Main Dishes

For this chapter, I wanted to give you main-dish options that will appeal to your entire family. As I said earlier, the more you can get your family on board, the easier it is to follow this diet well. With these comforting recipes, family members won’t even notice they’re secretly following a migraine-friendly diet! The Salsa Verde Chicken Enchiladas, Mini Barbecue Meatloaves, and Healthy-ish Beef Stroganoff are all healthier versions of meals that I remember enjoying as a kid.

While some of the recipes do require some prep time and a little effort, the Sheet Pan Salmon has two options—one which can be made as a quick meal on a high-pain or discomfort day, and another which can be elevated for a date night at home. The Moroccan Meatballs, Slow Cooker or Instant Pot Pulled Pork, Anyone-Can-Cook Roast Chicken, and Mini Barbecue Meatloaves are simple to prep and freeze to keep on hand when you feel miserable.