Crave, Cook, Nourish: 80+ Recipes and Expert Guidance for Healthy, Happy Nutrition [A Cookbook and Nutrition Guide]

Develop a healthier, happier relationship with food by tapping into these 80-plus nourishing recipes with zero intimidation factor from dietitian, nutrition expert, and TikTok sensation Steph Grasso Dietitian.

The internet is filled with diet fads and nutrition misinformation, and registered dietitian Steph Grasso is here to steer you clear of all of it. In her debut cookbook and nutrition go-to, Steph debunks diet culture and offers up fun and easy ways to make healthy, accessible, and affordable food choices. Crave, Cook, Nourish subscribes to the notion that all bites are good bites when balanced: Why restrict your favorite foods when you can simply add more nutrients to your plate?

Steph lays out the basic building blocks of nutrition so you can make healthful choices with ease. Starting with a brief history of diet culture, Crave, Cook, Nourish is packed with tips and hacks to make grocery shopping and meal prep feel like second nature. Included in the book are more than 80 of Steph's delicious, nutrient-packed, and easy-to-make recipes such as:

• Viral favorites like Lemony Salmon Orzo and Crack-an-Egg Cups
• Morning sweet tooth treats like Pumpkin Protein Pancakes with Cinnamony Yogurt and Crispy Banana-Berry Waffle Parfait
• Balanced snacks to get you through your day like On-the-Go Trail Mix and Bento Box Adult Snack Packers
• Nourishing mains and sides you'll crave again and again like Cheesy Kielbasa Skillet and Spinach & Artichoke Orzo
• Doctored-up classics like Gardened-Up Frozen Pizza and Chicken Nugget Veggie Power Wrap

Whether you have a super busy schedule or limited funds, Steph is here to show you how to make easy and attainable healthy lifestyle choices in your own kitchen. Life is hard, and Steph believes that eating a tasty, balanced meal and feeling your best absolutely should not be.

Author: Steph MS Rd Grasso
Publisher: Ten Speed Press
Published: 02/24/2026
Pages: 256
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 2.45lbs
Size: 10.14h x 8.28w x 0.90d
ISBN: 9780593837221


Review Citation(s):
Booklist 01/01/2026
Library Journal 12/01/2025 pg. 85

About the Author
Steph Grasso is a registered dietitian and social media influencer known for making balanced eating simple, enjoyable, and accessible. By blending evidence-based nutrition with her signature charm and humor, she helps folks ditch food guilt and embrace a more sustainable, satisfying approach to eating. With more than 2.2 million followers, Steph has been a featured dietitian on everything from Good Morning America, and The Rachael Ray Show, to ABC News Live Prime with Linsey Davis. She has also contributed to Health Digest and serves as a member of the U.S. News & World Report Best Diets expert panel.

Liz Crain is a longtime writer on Pacific Northwest food and drink. She is the author of Dumplings Equal Love and Food Lover's Guide to Portland; and is coauthor of Fermenter, Toro Bravo, Hello! My Name Is Tasty, and Grow Your Own.