The Slim Palate Paleo Cookbook

I follow several Paleo foodie bloggers, which is how I came across the awesome cover shot of this book. I was immediately drawn to the image, and wanted to know more about the book. I was even more amazed at the then-17 author's journey, photography, and cooking skills. I really wanted this book, so I decided when I could splurge a little on myself (just in time for starting my Paleo eating over after a few months of eating poorly), I would show Josh some love and buy his book for inspiration.I got it yesterday, and I was so, so, so impressed! I loved how he explained Paleo and also what worked for him in his path to healthy eating for a healthy body. Lots of very good advice and information to begin. Then....the recipes. Very well written, easy to understand and carry out. And unlike a recent Paleo dessert cookbook I read that required this one, very expensive ingredient in EVERY recipe, all of Josh's recipes are accessible to the average cook. He promotes eating real food, and although the best quality is preferred, it won't kill the recipe (and the purchase of the book overall) if you substitute some items (say, a regular cut of beef vs. grain-fed if you can't afford/find it). He explains this all. And the PHOTOS. Each recipe (with the exception of sauces - totally understandable) is paired with beautifully staged shots of mouth watering dishes. My mouth was literally watering after reading the descriptions and ogling the pics.This book is totally worth adding to your kitchen. Notice I didn't say bookshelf. We have all made a cookbook purchase that just wasn't what we hoped it would be. We may have perused the pages and not been really struck to try any of the recipes. And then it just sits and gets the occasional "Oh yeah...I've been meaning to try something outta there". But....we never do. And by "we" I mean me. With "The Slim Palate Cookbook" - the exact opposite. I have already planned on picking up a few things for the recipe for short ribs to make tonight. And the Moroccan Chicken tomorrow. And the Paleo pancakes this weekend.Josh - job VERY well done! I am proud of you, and you have inspired me.

I started eating Paleo this year and have been getting lots of recipes, etc from blogs and different recipe books. I start following Joshua's Slim Palate blog and saw some of the recipes from this cookbook and had to order it. I received it in the mail yesterday afternoon and after reading through Joshua's introduction and the recipes, I was eager to try the recipes. I cooked two recipes today and they were a hit. The ouefs en crocette that I made for breakfast were fabulous and so easy to make (don't let the name fool you). Great tasting and a diferent take on your morning egg dish. I cooked the Thai fish cakes for dinner tonight and it was HUGE hit with both myself and my hubby. So much flavor and again easy to make. A delicious dish! It will definitely be in our rotation and I may try some other fish combinations. I can't wait to try some of the other delicious recipes including that coconut muffin that you cook in the microwave (may be doing that in the morning). This is truly a great book for anyone who is following a Paleo diet or just eating cleaner. The best thing about this cookbook is that not only are the recipes easy to prepare but the ingredient list is what you already have in your pantry. Great cookbook!

I have been "practically" Paleo for six months now. I stopped eating processed foods and gluten because I wanted to see if I felt better or would have a reduction in my seasonal (all year long) allergies. My allergies are essentially the same, thank you very much, but, amazingly, I dropped ten pounds the first month. Another five pounds and I will be at my bikini wearing, post-baby weight of 135 pounds -- not thin but certainly not pudgy. (I will skip the bikini, however).So I bought Joshua's book because a) I need to break out of my current grocery list b) those next five pounds would be great!I haven't finished the book yet, but I like the voice he writes in. I like his approach to pale. The Braised Moroccan Chicken with Stuffed Green Olives was delicious. But, drum roll please, the Coconut Breakfast Muffins, were worth the price of the entire book. Basically four ingredients after you grease the ramekin and only two minutes in the microwave (yes, I still use the microwave) and you have the most amazing little vehicle for the nut butters that you love sooooo much.Thank you Joshua. I look forward to trying many more of these great looking recipes. The photography is wonderful.

First - Paleo or not, this is phenomenal gourmet cooking. Not only are all the recipes incredibly flavorful, this book as actually tought me quite a few things that I have incorporated into my own cooking. I have a cupboard full of cookbooks, many of them consisting of popular Food Network stars and the worlds top chef's. They are all just "ok". Nothing ever gripped me and flipped that obsession switch in my head. Because of this, I stopped using cookbooks all together. When I got a hold of Josh's cook book, I started with the most aggressive recipe, the Lamb Shanks. The recipe was easy to follow - and when the shanks were done, I swore it was one of the best things I have ever eaten. I tried a few more of the recipes and those became some of the best things I have ever eaten. I then tried many of Josh's recipes on his website, and THOSE became some of the best things I have ever eaten (carnitas especially). Now, instead of ignoring cookbooks all together, I want to make every recipe in the book and am well on my way

This book did a great job at converting the carb food stuffs typical in someone's diet to a doable healthy meal. Well explained and very nicely illustrated recipes. Congratulations on your journey Joshua.

What an amazing book, loved every recipe and have followed the blog for a long time. I'm so glad to finally have the book in my hot little hands. Can't wait to start creating. 😊👍

Nice cookbook.

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What makes this book stand out from the forest of good, bad and indifferent paleo books out there is the passion and sophisticated palate of Joshua Wiseman. His recipes are delicious, but clearly come straight from the kitchen of a great, unpretentious cook .Just reading his mother's chicken soup recipe takes the reader right back to the sensuous experience of walking into a house filled with the aroma of homemade chicken soup. His advice to cook it just before everyone arrives home so that they meet with the sameexperience is charming.I have cooked a lot from this book and every recipe has turned out well.