I bought the Kindle version and I'm completely excited about it. For awhile it will be my go to for Paleo cooking (which happens every day for me since I am gluten and dairy intolerant, and do poorly with refined sugar and too many baked things.)
There are several things I love...
1. Deliciousness
The dishes I have tried so far have been delicious. Coconut Almond Green Beans, Citrus Carnitas (from pork shoulder), were amazing and I couldn't believe they came from my kitchen. I am eager to try a lot of recipes in this book.
2. Versatility
Melissa tells you how to make something basic and then lists numerous simple variations to reflect different cultures/flavors just by changing the protein choice and spices used... For example, Meat and Spinach muffins can be made Italian by using beef with pizza seasoning, Tex-Mex (Beef, chili and lime), Moroccan (lamb and spices like coriander, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg), Asian (Pork with Chinese 5 spice & coconut aminos), Indian (using lamb curry and raisins), and also Greek and Middle Eastern. Many of the recipes have these types of listed variations, so you should never get bored and have all cravings answered.
3. Pairings
At the end of most recipes is a list of a few other dishes that will compliment what you are preparing.
For example... a recipe for "The Best Chicken You will Ever Eat" includes a link to "Moroccan Dipping Sauce" and lets you know that the chicken goes well with "Baba Ghanoush" "Middle Eastern Cucumbers" and "El Minzah Orange Salad." Each complimenting dish has a link to it's own recipe.
4. Recipe Index
An index in the book that gives you all recipes that involve a certain food. Let's say I have a big spaghetti squash in the fridge that needs to be used. I look up spaghetti squash in the index and see a recipe for Roasted Spaghetti Squash, or Pad Thai. Roasted Spaghetti squash can be tossed with coconut oil and I get a list of 4 different spice combinations that give me options to 4 distinctly different flavors.
5. Learn Restaurant Type Prep for Hot Plates to save time.
Paleo people know that a lot of cooking is involved, so in order to handle this amount of work in a busy life style, the author includes a chapter to teach you how to prepare for "Hot Plates"... basically a bulk prep and store of your main ingredients/dishes for the week. I tried it this last week and it worked beautifully. I was elated to be able to make meals all week with different combinations of foods and dishes tailored to my palate. Even better that all the real cooking was done and all week my time in the kitchen was based on a quick "reheat" - and very tasty.
Other positives are recommendations on what to keep stocked in your fridge and pantry, and what types of kitchen gear/utensils etc will come in handy.
DOWN SIDES (what might deter some from this book)
1. Some recipes a lot of work
For someone not used to cooking these might be more than you want to engage in. But on the plus side, the more detailed cooking methods will educate you, better your cooking skills and knowledge, and are completely worth it in taste. I have also seen suggestions for simplifying recipes to make them quicker and easier. And- there are a lot of ways to save time and be quick shown in this book.
2. There are no baked goods or sweets-
Which honestly for me is another bonus. I don't do very well with lots of added sugars or when I bake with almond meal etc. So the FRUITS section- four recipes that include Fried Apples with Bacon and Pecans, and Caramelized Coconut Chips is perfect for me. But if you are looking for "Paleo friendly" cookies, cakes, desserts etc, they are not in this book. Elena's Pantry and Food Renegade websites are great for those, if you are interested.
3. No Seafood or Turnkey
Aside from one recipe I saw for salmon, and one for shrimp, there are no recipes in this book for seafood. Once I started looking at everything, this book is based around beef, pork, lamb, and chicken. I lean a lot toward fish and turkey, so I was disappointed not to see them included. I am adapting turkey into beef or chicken recipes, but the flavors aren't the same. I'd like to see more ways to include fish, shrimp, etc. in these recipes.
Definitely buy this book. After getting the Kindle version, I will be buying the paper back version as well.
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From the Publisher
Meet Melissa
Melissa Joulwan is the author of the best-selling Well Fed cookbook series and her award-winning paleo blog, where she writes about her triumphs and failures in the gym, in the kitchen, and in life. Her books have appeared on the Wall Street Journal and Washington Post bestsellers lists, she's a columnist for Paleo Magazine, and she’s been a featured chef for US Wellness Meats, Lava Lake Lamb, and Whole Foods.
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Flavorful Main DishesRecipes so delicious, you’ll forget they’re healthy, like Paleo Pad Thai, Chocolate Chili, Rice-Free Sushi, Scotch Eggs, BBQ Pork Fried 'Rice,' Bora Bora Fireballs, and many more. |
Bordem-Fighting VegetablesIt’s not a chore to eat your veggies with recipes like Cumin-Roasted Carrots, Creamy Spice Market Kale, Coconut Almond Green Beans, Turkish Chopped Salad, Cauliflower Rice Pilaf, Greek Broccoli, and so many more. |
The Weekly CookupLearn how to prep a Cookup once a week so you have ready-to-go food for snacks and meals every day. Plus detailed how-to info for mixing and matching basic ingredients with spices and seasonings to take your taste buds on a world tour. |
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"Well Fed is more than just a cookbook—it's the definitive resource for every Paleo chef (and aspiring chef)... This more-than-a-cookbook book has the potential to revolutionize your food-life..."
—Melissa & Dallas Hartwig, creators of the Whole30 program.
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So happy with this cookbook! Great pictures, very detailed instructions and delicious food. Tonight I made the Shepard's Pie, which is topped with the Mashed Cauliflower. I was doubtful about the mashed cauli, it always comes out too watery for me so I usually stick to cauli rice. Holy crap. It was thick(ish) and creamy from the coconut milk, but not too coconutty. There almost wasn't enough to cover the meat mixture because I was sneaking spoonfuls during food prep! Once these leftovers are dusted I'm already planning on making a double batch to go with the Czech Meatballs.One critique is that the words are typed so small that it's near impossible to glance over a page. I'd have to pick it up each time, which got a little annoying by the 7th+ time. Even so, I would buy this again and have already recommended it to friends. Bon appetite.
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Also I didn't like her stir fry sauce which was also overpowering
Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on May 6, 2015
Closet Romantic
Great ideas and well set out
Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on December 30, 2013
Tom
not good for generally just picking a meal to cook, annoying US only measurements
Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on May 25, 2016A.Person
Great for paleo and non-paleo cooks
Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on January 18, 2013
