The Defined Dish: Whole30 Endorsed, Healthy and Wholesome Weeknight Recipes ― A NYT Bestselling Cookbook of Easy Gluten-Free and Paleo Meals (A Defined Dish Book, 1)
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!
Healthy, easy, and delicious recipes from the Defined Dish blog―fully endorsed by Whole30
Alex Snodgrass of TheDefinedDish.com is the third author in the popular Whole30 Endorsed series. With gluten-free, dairy-free, and grain-free recipes that sound and look way too delicious to be healthy, this healthy cookbook is one people can turn to after completing a Whole30, when they’re looking to reintroduce healthful ingredients like tortillas, yogurt, beans, and legumes. Recipes like Chipotle Chicken Tostadas with Pineapple Salsa or Black Pepper Chicken are easy enough to prepare even after a busy day at work. There are no esoteric ingredients in these recipes, but instead something to suit every taste, each dish clearly marked if it is Whole30 compliant, paleo, gluten-free, dairy-free, and more. Alex includes delicious variations, too, such as using lettuce wraps instead of taco shells, to ensure these paleo-friendly recipes can work for almost any diet. And for anyone looking to stick to their Whole30 for longer, at least sixty of the recipes are fully compliant. This cookbook makes healthy eating simple and satisfying with:Whole30 Endorsed Recipes: Enjoy over sixty fully compliant meals, officially endorsed by Whole30 for a delicious and sustainable approach to the program.
Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free: Every recipe is free from gluten, dairy, and grains, with smart variations―like using lettuce wraps instead of shells―to fit your lifestyle.
Weeknight-Friendly Meals: Whip up incredible dishes like Chipotle Chicken Tostadas and Black Pepper Chicken that are simple enough for any busy evening.
Familiar Ingredients: Forget esoteric health-food-store trips. These recipes use accessible ingredients you can find at any local grocery store.
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Editor's Take
Amazon reviewers and Goodreads readers describe The Defined Dish as a highly usable cookbook with attractive photography, lots of recipe variety, and many weeknight-friendly, wholesome meals. Common praise centers on easy-to-follow directions, family-approved dishes, and recipes that work well for Whole30, gluten-free, paleo, and grain-free cooking.
Some reviewers note that the book leans heavily on meat-based recipes and may feel less plant-forward than they hoped. A few comments also mention that the author includes many personal photos, but most overall sentiment is positive, with readers calling it a go-to cookbook and saying many recipes are repeat favorites.
On Reddit, the cookbook is still discussed favorably by fans of Alex Snodgrass, with users treating it as part of a reliable set of Defined Dish cookbooks. Review blogs generally echo the same themes: approachable healthy cooking, strong flavor, and recipes that are practical for busy households.
YouTube search results did show real review-style videos about the cookbook, but the results provided here do not expose enough verified watch URLs to safely extract and return video IDs.
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| Diet | Gluten Free |
Product Details
| Publisher | Harvest |
| Publication date | December 31, 2019 |
| Edition | Illustrated |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 304 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0358004411 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0358004417 |
| Item Weight | 2.2 pounds |
| Dimensions | 8 x 0.89 x 9 inches |
| Part of series | A Defined Dish Book |
| Best Sellers Rank | #7,665 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1 in Children & Adolescent's Allergies #4 in Paleo Diet #5 in Food Allergies (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (6,377) |