Category: Cookbooks

Title: OMG That's Paleo Author: Juli Bauer Published: February 21, 2013 by Scribe Publishing Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Add: Goodreads Purchase: Amazon OMG That's Paleo features 30 new recipes never seen before on author Juli Bauer's blog, paleomg.com, as well as a selection of her best blog recipes. Sections include poultry, beef, pork, fish/seafood, slow cooker, sweet and savory breakfasts, baked goods, 5-ingredient meals, side dishes, snacks and desserts; and each recipe features a color photo. Juli also writes about the paleo diet in general and why it works for her, suggestions for keeping a kitchen well stocked, and recommended resources for further reading. And just like her blog, you can expect plenty of funny stories and awkward moments. I don't follow a Paleo diet, but I do pick up Paleo cookbooks and recipes fairly often. Given my love of all things pasta and bread, it's good to get some meat and veggie recipes. Paleo in theory closer to what our ancestors eat. Good foods -...

Title: Bold: A Cookbook of Big Flavors Author: Susanna Hoffman and Victoria Wise Published: December 31, 2013 by Workman Rating: 3 out of 5 stars Add: Goodreads Purchase: Amazon | Book Depository Bold is nourishing. Bold is inspired. Bold is food that means business. And Bold is big as in 250 recipes filled with big flavors to be served in big portions. From the culinary team of Susanna Hoffman and Victoria Wise who between them have authored or coauthored more than fifteen cookbooks including The Well-Filled Tortilla Cookbook and The Well-Filled Microwave Cookbook, Bold brings together the beloved American tradition of delicious, plate-filling meals with the lively global flavors that infuse our culture and cuisine. This is comfort food that's been given an exuberant 21st-century makeover slow-cooked roasts and braises, generous steaks, brimming soups, heaping platters of salads and vegetables, hearty pastas and grains, wild game, and rich desserts. This is Bold Stuffed California Pork Rolls. Buffalo Chili with Black Bean and Corn Salsa. Meat and...

We have not been eating at home much lately, between Christmas parties and dinners/lunches with family. I actually cooked dinner last night, but didn't want something that took too much effort. At first I was thinking of (canned) tomato soup and grilled cheese, but then I remember the delicious Pappa al Pomodoro in Rachael Ray's Express Lane Meals. And it's really easy. I served it with salad and melted a piece of provolone on slices of the ciabatta for David and Amber. Tomato soup and grilled cheese, just better. The recipe makes four servings. Pappa al Pomodoro 1 loaf chewy bread, such as ciabatta ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 sprig fresh rosemary 4 garlic cloves, chopped 1 small onion 1 cup chicken stock 1 14-oz can diced tomatoes 1 28-oz can crushed tomatoes 1 cup fresh basil, about 20 leaves salt and pepper freshly shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano or grated Pecorino Roman cheese (I used Parmesan) Chop about 2 cups of the bread and reserve the rest to pass at the table. Heat a medium...

Title: Make-Ahead Paleo: Healthy Gluten-, Grain- & Dairy-Free Recipes Ready When & Where You Are Author:  Tammy Credicott Category: Cookbook - Paleo Published: September 3, 2013 by Victory Bell Publishing Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Add: Goodreads Purchase: Amazon | Indiebound | Book Depository In today's fast-paced world, the family dinner can easily get swallowed up by work, errands, and kids' activities. But sitting down to a healthy home-cooked meal doesn't have to be a thing of the past. In Make Ahead Paleo, Tammy Credicott shows you how to eat well at home and on the run, without sacrificing flavor or good nutrition. Tammy offers up more than 100 flavorful recipes that are ready when you are, wherever you are, each one beautifully illustrated with a photo that will inspire you to start shopping and chopping: dishes such as Garlic Topped Flank Steak Roulade, Apricot Orange Pork Chops, Mushroom Meatballs, Apple Cider Chicken Thighs, Paleo English Muffins, Chocolate Chip Tahini Blondies with Toasted Coconut, and even Pumpkin Cardamom Pancakes. You'll be...