Healthy Sweet & Sour Chicken {Water-Based Cooking}
A healthy takeout-style sweet and sour chicken made without oil or frying. Light, tangy, and gut-friendly thanks to water-based cooking.
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Cranberry Orange Chicken & Sweet Potato Stew
If I could capture the essence of the winter holidays in a bowl, this recipe would be it. The combination of sweet potatoes, tart cranberries, and a hint of cinnamon…
Quick, Easy, & Healthy Red Thai Pumpkin Soup {Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free}
This soup surprised me in the best way. Not only does it come together in about twenty minutes, but it’s made with minimal ingredients – including a simple can of…
Healthy Pumpkin Turkey Chili {Dairy-Free, Oil-Free & Easy to Digest}
Cozy, healthy, and easy to digest, this Pumpkin Turkey Chili is made with water-based cooking methods for light yet satisfying comfort food. Oil-free, dairy-free, and gut-friendly.
Easy & Healthy Turkey & Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie
As I continue down this path of healing my gut with water-based cooking, I am trying to get a bit more creative in the kitchen. We are also on the…
Healthified Marry Me Chicken Soup with Water-Based Cooking
Try this viral-inspired Marry Me Chicken Soup made lighter with water-based cooking. Creamy from coconut milk, hearty with chicken + white sweet potatoes, and full of Italian flavor—perfect for a cozy, gut-friendly dinner.
Easy + Healthy Chicken & Mushroom Stroganoff {Water-Based Cooking}
This Easy + Healthy Chicken & Mushroom Stroganoff is a gut-friendly twist on the classic. Made with water-based cooking, coconut milk, and chicken thighs, it’s a cozy, dairy-free dinner that’s nourishing, flavorful, and perfect for weeknights.
White Sweet Potato & Leek Soup
This White Sweet Potato Leek Soup is creamy, cozy, and nourishing - made with simple, wholesome ingredients. The subtle sweetness of white sweet potatoes pairs beautifully with the mild onion flavor of leeks, creating a gut-friendly soup that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
Water-Based Cooking: Korean-Inspired Chicken & Rice Bowl
This Korean-inspired chicken and rice bowl is a healthy, gut-friendly twist on a street food classic. Made with water-based cooking methods - simmered chicken, steamed carrots, and fluffy rice - it’s easier to digest, anti-inflammatory, and full of flavor. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or meal prep.
Easy-to-Digest Shrimp Pad Thai {Water-Based Cooking}
Healthified Shrimp Pad Thai made with steamed shrimp, veggies, and creamy peanut sauce. Light, gut-friendly, and ready in under 20 minutes!
Easy Butternut Squash & Apple Soup {Gut-Friendly, Perfect for Fall}
This cozy butternut squash and apple soup is made with water-based cooking for a lighter, gut-friendly twist. Steamed and simmered in broth, it’s nourishing, flavorful, and perfect for fall or the holidays.
Meals I Have Made Since Learning I Have SIBO
Looking for simple, nourishing meals for SIBO? In this post I share what I’ve been cooking since my diagnosis. Easy, gut-friendly recipes that reduce symptoms and support healing.
Easy Purple Sweet Potato & Carrot Soup {Low-FODMAP, Gut-Friendly}
Creamy purple sweet potato and carrot soup made with ginger and cinnamon. A gut-friendly, antioxidant-rich recipe that’s both vibrant and nourishing.
Steamed Salmon “Sushi” Bowl {Low-FODMAP, Gut-Friendly}
This Poached Salmon Sushi Bowl is a fresh, gut-friendly twist on sushi that’s simple to make at home. Flaky poached salmon, fluffy white rice, steamed vegetables, juicy mango, and crisp nori strips come together for a balanced, nourishing meal without the hassle of rolling sushi. Using gentle, water-based cooking methods keeps the salmon tender and the veggies easy to digest, making this bowl both satisfying and supportive for gut health.
Coconut Chicken & Ginger Curry Stew {Low FODMAP, Low Histamine, Gut-Friendly}
Try this Coconut Chicken & Ginger Stew, a gut-friendly curry alternative that’s low-FODMAP, low-histamine, nourishing, and easy to digest.
Mushroom Stroganoff with Cauliflower Rice
By Sara McGlothlin It has been a minute since I posted a recipe that wasn’t a baked good. I think what encouraged me to write about this random weeknight dinner…