Deliciously Nourishing Eats - by Aleyda Batarse (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Transform your family's meals with 100 adaptable recipes designed for diverse dietary needs, from gluten-free and dairy-free to nut-free and soy-free, to make healthy cooking delicious and effortless!

Discover how easy and enjoyable allergy-friendly cooking can be with Deliciously Nourishing Eats. Aleyda Batarse--a busy mom of three--transformed her health through food. After battling ankylosing spondylitis, a degenerative form of arthritis, Aleyda discovered that embracing wholesome ingredients alleviated her symptoms. She adopted a diet largely free of gluten, dairy, and refined sugar, and cooking in a completely new way, which inspired her popular blog, The Dish on Healthy.

This cookbook effortlessly translates Aleyda's sought-after recipes into a practical kitchen companion, with options that accommodate gluten, dairy, nut, soy, and egg allergies. Inside, you'll find over 100 dishes for every time of the day--breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, and snacktime--that will cater to your family's needs, including:

• Quick and Easy Recipes: Get wholesome meals on the table fast with dishes like One-Pan Lemon Garlic Chicken, Creamy Cashew Alfredo Pasta, and Cozy Tortellini Soup.
• Convenient Family-Friendly Meals: Transform one meal into another, like Slow Cooker Beef Fajitas served over quinoa or wrapped in tortillas; or add cooked red lentil pasta to Mexican Street Corn and Feta Salad for a delicious protein-rich dinner option.
• Satisfying Salads: Aleyda's signature salads are crowd-pleasers, with hearty offerings like Tomato and Avocado-Basil Pesto Couscous Salad and Farro Harvest Salad.
• Allergy-Friendly Baking: From Flourless Oatmeal Carrot Cake Cupcakes to Honey Tahini Oatmeal Cookies, even with ingredient swaps, sweets can be just as satisfying.

Whether you're navigating dietary restrictions or looking for nutritious meals that appeal to the whole family, with Deliciously Nourishing Eats you'll gain the confidence to create wholesome meals that are healthy and full of flavor.

Review Quotes

"Deliciously Nourishing Eats is a culinary victory; I want to cook every dish from breakfast to dessert. Aleyda has truly mastered cooking for a busy family! Accessibility, affordability, and achievability: this cookbook promises and delivers in every beautiful recipe."
--AIMÉE WIMBUSH-BOURQUE, food blogger and award-winning
author of The Simple Bites Kitchen

"An inspiring and vibrant cookbook that transforms everyday ingredients into bold, healthy dishes bursting with flavor. This book invites you to explore fresh, creative meals that nourish both body and soul, making healthy cooking an exciting adventure!"
--NIK SHARMA, James Beard finalist and author of Veg-table

"Deliciously Nourishing Eats is a collection of tried-and-true recipes that come out perfectly every single time! Aleyda shares her flavor-packed meals in an easy, and very crave-worthy way--leaving you feeling empowered to get in the kitchen and cook. This book will show anyone that eating healthy is easy and delicious."
--NICOLE KESHISHIAN MODIC, author of Love to Eat and creator
of the popular blog Kalejunkie

"This beautiful cookbook is filled with vibrant, flavor-packed recipes! I love that Aleyda's recipes are creative yet approachable and simple to make. I will return to this cookbook time and again!"
--MARIA LICHTY, author of Two Peas & Their Pod Cookbook

"Aleyda's recipes are thoughtfully crafted for busy families, blending nutritious ingredients with bold flavors that everyone--from kids to adults--will savor. Deliciously Nourishing Eats is a true gem for anyone looking to bring wholesome, vibrant, and mouthwatering meals to their table. Each recipe is a celebration of simple yet satisfying cooking, perfect for creating quick, balanced meals!"
--ZEHRA ALLIBHAI, author of Bismillah, Let's Eat!

"Aleyda is a magician in the kitchen. I have always been inspired by her simple, delicious, and healthy dishes. She has a way of combining beautiful textures and flavors to create a special meal experience the entire family will love!"
--BAILEY RHATIGAN, creator of the popular blog Sailor Bailey

"From crave-worthy appetizers to stunning salads and fully loaded bowls, Aleyda wields textures and flavors in a way that entices any and all eaters. Her whole-food, veggie-forward approach to cooking will leave you feeling nourished, satisfied, and inspired."
--JAMIE VESPA, creator of the popular blog Dishing Out Health

"If you're seeking wholesome, nutritious meals that are quick to prepare without compromising on flavor, Deliciously Nourishing Eats is the answer! This cookbook features a wide range of allergy-friendly recipes--gluten-free, dairy-free, and nut-free options included. Aleyda makes the recipes easy and approachable, with helpful substitutions, practical tips, and lunchbox ideas. A must-have for your kitchen!"
--AMISHA GURBANI, author of Mumbai Modern, San Francisco Chronicle
columnist, and creator of the blog The Jam Lab

About the Author

Aleyda Batarse is a food blogger with a deep-rooted love for simple and delicious everyday cooking. She created her blog, The Dish On Healthy, nearly a decade ago to share her love for real food made easy. Her mission is to make healthy, unprocessed food feel enjoyable and approachable. She lives in Toronto with her three young children, who are the driving force behind her kitchen adventures.