Iron pills with many different salt forms, proferrin being the best for its superior absorption and minimum unwanted effects. Also Vit B12 tablets or injection would help too. Iron injections are expensive and painful after administration. More over certain veggies are good source of iron such as spinach.
Oh, those recipes are enticing but absorption of elemental iron into your blood stream is very incomsistent if there is any. If you are deficient of iron due to lack of iron in your diet or absorption of iron is compromised, everyday supplementation of iron is warranted...even get your thyroid level checked it may be just your level is low resulting those symptoms you described.