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Danielle Walker's Eat What You Love: Everyday Comfort Food You Crave; Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, and Paleo Recipes [A Cookbook]
Beloved food blogger and New York Times best-selling author Danielle Walker is back with 125 recipes for comforting weeknight meals. This is the food you want to eat every day, made healthful and delicious with Danielle's proven techniques for removing allergens without sacrificing flavor. As a mother of three, Danielle knows how to get dinner (and breakfast and lunch) on the table quickly and easily. Featuring hearty dishes to start the day, on-the-go items for lunch, satisfying salads and sides, and healthy re-creations of comfort food classics like fried chicken, sloppy Joes, shrimp and grits, chicken pot pie, and lasagna, plus family-friendly sweets and treats, this collection of essential, allergen-free recipes will become the most-used cookbook on your shelf. With meal plans and grocery lists, dozens of sheet-pan suppers and one-pot dishes, and an entire chapter devoted to make-ahead and freezer-friendly meals, following a grain-free and paleo diet just got a little easier.
336 pages, Hardcover
Published December 4, 2018
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January 19, 2019
A nice mix of recipes and strategies. Includes many make-ahead and freezer options, instant-pot, sheet pan, and slow-cooker approaches, and designations for egg-free, nut-free, nightshade-free, and SCD. Plenty of grain-free, dairy-free options for standard ingredients.
A number of kid-friendly recipes and solutions but not so much that it’s a kid-oriented family recipe book. Not overly focused on baking, but covering the categories of eating requirements most people need to cover in a day or a week.
Overall the recipes are a nice balance of enticing and simple, with an everyday feel overall rather than show-off or aspirational recipes, and with no odd ingredients to hunt down if your kitchen is already tuned to grain-free, dairy-free, clean ingredients.
My favorite so far is the deconstructed turkey dinner on a sheet pan—just the kind of solution I was looking for and hadn’t thought of for the traditional labor-intensive meal.
A number of kid-friendly recipes and solutions but not so much that it’s a kid-oriented family recipe book. Not overly focused on baking, but covering the categories of eating requirements most people need to cover in a day or a week.
Overall the recipes are a nice balance of enticing and simple, with an everyday feel overall rather than show-off or aspirational recipes, and with no odd ingredients to hunt down if your kitchen is already tuned to grain-free, dairy-free, clean ingredients.
My favorite so far is the deconstructed turkey dinner on a sheet pan—just the kind of solution I was looking for and hadn’t thought of for the traditional labor-intensive meal.
August 7, 2021
Best Paleo cookbook
December 4, 2018
Where do I begin with this book?? Danielle Walker has done it again. Upon picking up the book, I was blown away by how gorgeous it was. Then I opened it. Beautiful photos accompany each section and recipe. The book lays flat, which is SO convenient while cooking, and has a beautiful ribbon bookmark.
Ok, great, it’s pretty, but content matters when you’re cooking., right? Especially when you’re cooking Paleo recipes, which I feel are notorious for being too complicated, and not worth the effort in the end. None of that here!! I don’t know if I’m more amazed by how easily most of the recipes come together, or how AMAZING they taste. They run the spectrum from incredible chocolate glazed donuts (yes, donuts… and even my non-Paleo friends were raving), to CRISPY waffles (mind blown, tummy happy), to cheese crackers. Yes, easy to make, delicious, crunchy, Paleo (non-dairy or dairy options) cheese crackers.
However, what made this book for me is that Eat What You Love truly gave me the opportunity to once again eat something I love. I have countless family recipes the call for Cream of Mushroom soup. Countless memories of meals with my mom that I could never properly recreate once I was forced to go gluten free. When I saw the recipe for Cream of Mushroom soup, I almost fell out of my chair. When I made it? Heaven. The flavor and consistency are SPOT ON. Family classics are back. I’ve told several people that the book is worth the purchase price for that recipe alone. All the other amazing recipes? Added bonuses! If you are gluten free, dairy free, nut free, Paleo… get this book. I promise you won’t regret it.
*I was provided a complimentary copy of Eat What You Love in exchange for assisting with early recipe testing. The opinions above are completely my own, honest experiences with cooking from this cookbook.
Ok, great, it’s pretty, but content matters when you’re cooking., right? Especially when you’re cooking Paleo recipes, which I feel are notorious for being too complicated, and not worth the effort in the end. None of that here!! I don’t know if I’m more amazed by how easily most of the recipes come together, or how AMAZING they taste. They run the spectrum from incredible chocolate glazed donuts (yes, donuts… and even my non-Paleo friends were raving), to CRISPY waffles (mind blown, tummy happy), to cheese crackers. Yes, easy to make, delicious, crunchy, Paleo (non-dairy or dairy options) cheese crackers.
However, what made this book for me is that Eat What You Love truly gave me the opportunity to once again eat something I love. I have countless family recipes the call for Cream of Mushroom soup. Countless memories of meals with my mom that I could never properly recreate once I was forced to go gluten free. When I saw the recipe for Cream of Mushroom soup, I almost fell out of my chair. When I made it? Heaven. The flavor and consistency are SPOT ON. Family classics are back. I’ve told several people that the book is worth the purchase price for that recipe alone. All the other amazing recipes? Added bonuses! If you are gluten free, dairy free, nut free, Paleo… get this book. I promise you won’t regret it.
*I was provided a complimentary copy of Eat What You Love in exchange for assisting with early recipe testing. The opinions above are completely my own, honest experiences with cooking from this cookbook.
December 4, 2018
Danielle Walker's latest cookbook is full of healthy, delicious "comfort foods" made paleo, gluten-free, grain-free, and crap-free! From savory to sweet, there is a ton of mouth-watering recipes that taste just like the "original"- but without the inflammatory effects of foods I'm sensitive to. Anyone can make and eat this food, even those without allergies or sensitivities. I love how the recipes can easily be tweaked to whatever you have on hand (e.g., subbing broccoli for Brussel sprouts in a sheet pan dinner) and the tidbits help make your cooking even better.
As a volunteer recipe tester, I received an advanced, complimentary copy of this book. I'm so glad I did because everything I made has been healthy and delicious! The sheet pan teriyaki salmon and chocolate zucchini protein muffins are my favorites and have become staples in my meal rotation. I can't wait to make other delectable foods- toaster pastries, pizza pockets, and donuts... to name a few :) The picture glossary at the end is really helpful when planning what to make.
The main downside is that some of the recipes require many steps and are time-consuming. This is to be expected when recreating standard American foods using gluten-free, paleo ingredients. So, plan to allocate more time or do advance prep work (another bonus is that the book offers make-ahead tips). Also, the treats have quite a bit of sugar. I'm watching my sugar intake and find that cutting the sweetener amount of by half still results in a delicious treat. Finally, there aren't any calorie counts or macros listed, which is a bummer since I'm a competitive athlete attuned to my diet.
Overall, I HIGHLY recommend this cookbook!!! Danielle Walker makes living a healthy, anti-inflammatory diet so much easier and now we can do it with "comfort foods".
As a volunteer recipe tester, I received an advanced, complimentary copy of this book. I'm so glad I did because everything I made has been healthy and delicious! The sheet pan teriyaki salmon and chocolate zucchini protein muffins are my favorites and have become staples in my meal rotation. I can't wait to make other delectable foods- toaster pastries, pizza pockets, and donuts... to name a few :) The picture glossary at the end is really helpful when planning what to make.
The main downside is that some of the recipes require many steps and are time-consuming. This is to be expected when recreating standard American foods using gluten-free, paleo ingredients. So, plan to allocate more time or do advance prep work (another bonus is that the book offers make-ahead tips). Also, the treats have quite a bit of sugar. I'm watching my sugar intake and find that cutting the sweetener amount of by half still results in a delicious treat. Finally, there aren't any calorie counts or macros listed, which is a bummer since I'm a competitive athlete attuned to my diet.
Overall, I HIGHLY recommend this cookbook!!! Danielle Walker makes living a healthy, anti-inflammatory diet so much easier and now we can do it with "comfort foods".
January 26, 2022
Delicious and nutritious paleo cookbook with menu plans, prep tips, b/l/d ideas, and includes snacks, sweets, make it ahead, and ingredient substitutes based on preferences and health needs. Love this one!
February 23, 2021
Great recipes! Definitely good comfort foods, but healthy!! I use this book all the time! Amazing food, live long and healthy!
April 26, 2022
There were some great sounding recipes in this book, but for my personal dietary restrictions they weren’t that helpful. Still, others would enjoy this!
April 20, 2024
Wonderful recipes! All of them I've tried have been delicious. We have no food allergies in our family but like to eat healthy.
December 6, 2018
Danielle's reputation precedes her, and this book is notably filled with very delicious recipes (grain-free, gluten-free, dairy-free). I did feel that some of these recipes are a little simple for her reputation. Things like tomato soup or banana bread, then making French toast with that banana bread; simple and available nearly anywhere on the web. Some of the dinner recipes are as simple as honey mustard salmon and sheet pan fajitas; these belong in a blog post, not a (list price $35) cookbook.
The recipes are very tasty, it's just that some are very simple. I've been cooking for many years and enjoy it tremendously. Cookbooks are to bring something new to the mix, not standard home-cook that are super easy to make allergen free (such as the entrees mentioned above) to begin with.
Anyone who struggles in the kitchen or is new to this type of allergen-free/paleo cooking will get much use of and enjoy this book very much. But if you're a seasoned home cook, give it as a gift. Danielle's efforts are of merit, but this is more for the cook that needs super simple things.
The recipes are very tasty, it's just that some are very simple. I've been cooking for many years and enjoy it tremendously. Cookbooks are to bring something new to the mix, not standard home-cook that are super easy to make allergen free (such as the entrees mentioned above) to begin with.
Anyone who struggles in the kitchen or is new to this type of allergen-free/paleo cooking will get much use of and enjoy this book very much. But if you're a seasoned home cook, give it as a gift. Danielle's efforts are of merit, but this is more for the cook that needs super simple things.
February 3, 2021
Eat What You Love is a beautiful book and filled with mouthwatering favorites. This is a fantastic addition for any kitchen but particularly for those with paleo, gluten-free/grain-free, or dairy-free dietary needs. At first glance, the book is hefty and full of gorgeous photographs. It's obvious quite a bit of blood, sweat, and tears went into the creation of the cookbook. Having sampled many of the recipes as a volunteer recipe tester, the butter chicken and cowboy cookies are my absolute favorites, and the sandwich bread and elderberry gummies will be staples in our house. Though several of the recipes have many steps and will take time to make, EWYL also includes several sheet-pan dinners are perfect for a busy weeknight. There is something for everyone!
December 5, 2018
Easy to follow, healthy recipes your family will love! The first thing I made from this new book was the snickerdoodle cookies. They are amazing! Getting an ARC of Eat What You Love was such a treat! You will love the new recipes and your family might not even realize they are enjoying gluten-free, dairy-free and paleo meals! It’s apparent that Danielle puts so much time and thought into what she shares with us. Her recipes are easy to follow and the photographs throughout the book are stunning! I highly recommend you checking out this book and learning more about Danielle’s food journey.
December 5, 2023
So many excellent recipes and favorites. I tried cooking through this cookbook this year; probably tried 20-25 new recipes from this book almost all of which we enjoyed. I have a coconut allergy, so there were a few I couldn’t try at all, but for the most part I could easily substitute.
Favorites:
Butterscotch pudding
Sausage gravy
Beef and broccoli
Pickles-sweet
Favorites:
Butterscotch pudding
Sausage gravy
Beef and broccoli
Pickles-sweet
September 2, 2022
I haven't made it through much of the book yet but what I've tried has been delicious. Acai berry-chia pudding parfaits are my favorite quick breakfast!
October 9, 2023
After finding out I have slew of food intolerances, I have been searching for recipes that fit my diet and also my overall pickiness. I splurged on this cookbook after making the morning glory muffins. So far I have made the waffles, instant pot chicken soup, and a modified version of the morning glory muffins. They have all been great! When I was mixing up the waffles, I thought “there is no way this weird mixture is going to turn out.” But they did! My kids loved them too.
My only complaint about the cookbook is that cashew flour is used in a number of recipes and it’s hard to find in stores. I just need to make my own but I haven’t done that yet.
The 4 instead of 5 starts is related to my own pickiness. There are a number of recipes that neither me or my kids will eat. So it’s an expensive book that I won’t use every recipe in. Overall, worth it though!
My only complaint about the cookbook is that cashew flour is used in a number of recipes and it’s hard to find in stores. I just need to make my own but I haven’t done that yet.
The 4 instead of 5 starts is related to my own pickiness. There are a number of recipes that neither me or my kids will eat. So it’s an expensive book that I won’t use every recipe in. Overall, worth it though!
February 5, 2023
This book offers a variety of GF recipes paired with gorgeous pictures. Some require odd ingredients, others I'd like to try. Worth checking out again.
p. 23: Lemon ricotta pancakes
p. 39: Banana bread
p. 53: Millionaire's AB&J (almond butter, bacon & jam)
p. 64: Dill chicken salad
p. 71: Chicken gyro wrap
p. 86: Energy balls
p. 90-91: Fruit snacks
p. 133: White wine garlic spinach and mushrooms
p. 136: Onion rings
p. 185: Chicken piccata with artichokes and spinach
p. 223: Sheet-pan steak fajitas
p. 234: Chocolate zucchini muffins (but has a few weird ingredients; look for substitutions)
p. 253: Chicken pot pie
p. 265: Pizza crusts
p. 268: Garlic naan
p. 283: Mint slims
p. 23: Lemon ricotta pancakes
p. 39: Banana bread
p. 53: Millionaire's AB&J (almond butter, bacon & jam)
p. 64: Dill chicken salad
p. 71: Chicken gyro wrap
p. 86: Energy balls
p. 90-91: Fruit snacks
p. 133: White wine garlic spinach and mushrooms
p. 136: Onion rings
p. 185: Chicken piccata with artichokes and spinach
p. 223: Sheet-pan steak fajitas
p. 234: Chocolate zucchini muffins (but has a few weird ingredients; look for substitutions)
p. 253: Chicken pot pie
p. 265: Pizza crusts
p. 268: Garlic naan
p. 283: Mint slims
December 18, 2020
I have significant dietary needs. This book was a wonderful resource! I can't eat all of the recipes in this book, but most of them are doable or adaptable for me. So far the dishes have been delicious, and the full-color photographs of every single recipe make this a feast for the eyes as well as the belly!
January 28, 2022
Made the beef and broccoli and honey mustard salmon this week and enjoyed both. I have a list of more to try before I return it to the library. I appreciate the nut free versions of some of her earlier recipes, as my family has severe allergies. Also, definitely came to her cookbooks after recently reading her memoir.
December 30, 2019
Great cookbook
I was recently diagnosed with celiac disease and while I’m not cutting all the things Danielle does, it is so nice to have some ideas for other options that I could possibly have. This book is all inclusive and would be great for anyone with a food challenge!
I was recently diagnosed with celiac disease and while I’m not cutting all the things Danielle does, it is so nice to have some ideas for other options that I could possibly have. This book is all inclusive and would be great for anyone with a food challenge!
February 3, 2023
This is a great recipe book for people who have food allergies. Good explanation of ingredients and processes. Grain free cooking isn’t the simplest method, but it can be healing. This book is really helpful, and I’m going to try several recipes.
July 14, 2024
Healthy favorites
Book contains healthy, family-friendly, wheat free alternatives of classic dishes. While im not interested in some of the recipes, a lot of them sound yummy. Can't wait to try some of these!
Book contains healthy, family-friendly, wheat free alternatives of classic dishes. While im not interested in some of the recipes, a lot of them sound yummy. Can't wait to try some of these!
April 19, 2019
I really like it. I'm planning to do some recipes that are in the book.
May 26, 2019
Great book, well organized and easy to make the food that turn out so yummy.
February 9, 2020
More make-ahead and easier recipes in this one. 👌🏻
August 5, 2020
Lots of great GF/paleo recipes. Looking forward to making many of these.
March 21, 2021
I have all her cookbooks. Every recipe is excellent.
September 18, 2021
So glad that I found you via FB during the pandemic!! I enjoy cooking again and am staying healthy with great recipes.
August 13, 2022
Nice. Thank You.
January 18, 2023
Love everything in this cookbook! Never steers me wrong
July 20, 2024
memoir about learning a new diet to manage illness
August 10, 2025
Great ideas for GF and DF recipes!
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