Paleo Eats: 111 Comforting Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, and Dairy-Free Recipes for the Foodie in You

by Kelly BeJelly

Paleo Eats is jam-packed with more than 100 tempting sweet and savory recipes, from condiments to desserts, all inspired by classic comfort foods. Delicious dishes like Coconut Cinnamon Cereal, Southern Fried Chicken, Lamb Gyro Burgers, Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls, and Devil’s Food Cake prove that eating Paleo is as fun and delicious as it is healthy. You’ll find something for everyone, even picky eaters, with recipes that are easy to make and even easier to love.

Paleo Eats is all about real comfort food made Paleo, for meals that are as tasty as they are healthy. Inside you’ll
• More than 100 grain-free, gluten-free, and dairy-free recipes that re-create your favorite comfort foods, including Chicken Pot Pie, Skillet Cornbread, Green Bean Casserole, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Apple Pie, and many, many more
• Tips for transitioning to a Paleo lifestyle, including advice for keeping your food budget low and which tools are essential for kitchen success
• A detailed Paleo baking tutorial with an overview of Paleo flours and guidelines on how to use them for the best results
• Troubleshooting tips and how to fix a recipe gone wrong
• Icons marking dishes that are perfect for holidays and special occasions, from Valentine’s Day to game day to birthdays, and dishes that comply with the Autoimmune Protocol

Genres: Cookbooks, Food, Health

304 pages, Paperback

First published November 18, 2014

About the author

Kelly Bejelly is the recipe developer, writer and photographer behind the popular grain-free food blog, A Girl Worth Saving.

She is the author of cookbook, Paleo Eat: 101 Comforting Gluten-Free, Grain-Free and Dairy-Free Recipes for the Foodie in You. After being diagnosed as pre-diabetic in 2009, in a last ditch effort to save herself, she tried the Paleo diet. Within six months, she lost 65 lbs., normalized her blood sugars and ended her battle with mental anxiety and depression. Her cooking style focuses on “Paleo Cooking from Heart ™”.

Reviews

[Suzanne Barrett · Rating 5 out of 5]

It’s going on three years since I ditched the Standard American Diet for a more healthful Paleo approach, so you can imagine I’ve tested recipes and reviewed A LOT of cookbooks. The newest one to cross my kitchen counter is Paleo Eats by Kelly Bejelly. Kelly switched to Paleo after being diagnosed as a pre-diabetic in 2009. In an effort to heal herself, she tried the Paleo style of eating and promptly reversed her condition, losing 65 pounds in the process. Now that’s a pretty amazing success story. (To learn more, visit Kelly’s website A Girl Worth Saving.)
In her cookbook you’ll find over 100 gluten-free recipes, many of them comfort foods you’d never though you’d eat again. Kelly has made them all Paleo and delicious, but there’s much more. Between the pages are tips for transitioning to a Paleo lifestyle, a detailed baking tutorial with detailed information on various Paleo flours, and troubleshooting tips for fixing a recipe gone wrong.
The recipes are labeled as to which are suitable for those following an autoimmune protocol and there are icons to show which recipes are for special and holiday occasions. The book is divided into seven chapters: The Basics; Breads, Wraps and Pastries; Breakfast; Mains; Sides and Salads; Desserts; and Drinks. I particularly liked the Crustless Quiche on page 98 with its spinach sage and nutmeg flavors. The Granola (p. 110) is on my list of to-do items. This one contains Deglet Noor dates, coconut flakes, slivered almonds, pecans and pumpkin seeds and is flavored with lemon juice and allspice. On page 148 is a recipe for an amazing chicken enchilada casserole made with grain-free wraps, a home-made enchilada sauce and a filling of onions, chopped chicken thighs, sliced olives, oregano and kale. I almost didn’t miss the cheese it was that tasty. My favorite side dish has to be the Bucha Onion Rings (p. 184). I love onion rings and have never managed to make them both Paleo and well-coated…until now. Finally, Kelly’s Apple Pie (p. 244) has a crust (p. 82) every bit as flaky and tasty as the wheat kind. The apples are Granny Smith, and she uses pumpkin pie spice for a delightful taste treat. And to top it off, her recipe calls for coconut sugar instead of honey or maple syrup.
While not all Kelly’s recipes are my particular versions of comfort food (I never grew up craving biscuits and cornbread, for example—but they’re in there, too!), there’s a great mix with something that’s sure to appeal to everyone. Kelly writes with a warm, friendly style. Her recipes are tested, easy enough for a beginner, yet complex enough for fine dining.
Pick up this book and give it a road test. I think you’ll find it as interesting as I did. Oh, and the book contains a photo for each recipe, photographed by the talented author.

[Sandralk · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my first good reads and I'm excited to try out these recipes. Thank you!!!

[Jo · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just received this book but am very impressed the way it is written. The recipes look simple to do but just have to get familiar with some of the ingredients. Ms BeJelly has explained in detail all of the ingredients and how to use them best. Can't wait to try some recipes. Thx.
I just passed this book on to my daughter. She is so impressed by it and very excited to use some of the recipes. She makes gluten-free and dairy free for some of the children and really likes the recipes.

[Joan Mitchell · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was so excited to receive this book from Goodreads. I went through it page by page before I opened my other mail. It has a great selection of recipes with directions that are easy to read and understand. The author also included tips and explanations to help newbies to paleo eating.

[Tina · Rating 4 out of 5]

A lot of sauce recipes and sweet treats.