One of our go-to Paleo cookbooks
342574
We've recently started the Paleo diet. My husband and I make weekly meal plans and we get a few recipes from a few Paleo cookbooks that we've purchased on Amazon. We first bought, "Well Fed," and we really liked the recipes. We have never cooked with so many different spices.  The flavors are incredible and amazing.  This is the reason why we decided to buy the second book, "Well Fed2."  One of our favorite recipes from Well Fed2 is a breakfast recipe called "Sunrise Scramble." And one of the most recent recipes that we have tried is the "Thyme-Braised Short Rib," which was DELICIOUS!!!  But so far, we have found a few favorite recipes that we keep on adding onto our weekly meal plans.  This is more than enough to say that we have gotten our money's worth from this book. We cannot wait to try the other recipes.
1303941
I love this cookbook so much. It has really helped me to simplify cooking good paleo food. If you want to make tasty healthy food (I do), If you don't really know much about cooking (I dont) or you don't have much time (Not much time here) then you will really enjoy this cookbook. Thank you Melissa
and Dave
4837512
We absolutely love this cookbook!!  The introduction by the 3 girls is so personable, you can tell they love what they do and the passion they have to share it with others is so genuine.  Now on to the good stuff!  The food!!!!  The recipes are so easy to follow and oh so delicious.  My family has been following a Paleo lifestyle for the past couple of years and we were looking for new dishes to try.  This book has so many great ones.  We loved it so much I bought my sisters and mom a copy of the book too.  My 8 year old niece is in love with the fried chicken and chocolate chip cookies! I attached her list of the dishes she wanted to try.  She is a chef in the making.  I can't say enough about this cookbook. It is beautifully done by some beautiful souls. :)
341189
I purchased this book when my husband and I switched to a paleo diet.  These recipes can easily be adapted to paleo.  The drunken noodles are our absolute favorite.  They are now in the weekly rotation.
2501125
I love this cookbook. I'm not even really /that/ paleo, but I LOVE every recipe in this book. The focus is on quality ingredients and Russ did an awesome job of making recipes accessible. I borrowed a copy from a friend for a weekend and immediately went out to buy my own copy. I'm obsessed with cooking my way through the wide range of "takeout" options.
909797
Having delved quickly into the paleo world, I gladly accumulate recipe books.  This one has plenty to please, it comes with great photos, easy to read recipes and ingredient lists that aren't as long as the page or hard to find in stores.  In actuality, paleo books aren't that different from regular cookbooks, you will just never find any dairy ingredients or grains in the recipe.  Soy sauces are generally replaced with coconut aminos, wheat flour changes to almond or coconut flour, and sugar is pretty much a no no.  Ghee, a clarified butter, is used frequently, but can be often substituted with coconut oil.  I have yet to make my own ghee, doubt I ever will, hoping to miraculously find it at a store one day instead.  To me, those things are some of the biggest difference between regular eating and paleo.  No dairy, grains, sugar...and ghee!  Of course you should be doing organic foods, lean, grass fed meats. Paleo eating doesn't mean buying a thick steak and eating 3x the daily requirement of meat.  No, no, no!

Back to the cook book.  I would easily recommend it for any paleo enthusiast, or anyone dabbling in eating better.  This book covers so many common foods that people love, like clam chowder, but it doesn't use any cream or flour to make it a not-so-good for you soup, instead using cauliflower and coconut milk to give the creamy taste.  Cauliflower is widely used in paleo recipes, to make rice and to thicken up sauces as it is quite versatile.  If you love curries and coconut milk, the paleo recipes will delight you.  I used to think coconut milk was not good for you and would use it sparingly, but I guess I was wrong.  It certainly is much better than cream or any type of dairy, and it tastes great.  Don't even go for the lo-fat varieties either, full fat ones are the way to go.  I made the Red Curry Chicken recipe, and loved it. Chicken breasts, nut butter, curry paste, coconut milk and aminos and some lime.  Easy as can be.  Throw that with some sauteed veggies on cauliflower rice (which is a snap to make, as easy as regular rice and less chance to mess it up), and you have a complete meal.

  Some other paleo books that are worthwhile are the&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Well-Fed-Paleo-Recipes-for-People-Who-Love-to-Eat/dp/061557226X/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Well Fed: Paleo Recipes for People Who Love to Eat</a>, and&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Well-Fed-2-More-Paleo-Recipes-for-People-Who-Love-to-Eat/dp/0989487504/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Well Fed 2: More Paleo Recipes for People Who Love to Eat</a>&nbsp;series of books.  A lot of great info and recipes packed in a colorful, entertaining book.  Those 2 are definite go to books when I need to find something to make.  Enjoy and eat well.
2961224
I really like this cookbook. There's so many recipes and plenty of variety for any type of Paleo eater. I'm constantly looking through it to determine what I'll make next. True, this book doesn't have any pictures, but if it did there wouldn't be nearly enough recipes and it would no longer be the "big book". I don't think this makes it a bad cookbook at all. It also opens flat so it doesn't fold over when cooking. I would recommend this to any paleo or would-be paleo eater who wants a huge cookbook without any flash or fanciness. It's a great one to have in the collection.
2018734
I recently went on a paleo diet and have been losing weight steadily and feeling great. I purchased several paleo cookbooks to get started on my new lifestyle, and have found this one to be the best. The recipes are not always as low/zero carb as I would personally like, but with very minor tinkering (removing honey, adding splenda to the chocolate chip cookies, for example) they come out great. Every paleo book defines the diet differently, some allowing more sugars/others eschewing them, some allowing starches (sweet potatoes, etc...)/others eschewing them. This book leans toward the allowing of some sugars and starches.

Not only is the book full of useful, successful recipes, but it has many resources for parents and kids. The introduction has been valuable in helping us turn around a very picky eater (in general, not just in relation to the paleo diet), the kids story is cute, and the general design, title and photography in the book have caught my 5 year old son's imagination. He is excited about "eating like a dinosaur", he's concerned about whether "daddy can eat that, cause it has sugar in it", and best of all, he's EATING NEW FOODS that come from this cookbook. Last night he ate bacon burger, and the night before he ate spaghetti squash. This is a child who previously ate only a few starches (rice, noodles, potatoes) and chicken nuggets. Now, he's at least trying (without too much complaint) and often liking new foods. We say, "you're eating like a...?", and he says "DINOSAUR!".
653483
Paleo takeout is the bestest cookbook out there.  Recipes are easy to follow.  Our personal favorite is all the Korean, Japanese and Filipino recipes. (It's to hard to pick)  My Ohana really enjoys that we can final eat food that remind us of home
1109570
This amazing cookbook begins with an important Introduction that explains the Paleo lifestyle, and all the advantages of changing your lifestyle to Paleo. The benefits explained for the healthy diet includes: Better Athletic Performance; Lower Risk Of Heart Disease; lower Blood Pressure; Anti-inflammatory; Weight Loss; Muscle Growth; and several other benefits.

In addition, this inspiring cookbook explains why we are not missing out; why this diet works; why our cravings are satisfied; and the success of ditching refined sugar in favor of natural sweeteners. The benefits of Paleo desserts also explains that it has been proven that you can have your cake, and eat it too. There are 25 mouth-watering recipes, and Kitchen Essentials tells us what we need, such as Sharp Knives, Loaf Pans, A Timer, Wooden Spoons, etc.

Included are Recipes for Cupcakes; Pies; Bread; Frosting; Fillings; Muffins; Puddings; and Tarts. The number of servings is included per recipe, as well as nutritional info, including calories. We made the "Cheesecake Cupcakes" which also provided the ingredients for the crust and filling. They were very tasty. One of the Cake recipes include Decadent Frosted Chocolate Layer Cake, which is my daughter's next choice.

Some of the Bread recipes include Best Banana; Cinnamon; Fruit And Nut Loaf; Nutty Cranberry Seed Loaf; and more. We love home-made bread, and can't wait to try these recipes. Some of the Muffin recipes include Blueberry; Strawberry; Lemon Poppy Seed; and more. We selected the Berry Crumble Pie as my next pick, and will leave updates with new recipes we make.

The Conclusion explains how Paleo can change your life. I am thrilled that this valuable, delightful cookbook provided so much for only $1.06 in my purchase. What a great way to start the New Year. I will be sharing these recipes with friends, and family. Highly recommended!
3231652
I must admit, my experience with Paleo cookbooks is limited. This is actually the second one I have read. Even before reading, my experience with the Paleo lifestyle was limited to hearsay about a cousin's ex-husband "Going Paleo and losing a lot of weight.". I had dismissed the Paleo lifestyle as yet another lose weight quick diet. I mean, you can only eat bacon for so long before getting tired of it, amirite?

I came across Nom Nom Paleo while looking for a recipe on making kale chips. I spent the next two hours reading through the website. Then I discovered they had just put out a cookbook. I ordered a copy.

I'm glad I did. Nom Nom Paleo is a must have for any cook's collection of cook and recipe books. It is a great, well rounded cookbook, period, whether you  go Paleo or not.  Michelle does a great job of presenting a moderate viewpoint on the Paleo lifestyle.  She has turned me from a skeptic to someone accepting that this is a real lifestyle and not some fad that will involve eating nothing but bacon.

This is a wonderful book to read if you are new to the concept of Paleo eating and want to learn more without being overwhelmed or intimidated.

It's also a very well made cookbook. It's got a good satisfying heft to it that I was not expecting. It's chockablock full of information, recipes, comics and is such a fun book to read. It includes the following:

Preface
Introduction:My Kitchen
Recipes:Food for Humans
Chapter One: Building Blocks
Chapter Two: Nibbles
Chapter Three: Salads + Soups
Chapter Four: Eggs
Chapter Five: Plants
Chapter Six: Seafood
Chapter Seven: Poultry
Chapter Eight: Meat
Chapter Nine: Treats
Where Credits Due
Bibliography
Metric Conversions + Equivalents
Index

I appreciate the focus on vegetables and animals and less on treats.  If you are looking for a book to teach you how to make a Paleo version of cupcakes, pancakes, casseroles, or bread, look elsewhere.  But if you are looking for a book that is a fun read with lots of great recipes to keep you fed, happy and healthy for breakfast, lunch, dinner,and yes the occasional treat, pick up this book.
957589
We are not strictly paleo eaters by any means, but I bought this cookbook so that our family would eat more vegetables and hopefully fewer carbs. The cookbook has helped us achieve that goal, with many recipes that are delicious on their own and don't even make you feel like you are eating paleo and being deprived of grains.
2075167
With beautiful photography and a plethora of Paleo recipes, this cookbook is one you definitely need on your shelf. The recipes run the gamut from condiments to desserts with everything in between. If you're new to the Paleo lifestyle, or have even been eating grain free for many years like myself, this book will help spice up your cooking life and make old things become new again! Haley and Bill teamed up seamlessly to create a beautiful cookbook that both Paleo and non-paleo cooks will be thrilled to work from. Oh and be sure to find the bacon chocolate chip cookies when you get your copy. A-Mazing.
4658610
Having a few other paleo cookbooks I've noticed that this book is easy to follow, perfect for paleo beginners like myself. the photos give a great representation of how the dish will turn out and the receipes are ones that every person in the household will love regardless if they are following the paleo way of living. The layout of this cookbook is great for keeping track of what to cook next. The education/history of paleo in this book is nicely executed. Glad I have this in my household.
2140555
This cook-book is very practical for those on the paleo-diet. It includes many recipes for healthy nutritious meals. Not only are the recipes kid-friendly, they are also very appetizing for adults.  The recipes are creative and show you how the fungibility in food categories so that you can still enjoy your pre-paleo favorite meals, such as the recipe for "popcorn." It is also helpful that the intro of the cook-book succinctly states the parameters of the paleo-diet.
626282
Love this cookbook.  The recipes are simple and super delicious.  This book is especially great for beginners.  It explains why we should eat paleo and she also tells her story about how eating paleo changed her life.  This is a must have in the kitchen.
3739931
I love that her recipes aren't just a redo of every other paleo cookbook I own.  There's some seriously creative stuff in here!