Everyday Paleo Family Cookbook: Real Food for Real Life

I just received my new cookbook yesterday, and cannot wait to try pretty much everything inside this one (just like we did with the first... trust me, it's beaten and battered from use in the kitchen). First on my list will be Cauliflower Hummus (genius) and Sloppy Joes in Portabellas. Going to make the dinner for our 1-year Paleo Anniversary (we went Paleo last year in September and Sarah's first book guided us through the transition. I quit 7 years as a vegetarian for Paleo and feel so much better its unbelievable). If you own the first cookbook, which you SHOULD, this new one has gorgeous photos and a beautiful layout. The first one has awesome info and recipes, but is much more "homemade" looking with family snapshots, etc. With this book it is clear she is now in the Big Leagues! On a side note, the title of this one might be confusing (is it just the same book with updated cover and photos? Not at all!) but I will forgive. The rest of it is awesome. Sections are divided much more logically (sauces, slow cooker, meaty mains, and very little "dessert" or treat options - good). I was always getting confused with the first book... I think it's because the fish section was yellow. No separate "fish" section here - good! There are fish recipes of course, just in the Meat Meals section. The book is also a bit thinner, but I attribute that to there not being a weightlifting/workout section. (If you want the info, go buy the first book already!) I also want to point out that even though the emphasis is on a family with kids, there's no reason this book won't work for your family if you don't have kids (we don't! just a cat... at the moment). The advice she gives is great, and pertinent to everyone. Who doesn't want to know how to pack a delicious lunch?!? I also appreciate the "quick meal ideas" section, where there aren't full page recipes, just short easy recipes that look delicious. Thank you Sarah for another awesome cookbook. We can't wait to try everything in here! I wasn't sure it could be done, since the first Everyday Paleo was so good - but you've managed it in spades!! Now to go find myself some coconut aminos for my Kale Chips...

This is my favorite cookbook! Every single recipe has a full page color picture and the contents have small thumbnail pictures with the page numbers and name of the dish. It really is laid out beautifully. The recipes I've made so far have all been wonderful. Best Ever Chicken Wings? SO good...we're having more tonight! Slow Chicken Curry? Yuuuummmmm!This is a cookbook, but the author does give a basic overview of Paleo and how she came to the lifestyle. If you want more in depth information you need to grab one of the many other Paleo books out there.I do have a peeve with the book (and the Paleo community in general), and it concerns their stance on milk. I agree that pasteurized milk is one of the worst things you can put in your body. Anything good that was in the milk was completely destroyed during the pasteurization process and all that's left over is an inflammatory, mucus producing, sludge of yuck! The same cannot be said of RAW milk and raw milk products. In fact, there seems to be much evidence that the opposite is true. Raw kefir has been proven to be especially beneficial. My point is, is that Sarah Fragoso makes the distinction between grain and grass fed meat, but does not do so with pasteurized and raw milk. Raw milk should always come from grass fed cows. If you believe that you don't want to drink milk because it's for baby cows, that's fine, but to lump all milk together as being bad is just untrue and I wish the Paleo community would address this.Having said that, I absolutely recommend Everyday Paleo and I do believe that following the principles of the Paleo lifestyle would benefit everyone currently eating a Standard American Diet.

I was interested in starting a Paleo diet, or at least, changing my diet to be closer to one. My friend recommended this book to me, as she said it had many different recipes that tasted good.The beginning of the book is filled with information about the paleolithic diet; why it's good for your system, what foods you can eat, and how it changed the author's life. I honestly loved the personal touch. She also goes on to give advice and tips on how to lessen the blow to your budget, as eating a lot of meat and fresh produce can increase your grocery bill. She also has a sample one-week meal plan with a complete grocery list to help you get started. Another positive point to this book: Unlike other paleo diet books I have bought, this author is not condescending and is genuinely helpful.There are few mini-quick recipes in the introduction section, so if you buy this book, don't skip over those! So far, I have tried about 10 recipes. I especially recommend the zucchini salad and the sweet potato chips for the sides and the mini meatloaves for dinner. Everything that I have made has been a huge hit with the family, and that's saying something, since my 8 year old son is a very picky eater. My other two children and my husband are really enjoying the food.I think the author makes a good attempt at trying to please every type of cook with this book. Some of the recipes are quick and easy, others are quite involved with lots of chopping and cutting of vegetables. For me, I love being in the kitchen, so I have been picking the more labor intensive recipes to start off with. However, tonight I tried the easy pulled pork recipe, and let me tell you, it was EASY and the roast was delicious!In conclusion, whether you are looking for a paleo cookbook or just looking for new recipes to expand your collection, I highly recommend this book!

Being new to the Paleo lifestyle I have found this book to be invaluable. Bearing in mind that it is an American book so I will need to make a few tweaks here and there as obviously we in the UK haven't got all the the stores or the specific makes of produce she mentions in some of her recipes…She also uses cups a lot to measure her ingredients so for myself I just keep one cup which I use for all her recipes so that they are balanced... however big or small a cup she uses herself is immaterial. It's a comprehensive cookbook covering not just your shopping list but lunch boxes for kids, sauces and dips, slow cooker recipes….. it even has an ingredient Index! She gives the preparation times, cooking times and how many people the meal will serve. All this as well as the many easy family recipes, hints to make your life easier and a brilliant introduction from Sarah herself. All this for £13 is excellent value for money.

Great cookbook if you are trying to follow a paleo diet. The recipes in it are very family friendly, though for young children who aren't overly keen on spicy food I would recommend reducing the amount of chilli powder etc that is used in some recipes. It is also easy to add some carbs to the meals if you aren't wanting the whole family to eat Paleo. Also works well for a gluten/dairy free diet.

just so hard to sick to when out aw work all day - need to be a stay at home mum with lots of money and time to plan menus - wold love to do it though.

This book is a good companion to her other book. The recipes are not too complicated and are easy to follow. A good intro into cooking paleo style meals

Thank you for the glimpse into your family life and how the Paleo way of life as changed your lives.