Well Fed Weeknights: Complete Paleo Meals in 45 Minutes or Less Kindle Edition

I really like the Well Fed series cookbooks. As far as content goes...this one very possibly has the most recipes that we'll actually make of the three cookbooks. Although we like to cook, like everybody, it seems like there's never enough spare time to cook as much as we'd like. So, a cookbook focused on recipes that take less time is a welcome addition. We've looked through the whole thing, and have made several things. I also find it interesting that the author has picked some of the same types of recipes that we've independently found work very well on those time-crunched nights [homemade taco meat is delicious and very simple even when using actual spices and not a 'packet', and of course grilled burgers with salad, etc.].Trying to keep the carbs down, I AM IN LOVE WITH the cauliflower-based 'rice' and 'mashed potatoes' substitute recipes that we learned about in Well Fed 2 (page 167). This book uses those ingredients in several dishes such as "Shepherd's Pie" (page 123) and "Dirty Rice" (page 129)...and I literally see no reason to ever eat potatoes or rice ever again! I also really liked the Sticky Orange Sunflower Chicken with Sesame Broccoli (page 173). If you are thinking of doing more low-carb and/or Paleo cooking, I strongly recommend that you check out this book and Well Fed 2 (with Nom Nom Paleo also being pretty good).Now on the subject of the binding: Yeah, not sure *what* is up with that binding, but it is strange and leaves a lot to be desired. A couple of others are reporting pages falling out. That hasn't happened with ours, but if you leave the book laying open, the cover doesn't return to flat...it kinda sits there all curved around the spine of the book. And is really just funky. I saw a recommendation here by someone to get it spiral bound at an office supply or print store, and this was great advice. I just took it down to Staples, and it was only $5.50 to cut off the old binding and put a plastic spiral binding on the cookbook. It now works *better* than when it was brand new, as it lays truly flat now (see my uploaded image)! I am guessing that at some point the publisher and printer will fix this binding issue, but I'm actually glad that I've made this 'upgrade'...makes using the book much easier.My wife wants me to tell everyone on Amazon that a great cookbook with a poor binding is still WAY better than the opposite. This way, however, you can have the best of both worlds!Update 12/14/16: We've made several more things from this cookbook, and I've liked everything except for one recipe that called for ground up anchovy (Sicilian Cauliflower w/ Beef page 73...tried to be 'open' to new flavors...but no thank you). I really liked the Yucatan Green Chile Saute with Cumin-Lime Sauce (page 101) and the Greens with Potatoes & Sausage (page 111). I thought the Chicken Satay Burger was decent as well...I would have it again...but maybe not on my list of absolute favorites from this cookbook. Anyway, we're really enjoying these new meals, and some new recipes that don't take a really long time to make.

We are basically obsessed with this cookbook. As a working mom with a toddler who loves to cook (and eat!) But has no time, this book is worth its weight in gold. I think we’ve tried 60% of the recipes and there was only one that was “just okay.” Every other recipe was freaking delicious. It makes our lives so much easier. We have shelves full of cookbooks that we don’t even crack anymore. My one complaint is the relatively shoddy bind which falls apart after lots of use but don’t let that deter you. We’ll just take it to a copy shop to be bound if we can find the time! If you are on the fence - just buy this book. You’ll send silent thanks and praise to Mel every night.

I have cooked from this cookbook extensively and all but one or two of the recipes have been hits for the whole family. The recipes are for 2-4 servings and require a bit of math for me to scale up for my family, but that is a minor annoyance.The only thing I don't like about this book is the binding. I had only used it for a couple weeks when it began to fall apart. I now have loose pages. I wish this came in hardback, or at least a more durable paper binding.

This has been my favorite cookbook from Melissa Joulwan. It's much more in line with how I cook - something quick, lots of variation within the same recipes so that I don't have to alter technique but can still get a totally different flavor. I love her flavor combinations. This is a really great resource. Now, I would agree with others that the binding on this book is really bad - I've never had a book come apart quite like this one, but it's not enough to deter me from recommending it.

I love the recipes in here! They are easy to follow, quick to put together, and full of flavor. I've already made a week's worth of meals and all of them have been successful. Some additional things I love about this book: great pictures, budget friendly ingredients, recommendations about how you could switch up the dishes (varying the spices, meats, or produce), a "mini cook-up" to plan ahead for the week, and each recipe gives an average time for preparation and how many it serves (and they are both accurate...YES...a full, healthy meal can really be prepared in well under 45 mins).I'd say this cookbook is great for new cooks. It's also great for people who have been cooking for a while, but stuck in a rut at dinner time. Even if you're NOT paleo and just want to change things up a bit, this would be a great add to your life!My only complaint - the binding on this book sucks! I've only had it for a week now and it's already starting to fall apart...seriously!?!?! That's pretty crappy! So that's the reason I'm giving this book 4 stars.

The binding fell apart immediately, upon first time opening the book to use it. I see in other reviews that I'm not the only one with this problem, so the publisher put out a bad run. So far I've only tried one recipe from the book, the chicken pesto meatballs on p. 157. I found the meatballs a bit dry and bland, had to add more salt and pepper than called for. The recipe yielded not nearly enough tomato sauce if you follow the recipe exactly. Good thing I had some marinara on hand to add and save the dish from being too dry. Although there were multiple steps to this dish, even required a food processor for the pesto, in the end it didn't feel like too much effort and time for a weeknight dinner, which I appreciated. I'll keep trying other recipes in the book, even though I'm totally pissed that the book is falling apart. The binding is an absolute joke.

I debated buying this book because I already own Melissa's first two books, Wed Fed and Well Fed 2, and thought there couldn't be much of a difference. I 'm so glad I did, however; the recipes here are varied and mouth-wateringly delicious. Plus, they're so quick and easy to prepare. My only bugbear is the quality of the binding. I had the same issue with her first two books, as well. I thought this would have been rectified by the third, but it actually fared worse, with pages becoming unglued from the spine in less than a week. Please Melissa, resolve this issue with your printers! I love these books and hope to keep them for many years!

Great addition to the collection I have all 3 Well Fed books now and use them daily.

This is the holy grail of books! Love it!!

Well, it doesn't get much better than this! I have used and loved the two previous WellFed books for the last few years and now to have an option that cuts down kitchen time for busy days is perfect! I love the easy to follow, delicious recipes that get me in and out of the kitchen, most of the time in less than an hour. During a Whole30 these books are my best friend with all of the compliant recipes. Aside from the recipes are tips and tricks that make cooking even more effortless. Love Melissa Joulwan's books!

Die Sammlung der Rezepte ist super, da habe ich beim Durchblättern schon viel gefunden das ich unbedingt nachkochen möchte. Was mich allerdings stört, ist, dass dieses Buch a) weniger übersichtlich ist als Well Fed 2, und b) die verwendete Schriftart einfach nicht gut leserlich ist. Warum man das vom Vorgänger nicht einfach übernommen hat ist mir ein Rätsel.