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Primal Blueprint Quick and Easy Meals: Delicious, Primal-approved meals you can make in under 30 minutes
Since it’s initial release in 2011, Primal Blueprint Quick&Easy Meals has become one of the best-selling primal/paleo cookbooks of all time, presenting over 100 simple, quick preparations for breakfast, lunch, dinner, appetizers, snacks, sauces, toppings and rubs. All the recipes are designed with speed and efficiency in mind. While at times a prolonged gourmet meal preparation experience can be fun, the reality of hectic daily life can often compromise your healthy eating goals. With Primal Blueprint Quick&Easy Meals, you can discover numerous go-to meals that will help you stay on track with your healthy eating goals even when you don’t have much time to cook.
Mark Sisson and chef/food writer/photographer Jennifer Meier show you how to delight your family or guests every time with quick, delicious meals using local produce, CSA meats, healthy fats (yes, and real butter) and nutrient powerhouse herbs and spices. The recipes are free of grains, refined vegetable oils, and added sugars that are the most objectionable elements of the modern diet. Each recipe has a naturally low glycemic impact and comes with a complete macronutrient profile, so you know exactly what you're putting in your body - no guesswork required. Each recipe also has a “Time in the Kitchen” value, so you’ll know exactly what to expect, be it 30 minutes or 5.
As you build momentum for Primal eating, you'll find that you won't even miss the boring, low-fat, high-carb foods that previously were the central focus of your diet. And no matter your experience in the kitchen, you'll learn how to prepare delectable dishes like Bacon Souffle Frittata, Dill and Caper Salmon Burgers and Chorizo and Almond-Crusted Halibut. This isn't a crash course diet, and this won't be a cookbook that collects dust on your bookshelf. These and other Primal recipes provide the foundation for a lifetime of healthy eating that you'll eagerly come back to again and again.
Now, there are no more excuses for you to get into the Primal lifestyle, start losing weight, staying healthy and having more energy while enjoying nature's most satisfying foods! This updated edition contains a bonus section of keto-friendly recipes, inspired by Mark Sisson’s 2017 New York Times bestseller, The Keto Reset Diet.
Mark Sisson and chef/food writer/photographer Jennifer Meier show you how to delight your family or guests every time with quick, delicious meals using local produce, CSA meats, healthy fats (yes, and real butter) and nutrient powerhouse herbs and spices. The recipes are free of grains, refined vegetable oils, and added sugars that are the most objectionable elements of the modern diet. Each recipe has a naturally low glycemic impact and comes with a complete macronutrient profile, so you know exactly what you're putting in your body - no guesswork required. Each recipe also has a “Time in the Kitchen” value, so you’ll know exactly what to expect, be it 30 minutes or 5.
As you build momentum for Primal eating, you'll find that you won't even miss the boring, low-fat, high-carb foods that previously were the central focus of your diet. And no matter your experience in the kitchen, you'll learn how to prepare delectable dishes like Bacon Souffle Frittata, Dill and Caper Salmon Burgers and Chorizo and Almond-Crusted Halibut. This isn't a crash course diet, and this won't be a cookbook that collects dust on your bookshelf. These and other Primal recipes provide the foundation for a lifetime of healthy eating that you'll eagerly come back to again and again.
Now, there are no more excuses for you to get into the Primal lifestyle, start losing weight, staying healthy and having more energy while enjoying nature's most satisfying foods! This updated edition contains a bonus section of keto-friendly recipes, inspired by Mark Sisson’s 2017 New York Times bestseller, The Keto Reset Diet.
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First published March 14, 2011
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August 16, 2020
I'm going to go ahead and give this 5, delicious, stars. Every recipe I have done has been DELICIOUS. I will most likely do more and add more comments in as I do them. I am branching out to other recipes and cookbooks now, but this will always be a go-to when I have time (the recipes CLAIM to be short, they LIE) and want to rock my tastebuds. DEFINITELY recommended. Healthy and tasty treats wait between the covers of this book!
February 25, 2019
Disclaimer: My roomate is doing High-fat, Low-carb for a health condition, and we are rummaging around for really low carb recipes.
Leaving aside the woo-woo factor of Primal, this book has 2 big things going for it: pretty pictures and approximate nutrition counts. There are some really interesting recipes in here: 2 that we tried were the Spinach Coconut Milk Soup with Curried Shrimp and the Creamy Butternut Squash (listed as a breakfast food, with coconut also; don't omit the pecans, they are vital). What I liked about these recipes was that they weren't something we would have thought up on our own, and they were delicious. There are other recipes that we didn't get to try before I returned the book to the library (warning, the library copy had a terrible binding and fell apart!) but it's definitely on our list of return-tos. Good, unusual ideas that go beyond the porkchops-and-riced cauliflower *eyeroll* for low-carb diets.
Leaving aside the woo-woo factor of Primal, this book has 2 big things going for it: pretty pictures and approximate nutrition counts. There are some really interesting recipes in here: 2 that we tried were the Spinach Coconut Milk Soup with Curried Shrimp and the Creamy Butternut Squash (listed as a breakfast food, with coconut also; don't omit the pecans, they are vital). What I liked about these recipes was that they weren't something we would have thought up on our own, and they were delicious. There are other recipes that we didn't get to try before I returned the book to the library (warning, the library copy had a terrible binding and fell apart!) but it's definitely on our list of return-tos. Good, unusual ideas that go beyond the porkchops-and-riced cauliflower *eyeroll* for low-carb diets.
July 22, 2018
I so wanted to love the recipes in this book, and I might have had I not been too intimidated to try any. Everything is too fancy. My chef guy even agreed that the recipes are just too much for everyday.
May 16, 2012
I flipped throught this book while preparing dinner and was in awe. The receipes look so yummy and EASY to prepare. I can hardly wait to get started on making all this yummy food. Of course, I will be avoiding those recipes with fennel and eggplant (bleck) .. lol Also, as mentioned in other reviews, the book isn't 'dairy-free' although you can freely OMIT these items quite easily.
Anyway, if you're familiar with the blood type diet, I am blood typo O and should not indulge in grains, dairy etc (so sad !!). I think this book will really help me transition nicely.
Anyway, if you're familiar with the blood type diet, I am blood typo O and should not indulge in grains, dairy etc (so sad !!). I think this book will really help me transition nicely.
February 26, 2012
Great recipies for healthy living. Gluten-free, dairy-free,low-carb, grain-free but most important easy and delicious.
You don't have to go out and find out of ordinary ingredient, I had most all on my shelves already. What more could you ask for. Great colorful pictures to get your mouth watering.
Eat healthy and enjoy?
I bought the Kindle version and can see all the color pictures using Kindle for PC reader.
You don't have to go out and find out of ordinary ingredient, I had most all on my shelves already. What more could you ask for. Great colorful pictures to get your mouth watering.
Eat healthy and enjoy?
I bought the Kindle version and can see all the color pictures using Kindle for PC reader.
July 26, 2012
Some really good recipes/ideas that help with my perpetual quest to keep my plate at least half full of vegetables. I borrowed this from the library and while I feel tempted to buy it, I have decided to no longer buy any more cookbooks (no more space!). A good set of quick-to-make recipes with especially good pictures (always helps me visualize the recipe).
September 3, 2013
I am not a subscriber to the lifestyle this book espouses, but I am trying to reduce the amount of wheat in my diet. This book is a great resource, especially for breakfast ideas. Some of the substitutions won't fly at my house - pureed cauliflower, for example, will never pass my husband's lips. But you don't have to love every recipe in a cookbook to enjoy the book.
July 17, 2011
I'm not sure you can really make all these meals in under 30 minutes (especially if small children live in your house), but they're pretty good. An excellent resource for grain-free/gluten-free diets.
August 8, 2011
Decent... The concepts and ideas are pretty good. I find my own creations better tasting, healthier, quicker, and frankly more primal... I'm fairly sure Sission just lent out his brand so this gal can make dough with her goofy cooking. Hope you like mayo...
August 24, 2012
Seeing as how I'm totally in to this new lifestylep - the eating plan, the mind set, the exercise workout, etc. I wanted some good recipes to help with meal menus. I did copy quite a few of these, but there are other books about paleo eating I like better.
July 19, 2012
This book gives you the best of both worlds: a healthy meal that tastes great and takes 30 minutes or less. Beautiful pictures - the original ingredients plus the final product. Excellent for the cook trying to get the family meal on asap.
January 17, 2013
I was surprised how much fat are in a lot of these recipes but I definitely found some that are lower in fat that I will be making! Made the "pizza frittata" the other night and it was a fun, different kind of breakfast choice for dinner.
April 8, 2011
Way better than the first Primal Blueprint cookbook. Easy, fairly fast recipes. So far all the ones we've tried have been super yummy. Even my kids are eating them!
May 28, 2014
Fairly mediocre and nothing awe-inspiring. A decent base for figuring out quick meals for someone who is comfortable concocting in the kitchen.
April 6, 2012
If you're into paleo, this is the book for you. If you're looking for healthy recipes it doesn't get any better than this.
May 30, 2012
Another great book of recipes.
July 8, 2012
Really tasty, easy food for the primally inclined.
July 27, 2012
Great recipes with good photography. Even my youngest (pre-readers) can help plan our menu by looking at the ingredients pictures for each recipe. Love it!
December 31, 2012
I use this weekly!
January 28, 2013
A must have for Paleo cooking.
February 23, 2013
A bit disappointing considering it was written by Mark of Mark's Daily Apple. The recipes were mediocre at best.
June 30, 2013
I use these recipes more than any other primal cookbook I have. I strongly recommend it. They are all very tasty!
August 1, 2013
Love this book! And have tried many of the wonderful recipes, however I find it hard to get some of the ingredients here in Ireland! I have no problem getting grass fed beef and pure butter!
August 11, 2013
Quick and easy paleo recipes
June 27, 2014
Most of these recipes did not have enough protein; way too starchy/sugary for my metabolic needs.
July 26, 2017
Perfect timing!!
The doctor told us that my granddaughter needs Paleo due to hyperthyroidism. What a great time to find this quick and easy cookbook. Also, a great price!!
The doctor told us that my granddaughter needs Paleo due to hyperthyroidism. What a great time to find this quick and easy cookbook. Also, a great price!!
May 16, 2011
Enh, I only grabbed two or three recipes. Not worth a second look.
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