Pesto is a great way to celebrate all of the fresh summer herbs. Use classic basil or sub with arugula (or use both!). Since you made a batch of pesto on Sunday for your Pesto Tuna Melt, all you have to do is pull it out of the fridge (or freezer) and add to your pasta. Our simple Pesto Pasta with Sardines is full of anti-inflammatory fats from the olive oil-rich pesto and omega-3-rich sardines. Drop one ball at a time in the chocolate coating, use a fork to lift out, and return it to the baking sheet. Continue with the remaining balls. Top each truffle with a small pinch of the salt.

I like the combination of pecans and chocolate chips paired with the sweet potato. It’s seriously SO good! That said, the mix-ins in this recipe can be totally customized. Here are some ideas: almond flour – to keep this recipe gluten-free we’re using almond flour. Use finely ground almond flour instead of almond meal. As runners, we experience and feel inflammation everytime we exercise through sore muscles. Our bodies work hard to repair the tissues that just pounded multiple miles of pavement! This inflammatory response is your body's way of signaling that your muscles have broken down and need to be rebuilt. That’s how we gain muscle and get stronger! I was horribly distracted when I was making these (college football had more of my attention than the recipe did) and I think I may have either forgotten an ingredient or left them in the oven a touch too long. I want a re-do because they were delicious anyway, just a little dry. I also served these up to our 5K race volunteers and they were a crowd-pleaser. Seems like kids would like these a lot for breakfast. I actually used them as a dessert—admittedly a wholesome, healthy dessert, but I’m generally sold on anything with chocolate chips. —Erin Erin’s Favorite: Race Day Superhero Muffins

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Olive oil is rich in monounsaturated fats and vitamin E, which have serious anti-inflammatory effects in the body. It contains a specific potent substance called oleocanthal, which is comparable to ibuprofen for inflammation reduction . The flavor in these was actually quite good (the chili powder made me nervous), but the texture, somewhere between a muffin and a mini frittata without being either one, left a lot to be desired. The 10 grams of protein per muffin almost makes up for it, though, and makes my occasional macro-counting heart sing. Stands in well for when you want a breakfast burrito but don’t have the time or energy to make one. —Jessica Pesto-Zucchini One of the books strengths is the Treat chapter. These are recipes that satisfy the sweet tooth using fruits, dark chocolate, oatmeal and more. Vegan Power Bowl with Turmeric Coconut Curry Sauce and Tempeh. Recipe in Run Fast. Cook Fast. Eat Slow. Photo by Tara @Kitchenbookshelf .

Because this was an advance copy, it didn't feature full-color photographs that will be in the final copy. For me, color photos are crucial, so the final product will benefit people like me - those who need vivid photos to entice the brain, eye and palate. I also need visuals to motivate me to cook. As February wraps up, we are still in a tundra here in Bend. Spring feels distant and I’m craving hearty, cozy comfort foods. This is a busy time of year for me, so dinners have to be FAST with minimal ingredients. Here’s what our family is currently devouring on regular rotation. Yes it's OK to repeat easy meals that you know your kids will actually eat!! We included some of our favorite Spring and Summer recipes from all three of our books that are full of seasonal veggies, anti-inflammatory fats, and digestive-supporting ingredients. We hope that this plan will take some of the stress out of meal planning and get you excited to get cooking! What you’ll get in the free PDF:cup finely minced kale (about 4 leaves), stems discarded (a food processor works great for mincing) Roasted Veggies with Poached Eggs, Pesto and Sourdough. Grab the recipe here. Photo by Tara @Kitchenbookshelf. Saturdays: Varies