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The Primal Blueprint Cookbook
The popularity of the low carb/paleo/Primal wayof eating has exploded, as people discover an appealing and sustainable alternative to the restrictive diets and flawed conventional wisdom that lead to burnout and failed weight loss efforts. The dream of eating satisfying meals-even on a budget-controlling weight and feeling great has now become a reality. As you build momen...more
Hardcover, 279 pages
Published
July 15th 2010
by Primal Nutrition
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It's hard to go wrong with a book by Mark Sisson.
The recipes were good. And more economical than other Paleo cookbooks offer.
However.
The cookbook lacks options that are good for day-to-day consumption. Many of the recipes would be good for weekend cooking...but probably not for busier weeknight cooking.
I also would have enjoyed having some more traditional (though Paleo-friendly, naturally) dessert choices. Cookies, cakes or pie recipes would have been great. There *is* a Peach Clafouti recipe...more
The recipes were good. And more economical than other Paleo cookbooks offer.
However.
The cookbook lacks options that are good for day-to-day consumption. Many of the recipes would be good for weekend cooking...but probably not for busier weeknight cooking.
I also would have enjoyed having some more traditional (though Paleo-friendly, naturally) dessert choices. Cookies, cakes or pie recipes would have been great. There *is* a Peach Clafouti recipe...more
I've made about half of the recipes in this book and all have been delicious (even the Transylvania stockpot whose name was simply something handed down in the family who had created the recipe and has nothing to do with the dish). I love that he includes a recipe for making one's own deli style roast beef - it is so easy to do that you may never want to buy deli meat again. I wish he had included a recipe for beef jerky, which is similarly easy - however he has a great variety of meals in there...more
I don't really need more meat recipes so I'm not sure why I picked this up at the library. I was hoping for some new grain-free, dairy-free ones...and this has a lot, but they are mostly meat-based. Like big hunks of meat-based. Which is fine. We eat meat. A lot. Maybe too much which is why I'm looking at cookbooks trying to find new recipes.
So, this cookbook is lovely. Lots and lots of pictures and I think those are the best kinds of cookbooks. If I see a picture that looks good, I want to eat...more
So, this cookbook is lovely. Lots and lots of pictures and I think those are the best kinds of cookbooks. If I see a picture that looks good, I want to eat...more
More like 3.5 stars. In terms of the actual meals some of recipes are a little bland... and a lot of common sense. I mean really, I just paid for a cookbook that tells me how to cook a steak and make bacon in the oven? REALLY?! Once you get past that though, you get to the more valuable recipes, the fowl, fish, veg and egg recipes are great. And the best chapters are the substitutions and deserts! Low carb, dairy, gluten free substitutions to satisfy any cravings. Honestly, I wish the whole book...more
This cook book is full of recipes that include resources and ingredients one needs when turning away from grains as a major element in ones diet. The basic idea is focusing on proteins, vegetables and fruit while moving away from legumes and whole grains due to the negative impact they have on ones blood sugar and health in general. The book is loaded with easy as well as more complicated recipes to help a person develop a menu that is healthy, clean/organic and delicious. It also covers the all...more
Nov 13, 2012
Martha
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I love these recipes and the concept behind it. I just had to take off one star because there are very few dishes that I can prepare everyday. A lot of these, especially the ones I like takes effort to prepare so it's kinda hard to follow for a daily diet.
Just got this eBook but I've already tried some of the recipes in it before. I have to say, all (and I mean ALL) of those that I've tried are great so I'm pretty excited about trying out the rest.
I know now what I'm going to do for the upcomin...more
Just got this eBook but I've already tried some of the recipes in it before. I have to say, all (and I mean ALL) of those that I've tried are great so I'm pretty excited about trying out the rest.
I know now what I'm going to do for the upcomin...more
This essentially "return to basics" eating plan is worth checking out if you're really interested in how the clarion call of the "eat more whole grain and low fat" diet/health industry has not worked. Take a look at the people around you! We are, as a nation, fatter and sicker than ever; suffering from higher incidences of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, acid reflux and all types of cancers to mention just a few problems, than ever before. If eating more...more
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I read this because my husband decided to eat Primal, and bought this book to help him do so. Unfortunately, this is not the cookbook to use to convince someone to join you in a quest to eat Primal. It seems more concerned with achieving the goal of following the diet with 100% accuracy rather than to actually make the food taste good. Lest you think I exaggerate, be warned that there is an entire chapter actually designed to use offal for food. If that's your thing, and/or you drink the Mark's...more
Got this and the Primal Blueprint at the same time. The recipes here mesh with what we're doing already, so most everything sounded appealing.
The blessing and curse of a Primal cookbook is that the Primal diet is pretty simple, so every dish tends to be "get meat, get veges, cook, eat". :D There wasn't a lot that jumped out at me as a must-make dish.
Some of the sides and desserts looked pretty good tho.
The blessing and curse of a Primal cookbook is that the Primal diet is pretty simple, so every dish tends to be "get meat, get veges, cook, eat". :D There wasn't a lot that jumped out at me as a must-make dish.
Some of the sides and desserts looked pretty good tho.
Not the greatest pictures. The recipe instructions need to be more organized as they can be somewhat confusing, but the recipes themselves are really good. Great for anyone eating a primal or paleo diet. This is not a strictly dairy-free cookbook as it states. There is a small amount of dairy used in some recipes, but substitutions can easily be made.
I read this book earlier this year because I was going through a lot of dietary restrictions. Although it has some creative ideas and a healthy approach to cooking some of the recipes were unattainable and unrealistic for someone who likes too cook. These recipes take a lot of time, most are very good but certainly not convenient.
Love this cookbook! So delicious. So practical. So healthy. I've got it out in my kitchen all the time... there are often splotches and splashes on the pages... signs of much use and love :)
I just saw a follow-up was released this year (2011) called Primal Blueprint Quick and Easy Meals which I am eager to get my hands on.
Yum :)
I just saw a follow-up was released this year (2011) called Primal Blueprint Quick and Easy Meals which I am eager to get my hands on.
Yum :)
I'm surprised at how much I like this cookbook. Good flavorful ways to cook mostly meat the primal way. Between my husband and me, we've cooked about 1/3 of the recipes in this book. Some were "meh", but many, many were a resounding "WOW!". For for a midwest farmgirl to have a meal without potatoes be more satisfying than any meal with them, truly a new way to think about what I eat.
As a cookbook, there are good pictures, layout is decent, and the instructions are easy to follow, but depend on t...more
As a cookbook, there are good pictures, layout is decent, and the instructions are easy to follow, but depend on t...more
Several of my family's favourite meals are built on recipes from this cookbook, the coconut pancakes, fish patties, salmon chowder, nut butter bars, jambalaya, and shrimp cakes are all in my regular meal rotation.
I have used this book so much that it is falling apart.
I have used this book so much that it is falling apart.
May 10, 2011
Sarah Kelsey
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3 of 5 stars
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This book has a lot of pictures, but they're the sort that my students would take of their senior projects. So don't expect to be impressed with the visuals. It does however have a lot of recipes, lovely glossy pages, and a nice solid cover. These recipes have a lot of meat. A lot. Of meat. Meat. Lots of it. From every part of the animal. You gotta like meat to use the recipes in this book. I'm finding myself leaning more toward the green smoothie thing right now, but I do like an occasional ste...more
Mar 27, 2011
Beverly
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I'm not going to rate this one. I don't know if I go along with with all the ideas behind this way of eating, but making crepe-like "tortillas" for enchiladas (to avoid the corn) sounds like something I'd like to try.
Good source for those new to primal-paleo diets; however, some of the recipes are just too strong tasting for my palette. Especially the Spinach Bread. The Cracked Cardiff and Moroccan Chicken are awesome!
The recipes in this book are true to the Paleo diet, but often not as tasty as I would like. However, after adding one's one twist, the meals are delicious. My favorite is the cauliflower "fried-rice."
Awesome text to reference for initial transition from Western-diet/lifestyle. SO helpful during our initial 30 day cleanse period to settle into our current anti-inflammitory diet/lifestyle.
Thinking about eatting like a caveman? If so this is a good book to start with. I've liked almost all the recipes I've tried from it so far. Clear instructions, great pictures.
I love the recipes in this book :) great for those who like to cook and take their time while doing it ( when time allows). My favorite recipe is the Primal Jambalaya!
It totally makes sense.
Simple stuff like, if it's packaged, don't eat it. Eat meats, veggies, berries, snack on nuts and eat the good fat to feel satisfied.
Simple stuff like, if it's packaged, don't eat it. Eat meats, veggies, berries, snack on nuts and eat the good fat to feel satisfied.
Great recipes! My boyfriend's been following his blog for a while now and this book contains a lot of the dishes we love!
The recipes were bland and boring. There seem to be much better paleo style recipes out there.
Made the pumpkin muffins, yummy. And with my baking skills, that's saying a lot!
Some good veggie recipies but the meat recipies are too organ meat based for my taste.
Apr 11, 2011
Jennifer Colby
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This book is worth the money for the deli style roast beef recipe alone.
Easy to read, easy to use. I love this book because 99% of the recipes are doable and edible for me and my newly super sensitive system. Lots of yummy stuff. We've probably prepared about half the book by now! Highly recommended for brand new celiacs and/or grain sensitive folks.
Very basic recipe book, nothing new other than the intro.
Outstanding cookbook - recipes for healthy living
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