The Paleo Cookbook: 300 Delicious Paleo Diet Recipes

I was simply amazed at how many Paleo cookbooks there were when I began searching for this one. Once I started reading, it was easy to see that this was going to be a good choice, as far as cookbooks go. Everything was simple and uncomplicated. It was easy to read, to understand, and the ingredients and methods of preparing and cooking were all very basic. I very much liked the explanation at the beginning of the book that defined Paleo cooking. Firstly, I hadn't a clue as to why it was called Paleo. So, when I learned that it came from the word Paleolithic, it made perfect sense to me when the diet was further defined. Seems it comes from the way we used to eat before the agricultural revolution took place. Thus, the diet is mostly protein and fat based and the recipes steer clear of carbohydrates which, along with sugar, slow down the digestive process and promote fat storage. Wow! Who knew? My curiosity about the name of the diet was then satisfied, and I then knew why it was being called a diet for the modern cave dweller.The book is laid out rather well and starts with breakfast recipes, mostly egg-based, and then continues with recipes for lunches, salads and dressings, soups and stews, main dishes, casseroles, international fare, vegetable sides, vegan meals, desserts and finally to snacks and beverages. The main dish chapter includes recipes for beef, poultry, lamb, pork, fish and seafood, offal (or carrion), and wild game. Each section of main dishes offers a large selection of recipes. The use of coconut flour in the waffle recipe was something I had never encountered before, and I rather liked the uniqueness of that ingredient. If I were to find any weakness in this book, I might say the international recipe choices were somewhat limited. Also too, as much as I liked the little descriptive paragraphs at the beginning of each recipe, they were almost always said to be delicious, which became a bit redundant. I did find a syntax error in the granola recipe when it should have read, "in the oven, door open", instead of "in the oven door open. And lastly, it would have been an enhancement to the book to include more of those nice photographs of the prepared food.All in all, this book is a great compilation, and Rockridge Press has come through with flying colors here!

The recipes are delicious and nutritious. I love the exclusion of grain because it's the main reason I was in such dire straits with memory and cognitive capability. All that brain fog and memory loss. Going high-fat really changes my life and slimmed my waistline. Why are we listening to the grain companies about health, again? None of them have formal education in nutrition or health.What I do find helpful is that this diet is for everyone, it's not strict rules, just eating natural foods that are not poison to the human species while avoiding eating disorders like vegetarianism. Vegetarianism was created by people like Ellen White and Dr. John Kellogg (Corn Flakes, anyone? yum yum brain poison) to stop people from having sex. To these people, sex is the ultimate sin. They are a cult. This is the Seventh-Day Adventists. In comparison studies, it was found that any diet compared to the Standard American Diet is healthier, but the lesser of two evils is still an evil. When comparing the SDA to Mormons, another religion that promotes healthful eating and avoidance of toxic substances, the meat-eating Mormons were by far healthier. Dare I say if grains and legumes were avoided, they would be pristine health, more or less.I love the recipes, but it needs more from the Orient. I love Southeast Asian foods.

There sure are a lot of cookbooks on the Paleo Diet. What is it exactly? This diet, first advocated in the 70s, is a throwback to ancient times. In particular, it refers to a pre-agricultural period in our history. Take the well-known Food Guide Pyramid, and turn it upside down! The Paleo Diet is high protein, but low carbs. Meat is a main component. Fruits and vegetables, though not all kinds, are also staples. Forbidden foods include: legumes, grains, processed foods, sugar, dairy, potatoes, pasta, and rice. This cookbook had 11 chapters with all kinds of recipes. The chapter on main dishes has over 100 recipes. Grain fed beef and nitrate free bacon are regular ingredients. Several recipes include eggs. Others feature wild game, such as venison and ostrich. But another chapter includes vegan recipes. The final chapter has desserts and beverages. Each recipe has easy instructions. Some may be more labor intensive than others. A few require the use of blenders, juicers, or slow cookers. There are some substitutes for forbidden items. Cauliflower stands in for mashed potatoes. Spaghetti squash and zucchini take the place of pasta. Almond and coconut are sources for flour, milk, and oil. Honey and occasionally molasses provide some sweetness. There's even a recipe for Sweet Potato Fries! How do Brussels Sprout Fries sound? These recipes would be ideal for anyone who can't have dairy or gluten. Most, but not all, ingredients are easily available. Some items will cost more than what most people normally buy. Contrary to the author's reassurances, many people will still miss those forbidden foods. Some sections could have used more clarification. A glossary would have been nice. Several recipes mentioned emulsified. Please explain that for those of us who don't cook much. It has to do with blending items that don't normally blend. It was sometimes confusing as to which items were forbidden. I thought carrots were on that list. Yet several recipes have them. There are recipes for homemade mayonnaise and barbecue sauce. Why not offer one for ketchup? While it's on the forbidden list, one recipe included some. Several feature tomatoes. One chapter features some regional and international recipes. Being from Louisiana, I've often seen many of our dishes get misinterpreted. The recipe for gumbo may be another example. Not all Louisiana cooks use tomatoes. Do any use molasses or cilantro? Another recipe tries to duplicate a crawfish boil, but substituting shrimp. But those boils usually include potatoes! At least they didn't say crayfish. Kindle readers may find the format confusing. The ingredients appear in 2 vertical columns. Some don't appear on the same page. It's necessary to use small print to read everything. The right column gets cut off with larger print. A few words did run together. Note: the few photos included precede their recipes. Most people should find some recipes they'd like to try. But the actual Paleo Diet may not appeal to many. It might remind them too much of the low carb craze. Even the name could be offensive to those who don't believe in evolution. I also wonder about the cholesterol levels of those who follow this diet closely. Ironically, oatmeal's on the forbidden list. This cookbook will be good for those who want healthy but different recipes.

This cookbook is outstanding!!! The variety is what I need and the recipes are simple but delicious!

Lovely delicious recipies I can attest that the Green Garam Marsala turned out beautifully. A great book for those looking for alternatives to household favuorites, you can actually taste the ingredients without all the unhealthy additions you find in every day foods. Some of the recipes are a bit trial and error. I have bought a few Paleo cookbooks and it has broadened my cooking and I feel better for it. A must buy for anyone looking for healthy nutritious meals.

Great condition, a lot of ideas on what to cook

It's got some good recipes but it's quite plain and doesn't include any pictures of what you're making! I know it's not that important but I like to have an idea of what the food will look like at the end as then I know if I'm going wrong or not! Also, there weren't really that many recipes in it that I could make because it demanded ingredients that I can't find anywhere!

After purchasing and reading The Paleo Cookbook 300 Recipes by Rockridge Press, I came away with an appreciationof the wisdom of our Paleolithic ancestors and an irresistible urge for Duck Breasts with Peach Salsa, one ofthe 300 savory and mouth-watering recipes described in this cookbook.Now up till this point in time, I was a staunch advocate of the currently popular low-fat, moderate proteinand high carbohydrate nutritional food plan.Well no longer! Effective immediately, I will be eating like a caveman, i.e. consuming mainly meats, eggs, seafood,berry fruits and root vegetable such as sweet potatoes, carrots, brussel sprouts, tomatoes and cabbage.This cookbook is well written and with so many delicious and simple-to-prepare recipes, I have no doubt that you,the reader, will find several appealing meals to satiate your appetite.Written by: Dave Yablecki