I'm not Paleo but I LOVE this book!
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Anyone who knows me will tell you I am not much of a cook. I love to eat though! When I bought this book I wasn't sure I would be able to cook some of the recipes. Mainly because I had never heard of some of the ingredients and they seemed to be very time consuming. I am happy to report that not only have found those ingredients ( with the help of my local Kroger employees) but I have managed to cook them as well. The pork recipes are my fave. You just have to be patient but it is definitely worth the wait. Also the pizza is fantastic and easy. Lastly I just wanna let people know that you don't have to live a completely paleo lifestyle to enjoy this book. My family sure isnt. This book and its recipes will go into my top faves and be enjoyed frequently. Thank you Russ for all your hard work and congratulations on a job done Very Well!
1114356
I'll admit it--my first thought was, "Oh, another Paleo cookbook." Paleo is currently exploding in popularity, and the cookbooks are starting to flood the market. Which is great, but for an experienced and confident home cook like myself, I've already got a bookshelf full of cookbooks I rarely reference.

Boy, was I wrong! Paleo Indulgences is a gorgeous, sumptuous feast for the eyes and the belly. The photos define the term "food p*rn" and the layout is stylish, yet uncluttered. Inside are recipes for things I always wondered if it would be possible to make according to Paleo guidelines, like onion rings, crackers, a Thin Mint-style cookie, whoopie pies, and a cupcake frosting that can handle being at room temp for more than a few minutes.

My 3-year-old daughter is already addicted to the Banana-Pecan Pancakes. I'm making the Cincinnati Chili tonight, and I'm looking forward to many, many more recipes in here. I'm certain I'll be trying new recipes from this book frequently in the next few weeks, and I'll be returning to favorites for years to come.
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I just received my copy of Danielle's latest book. I came across her site and blog just about 3 weeks ago. I don't buy a lot of cookbooks and I am not trying to adhere to a Paleo diet, but I saw things in the preview of the book (here on Amazon) that appealed to me. Still, I debated whether to add another book to my overflowing bookshelves. What really caught my attention in this book are the weekly meal plans and the corresponding shopping lists. I used to love to cook but for a number of reasons it feels more like work now and often I end up bringing home takeout. I'm a picky eater though and I rarely like what I bring home. I just do it for the convenience. Also, I'm not a big carnivore. I'm not a vegetarian but I can easily have meat other than fish just once or twice a week and be happy. My husband is a steak and potatoes guy though, so I end up making and eating way more meat than I want. So a strict Paleo diet isn't for me, but I am exploring ways that I can make healthier side dishes for my husband, and I will eat those sides. I see that there are lots of chicken recipes in this book and I'm good with chicken. Anyhow, it just looked like something that would give me some new options and the fact that some other reviewers say the recipes/meals are pretty basic is fine with me. I have times when I get into my kitchen and cook for the pleasure of it and got beyond simple, but these days I'm much happier with simple and basic so I think this book will have a few things for me.

I am certain that some of my health issues will benefit from skipping grains though I doubt I'd ever stop eating them altogether. Also, because of chronic muscle and joint pain my activity level has dropped way down and I've got a substantial amount of weight I want to lose. I think that adding some of these Paleo recipes into each week could help with both, and it's certainly possible that if I'm seeing benefits that I'd eat that way more often, I'm just not making that commitment up front.

The book arrived well ahead of the projected schedule so I have it in hand and will be looking through it and taking notes of things to try first. It's a nicely printed and bound book, feels good in the hands. I like it well enough having just started browsing through it that I bought copies for three friends. Each will find a surprise in their mailbox soon. That's always fun!

I gave the book five stars not having looked through it thoroughly or tried any recipes yet. If I feel the need to change that rating later, I will, but I didn't think it was fair to rate it lower pending my having dug into it.

I'm really looking forward to learning a few new things, so on with it!
2985133
LOVE this book. My husband has been on the Paleo plan for most of this calendar year. He's read all the books and explained quite a bit of it to me. Sadly, I'm not on his level of understanding...until this book. She has a great way of 'dumbing it down' for those of us that take a little longer to understand something. The format of the book almost reminds me of a text book for a lower level college class. I love her recipes and meal plans, too. I even let my mother borrow the book (the woman that just learned how to use her smart phone that she's had for over two years) and she gets it, too. SERIOUSLY love this book. I have a feeling we'll be letting lots of people borrow it just because of how easy the author explains everything.
4267184
Our family is new to paleo eating, and I love this book! It holds wonderful and delicious foods simple enough for family dinner and dinner parties! Paleo cooking requires work, but the outcome is well worth it!
4935478
Love this book! Diane has such a good presentation and style in all her work and I just love it. The recipes are delightful and I love the graphics, content and organization. I began following Diane and her Balanced Bites Podcast just before Practical Paleo came out and have never been disappointed. You will love this book, and do not have to do a 21 day sugar detox to benefit from the book. I bought it simply b/c I wanted to read what she had to say in the beginning and benefit from more Paleo friendly recipes. I will do the detox if and when I ever feel that I need to, but regardless, this resource is excellent.
1238019
I just got this cookbook today and although I haven't made any of the recipes yet, I have done enough cooking and know paleo ingredients enough to not doubt how good these recipes will all be!  What I really love about this book is that it is indeed much more than just a cook book--it is beautifully done on quality paper with gorgeous pictures of every recipe and there are tons of recipes including many for paleo biscuits, pancakes and other treats.

In addition to the recipes, the authors included information for SCD/GAPS diet recommendations, Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) substitutes, FODMAPS substitutes and much more.  There is a lot to this book and I highly recommend it for people starting out on any of the aforementioned kinds of diets or for people new to cooking/baking.  The recipes are also quite varied--some are a bit "fancier" and some are just good comfort food recipes, but all seem fairly easy with ingredients that are also easy to find.  I don't have many paleo cookbooks because I tend to just wing it in the kitchen, but I have grown a bit tired of some of the same things I've been cooking and this book is exactly what I need to get some different ideas for some new taste sensations!!
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Disclaimer - I'm friends with these folks and I really like them. However, I really honestly do LOVE this book and here is why:

I am a nutritionist and often see people who are brand new to paleo. What they NEED is easy, quick, weeknight meals that aren't too complicated or full of long lists of ingredients. This book is perfect! It's full of fast and delicious, easy to prepare meals that taste great. I've tried the butternut squash dip which is even better than hummus. I also made the curry noodles and not only was it fast and easy, but it only had a handful of ingredients and it tasted amazing. I'm going to recommend this book to all of my clients and friends who are struggling with finding easy to prepare meals. I honestly think it's a great resource for busy folks who want to eat well and not resort to take out when strapped for time.
3534030
This cookbook is amazing. This cookbook fits more than just a Paleo diet, the real focus of this cookbook is to eat real nutritious food. The author's humorous style of writing, and focus on keeping most of the meals simple is really helpful. As a working mom with 2 children I need a resource that I can use to make those mid week meals after a long day at work healthy and delicious. I also appreciate that her meal plans include tips on how to stretch meals into leftovers, which makes taking healthy lunches and saving money so simple. Both of my kids love the Zucchini noodles with Avocado basil cream sauce. I highly recommend this cookbook to anyone interested in eating good wholesome food, Paleo or not!
1657714
I love cookbooks and this is one of my new favorites.  Recipes are simple but the flavors are excellent.  I am a primarily paleo professional working mom so I am not interested in overly complex recipes.  Pictures are great and directions are complete. Totally fun. I love the layout, format and extras.  100% Satisfied and so is my family. Nom nom
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I'm really impressed with this book. Very reasonable recipes with very common types of ingredients that I was already used to purchasing. Only the author gives some new ideas and twists.
For example: Several recipes using chuck roast and chicken ~ with onions and other pantry staples added. A few are even for the slow cooker! All with a paleo twist. Pulled pork and carnitas recipes that make my mouth water...substantial enough to stand alone or serve over sweet potatoes (for me) or brown rice (for the family).
Many of the recipes only have 5 or 6 ingredients, very simple. And a few are nice for company or special family dinners. I consider myself a pretty advanced cook, but we all need a little refresher sometimes and some new ideas.  Overall, I'm thrilled I ordered this. I am not a strict "Paleo" and I only have a few pounds to lose... but I can already tell these will be recipes for life. In fact, my family asked me to make the "breakfast soup" that's in here....a good idea to get away from sweet stuff for breakfast.
Common sense, simple and tasty. I'm very happy with the purchase.
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My favorite thing about this cookbook, surprisingly, isn't the recipes. They're great, don't get me wrong, but I think Sarah's message in the beginning of the book is the key takeaway from Everyday Paleo Family Cookbook and something that we ALL need to be more cognizant of. Sarah is a mom, first and foremost, then the rest of her titles fall as they may. Her dedication to her husband in the front of the book is literally one of the sweetest little passages I've ever read! Sarah herself summarizes the purpose of this book better than I ever could:

"The book you are reading now takes it a step further, offering you many recipes to nourish your body, as well as advice to help you slow down and enjoy the precious fleeting moments of your life, bringing your family closer together."

For me, this resource is invaluable. I don't have children so I don't have a way to relate to clients with families. The closest I come to having a child is my nephew and I know how difficult it can be to get him to eat anything period let alone foods that are healthy! This book gives you all of the information that you need to get going with Paleo, how to help your kids to transition without much fuss as well as how to slow down and enjoy this crazy beautiful life that we all have been given.

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This is a great book for people who are new to Paleo or who have medical concerns and want to eat foods that are good for your specific illness. Half of the book is explaining the why then she gets to some great recipes. Several of her recipes have become my go-to meals. Am anxiously awaiting her next book with even more recipes.
2550310
I am so happy Diane decided to publish a 2nd Edition of Practical Paleo. First of all the hardcover version is awesome. The new recipes are excellent. I love the spice blends and find myself turning to those even when making up my own meals. I find myself turning to all of the informative pages beyond the recipes to use this book as a resource for excellent information. Thank you!
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As a mostly Paleo eater, I am familiar with the general concept that Diane presents in her book, but I find that I always benefit from reading more about a healthy diet to cement it more into my way of thinking.  I am a HUGE fan of Diane's Practical Paleo book and I really like her clear, uncomplicated way of explaining digestion and how our bodies work in relation to food.  This is a great reference not just for Paleo eaters, but for anyone wanting to cut back on/cut out sugar in their diets.  I will be completely honest--I have not tried any of the recipes.  This is not because they are unappealing, it is because I already have similar stand-bys or because I just don't remember to get the book to pre-plan recipes when I shop (which is something I should do that helps in any kind of eating or lifestyle change--planning ahead, it's a good idea).  In any case, the book is full or great information and the recipes look and sound fantastic.
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I was lucky enough to receive an advance copy of "Paleo Comfort Foods" and the recipes in this book are amazing!  I had been struggling with creating diversity in my meals and it's great to see my options so greatly expanded by one convenient resource.  I really love it that nearly all the recipes have variations so I can keep my meals fresh and interesting even when I return to the same recipe again and again.  Paleo Comfort Foods has me excited about cooking again!
1411913
I received an advance review copy of Leanne's new book Part-Time Paleo and am very excited to share it with my community!  I am finding that more and more of my anxious clients are doing better on a grain-free diet.  Of course we know how beneficial grass-fed meat is when it comes to lowering the risk of both anxiety and depression (plenty of research in this area!)  I love the simple and yet delicious recipes and the real life back-to-basics approach taken in this book - like how to grow your own tomatoes, how to grow your own sprouts, how to make bone broths and so much more.

It's a great book for folks new to eating a real whole foods diet and for those making the transition to a paleo way of eating.  It's even great as a new recipe resource for paleo folks!

Trudy
Food mood expert, certified nutritionist, author of "The Antianxiety Food Solution"