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The Keto Guido Cookbook: Delicious Recipes to Get Healthy and Look Great
Delicious recipes and great stories from Jersey Shore’s Vinny Guadagnino.
You can change your diet (and your life) with Jersey Shore star and ketogenic diet aficionado, Vinny Guadagnino. Growing up in a big Italian family didn’t naturally lend itself to a carb-free lifestyle—so when Vinny started the ketogenic diet, the transformation in his body amazed him. He realized that eating keto was both healthy and sustainable, and he had never felt better. To share his passion for this way of eating, Vinny created the moniker “keto guido,” and started posting his recipes online. Vinny’s fans began asking when he would publish a book of recipes that would show them how to get started, and The Keto Guido Cookbook was born.
Packed with over 100 recipes—plus a convenient 7-day ketogenic diet meal plan—The Keto Guido Cookbook shows you that a good diet can be easy, healthy, and great tasting. Peppered throughout with Vinny’s personal stories, as well as a scientific breakdown from Ketogenic Diet Expert and Wellness Coach, Karissa Long, this cookbook will help you eat well, feel amazing, and look stunning.
This ketogenic diet cookbook includes:
The ketogenic diet made simple—Go keto in no time with dozens of recipes that take 30 minutes or less, a 1-week meal plan, and a helpful guide to what you should (and shouldn’t) be eating.
Over 100 ketogenic diet recipes—Cook up mouthwatering meals that’ll satisfy your cravings—including keto-fied American-Italian classics—like Italian Sausage Breakfast Casserole, Zucchini Roll Manicotti, Baked Chicken Caprese, and Tiramisu.
Fun and inspiring stories—Vinny shares everything he’s learned about eating right, finding success, and the joy of home-cooked meals.
Discover the most entertaining (and most flavorful) way to start a ketogenic diet with The Keto Guido Cookbook.
You can change your diet (and your life) with Jersey Shore star and ketogenic diet aficionado, Vinny Guadagnino. Growing up in a big Italian family didn’t naturally lend itself to a carb-free lifestyle—so when Vinny started the ketogenic diet, the transformation in his body amazed him. He realized that eating keto was both healthy and sustainable, and he had never felt better. To share his passion for this way of eating, Vinny created the moniker “keto guido,” and started posting his recipes online. Vinny’s fans began asking when he would publish a book of recipes that would show them how to get started, and The Keto Guido Cookbook was born.
Packed with over 100 recipes—plus a convenient 7-day ketogenic diet meal plan—The Keto Guido Cookbook shows you that a good diet can be easy, healthy, and great tasting. Peppered throughout with Vinny’s personal stories, as well as a scientific breakdown from Ketogenic Diet Expert and Wellness Coach, Karissa Long, this cookbook will help you eat well, feel amazing, and look stunning.
This ketogenic diet cookbook includes:
The ketogenic diet made simple—Go keto in no time with dozens of recipes that take 30 minutes or less, a 1-week meal plan, and a helpful guide to what you should (and shouldn’t) be eating.
Over 100 ketogenic diet recipes—Cook up mouthwatering meals that’ll satisfy your cravings—including keto-fied American-Italian classics—like Italian Sausage Breakfast Casserole, Zucchini Roll Manicotti, Baked Chicken Caprese, and Tiramisu.
Fun and inspiring stories—Vinny shares everything he’s learned about eating right, finding success, and the joy of home-cooked meals.
Discover the most entertaining (and most flavorful) way to start a ketogenic diet with The Keto Guido Cookbook.
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270 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 10, 2019
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About the author
Vinny Guadagnino
3 books19 followersVinny Guadagnino was born and raised in Staten Island, New York, and comes from a traditional Italian-American family. He graduated from CUNY College of Staten Island with honors, took the LSAT, and was a political aide for a State Assemblyman before joining Jersey Shore in 2009. When he’s not appearing on reality and scripted television, Vinny focuses on prosocial issues.
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August 6, 2024
I'm gonna be honest, I did not expect this cookbook to be as good as it is, I just thought "Ooh My fave Jersey Shore guy + Keto (how I usually eat) = Fun" and that was about it. This got purchased about 1/3 of the way through me reading it haha (I have it checked out from my library I work at, I'm not just reading it in the shop like a monster) This has so many different recipes than the usual keto fare, which I have been doing on and off since my early 20's, so trust me, I've seen'em all! Plus as a girl who grew up eating a lot of Italian and Greek food (Thanks to Dad's side of the family) there was some keto versions of some of my comfort food faves that I haven't come across before! Even if you don't "do keto" I still think you would enjoy the recipes in this book, and it doesn't use a lot of off the wall ingredients that would be hard to find or that you wouldn't already have, so go grab a copy and get in the kitchen!
October 25, 2020
As a recipe book, I think this is one of the best keto books around. The recipes are delicious and not overly complicated. It may be because I'm also from New York and love Italian food, but I found the recipes much more appetizing than in many other keto cookbooks.
Just taking off one star because I found the writing repetitive and sort of uninteresting, but the recipes make the book really worth it.
(Also, this is definitely the typical "keto as weight loss" book, so if you're doing keto for health reasons that are weight-neutral, it's kind of a bummer. But I haven't found a weight-neutral, HAES keto book yet. If they exist, I want to know!)
Just taking off one star because I found the writing repetitive and sort of uninteresting, but the recipes make the book really worth it.
(Also, this is definitely the typical "keto as weight loss" book, so if you're doing keto for health reasons that are weight-neutral, it's kind of a bummer. But I haven't found a weight-neutral, HAES keto book yet. If they exist, I want to know!)
April 8, 2020
Thanks netgalley for providing this!
I was recently very interested in the keto lifestyle and saw this was available on netgalley. This book explained keto very well and had a ton of great recipes that give all of your daily needs. It’s also written by one of my favorite jersey shore guys ever!
I was recently very interested in the keto lifestyle and saw this was available on netgalley. This book explained keto very well and had a ton of great recipes that give all of your daily needs. It’s also written by one of my favorite jersey shore guys ever!
August 6, 2020
Great read! Very inspirational. Looking to eat better so it was very informative.
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April 9, 2020
Great Recipes
Recipes are deliciously inviting, coming from someone who has practiced keto for a year or more. Excited to use this book. Thank you
Recipes are deliciously inviting, coming from someone who has practiced keto for a year or more. Excited to use this book. Thank you
May 10, 2021
Decent
Not a groundbreaking cookbook but had some good dessert recipes and some nice smoothies. Definitely not worth buying full price.
Not a groundbreaking cookbook but had some good dessert recipes and some nice smoothies. Definitely not worth buying full price.
May 30, 2021
It actually offered some great information and recipes. I also appreciate that he goes for a clean keto diet.
April 23, 2022
Looks to be easy!
I will definitely be trying these recipes. I'm always looking for simple keto recipes to add to my arsenal. Because if it's not simple I will not stick to it.
I will definitely be trying these recipes. I'm always looking for simple keto recipes to add to my arsenal. Because if it's not simple I will not stick to it.
December 29, 2023
The chimichuri sauce and Buffalo cauliflower are amazing.
January 11, 2024
It was a fun read and there were some great recipe ideas
September 17, 2019
Anyone who’s watched Jersey Shore knows Vinny Guadagnino and his friends. You know their loyalty to each other. You know how they like to have a good time. And you know how important it is to them to look and feel good. In that tradition, Vinny shares his secrets of nutrition and staying healthy in The Keto Guido Cookbook.
This cookbook is packed with information about the keto diet, including a section on the science of the clean keto lifestyle from health coach Karissa Long. Vinny himself has done lots of research on keto , as he’s been following it for years, and he includes a list of resources, from podcasts and documentaries to websites and cookbooks. But if you’re looking to get started with keto, The Keto Guido Cookbook has tips, over 100 simple recipes, and even a week of meal ideas to get you kick-started.
With recipes for breakfast, lunch, and dinners as well as snacks and even desserts, this cookbook is packed with classic keto recipes, super simple recipes for days when you don’t have a lot of time, and even comfort foods tweaked to fit this lifestyle. You can eat keto and still enjoy Golden Pancakes, Chicken Wings (Vinny makes them with an orange-ginger sauce), New England Clam Chowder, Shrimp Scampi, Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore, Classic Sausage and Peppers, Flaky Beef Empanadas, and even New York Cheesecake.
The flavor palate skews Mediterranean (my personal favorite), as Vinny and his family are Sicilian, but there are also options that include the spices from other regions as well as encouragement for trying different flavor profiles and sugar-free sauces. Vinny also includes recipes for vegetarians, for those who want to ditch dairy, and for using an air fryer. This cookbook has something for every taste and lifestyle, for those who have been living the keto lifestyle for a while and or those who haven’t yet taken the leap but want to.
Vinny knows that making this change is challenging, so he offers some basic tips to help out. Don’t get overwhelmed by counting the macros (the percentages of fat, protein, and carbs that are the basis of keto), plan ahead but remember to vary the menus so it’s sustainable for you. Most importantly, listen to your body and eat only when you’re hungry. And like any good Guido, he encourages readers to work out, to maintain a healthy overall lifestyle.
Fans of Jersey Shore and anyone interested in a clean keto lifestyle can use The Keto Guido Cookbook as a way to get started or as encouragement and ideas for maintaining the keto lifestyle. Anyone who takes to the time to read this for inspiration and to try out the recipes won’t be disappointed.
Galleys for The Keto Guido Cookbook were provided by Callisto Publishers, with many thanks.
This cookbook is packed with information about the keto diet, including a section on the science of the clean keto lifestyle from health coach Karissa Long. Vinny himself has done lots of research on keto , as he’s been following it for years, and he includes a list of resources, from podcasts and documentaries to websites and cookbooks. But if you’re looking to get started with keto, The Keto Guido Cookbook has tips, over 100 simple recipes, and even a week of meal ideas to get you kick-started.
With recipes for breakfast, lunch, and dinners as well as snacks and even desserts, this cookbook is packed with classic keto recipes, super simple recipes for days when you don’t have a lot of time, and even comfort foods tweaked to fit this lifestyle. You can eat keto and still enjoy Golden Pancakes, Chicken Wings (Vinny makes them with an orange-ginger sauce), New England Clam Chowder, Shrimp Scampi, Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore, Classic Sausage and Peppers, Flaky Beef Empanadas, and even New York Cheesecake.
The flavor palate skews Mediterranean (my personal favorite), as Vinny and his family are Sicilian, but there are also options that include the spices from other regions as well as encouragement for trying different flavor profiles and sugar-free sauces. Vinny also includes recipes for vegetarians, for those who want to ditch dairy, and for using an air fryer. This cookbook has something for every taste and lifestyle, for those who have been living the keto lifestyle for a while and or those who haven’t yet taken the leap but want to.
Vinny knows that making this change is challenging, so he offers some basic tips to help out. Don’t get overwhelmed by counting the macros (the percentages of fat, protein, and carbs that are the basis of keto), plan ahead but remember to vary the menus so it’s sustainable for you. Most importantly, listen to your body and eat only when you’re hungry. And like any good Guido, he encourages readers to work out, to maintain a healthy overall lifestyle.
Fans of Jersey Shore and anyone interested in a clean keto lifestyle can use The Keto Guido Cookbook as a way to get started or as encouragement and ideas for maintaining the keto lifestyle. Anyone who takes to the time to read this for inspiration and to try out the recipes won’t be disappointed.
Galleys for The Keto Guido Cookbook were provided by Callisto Publishers, with many thanks.
January 17, 2020
Good, solid advice for those looking at adopting a keto lifestyle and if you love Italian cuisine, the substitutions that have allowed Vinny to still eat his favorites are pretty good too!
October 5, 2019
I don’t follow keto exclusively mostly because I am a legit carb ahold. But I must say some of the recipes in this book will help change that. The golden pancake are amazing and I make them frequently. I also have become quit keen on smoothie recipes. At first it was a hard transition for me because I remained hungry. I have found the smoothie recipes in this book more satisfying and I make them thick enough to be almost froze yogurt consistency which really does the trick for me. Another real favorite is the hearty spinach and bacon breakfast bowl it s delicious and quick to throw together. I love how fast easy and yummy these recipes are. I received this book from NetGalley for an honest review and it is fantastic I highly recommend it.
December 8, 2019
EST keto recipe book EVER!
I love the recipes. They’re easy, tasty, and “normal”. It’s your favorites but made differently. Plus every dish gives you the calculated macros! I’ve been looking for a macro driven keto cookbook for years and never found one until now. And the desserts...oh the desserts. These are better than anything I had non-keto. Even if I didn’t want to live a keto life, I’d still prefer these desserts to anything you could bake from a box or buy from a store. Snack options are phenomenal too. I love that there are crackers and dips in the mix and not just your typical “handful of nuts” or “bag of carrots”. This is a book I’ll reference daily forever...or until I memorize the recipes from making them so much.
I love the recipes. They’re easy, tasty, and “normal”. It’s your favorites but made differently. Plus every dish gives you the calculated macros! I’ve been looking for a macro driven keto cookbook for years and never found one until now. And the desserts...oh the desserts. These are better than anything I had non-keto. Even if I didn’t want to live a keto life, I’d still prefer these desserts to anything you could bake from a box or buy from a store. Snack options are phenomenal too. I love that there are crackers and dips in the mix and not just your typical “handful of nuts” or “bag of carrots”. This is a book I’ll reference daily forever...or until I memorize the recipes from making them so much.
November 5, 2019
As someone who is keto/low carb and Italian...I really appreciated this book from Vinny Guadagnino. You can find a selection of great Italian recipes that are keto-friendly like baked chicken Caprese, Chicken rollatini with ricotta, prosciutto, and spinach. chicken cutlets, and tiramisu. YUM! But Vinny does share non-Italian inspired dishes that look delicious as well. The Keto Guido cookbook leans towards more of a dairy-free lifestyle so you won't see a ton of cheese or dairy products. Overall I am really excited to try these recipes!
October 3, 2019
Thank you NetGalley for the digital ARC. What is NOT TO LOVE ABOUT THE KETO GUIDO! I love Vinny and was so excited to see his book up for offer ! So many good recipes and ideas i had not even thought of! I will read this book over and over and refer to it often! thank you Keto Guido for getting me out of the diet food rut.
September 29, 2019
I was a bit hesitant about taking advice on The Keto Diet from someone that was on Jersey Shore and is known for partying. However, I read it and was pleasantly surprised at how informative it is and the recipes are easy to follow and delicious! I highly recommend this one!
October 22, 2019
Thank you NetGalley,
Filled with Vinny's humor and his traditional italian sense, this book is great.
Its not much different from any other cook book though as far as keto goes, but the humor that is interjected into the book keeps it entertaining.
Filled with Vinny's humor and his traditional italian sense, this book is great.
Its not much different from any other cook book though as far as keto goes, but the humor that is interjected into the book keeps it entertaining.
January 5, 2026
Some great recipes! I liked the commentary throughout and the additional suggestions of trading particular ingredients out.
December 7, 2019
Thought this was a good cookbook, with recipes I would enjoy trying. Found it to be a good look into the Keri guido lifestyle.
December 29, 2019
I really like all the easy recipes. Easy, simple ingredients!!
January 24, 2020
Great advise
Very well done! I get Kari now.can't wait to try the recipes. explanations made me to very clear. Enjoyed it! Thank you
Very well done! I get Kari now.can't wait to try the recipes. explanations made me to very clear. Enjoyed it! Thank you
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