Danielle Walker's Healthy in a Hurry: Real Life. Real Food. Real Fast. [A Gluten-Free, Grain-Free & Dairy-Free Cookbook]

by Danielle Walker, Aubrie Pick (Photographer)

150+ quick and easy recipes to get healthy gluten-free, grain-free, and dairy-free food on the table fast--from no-cook lunches to one-pot dinners and simple desserts--from the New York Times bestselling author of the Against All Grain series.

Beloved author Danielle Walker proves that healthy cooking is both doable and oh-so-satisfying. In Healthy in a Hurry, Danielle presents more than 150 paleo recipes inspired by her sunny California lifestyle and diverse cuisines from around the world, including:


- No-cook lunches: Pesto Chicken, Nectarine & Avocado Salad; Thai-Style Shrimp Salad; Steak Lettuce Wraps with Horseradish Cream Sauce
- Freezer-friendly meals: Pork Ragu over Creamy Polenta; Turkey Chili Verde; Baked Pepperoni Pizza Spaghetti with Ranch
- Delicious pasta dishes: Curry Noodles with Shrimp; Mac & Cheese; Creamy Roasted Garlic, Chicken Sausage & Arugula Pasta
- Sheet pan dinners: Mediterranean Salmon with Artichokes & Peppers; Lemongrass-Ginger Pork Chops with Crunchy Jicama & Mint Salad; Peruvian Steak & French Fries
- Easy grills: Skirt Steak Tacos with Sriracha Aioli; Hawaiian BBQ Chicken with Grilled Bok Choy & Pineapple; Chipotle Cranberry-Sweet Potato Turkey Burgers

Each recipe is shaped by Danielle's capable hands to be free of gluten, grains, and dairy--and most have just ten ingredients or fewer. And if that weren't good enough, every recipe is photographed and all are fast to make, giving busy people with dietary restrictions lots of ways to eat well on a tight schedule--and budget. With prep times and cook times, dietary guidelines, a pantry of sauces and spice mixes, and six weeks of meal planning charts, Healthy in a Hurry will help you become the calm, organized cook you've always aspired to be.

Genres: Cookbooks, Cooking, Nonfiction, Health, Food, Reference

333 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 6, 2022

Reviews

[Casi]

So glad I checked this out from the library before purchasing. The recipes do not work for this working family with children. Many of them need spices/sauces mixed ahead of time (recipes found on another page), specialty ingredients ordered (or go to multiple stores to find), meat marinated (one dish for an HOUR) etc. Based on the title I was hoping for a book where I could shop on Sunday and be set to cook in the evening quickly. This isn’t it.

[Wendy Jonson]

4.5 stars rounded up! If you try to eat gluten-free, grain-free and dairy-free, this cookbook is fabulous, especially if you are looking for new, but not difficult ideas. Lots of color pictures, tips and substitution ideas. I borrowed it from my library, but I’m going to get my own copy because it has so many great recipes.

[Meredith Nunley]

Ever since Modern Mrs. Darcy talked about reading a cookbook straight through, I have wanted to attempt it. It was definitely fun to actually do with a new cookbook but I think I would do a different more text heavy book next.

[Mary]

Very nice photography and appreciated photos for each recipe. The recipes look good and there are some I will make. Many of the recipes have a lot of ingredients that may not be easily accessible and on the expensive side to create. Although beautiful, I do find the overall feel of the cookbook to be a bit pretentious.

[Lisa]

Not what I was expecting. There were a lot of Asian influences with the recipes. I like that, however, the recipes seem a little more involved, not enough pictures, there were a lot of pressure cooker recipes. Thus meals in a hurry. Worth a look, but I might pass on buying.

[Leona]

Consistent with the other cookbooks by this author. She is the real deal. A great source for people with food intolerances.

[Md Al]

**★★★★★ A practical cookbook for busy, real-life cooking**

Danielle Walker’s *Healthy in a Hurry* is exactly the kind of cookbook that makes healthy cooking feel manageable on even the busiest days. I especially appreciated the focus on real food, straightforward preparation, and recipes that don’t require spending hours in the kitchen. The gluten-free, grain-free, and dairy-free approach is thoughtfully presented without making the recipes feel restrictive or complicated.

What stood out most to me was how practical the recipes are. The book understands that everyday cooking needs to be flavorful and satisfying while still fitting into a busy schedule. The recipes offer plenty of variety, making it easier to plan meals without falling into the same few dishes over and over again.

The instructions are clear and approachable, and the emphasis on wholesome ingredients makes this a cookbook I could see returning to regularly. It is particularly useful for anyone trying to maintain dietary preferences while still preparing enjoyable meals for themselves or their family.

Overall, this is a wonderfully organized and genuinely useful cookbook. It combines convenience, nourishing ingredients, and delicious ideas in a way that feels realistic rather than overwhelming. A great addition to any kitchen, especially for anyone looking for quick gluten-free, grain-free, and dairy-free meals.

[Anna Catherman]

Hands down the most infuriatingly "healthy" cookbook I've read in a while. Walker assumes, naturally, that her diet is the best and the one everyone should follow. Which is fine, it's her prerogative, and I've rated other cookbooks with that same assumption by the author higher than this one.
HOWEVER, this book committed one sin. One fatal flaw that I could not forgive it for.
There is an entire chapter dedicated to condiments. And well over half of them call for "avocado oil mayonnaise."
This cookbook all about "from-scratch" and "healthy" cooking DOES NOT HAVE A RECIPE FOR MAYONNAISE. I'm sorry but it's two minutes, less than 5 ingredients, and healthier and tastier than any store bought substitute. And, yes, you can even make it with avocado oil. It ain't that hard.
Anyway, 1 star from me. If you're gonna obsess over what's in your food to this degree, than at least teach people to make a simple emulsion.

[Susan D'Entremont]

Unlike so many other cookbooks that claim to be quick recipes, these actually can be made in a hurry. There are many ingredients that I substituted because I don't need gluten free, dairy free or grain free recipes - e.g. regular spaghetti for vegetable spaghetti, soy sauce for coconut aminos - so that took a little effort, but if you have to follow those diets and have access to these ingredients, this might be just the cookbook for you.

I do not have a pressure cooker or instant pot, which was the first method for many of these recipes, but she often includes slow cooker directions, too.

[T]

Joke’s on me. I didn’t realize this was a grain free, dairy free, gluten free, sanity free cookbook when I checked it out from the library. It’s yet another pretentious white woman cookbook that goes to show the disparity of today’s food chain. These recipes are ridiculously bougie and incredibly difficult for anyone who isn’t of her same socioeconomic status. Virtually all the recipes call for ingredients that would be difficult to source for those who live in food deserts/not close to farmers markets let alone pay for.

[Tracey]

Fantastic book! Read through it today and found MANY recipes that I’m very excited to cook. I especially love all the tips and tricks she’s included throughout the book. Ideas for making ahead, planning for leftovers, how to turn a recipe from meat based to vegetarian, how to substitute different ingredients, using techniques/ingredients in other recipes, and so many more things! I know that the basic recipes that she has at the front and back of the cookbook are going to become staples. Highly recommend!

[Dawn Abbott]

A Must-Have Cookbook

I have loved watching Danielle create and share so many delicious recipes and her journey! This is probably my most favorite cookbook, not just of hers, but of ALL MY COOKBOOKS! I am so grateful and thankful that she decided to find a way to eat foods she grew up with and share them with the world. I highly recommend all of her cookbooks for anyone going gluten or dairy free. Go get a copy today!

[K H]

Love this book. I am a hard grader and very seldom give out five stars. For the recipes that we used this week for meals have been great. Some of the items we look at and go I am not sure if they will taste good but why not try it. I’m a somewhat picky eater to begin with. I love the take on what reminds us of a Dole Whip. It has banana in it and taste great!

[MKLM]

I do eat grains and some dairy so I picked this up to see if I liked any of the recipes that don’t feature those items. Some good ones here! Just dipping my toe into the GF and dairy-free world and this book helps make all of that less scary.

[Susan]

This one seems like it will be decent for trying--actually not-too-difficult or time-consuming recipes. We shall see!

One I'd like to try but that's a little more labor intensive is on p. 119, Creamy Roasted Garlic, Chicken Sausage, and Arugula Pasta.

[Lindsey Jackson]

I am grateful for Danielle’s cookbooks and her resilience to address the root cause of her (and many of our) health problems. She has renewed my motivation to make amazing, nourishing meals that anyone would enjoy. This is my favorite of her books thus far.

[Alisa]

An exceptionally wordy cookbook, recipes are predictably meat-forward. Perhaps the most useful part of the book is the 'recipe index' with thumbnail photos of recipes and cook times. Love that!

[Ginny]

Got it yesterday, finished it today. Great meals and wonderful photos.

[Brindi Michele]

if i ever have to go gluten-free for realz, Danielle Walker's cookbook will be my go-tos!

[Adrienne Patenaude]

Lots of yummy looking recipes to try. My favorite part of the book is recipes for "building blocks" to make with healthier ingredients like ketchup, sauces, and spices.

[Stacy Renee (LazyDayLit)]

A great resource for those with auto-immune issues.

[Jeanette Durkin]

Some great recipes that are gluten, grain and dairy free. There are a lot of substitutions and most of them are really easy to make!

[Pamela Sue]

I’m not into gluten free, grain free, dairy free cooking. But this is a well laid out cookbook with good pictures. I will try the burnt broccoli recipe.

[Adriane Stairhime]

-Brussel Sprouts, Apple, and Breakfast Sausage Bowl
-Creamy Sausage, Kale, and Sweet Potato Soup
-Roasted Tomato and Pesto Penne
-Za’atar Sweet Potato Fries

[Michelle]

Not healthy or fast.

[Amanda Rogers]

Wealth of knowledge in healthy eating choices and great recipes. I especially loved the section on making your own condiments and sauces by scratch.

[Brian’s Book Temple]

Solid health book gf options

[Kay]

Gluten-free, good recipes.

[Brooke]

Great ideas for GF and DF recipes!

[Katy Lovejoy]

Another burned broccoli fan!!!!