You might meet up with a few new ingredients, like coconut aminos (a soy sauce alternative) or cacao nibs (chunks of pure cacao that work instead of chocolate chips). But the bulk of ingredients are things you have and use already. It’s amazing how a few minor tweaks can bring up the quality of a recipe so much.

That’s exactly why this cookbook exists. It’s not about reinventing their tastebuds. It’s about working with what they like and making it using ingredients that are good for them. Like schnitzel, potato kugel, meatballs, and brownies. For me-time and special occasions, you’ll enjoy the more adventurous, gourmet-style recipes.

Yes! Simple, fresh, and easy are perfect descriptions for most of the recipes in this book. You’ll also find information on what you can make in bulk and store in the fridge or freezer, breakfasts you can make the night before, and lots more tips that you’ll find hugely helpful.

Believe it or not, the biggest section of this book is Desserts. (Rorie’s always saying, “What’s a balanced life without chocolate?”) So much of the philosophy of Full ‘N Free is helping people find what works for them. To that end, you’ll find options for different flours and sweeteners in some of the pastries, as well as ranges for the amounts you can use.

Yes. You will enjoy the many nut- and grain-free salads, soups, cooked veggie sides, breads, pastries, and dairy, fish, chicken and meat recipes in this book. Additionally, many of the recipes (including baked goods) that do call for nut flour, milk, or butter offer suggestions for nut-free alternatives in the ingredient list.