Against All Grain: Meals Made Simple

The practical follow-up to Against All Grain, designed specifically for busy weeknights. Danielle Walker answers the question every gluten-free cook faces on a Tuesday evening: what can I make that is quick, satisfying, and does not require a trip to a specialty store? This book provides eight weeks of complete dinner plans with shopping lists, make-ahead tips, and over 100 simple recipes.

Why Start Here

Where the original Against All Grain showcased what grain-free cooking could achieve, Meals Made Simple focuses on making it sustainable. The book is built around weekly meal plans, each with a shopping list and a prep guide that tells you what to make ahead on Sunday so the rest of the week comes together quickly. This structure is invaluable for anyone transitioning to gluten-free eating who feels overwhelmed by the daily question of what to cook.

The recipes are deliberately simpler than those in the first book. Most use fewer ingredients, shorter prep times, and techniques that a beginner can handle. Walker includes one-pot meals, slow cooker recipes, and dishes that freeze well, recognizing that real life does not always allow for elaborate cooking. Each recipe is still fully grain-free, dairy-free, and paleo-friendly.

What to Expect

A 336-page cookbook organized around eight complete weekly meal plans. Each plan includes a shopping list and make-ahead instructions, making it easy to batch-cook on weekends and assemble meals during the week. The recipes focus on dinner but include some side dishes and basics. This is the most practical of Walker’s books and the best choice if your primary goal is getting gluten-free dinners on the table consistently.