Cooking healthy, delicious meals from real ingredients doesn't have to take hours in the kitchen or tons of fancy equipment. All it takes is a desire to improve your wellbeing and a commitment to having fun in the kitchen.

Food doesn't just nourish our bodies, it nourishes our souls in many ways. Food creates connections. It brings us together in shared appreciation. Not all recipes are totally healthy, but they provide for something deep inside you that goes beyond physical hunger, hence the term “comfort food.” Occasionally we all need that!

I have included all types of recipes in this book, including more than 100 vegetarian and vegan recipes, for just that reason: To nourish both body and soul. Most recipes are healthy, though a few are a little more decadent.

At the end of each recipe, you will find alternative recipe suggestions, nutritional facts and health benefits, ideas on what to pair the recipe with, and other tips and suggestions.

 A Sneak Peek at What’s Inside My Cookbook