Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce (Dairy-Free & Oil-Free)
A velvety, cheese-like sauce made entirely from plants — you genuinely won’t miss the dairy. If you’ve ever struggled with dairy, bloat after heavy pasta sauces, or just wanted a…
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Healthy Jerk Chicken Bowls with Plantains and Pineapple Sauce {Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free}
Healthy jerk chicken bowls with plantains and a pineapple sauce for a gluten free and dairy free weeknight dinner ready in about 35 minutes.
How I Make My Favorite Salmon Dish with Water-Based Cooking
This Asian-inspired steamed salmon recipe uses gentle, water-based cooking methods and walks you through each step for building flavor without heavy oils. A nourishing, easy-to-digest meal made simple.
Easy 3-Ingredient Crockpot Meatballs {Gluten-Free, Refined Sugar-Free & Made with Upgraded Ingredients}
These easy 3-ingredient crock pot meatballs are a Healthified twist on a classic. Made with grass-fed beef, Primal Kitchen BBQ sauce, and sugar-free grape jelly, it's a perfect recipe for busy nights or gatherings.
Easy Asian-Inspired Salmon Bowls {Healthy, 30-Minute Dinner, Water-Based Cooking}
These Easy Asian-Inspired Salmon Bowls are a healthy, 30-minute dinner packed with flavor and gut-friendly ingredients. Made with steamed salmon, veggies, and a simple coconut aminos sauce, this gluten-free and soy-free recipe uses the water-based cooking method for a light, nourishing meal that tastes like takeout, only better.
Creamy Tuscan Chicken (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Water-Based Cooking)
This Creamy Tuscan Chicken is a comforting, one-pot meal made lighter with a water-based cooking method and dairy-free creamy sauce. Juicy chicken and sun-dried tomatoes come together in a flavorful, gut-friendly dish that feels indulgent yet nourishing.
Spaghetti Squash & Salmon Bowls with Piccata Sauce {Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free}
While I was perusing a cookbook recently (as I am wont to do), a salmon piccata recipe caught my eye. Not only had I never made salmon piccata, I don’t…
Water-Based Bison and Butternut Squash Chili {Oil-Free, Gut-Friendly, High Protein}
Cozy up with this nourishing Bison and Butternut Squash Chili. It's a hearty, water-based, gut-friendly recipe that’s comforting, light, and full of flavor.
Weeknight Curry Chicken Featuring a Fiber-Filled Twist
This easy weeknight curry chicken recipe comes together in under 30 minutes with just a handful of ingredients. A jar of Masala Mama Boom Boom Curry sauce and a touch of pumpkin purée create a creamy, fiber-filled sauce that’s flavorful yet light. Perfect for busy weeknights, it’s a nourishing, one-pan meal you’ll want to make again and again.
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.
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…
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.
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.