The Complete Anti-Inflammatory Cookbook: Optimize Health, Boost Your Immune System, Promote Longevity

by America's Test Kitchen

400+ dietician-backed recipes prove how easy, delicious, and universally beneficial an anti-inflammatory diet can be!

Complete nutritional info, dairy- and gluten-free options, and meal prep tips make this the most comprehensive anti-inflammatory cookbook yet.

Eating to help lessen chronic inflammation is something anyone can embrace to optimize long-term health and strengthen the body's defenses against many chronic illnesses, from cardiovascular disease to diabetes. Whether you're looking to keep inflammation at bay or reduce existing symptoms, this beginner-friendly collection of dietician-backed recipes is the only cookbook you need to embark on this diet shift. You'll find scrumptious dishes for every meal of the day—from frittatas and fish tacos to stir-fries and snacks & drinks—chock-full of anti-inflammatory powerhouses like whole grains, beneficial fats, lean proteins, and a rainbow of vegetables. With this book, you'll discover how simple and satisfying an anti-inflammatory eating pattern can be.

Dos and don'ts of inflammation: RDN and Cook for Your Gut Health co-author Alicia Romano coaches you through anti-inflammatory cooking and how to get the good antioxidants, fiber, and omega-3s your body benefits from. Flexible recipes and ingredients support your unique Make-ahead guidance, easy swaps to make dishes gluten- or dairy-free, and nutritional info make these recipes fit seamlessly into your life.Re-engineers comfort dishes into inflammation We upped the nutrient density in our Turkey Shepherd's Pie, Chicken and Chard Enchiladas, and Gingery Turmeric Chicken Soup by packing in ingredients known to fight inflammation. Excites your palate with a global flavor Delight your taste buds with recipes inspired by vibrant eating traditions around the world, whether you’re craving Green Shakshuka, Fish Tagine, or Sweet Potato Noodles with Shiitakes and Spinach.Prioritizes simplicity, speed, and weeknight Cooking anti-inflammatory meals doesn’t have to be time-consuming. We streamlined for efficiency—leaning on widely available ingredients and shelf-stable goods.

Genres: Cookbooks, Nonfiction, Cooking

480 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 2, 2025

About the author

America's Test Kitchen, based in a brand new state-of-the-art 60,000 sq. ft. facility with over 15,000 sq. ft. of test kitchens and studio space, in Boston's Seaport District, is dedicated to finding the very best recipes for home cooks. Over 50 full-time (admittedly obsessive) test cooks spend their days testing recipes 30, 40, up to 100 times, tweaking every variable until they understand how and why recipes work. They also test cookware and supermarket ingredients so viewers can bypass marketing hype and buy the best quality products. As the home of Cook's Illustrated and Cook's Country magazines, and publisher of more than one dozen cookbooks each year, America's Test Kitchen has earned the respect of the publishing industry, the culinary world, and millions of home cooks. America's Test Kitchen the television show launched in 2001, and the company added a second television program, Cook's Country, in 2008.

Discover, learn, and expand your cooking repertoire with Julia Collin Davison, Bridget Lancaster, Jack Bishop, Dan Souza, Lisa McManus, Tucker Shaw, Bryan Roof, and our fabulous team of test cooks!

Learn more at https://www.americastestkitchen.com/.

Reviews

[Anna · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 stars

Some good information in here from a trusted source. The recipes of course are well written, thoughtfully presented and easy to access by even the most basic of home chefs.

[Kathleen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some delicious sounding recipes with beautiful photos and great instructions. Most recipes had a fair number of ingredients and some maybe hard to find ingredients. I'm pretty sure I wouldn't find arbol chiles or silkie chickens in my grocery store and I didn't see guidance on substitutions. It also provided some decent science/health information if you are new to anti-inflammatory cooking.

[Patricia · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was very hopeful of finding a great book that gave many recipes that could be easily duplicated in my own kitchen. Sadly, most of the recipes included so many unusual ingredients that I’d have to do a grocery run before each meal. Then, I’d have to find room to store them. The prep time would likely take longer than the cooking time, too. Few of the recipes were easy to make, or quick. So, no. I didn’t find this cookbook useful, and I wouldn’t buy it. Especially since so many recipes contained ingredients we are allergic to in my family.

I did give three stars, though, because the introductory chapter went through in detail and gave many foods and spices that could reduce inflammation or at least not cause it in the first place, which is very helpful. I’m not sure you couldn’t get the same info by doing an internet search, though.

To me, for a cookbook to be good, it needs to be filled with good recipes that are somewhat easy to make and use ingredients I already have in my pantry, and gives me substitutions for unusual ingredients. This was not that book.

[Rusty · Rating 4 out of 5]

Do I really need another ATK cookbook, when I have so many and often many of the recipes are repeats from book to book? In this case, yes. As I get older I have more aches and pains, and I'll take all the help I can get. The chicken soup with ginger, turmeric and kale recipe alone is worth the purchase of the book!