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This simple but elegant salad is perfect for a special lunch.

This giant gooey cookie is a chocoholic’s dream come true. Serve warm with your favorite non-dairy ice cream.

Deep-colored chard and good-fat almonds fight inflammation—tastily. For a spicier version of this easy dish, substitute escarole for the chard and add crushed red pepper flakes (chile peppers are also anti-inflammatory). Serve alongside steamed salmon.

Sardines contain the same inflammation-taming fats as salmon but are less expensive. Pairing sardines with tuna tones down their concentrated flavor; adjust the ratio if you like a pronounced taste. For a tuna-melt twist, spread this salad on sliced whole-grain bread, sprinkle with chopped tomatoes, and broil until hot.

Dark vegetables like sweet potatoes are especially anti-inflammatory. Olive oil’s healthy compounds include oleocanthal, which works like ibuprofen to quell inflammation.

Look for wild rather than farmed salmon; it’s higher in anti-inflammatory omega-3 fats and lower in possible contaminants. Rosemary contains an antioxidant called carnosol that targets inflammation. Steaming avoids the creation of advanced glycation end-products (AGEs), chemicals that result when meats and fats are cooked at high heat; research implicates AGEs as a major food-based inflammation trigger.

Powerful, lean-protein beans and legumes contain anti-inflammatory antioxidants called flavonoids. Kombu, a sea vegetable, contributes valuable minerals like magnesium.

This raw snack combines top anti-inflammatory agents, including tart cherries and omega-3-laden walnuts.

For a quick treat, throw all of these ingredients into the food processor and bake up a batch of amazing little cookies for your next party.