't even miss the real thing!