Oprah Winfrey will be the first to tell you that she has had a complicated relationship with food. It’s been both a source of delight and comfort for her, but also the root of an ongoing struggle with her weight. In Food, Health, and Happiness, Oprah shares the recipes that have finally allowed eating to be purely joyful for her. With dishes created and prepared alongside her favorite chefs—paired with personal essays and memories from Oprah herself—this cookbook offers a candid, behind-the-scenes look into the life (and kitchen) of one of the most influential and respected celebrities in the world.

Delicious, healthy and easy to prepare, these are the recipes Oprah most loves to make at home and share with her friends and family. From simple pleasures like Unfried Chicken and Turkey Chili, to such celebrations of freshness as Tuscan Kale and Apple Salad and Pasta Primavera, this is food as it should be: a taste of happiness, a ritual to be shared and a toast to life.

Each recipe is accompanied by intimate reflections, quotes and annotations written in Oprah’s own handwriting, adding to the authentic and revealing spirit of the book. Plus, as a convenience for those tracking their meals, each recipe is labeled with Weight Watchers SmartPoints.