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Mediterranean Paleo Cooking: Over 150 Fresh Coastal Recipes for a Relaxed, Gluten-Free Lifestyle
Many people assume that eating better—whether to lose weight, alleviate health problems, or simply improve how they feel—means eating low-fat, boring, and tasteless food. Professional chef Nabil Boumrar and Certified Nutrition Consultant Caitlin Weeks blow that myth out of the water with their vibrant and healthy coastal cuisine.
Mediterranean Paleo Cooking showcases a wide variety of creative recipes that are Paleo-friendly—no gluten, grains, inflammatory oils, dairy, or refined sweeteners. These flavorful dishes combine traditional food from southern Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East with the healthful principles of a Paleo diet. With over 150 recipes, two 30-day meal plans (one for general health and one for those following an autoimmune protocol), shopping lists, cooking tips, and more, Mediterranean Paleo Cooking helps readers become better cooks and more informed eaters. But more importantly, it turns healthy eating into delicious eating with enticing Mediterranean meals that every foodie will enjoy.
Over 150 Paleo-friendly recipes inspired by the relaxed coastal attitude and ingredients of the Mediterranean - all gluten-free, grain-free, refined sugar-free, and dairy-free. Chef’s tips from Nabil help you learn as you go, with advice on cooking and techniques for Mediterranean ingredients Nutritionist's tips from Caitlin to educate you on the health benefits of Mediterranean foods Familiar, comfort-food favorites are modified for a Paleo lifestyle, including pizza, pasta, rice, biscuits, and brownies Mediterranean recipe favorites, recreated including: falafel, pita bread, moussaka, hummus, and biscotti cookies. Recipe/ingredient notes and swaps for those who have food allergies (including to eggs and nuts) as well as for those following a low FODMAP diet, lower carbohydrate diet, SCD or GAPS diet, or the autoimmune protocol Two 30-day meal plans to help you jump-start your Paleo lifestyle: for general health or to follow an autoimmune protocol six different menu plans perfect for a weeknight dinner party or special occasion (including one that is 100% AIP compliant or is easily modified to be so with notes on the recipes) 18 guilt-free desserts with no refined sugar Shopping lists and an optimal food buying guide make it easy to find the right ingredients
Mediterranean Paleo Cooking showcases a wide variety of creative recipes that are Paleo-friendly—no gluten, grains, inflammatory oils, dairy, or refined sweeteners. These flavorful dishes combine traditional food from southern Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East with the healthful principles of a Paleo diet. With over 150 recipes, two 30-day meal plans (one for general health and one for those following an autoimmune protocol), shopping lists, cooking tips, and more, Mediterranean Paleo Cooking helps readers become better cooks and more informed eaters. But more importantly, it turns healthy eating into delicious eating with enticing Mediterranean meals that every foodie will enjoy.
Over 150 Paleo-friendly recipes inspired by the relaxed coastal attitude and ingredients of the Mediterranean - all gluten-free, grain-free, refined sugar-free, and dairy-free. Chef’s tips from Nabil help you learn as you go, with advice on cooking and techniques for Mediterranean ingredients Nutritionist's tips from Caitlin to educate you on the health benefits of Mediterranean foods Familiar, comfort-food favorites are modified for a Paleo lifestyle, including pizza, pasta, rice, biscuits, and brownies Mediterranean recipe favorites, recreated including: falafel, pita bread, moussaka, hummus, and biscotti cookies. Recipe/ingredient notes and swaps for those who have food allergies (including to eggs and nuts) as well as for those following a low FODMAP diet, lower carbohydrate diet, SCD or GAPS diet, or the autoimmune protocol Two 30-day meal plans to help you jump-start your Paleo lifestyle: for general health or to follow an autoimmune protocol six different menu plans perfect for a weeknight dinner party or special occasion (including one that is 100% AIP compliant or is easily modified to be so with notes on the recipes) 18 guilt-free desserts with no refined sugar Shopping lists and an optimal food buying guide make it easy to find the right ingredients
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First published September 9, 2014
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November 9, 2014
As an Egyptian who eats paleo, it is refreshing and quite nice to have this cookbook. I can say without a doubt that it is authentic and true to the Mediterranean culture and to Paleo cuisine, thanks to Chef Nabil Boumrar from Algeria, Caitlin Weeks, Paleo Nutrition Consultant, and Diane Sanfilippo, NYT bestselling author of Practical Paleo. Perusing the pages of this cookbook, I see many familiar dishes I grew up with - many of which I thought I had to abandon once I went Paleo - dishes that I cannot wait to start eating again.
The book itself is absolutely gorgeous - and there's even an a photo index of the recipes in the back. At nearly 400 pages of recipes, it is pretty darn comprehensive. I was pleased to see that the more traditional Mediterranean offal recipes were well represented, and that the flavors and spices of the region were authentic and not watered down at all.
This book comes with my high recommendation...and I can't wait to start cooking!
The book itself is absolutely gorgeous - and there's even an a photo index of the recipes in the back. At nearly 400 pages of recipes, it is pretty darn comprehensive. I was pleased to see that the more traditional Mediterranean offal recipes were well represented, and that the flavors and spices of the region were authentic and not watered down at all.
This book comes with my high recommendation...and I can't wait to start cooking!
July 7, 2017
This book is absolutely beautiful!
Simple, gorgeous, easy recipes, ingredients easy to find, easy to navigate.
Simple, gorgeous, easy recipes, ingredients easy to find, easy to navigate.
October 28, 2014
The husband and wife team of Nabil Boumrar and Caitlin Weeks, along with Dianne Sanfilippo have created a masterpiece in the stunningly beautiful Mediterranean Paleo Cooking. Loaded with color photos, how-to steps and tips plus over 150 fresh coastal recipes, this book will have your family asking for more.
The Mediterranean diet was all the rage just a few short years ago, and many health experts tout its benefits. Combine that with the added benefits of eating a grain-free, whole foods ancestral diet and you have a winning combination.
I began reading the acknowledgments and the intro and was soon riveted to the story of how a young chef from Algiers and a nutritionist/fitness coach from Nashville met and married. Even more interesting is the story of how they embraced their interest in ancestral nutrition with Nabil’s homeland cuisine. Mediterranean Paleo Cooking takes one on an historic and culinary adventure of the countries that border the Mediterranean Sea. Following the brief history of Mediterranean cuisine are some health steps practiced by Mediterranean peoples and from which we all can benefit. To name a few: living a slower-paced life, eating seasonally, strong family connections, less reliance on technology and nose-to-tail eating (meaning, eat the entire animal). There’s more information on the Paleo diet, the fusion between Paleo and Mediterranean recipes and foods, a primer on how to stock your own Paleo Mediterranean kitchen, how to use the book and meal plans. The recipes are categorized into groups: Breakfast, Appetizers, Soups, Pizza and Pasta (yes!), Poultry, Red Meat, Seafood, Odd Bits (think offal), Vegetable Sides, Desserts and The basics (those wonderful seasonings and dipping sauces). I wanted to make them all but for my first venture into the array of recipes, I settled on the Fig and Ginger Chicken tagine (p. 204) with a Golden Raisin Slaw (p. 330) for the salad and a Cauliflower Couscous (p. 332) to accompany the entrée. I loved the wonderful flavors of the tagine, however, next time I will increase the cumin, coriander and cinnamon as it seemed a bit less intense than what I prefer. The slaw was superb, and a nice way to have a slaw without the usual mayonnaise.
All the recipes in Mediterranean Paleo Cooking reflect the culture and flavors of the countries bordering the Mediterranean, from tagines to harissa braised short ribs, from a variety of hummuses to grain-free pita bread. The desserts are to die for! I love the chocolate tahini truffles (p. 350) and the Crème Caramel (p. 352). Also, there’s a recipe for chocolate-dipped madeleines, and since I recently purchased a madeleine pan, I can’t wait to try them.
You won’t be disappointed in Mediterranean Paleo Cooking. Not only are the recipes delicious and beautiful, the book is chock full of tips and nutritional information, especially important if you need to modify for AIP, SCD/GAPS or low FODMAP.
Kudos to Nabil and Caitlin for the recipes and to Diane Sanfilippo for the cover design and photography.
The Mediterranean diet was all the rage just a few short years ago, and many health experts tout its benefits. Combine that with the added benefits of eating a grain-free, whole foods ancestral diet and you have a winning combination.
I began reading the acknowledgments and the intro and was soon riveted to the story of how a young chef from Algiers and a nutritionist/fitness coach from Nashville met and married. Even more interesting is the story of how they embraced their interest in ancestral nutrition with Nabil’s homeland cuisine. Mediterranean Paleo Cooking takes one on an historic and culinary adventure of the countries that border the Mediterranean Sea. Following the brief history of Mediterranean cuisine are some health steps practiced by Mediterranean peoples and from which we all can benefit. To name a few: living a slower-paced life, eating seasonally, strong family connections, less reliance on technology and nose-to-tail eating (meaning, eat the entire animal). There’s more information on the Paleo diet, the fusion between Paleo and Mediterranean recipes and foods, a primer on how to stock your own Paleo Mediterranean kitchen, how to use the book and meal plans. The recipes are categorized into groups: Breakfast, Appetizers, Soups, Pizza and Pasta (yes!), Poultry, Red Meat, Seafood, Odd Bits (think offal), Vegetable Sides, Desserts and The basics (those wonderful seasonings and dipping sauces). I wanted to make them all but for my first venture into the array of recipes, I settled on the Fig and Ginger Chicken tagine (p. 204) with a Golden Raisin Slaw (p. 330) for the salad and a Cauliflower Couscous (p. 332) to accompany the entrée. I loved the wonderful flavors of the tagine, however, next time I will increase the cumin, coriander and cinnamon as it seemed a bit less intense than what I prefer. The slaw was superb, and a nice way to have a slaw without the usual mayonnaise.
All the recipes in Mediterranean Paleo Cooking reflect the culture and flavors of the countries bordering the Mediterranean, from tagines to harissa braised short ribs, from a variety of hummuses to grain-free pita bread. The desserts are to die for! I love the chocolate tahini truffles (p. 350) and the Crème Caramel (p. 352). Also, there’s a recipe for chocolate-dipped madeleines, and since I recently purchased a madeleine pan, I can’t wait to try them.
You won’t be disappointed in Mediterranean Paleo Cooking. Not only are the recipes delicious and beautiful, the book is chock full of tips and nutritional information, especially important if you need to modify for AIP, SCD/GAPS or low FODMAP.
Kudos to Nabil and Caitlin for the recipes and to Diane Sanfilippo for the cover design and photography.
September 17, 2015
So tasty. So easy, compared to other gluten-free cookbooks. I love it.
December 27, 2019
Even though I don't eat Paleo per se, I have found this book to be most useful and informative for me! Suffering for over 5 years before being diagnosed with Celiac disease, I am always looking for interesting ways to prepare foods that will give me a more broad variety of flavors and not cause me to pay the price after each meal! Other than not being able to eat raw dairy, these recipes should add just the extra touch I need when I want something different than my own everyday home cooking! And did I mention, this has a 30-day meal plan! *grin*
February 1, 2020
I've been poring through this book, first reading through all of the recipes and tagging the ones I am most likely to enjoy, then cooking the recipes on the tagged pages. These recipes have been really tasty, and are helping me to expand my repertoire of meals I like to cook and eat. Delicious flavors and lots of vegetable dishes for the times when I want a break from flesh :)
July 19, 2024
Was hoping for some cooking inspo and this book delivered. Read it cover to cover. Looking forward to trying some of these recipes. Minus 1 ⭐️ because these recipes would be challenging to pull off daily for the average family. I would have loved an acknowledgement about how eating this way is financially out of reach for many people.
May 30, 2017
Many great ideas for my family who loves Mediterranean and son eats Paleo. Yum!
January 14, 2020
Some great ideas, new flavors. Going to try several. My only complaint was the font of recipe's ingredients.
September 8, 2021
Soem delicious recipes, especially of the vegetable and fish side.
March 30, 2015
I'll admit, I do not follow a paleo diet, but I love Mediterranean food, so I thought I'd give this one a chance. While I'm not avoiding grains, I am trying to eat healthier. Early on in the book they tell you to avoid legumes, a greatly used ingredient in Mediterranean cooking with known health benefits. With no grains or legumes, I'm pretty sure I'll not be moving to a paleo diet, but on to the recipes.
The Pistachio-Crusted Sole looks AMAZING and is definitely on my to-cook list. Savory Chicken Kebabs are quick and easy as well as delicious and the Cioppino is just as it should be. There is a nice variety of foods from Breakfast to Pizza & Pasta, Seafood, Vegetables, Desserts and so much more. At the back of the book there are basic recipes for spice mixes, harissa, broths and more. It includes some tutorials, menu ideas and even a photo index (in addition to the regular one) divided by chapters. There are some great recipes in here--and some I know I'll never try--but there's plenty to recommend this book. If you are a paleo fan you should love this book. If you're not, give it a try. You may love it.
I received a copy of this book from Victory Belt Publishing for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
The Pistachio-Crusted Sole looks AMAZING and is definitely on my to-cook list. Savory Chicken Kebabs are quick and easy as well as delicious and the Cioppino is just as it should be. There is a nice variety of foods from Breakfast to Pizza & Pasta, Seafood, Vegetables, Desserts and so much more. At the back of the book there are basic recipes for spice mixes, harissa, broths and more. It includes some tutorials, menu ideas and even a photo index (in addition to the regular one) divided by chapters. There are some great recipes in here--and some I know I'll never try--but there's plenty to recommend this book. If you are a paleo fan you should love this book. If you're not, give it a try. You may love it.
I received a copy of this book from Victory Belt Publishing for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
November 10, 2016
One of the great things about this book is that it gives variations for specific kinds of paleo diets. For example, the autoimmune paleo variations make substitutions for eggs and tomatoes. The FODMAP diet pulls out onions, etc.
I'm still working on the recipes in this book, and I'm working through the AIP variants, which may not be the same as the unsubstituted recipes for taste and texture. So I reserve judgment on these areas. The mousakka meat tasted good using AIP substitutions, but the topping and the zucchini base layer not so much, for instance. The recipes can get kind of complex with the substitutions.
I started by getting this from the library, and later went out and bought a copy.
I'm still working on the recipes in this book, and I'm working through the AIP variants, which may not be the same as the unsubstituted recipes for taste and texture. So I reserve judgment on these areas. The mousakka meat tasted good using AIP substitutions, but the topping and the zucchini base layer not so much, for instance. The recipes can get kind of complex with the substitutions.
I started by getting this from the library, and later went out and bought a copy.
February 13, 2015
This book has paleo recipes (meaning heavy focus on meat) and light focus on all the allergens such as corn, soy, gluten (dairy optional) and a wonderful focus on Mediterranean. Gloriously illustrated. Olives, capers, olive oil--light smattering of nuts and seeds- some vegetables. Recipes range from paleo crackers (gluten free), fish, poultry, and meat dishes, sauces for sphaghetti squash or zucchini noodles. Really I don't miss the pasta at all. I have tried various recipes throughout the book and they have all been excellent. I think I will use this book to cook from a lot.
December 11, 2014
Gluten-free, fresh, local...the topic may seem beaten to death, but this book was delightful. It is not a "diet" book. It's a story that takes you on a journey into the workings of quality ingredients and tasteful foods. The introduction of it's authors, the story behind how it came together and the health information and recipes are very well written. It's easy to follow. I'm excited to try the recipes and can't wait for the health benefits to become evident!
March 3, 2016
Fabulous book! Give it a try whether you eat Paleo or not. Can't go wrong with this one.
The recipes are to cook and absolutely delicious. Most recipes have some additional input from a chef and a nutritionist, which is quite useful. At the bottom of each recipe is a note about the recipe being low carb, AIP friendly, low FODMAP etc. which should be invaluable to those eating Paleo or doing a Whole30 or equivalent to address a specific health problem.
The recipes are to cook and absolutely delicious. Most recipes have some additional input from a chef and a nutritionist, which is quite useful. At the bottom of each recipe is a note about the recipe being low carb, AIP friendly, low FODMAP etc. which should be invaluable to those eating Paleo or doing a Whole30 or equivalent to address a specific health problem.
January 3, 2017
The stories the authors share are so engaging. The recipes are great but more important is how these dishes relate to the memories and connections the authors have with family. This book is visually beautiful, well organized making it easy to use/find the recipes, and provides a fun journey into the cuisine of the Mediterranean area.
June 11, 2017
Tons of GF & slow cooker options. Highly recommended for anyone who loves good food.
January 3, 2015
Not for me
April 14, 2017
A no fuss introduction to Paleo principles and a ton of recipes each accompanied by a photo.
What I liked: This book makes organ meat look good! Like a lot of people I struggle with cooking offal, the recipes presented look good. What I liked best is that each recipe has information/modifications for AIP/low FODMAPs/GAPS. Very helpful and makes this book useful to many people following special diets.
What I didn't like: I borrowed this book from the library and while the recipes are solid I don't see myself buying the book since mediterranean food isn't a huge passion for me personally.
I give this book a 4 out of 5 star rating.
What I liked: This book makes organ meat look good! Like a lot of people I struggle with cooking offal, the recipes presented look good. What I liked best is that each recipe has information/modifications for AIP/low FODMAPs/GAPS. Very helpful and makes this book useful to many people following special diets.
What I didn't like: I borrowed this book from the library and while the recipes are solid I don't see myself buying the book since mediterranean food isn't a huge passion for me personally.
I give this book a 4 out of 5 star rating.
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