Clean Paleo Family Cookbook

When it is snowy and cold outside (and my car is buried under 2ft of ❄️ ), superspeed readers like me can read 250+ pages/hour, so yes, I have read the book … and many more today. LOL

I requested and received a temporary digital Advance Reader Copy of this book from #NetGalley, the publisher and the author in exchange for an honest review.  

From the publisher, as I do not repeat the contents or story of books in reviews, I let them do it as they do it better than I do 😸.

Clean Paleo Family Cookbook includes 100 healthy Paleo-inspired recipes that your whole family will love. Perfect for your whole food Paleo elimination diet, or if you want keto modifications for your clean Paleo diet, every recipe is completely free of grains, gluten,  legumes, dairy, soy, and artificial ingredients.

Written by Ashley McCrary of the beloved blog Healthy Little Peach, Clean Paleo Family Cookbook was created to support you in cooking and serving your family high quality, healthy meals that will keep them all wanting more. Whole food cooking does not have to be boring or tasteless. 

These flavorful, crave-able recipes all meet squeaky clean Paleo guidelines. Enjoy scrumptious dishes like: Zucchini & Onion Fritters​, Chili-Lime Deviled Eggs, BLT Eggs Benny over Crispy Tostones, Pineapple-Mango Chia Seed Pudding, Creamy Broccoli Salad with Apples, Cajun Parsnip Fries with Fry Sauce, Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas, Grilled Pork Chops with Peach Vinaigrette, Basil Pesto Chicken Power Bowls, Tuscan Shrimp, Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Wraps with Ranch Coleslaw, Tuna Cakes with Lemon-Dill Aioli, Creamy Mushroom & Bacon Chicken Thighs, Chocolate Chip Muffins, Cinnamon Bun Energy Bites, Peach Crisp, Frozen Pineapple Whip.

Nourish and delight your family with these clean and delicious recipes.

These are great recipes if you are into Paleo and don't want to cook different meals for yourself and the kids. Or the husband in my case. I am not sure if Paleo is such a great eating plan for everyone (I personally think that legumes should be allowed as they did grow in the wild, AS DID GRAIN) but it is clean eating as it is food make with ingredients instead of the packaged stuff in your cupboard.

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If you follow a paleo lifestyle this is a well written cookbook with beautiful photos. this book goes into great detail on the recipe guidelines and acceptable foods on this diet plan. I do not personally follow Paleo but I love cookbooks and always enjoy reviewing recipes for taste and health benefits.

The author writes  a very personal story as someone who has struggled with eating disorders and multiple health issues. She also bravely and openly discusses her self esteem issues stemming from her weight and anxiety. I think it is a brave thing and I applaud her honesty.

I also found many recipes I will eat so despite not following Paleo this book has tasty recipes. I especially like the sauces and pesto recipes. the twice baked taco sweet potatoes are awesome!

The recipes in this cookbook should please most paleo eaters. I referred often to her guidelines and all recipes follow her listed restrictions. However, as stated earlier I am not a Paleo dieter so this statement is based solely on the information provided in this book so it in no way can constitute real personal knowledge of this diet lifestyle. 
The color photos are provided of about 1/3  of the recipes and all are tastefully done and make the food prepared look delicious. No nutritional information is provided, which I personally dislike. As a dieter I do track my nutritional intake so I do feel the addition of that information would highly improve the overall success of this cookbook.

One plus about the book is that she defines recipes as either traditional paleo, squeaky clean paleo, and/or keto paleo, since the diet is different for different people. I try to keto so I found that helpful.

Some recipes require an air fryer, an Instant Pot and an immersion blender. She even has a milk frothier listed as an essential kitchen tools so be aware if you don't have those handy you may need to adapt the recipes to a different cooking method. This book also offers tips on how to plan meals into your weekly budget and which meals can be made ahead. 

I received this book from NetGalley and Quarto Publishing - Fair Winds Press for an honest review.

I will start by saying that I do not follow a paleo diet and I never will. So I can’t tell if this book is a good guide for followers of the Paleo Diet or for beginners. But I can review this book as a recipe book, as I love to try new recipes. 

I didn't know this diet, so this book from this point of view is certainly very informative. It also offers tips on how to fit in the weekly budget or how to meal prep that I’ve found useful. The pictures are the highlight of this book, being very Instagram worthy (it makes sense, since the author made her fortune from Instagram!). I still have to try many recipes, but the ones I tried are great and approachable. Of course, not following the Paleo diet means that I don't have all the kitchen essentials in my house, like erythritol or nutritional yeast, but there are many recipes even I could try anyway. 
Lastly, I'm not used to cook different meals for adults and kids, but I think it's just a cultural difference. 

All in all, I would recommend this book if you're interested in the Paleo diet.

The presentation is beautiful and the recipes are simple, easy to follow. The photos, throughout, are curated nicely. Most of all, everything is family friendly, and most definitely loved by all. For anyone looking for a beautiful paleo cookbook, I highly recommend Clean Paleo Family Cookbook. The aesthetic is just so beautiful and the recipes so delicious, do not pass on adding this to your cookbook shelf!

I love Ashley's recipes, and am so glad that there is now a collection in book form! These recipes are approachable and delicious. Anyone from a beginner to a master chef, can find something to enjoy. They may be healthy recipes, but they absolutely do not lack in flavor. This is one of those cookbooks you will most definitely want to share with your friends!

Well presented and full of simple, easy to follow recipes. All recipes are ideal for family dinners and lunches and wwithin the Paleo diet. Perfect for anyone starting on a Paleo diet

The author shares a bit of her personal story and how the diet helped her find a healthy relationship with food. She also breaks down the  difference between paleo, keto and clean paleo. I loved the pictures. They make me want all of the dishes!

I love browsing healthy cookbooks and this one was beautiful! The recipes are relatively simple and use easy-to-find ingredients. The ingredients used are clean and healthy. There are a variety of recipes in this book - something for everyone, include kid-friendly recipes. Anyone looking to eat healthier and feel better will love this book, even if not following a paleo diet. 

Thank you, Fair Winds Press and NetGalley, for a digital ARC!