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Well Fed 2: More Paleo Recipes for People Who Love to Eat
Well Fed 2: More Paleo Recipes For People Who Love To Eat is the follow-up to the deliciously popular Well Fed -- by ''The Clothes Make The Girl'' blogger Melissa Joulwan -- and it's packed with even more internationally-inspired recipes, mouth-watering photos, and easy meal ideas.
All 200 recipes and Quick Meal ideas in Well Fed 2 are made with zero grains, legumes, soy, sugar, dairy, and alcohol -- without sacrificing fun and flavor. The recipes are easy to prepare and were tested extensively so they work every time -- and so you don't have to spend all your free time in the kitchen.
Includes 200 recipes, variations, and Quick Meal ideas
Well Fed 2 includes 110 original recipes, plus 45 of Melissa's popular ''You Know How You Could Do That'' variations. You'll also find 44 Quick Meal ideas (no recipe required!) and tips for turning individual dishes into multi-course meals.
More than recipes
The book opens with information to help readers manage their relationship with food, including ways to identify emotional appetite versus true hunger, 30 reasons to do a Whole30, tips for socializing while keeping good habits, and a call to action to develop the best version of themselves.
International cuisine made healthier
Paleo can seem restrictive, so a broad array of international recipes have been paleo-ized for delicious flavor without sacrificing good nutrition, including Deconstructed Gyro, Thai Basil Beef, Chinese Five-Spice Pork Ribs, Lemon Lamb Tagine, Tod Mun Chicken Cakes, Belly Dance Beet Salad, Garlic Creamed Spinach, Sesame Cucumber Noodles, and even Banana Pecan Ice Cream.
Burgers, Balls & Bangers
Inspired by international sausage flavors, these 15 meatball recipes can also be shaped into patties or sausages, then grilled, baked, or pan-fried. It's exponential meat goodness!
Quick Meals
Ideas for meals and snacks that don't require a recipe, but add zing to everyday eating for paleo newbies and veterans.
AIP Adaptations
More than 100 of the recipes and Quick Meal ideas in Well Fed 2 can easily and tastily be modified to comply with the autoimmune protocol of paleo. The book includes detailed instructions for adapting the recipes for people who need to take extra care.
Whole30 Approved
All of the recipes are approved for use during a Whole30 (whole9life.com/category/whole-30) except the Sweet Potato ''Waffle'' and the Banana Pecan Ice Cream.
Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves
The PDF version of the book is available for $1 to everyone who buys a printed copy. Those dollars will be donated to the Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves, an organization devoted to getting clean cooking methods into the kitchens of developing countries.
Well Fed 2 proves that the Paleo diet -- too often defined by what you give up -- is really about what you good health, a light heart, and memorable meals to share with the people you love.
All 200 recipes and Quick Meal ideas in Well Fed 2 are made with zero grains, legumes, soy, sugar, dairy, and alcohol -- without sacrificing fun and flavor. The recipes are easy to prepare and were tested extensively so they work every time -- and so you don't have to spend all your free time in the kitchen.
Includes 200 recipes, variations, and Quick Meal ideas
Well Fed 2 includes 110 original recipes, plus 45 of Melissa's popular ''You Know How You Could Do That'' variations. You'll also find 44 Quick Meal ideas (no recipe required!) and tips for turning individual dishes into multi-course meals.
More than recipes
The book opens with information to help readers manage their relationship with food, including ways to identify emotional appetite versus true hunger, 30 reasons to do a Whole30, tips for socializing while keeping good habits, and a call to action to develop the best version of themselves.
International cuisine made healthier
Paleo can seem restrictive, so a broad array of international recipes have been paleo-ized for delicious flavor without sacrificing good nutrition, including Deconstructed Gyro, Thai Basil Beef, Chinese Five-Spice Pork Ribs, Lemon Lamb Tagine, Tod Mun Chicken Cakes, Belly Dance Beet Salad, Garlic Creamed Spinach, Sesame Cucumber Noodles, and even Banana Pecan Ice Cream.
Burgers, Balls & Bangers
Inspired by international sausage flavors, these 15 meatball recipes can also be shaped into patties or sausages, then grilled, baked, or pan-fried. It's exponential meat goodness!
Quick Meals
Ideas for meals and snacks that don't require a recipe, but add zing to everyday eating for paleo newbies and veterans.
AIP Adaptations
More than 100 of the recipes and Quick Meal ideas in Well Fed 2 can easily and tastily be modified to comply with the autoimmune protocol of paleo. The book includes detailed instructions for adapting the recipes for people who need to take extra care.
Whole30 Approved
All of the recipes are approved for use during a Whole30 (whole9life.com/category/whole-30) except the Sweet Potato ''Waffle'' and the Banana Pecan Ice Cream.
Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves
The PDF version of the book is available for $1 to everyone who buys a printed copy. Those dollars will be donated to the Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves, an organization devoted to getting clean cooking methods into the kitchens of developing countries.
Well Fed 2 proves that the Paleo diet -- too often defined by what you give up -- is really about what you good health, a light heart, and memorable meals to share with the people you love.
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First published October 21, 2013
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About the author
Melissa Joulwan
14 books520 followersMelissa Joulwan is the co-founder of Strong Sense of Place, a web site and podcast dedicated to literary travel and books with vivid settings.
She's also the author of the best-selling Well Fed cookbook series and the blog www.MelJoulwan.com, where she writes about her triumphs and failures in the gym, in the kitchen, and in life. Her most recent cookbook is Well Fed Weeknights: Complete Paleo Meals in 45 Minutes Or Less (November 1, 2016).
Well Fed 2 was named one of the best books of 2013 by Amazon.com and was a Washington Post best seller. Her first cookbook Well Fed appeared on the Wall Street Journal and USA Todaybest sellers lists..
In April 2017, she moved to Prague with her husband Dave, her cat, Smudge, her laptop, and one enormous suitcase.
She's also the author of the best-selling Well Fed cookbook series and the blog www.MelJoulwan.com, where she writes about her triumphs and failures in the gym, in the kitchen, and in life. Her most recent cookbook is Well Fed Weeknights: Complete Paleo Meals in 45 Minutes Or Less (November 1, 2016).
Well Fed 2 was named one of the best books of 2013 by Amazon.com and was a Washington Post best seller. Her first cookbook Well Fed appeared on the Wall Street Journal and USA Todaybest sellers lists..
In April 2017, she moved to Prague with her husband Dave, her cat, Smudge, her laptop, and one enormous suitcase.
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April 23, 2014
All but two recipes in it are Whole30 approved. And you will never, ever feel deprived. The flavors sing!
Recipes I've made so far:
Casablanca Carrots - wonderful cold salad to eat alone or atop greens.
Merguez Sausage Seasoning and Meatballs - an instant favorite.
Italian Bangers
Oven-Fried Salmon Cakes - so delicious, and penny-wise.
Fiesta Pork Chops - bye bye bland pork chops.
Pan-Fried Plantains - perfect for breakfast.
Green Beans with Sizzled Garlic - so flavorful - a huge hit!
Silky Gingered Zucchini Soup - a "hug in a bowl" indeed.
Crispy Chicken Livers - surprisingly delicious.
Mashed Cauliflower - Less "heavy" than mashed potatoes, and so much faster. No peeling, boiling or mashing!
Basic Cauliflower Rice - especially great with a curry, saucy dish or soup.
Steam-sauteed Veggies - a weekly staple.
Roasted Spaghetti Squash - always have some on hand!
Roasted Cabbage Roses - surprisingly delicious.
Olive Oil Mayo & Garlic Mayo - these are always in my fridge.
Tahini Dressing - so tasty drizzled
On my "Try Next" list:
Hoisin Sauce
Mulligatawny Stew
Sesame Cucumber Noodles
Coconut Cauliflower Rice
Plantain Nachos
Tod Mun Chicken Cakes
Better Butter
Zingy Ginger Dressing
She has extremely simple yet helpful sections titled "Stuff to Put on Eggs", "Flavor Boosters" that will jazz up any food, How to Dress up Broccoli, Burger Toppings, and suggestions on combinations to try. Great when you are speed-cooking a basic meal!
The original Well Fed struck a perfect balance of simple, fast recipes and dishes that took a bit more time and effort but yielded many meals. All of her recipes have been incredibly delicious. I spend a lot of my time cooking and was truly impressed that Melissa managed to introduce me to several new spices and many new, succulent flavors. And she does it again in Well Fed 2.
I bought this out of loyalty to my love for Melissa's recipes and blog, though honestly I did not know how she could come up with anything to top the original Well Fed.
The verdict: Well Fed 2 is even better. It's pure pleasure to read, devour with your eyes and yes, the recipes are outstanding.
My advice? Buy both. You will NOT regret it.
Recipes I've made so far:
Casablanca Carrots - wonderful cold salad to eat alone or atop greens.
Merguez Sausage Seasoning and Meatballs - an instant favorite.
Italian Bangers
Oven-Fried Salmon Cakes - so delicious, and penny-wise.
Fiesta Pork Chops - bye bye bland pork chops.
Pan-Fried Plantains - perfect for breakfast.
Green Beans with Sizzled Garlic - so flavorful - a huge hit!
Silky Gingered Zucchini Soup - a "hug in a bowl" indeed.
Crispy Chicken Livers - surprisingly delicious.
Mashed Cauliflower - Less "heavy" than mashed potatoes, and so much faster. No peeling, boiling or mashing!
Basic Cauliflower Rice - especially great with a curry, saucy dish or soup.
Steam-sauteed Veggies - a weekly staple.
Roasted Spaghetti Squash - always have some on hand!
Roasted Cabbage Roses - surprisingly delicious.
Olive Oil Mayo & Garlic Mayo - these are always in my fridge.
Tahini Dressing - so tasty drizzled
On my "Try Next" list:
Hoisin Sauce
Mulligatawny Stew
Sesame Cucumber Noodles
Coconut Cauliflower Rice
Plantain Nachos
Tod Mun Chicken Cakes
Better Butter
Zingy Ginger Dressing
She has extremely simple yet helpful sections titled "Stuff to Put on Eggs", "Flavor Boosters" that will jazz up any food, How to Dress up Broccoli, Burger Toppings, and suggestions on combinations to try. Great when you are speed-cooking a basic meal!
The original Well Fed struck a perfect balance of simple, fast recipes and dishes that took a bit more time and effort but yielded many meals. All of her recipes have been incredibly delicious. I spend a lot of my time cooking and was truly impressed that Melissa managed to introduce me to several new spices and many new, succulent flavors. And she does it again in Well Fed 2.
I bought this out of loyalty to my love for Melissa's recipes and blog, though honestly I did not know how she could come up with anything to top the original Well Fed.
The verdict: Well Fed 2 is even better. It's pure pleasure to read, devour with your eyes and yes, the recipes are outstanding.
My advice? Buy both. You will NOT regret it.
October 30, 2015
The recipes are great, but the author is kind of annoying with unecessary commentary, tangents, and irrelevant side stories. Her chosen formatting is interesting allowing you to make notes in the margins on some recipes, but not all. I feel like she used it as a space filler on shorter recipes. The formatting overall feels very...cluttered. There's just too much going on on the page. Every recipe does have a picture though, which is nice!
February 19, 2014
I have to disclose that I have multiple food allergies and have been "relearning" to cook over the past couple of years. It is a hard journey--buying expensive ingredients and having inconsistent, sometimes terrible results. I continued to have some health issues so I decided to do the "Whole30" program. I was buying another cookbook from my wishlist and got a great deal on this one at the same time. I do not eat a Paleo diet but I would say I am "partially Paleo." (Ain't nothing wrong with meat and vegetables!)
The book is laid out well, the recipes are easy to read, and there is a place for notes on many pages. (Yes, I write in my cookbooks! They are MY cookbooks!) Lots of substitutions are recommended as well as what to pair with what.
The recipes I made so far have turned out SO AWESOME. My husband, who has no food restrictions and eats the Standard American Diet, loved the barbecued beef so much that he asked me to keep it in rotation. Bonus: it's a crockpot recipe and SO easy!
This is not a criticism of the book, just something special to me: I can't have eggs, so any recipe that had the homemade mayo (which I've heard is very good) was not on my "to-try" list during the Whole30. Now that I'm done, I'll try those with a (not-Paleo) substitute.
I highly recommend this book for anyone who likes to eat, even if you are just learning to cook.
The book is laid out well, the recipes are easy to read, and there is a place for notes on many pages. (Yes, I write in my cookbooks! They are MY cookbooks!) Lots of substitutions are recommended as well as what to pair with what.
The recipes I made so far have turned out SO AWESOME. My husband, who has no food restrictions and eats the Standard American Diet, loved the barbecued beef so much that he asked me to keep it in rotation. Bonus: it's a crockpot recipe and SO easy!
This is not a criticism of the book, just something special to me: I can't have eggs, so any recipe that had the homemade mayo (which I've heard is very good) was not on my "to-try" list during the Whole30. Now that I'm done, I'll try those with a (not-Paleo) substitute.
I highly recommend this book for anyone who likes to eat, even if you are just learning to cook.
February 13, 2014
This is my new favorite cookbook. It has everything from the very simplest snack to more involved "project" cooking reserved for when time is not an issue. I like that there isn't much in the way of dessert. I'm not eating paleo because I need more dessert. All the instructions are easy to follow, and a lot of variations are given to keep things interesting. I like that there aren't a lot of expensive and/or difficult-to-find ingredients. It's just simple, good food that you can (for the most part) buy at any supermarket. This is the book that makes it easy to keep homemade meals coming despite a full-time job, a family, and school.
July 10, 2014
Yes, it's a cookbook. But it got me through my Whole30, and I've read it cover to cover. It's one of the best cookbooks I've ever seen. And it's a work of art all it's own. There are photos for every recipe (which I love). I love everything about this cookbook. It will continue to be my go-to source for paleo/whole30 eats!
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August 13, 2016 An interesting diet. I don't think I'll follow it but there are some interesting recipes in the book. I'll try to make Kick Ass Catsup (less sugar than regular catsup). I personally don't think cookbooks work well as ebooks. I like to get the pages of my cookbooks smudged with ingredients.
June 14, 2019
I love this book and her other two as well. The recipes are easy to make and the whole family lives them. The recipes are light feeling after eat even if I over ate. There are ingredients that I learned about and others I substituted with a Google search. I highly recommend this book and her other 2.
January 12, 2018
Not as good as the first book, but still filled with plenty of easy and DELICIOUS recipes. While they can be distracting, I found the author's notes, comments, and asides to be amusing. It's almost like having a girlfriend chatting with you about her favorite recipes.
February 12, 2018
My favorite cookbook. The only way I've been able to do three Whole30s (and contemplate doing a Whole90). Love her recipes, her humor and her flavors.
May 28, 2020
Much better than the first book.
September 20, 2020
She is so funny. This is a great second cookbook.
October 1, 2020
Can't live without it.
March 20, 2017
Much like her first book, Well Fed, this book has a bit more than just recipes going on. She offers up strategies for maintaining sanity whilst maintaining a stocked fridge of healthy, homemade food.
Also, there are 15 meatball varieties... kind of makes it worth the price of admission right there.
Also, there are 15 meatball varieties... kind of makes it worth the price of admission right there.
November 27, 2016
Don't feel intimidated by the long ingredient lists! These recipes make your mouth (and your stomach) happy. I love the sections "Stuff to Put on Eggs," "Dress up Your Broccoli," and "Burger Toppers" for great ways to dress up paleo basics.
Here's what I made:
Burgers, Balls, and Bangers: There are fifteen variations of meatballs in this cookbook, and I have made every single one at least once (favourite=Japanese Gyoza). I love that each variation has a "go-along" section for suggestions on food pairings because this is not my strength, deciding what tastes good with what.
Old School Italian Meat Sauce: A long-simmering recipe that requires a bit of love and time in the kitchen, but it makes a lot and you can eat it or freeze it.
Buffalo Chicken Salad: Not kid-friendly, but delicious for a summer meal on the back porch.
Thai Basil Beef: I have made this a stir fry and I have made it a curry, but I prefer the curry. I often leave the Basil Leaves out - shhhh, don't tell! - because the ones at our grocery are usually yucky, and it still tastes delicious.
BBQ Beef Waffle Sandwich: labor intensive, because for full flavour explosion, you really need to make the BBQ sauce, the Creamy Cole Slaw AND the "waffles," but if you happen to be an expert planner and have a lazy summer afternoon, this is amazing.
Chicken Nanking: Make the optional sauce AND make a double batch. you won't regret it! I have this page flagged.
Pan Fried Sardines: We literally quadruple this recipe and still don't always have leftovers. I know, sardines, right? But they are so yummy! If I'm in a hurry, I sometimes skip the marinade time, and it still turns out just fine.
Belly Dance Beet Salad: I love beets but I prefer them pickled or as a salad topper with pears and chicken. If you make this, eat it soonish or hold back the pistachios until serving - the nuts become soft in the fridge.
Classic Coleslaw: I actually like coleslaw now that I'm not subjected to that runny, sloppy stuff from the plastic deli containers.
Pan-Fried Plantains: before this cookbook, I didn't even know plantains existed - I thought they were large overripe bananas! Don't skimp on the lime juice sprinkle - it adds the bit of zing you mouth wants.
Silky Gingered Zucchini Soup: I feel like a bit of a traitor, and maybe this soup is an acquired taste, but I prefer my zucchini in zoodle or fritter form.
Sweet and Salty Broccoli Salad: This girl at work told me I was disgusting for eating cold broccoli covered in mayonnaise but I think she was just jealous that I have discovered another way to eat veggies any time of day. I always blanch the broccoli in boiling water and as the recipes says, "friendlier broccoli," you can even eat at breakfast.
Sweet Potato Soup with Bacon: Sweet potatoes are my favourite vegetable. I made the Lebanese Seven-Spice Bland just for this soup.
Spaghetti Squash Fritters: I can eat a whole batch of these in one day.
Here's what I made:
Burgers, Balls, and Bangers: There are fifteen variations of meatballs in this cookbook, and I have made every single one at least once (favourite=Japanese Gyoza). I love that each variation has a "go-along" section for suggestions on food pairings because this is not my strength, deciding what tastes good with what.
Old School Italian Meat Sauce: A long-simmering recipe that requires a bit of love and time in the kitchen, but it makes a lot and you can eat it or freeze it.
Buffalo Chicken Salad: Not kid-friendly, but delicious for a summer meal on the back porch.
Thai Basil Beef: I have made this a stir fry and I have made it a curry, but I prefer the curry. I often leave the Basil Leaves out - shhhh, don't tell! - because the ones at our grocery are usually yucky, and it still tastes delicious.
BBQ Beef Waffle Sandwich: labor intensive, because for full flavour explosion, you really need to make the BBQ sauce, the Creamy Cole Slaw AND the "waffles," but if you happen to be an expert planner and have a lazy summer afternoon, this is amazing.
Chicken Nanking: Make the optional sauce AND make a double batch. you won't regret it! I have this page flagged.
Pan Fried Sardines: We literally quadruple this recipe and still don't always have leftovers. I know, sardines, right? But they are so yummy! If I'm in a hurry, I sometimes skip the marinade time, and it still turns out just fine.
Belly Dance Beet Salad: I love beets but I prefer them pickled or as a salad topper with pears and chicken. If you make this, eat it soonish or hold back the pistachios until serving - the nuts become soft in the fridge.
Classic Coleslaw: I actually like coleslaw now that I'm not subjected to that runny, sloppy stuff from the plastic deli containers.
Pan-Fried Plantains: before this cookbook, I didn't even know plantains existed - I thought they were large overripe bananas! Don't skimp on the lime juice sprinkle - it adds the bit of zing you mouth wants.
Silky Gingered Zucchini Soup: I feel like a bit of a traitor, and maybe this soup is an acquired taste, but I prefer my zucchini in zoodle or fritter form.
Sweet and Salty Broccoli Salad: This girl at work told me I was disgusting for eating cold broccoli covered in mayonnaise but I think she was just jealous that I have discovered another way to eat veggies any time of day. I always blanch the broccoli in boiling water and as the recipes says, "friendlier broccoli," you can even eat at breakfast.
Sweet Potato Soup with Bacon: Sweet potatoes are my favourite vegetable. I made the Lebanese Seven-Spice Bland just for this soup.
Spaghetti Squash Fritters: I can eat a whole batch of these in one day.
August 28, 2014
Well Fed 2 definitely offers way more substance and BANG than the first one!
I thought Well Fed 1 was like the best thing ever...and then this book happened.
I adore her. She is so cute and confident and straight forward.
In this book she discuses in deeper detail her journey with food, fitness, and health.
What spoke to my heart the most was when she challenged all of us to find the best version of you. The one we desire to be, not the one we think we should be....she explains it better, so read the book. haha
She talks about how when you eat correctly this stops being a diet. This is a lifestyle you prefer because it helps you feel your best. You don't miss junk food anymore. She then gives 30 reasons or good effects of eating well. This serves as a great motivation or a reminder of why you are doing this, and why to continue and press forward. Everything she says is true and exactly what I've told people I've noticed in myself. She took the words right out of my mouth!
Then she tackles the issues that causes most people to quit the diet. Food is the social glue of society. How can you be social if you do not eat like everyone else?
She gives out hints and encouragements. These are hints that Ive found to work myself... I had to find out the hard way. Darn I wish I read this a few years ago!
She also tells us how to be "present" and fall in love with meal time and truly enjoy the experience...which is something American's have lost, and I think our culture is finally starting to miss it.
The recipes are fantastic and I'm so glad I have this book.
Well Done!
*** Here is my review for the previous book:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I thought Well Fed 1 was like the best thing ever...and then this book happened.
I adore her. She is so cute and confident and straight forward.
In this book she discuses in deeper detail her journey with food, fitness, and health.
What spoke to my heart the most was when she challenged all of us to find the best version of you. The one we desire to be, not the one we think we should be....she explains it better, so read the book. haha
She talks about how when you eat correctly this stops being a diet. This is a lifestyle you prefer because it helps you feel your best. You don't miss junk food anymore. She then gives 30 reasons or good effects of eating well. This serves as a great motivation or a reminder of why you are doing this, and why to continue and press forward. Everything she says is true and exactly what I've told people I've noticed in myself. She took the words right out of my mouth!
Then she tackles the issues that causes most people to quit the diet. Food is the social glue of society. How can you be social if you do not eat like everyone else?
She gives out hints and encouragements. These are hints that Ive found to work myself... I had to find out the hard way. Darn I wish I read this a few years ago!
She also tells us how to be "present" and fall in love with meal time and truly enjoy the experience...which is something American's have lost, and I think our culture is finally starting to miss it.
The recipes are fantastic and I'm so glad I have this book.
Well Done!
*** Here is my review for the previous book:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
April 20, 2017
Once again, Melissa Joulwan put out an amazing, beautiful cookbook for us! Like Well Fed: Paleo Recipes for People Who Love to Eat, the photographs are stunning and the layout of the book is just awesome!
Some cookbooks seem like they're just going through the motions.. ingredient list, directions, and if you're lucky, a picture. Not this one. It really feels like Joulwan is teaching you how to cook, and she really wants you to love your food! She puts in all sorts of variations and tricks you can try to make recipes your own, which is what I love about cooking! And her stories and writing bring you into her kitchen, or her dad's restaurant, or some other country altogether, which is so much more fun than a typical cookbook description!
This book mentions and goes into more detail about Whole 30 than her first book, which at first I was afraid was just an advertisement, but I don't think she crosses the line with it. Plus, if you've ever done a Whole30, you get why she wants to spread the word... (life changing stuff, people). Plus, there is no shortage of actual recipes in this book. She gives you all the basics and plenty of awesome recipes, most of which have variations of their own. I can hardly wait to try them all!
Some cookbooks seem like they're just going through the motions.. ingredient list, directions, and if you're lucky, a picture. Not this one. It really feels like Joulwan is teaching you how to cook, and she really wants you to love your food! She puts in all sorts of variations and tricks you can try to make recipes your own, which is what I love about cooking! And her stories and writing bring you into her kitchen, or her dad's restaurant, or some other country altogether, which is so much more fun than a typical cookbook description!
This book mentions and goes into more detail about Whole 30 than her first book, which at first I was afraid was just an advertisement, but I don't think she crosses the line with it. Plus, if you've ever done a Whole30, you get why she wants to spread the word... (life changing stuff, people). Plus, there is no shortage of actual recipes in this book. She gives you all the basics and plenty of awesome recipes, most of which have variations of their own. I can hardly wait to try them all!
November 11, 2013
Love this cookbook. Really shows you how to cook up a bunch of food on Sunday so you can throw together meals all week with healthy, delicious food. I'm now a master at making my own olive oil mayo so I can whip up different tuna or chicken salads that I can throw on greens with vegetables I already cut up for the week. Bbq chicken, boil some eggs and fry up a bunch of chicken sausages for some quick protein to mix and match. Prep vegetables with a quick steam so they're ready to throw in a recipe. It really helps to stay on course when the food is ready to go and sitting in glass containers that are so easy to see in the fridge.
May 15, 2015
The recipes in the second Well Fed book are different enough that you’ll get a lot out of it even if you already have the first book, and that there is so much variety you will certainly find plenty to try out, especially if your family likes to eat international meals. I will say that in my experience, I usually have to double the recipe and often double the spices as well, but we like our food extra-flavorful (usually!).
{Read my full review here--as well as a link to my longer review of the first Well Fed cookbook}
{Read my full review here--as well as a link to my longer review of the first Well Fed cookbook}
May 26, 2014
Love this cookbook! I've been making the recipes since I got it, but I have now finished reading it cover to cover. The Awesome Sauce is! I make it pretty much every week, along with Oven Fried Salmon Cakes. I tried sardines for the first time using the Pan-Fried Sardines recipe. They were quite good, even though I'm not a fishy-fish fan. Today for lunch, I had the Buffalo Chicken Salad - yum!
The Well Fed2 recipes are succinct, easy to follow and delicious. And, the writing is clear and entertaining. I'm a fan.
The Well Fed2 recipes are succinct, easy to follow and delicious. And, the writing is clear and entertaining. I'm a fan.
December 6, 2014
I'm so happy to have a follow up to Well Fed, which is one of my go-to cookbooks. Melissa does not disappoint with this second cookbook. Larger and full of delicious real food recipes, this is a cookbook I pull out several times a week. The crispy chicken livers recipe converted my kids and they are now excited when I buy chicken livers.
The only thing I can't rave about is the photography. It's not nearly as tempting as the first volume. But since I know I can trust Melissa's recommendations, that's not a huge factor for me.
The only thing I can't rave about is the photography. It's not nearly as tempting as the first volume. But since I know I can trust Melissa's recommendations, that's not a huge factor for me.
October 13, 2015
4 stars simply because it has great photos and a fabulous recipe layout.
However, I made the Italian Pork Roast (one of the author's recommendations for a favorite recipe) and it tasted like, well, slow cooker pot roast. Not awful, but not great either.
I'm not sure if there is a typo in the recipe, but it says to cook on low for 14-16 hours. I can't imagine how to make that timing work unless you start it the night before and plan to have it for lunch the next day. I cooked it for 10 hours and found it a bit dry. Maybe it gets better if it's cooked longer.
However, I made the Italian Pork Roast (one of the author's recommendations for a favorite recipe) and it tasted like, well, slow cooker pot roast. Not awful, but not great either.
I'm not sure if there is a typo in the recipe, but it says to cook on low for 14-16 hours. I can't imagine how to make that timing work unless you start it the night before and plan to have it for lunch the next day. I cooked it for 10 hours and found it a bit dry. Maybe it gets better if it's cooked longer.
November 11, 2013
Well Fed is my most frequently used cookbook. Well Fed 2 is just as great as Well Fed, and the format is fantastic. This is a great cookbook regardless of whether you are into the whole paleo thing or not....good food is good food and you really can't go wrong with any recipe in this book. Get it now.
November 5, 2013
A brilliant follow up to Well Fed. So many yummy things to cook. Already made: kickass ketchup, magic dust, spaghetti squash fritters, collard greens, cauliflower mashed "potatoes", Lizard sauce, plantain nachos, and a few more that were equally delicious. I have not made anything from this cookbook that hasn't been AMAZING!
If I could give it more stars, I would.
If I could give it more stars, I would.
February 3, 2014
This is one of the best cookbooks I have ever read, and I read a LOT of cookbooks. Great recipes and tips for cooks of any skill level. I have to take this back to the library today, but I will be buying this one for my collection. So many sauces, meat dishes and veggie combos to try, whether you're Paleo/Gluten-Free or not. Highly recommended!
March 28, 2014
this cookbook got me through my first Whole30. The recipes are fantastic with lots of variations! I did a whole month of clean eating without a single repeat recipe. Not that I didn't want to repeat them, there were just sooo many options! Italian Pork Roast, Salmon cakes, Creamed Spinach, you name it, I made it, I loved it!
July 28, 2014
Great recipes
I flagged a dozen or so recipes to make. that being said, many of the recipes called for ingredients I had never heard of. however I like that this wasn't a bunch of gluten free replacement for gluten filled meals. they were recipes that worked whether you are going paleo or not.
I flagged a dozen or so recipes to make. that being said, many of the recipes called for ingredients I had never heard of. however I like that this wasn't a bunch of gluten free replacement for gluten filled meals. they were recipes that worked whether you are going paleo or not.
December 9, 2014
This is a VERY good cookbook (in the same vein as Well Fed) for those who are interested in exploring "paleo cooking" but don't want to give up on familiar (or even MORE DIVERSE) flavors and textures.
If you are interested in expanding your spice rack and your palette while cutting back on or eliminating "white carbs," then I highly recommend this book.
If you are interested in expanding your spice rack and your palette while cutting back on or eliminating "white carbs," then I highly recommend this book.
October 3, 2016
Melissa Joulwan's recipes turn out great, without fail...ok, maybe my cauliflower rice doesn't come out perfect every time, and doesn't look as pretty as hers, but it is tasty. Her sauces and uses of spices, plus DIY spice blends are wonderful. I used this book while on the Whole 30, and it made the month really enjoyable.
October 19, 2016
I so have a girl crush on Melissa Joulwan! This woman is confident, funny, smart and damn good at using spices to make food sing.
This book, like her first, "Well Fed", is full of beautiful food porn on well designed pages. The recipes are off the hook delicious and I really like her "you know how you could do that?" options for the recipes.
This book, like her first, "Well Fed", is full of beautiful food porn on well designed pages. The recipes are off the hook delicious and I really like her "you know how you could do that?" options for the recipes.
February 10, 2014
Not a huge fan of the way this book is arranged and the author doesn't seem very knowledgable about food. They play on the word "pho" isn't as amusing because she mispronounces it. There were some cooking blunders etc but the recipes do make it worth it!!
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