The Autoimmune Paleo Cookbook: An Allergen-Free Approach to Managing Chronic Illness (US Version)

What can I say about this book that hasn't already been said? It is absolutely been a HUGE key factor in not only keeping me on the AIP path to health, but in also making me excited about food again! I seriously kid you not. I was really stuck in a food rut before I purchased this book. Mind you, I already had the e-book, but I just didn't use it that often. I think I felt browsing through it on my computer and then taking the comp into into the kitchen just wasn't very convenient. I knew I wanted to buy the hard cover to support Mickey anyway, but after reading Sarah Ballantyne's review of it (where she states there are more recipes than the ebook) I decided to go for it! Boy am I glad I did! Not only is it laid out beautifully, with vivid color pictures of each and every recipe, but there is some great info on the AIP and ways to get started that are simple and easy to follow. The recipes that I have tried (and loved!) so far have been fairly easy as well. A couple of tips I recommend: 1) *might be the most important one* get a dutch oven! Now that I think about it, this may be the biggest reason why I wasn't really using the ebook. The majority of the recipes I have used so far rely on this gem of a kitchen tool. I never knew how much I was missing one in my life until I got one! lol You don't have to run out and spend hundreds of dollars on a Le Creuset. I bought this one http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DZLOA98/ref=oh_details_o07_s01_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and absolutely love it! Reminds me of the one my mother had. I actually ordered this at the same time as the book and received them on the same day :) 2) Consider investing in a good high power blender if you don't at least have a food processor. I have a food processor and a nutribullet. Between the two of them, I am making do, but if I had a blentec or vitamix I would probably ditch the food processor altogether. 3) Mickey states this in the book so I am really just reiterating here, batch cook batch cook batch cook!! You will be happy you did, especially those meat patties! They have been meal savers at the last minute more than once. 4) Next on my list to get-a spiralizer! I don't think I have tried a recipe so far that I didn't like! I have only had the book for about 3 weeks; the e-book about 3 months, and these are the ones I have made so far. -citrus avocado dressing: I made this when i just had the ebook. Had to stop myself from eating it by the spoonful! It actually kept a bit longer than stated in the recipe AND the kids liked it! -Nomato sauce: just made this last night and I am still baffled about how much this actually tastes like marinara! Yes, it tastes like beets too, but seriously it is soooo good! The only thing I did differently was used a regular red and a golden beet (instead of 2 regular reds) and then swirled in some EVOO when I stirred in the basil. Yum! For breakfast this morning, I put a leftover piece of meatloaf (Mickey has an AIP meatloaf recipe on this site that is so good AND holds together without eggs AND has hidden veggies AND is approved by my kids!) on a bed of spaghetti squash and arame seaweed (kinda resembles noodles). It was fabulous! -Creamy Celeriac and Leek Soup: Ok this one didn't quite turn out as planned. I used frozen leeks (never again!) and guessed on the amount the bag would yield vs a whole leek. The finished product was very thick and more of a greenish/greyish color compared to the creamy white picture, however it was still pretty good and I will definitely make it again with fresh leeks! -Cinnamon-Scented Butternut Squash: simple and delicious! -Curried Cauliflower: ALMOST makes me not miss traditional curry.... -There are several veggie recipes that I have used or a variation from Mickey's that are super easy and tasty -Garlic-Sage Chicken Patties: I used ground turkey (cuz that's what I had in the freezer!) and they turned out great and were kid approved! I wasn't sure about the coconut flour as I have GI issues with raw coconut flesh products, but I think cooking it was the key here for me. I have had 2 or 3 patties so far and I they seem to be ok on my gut (yay!) -Herb Roast Chicken: Yet another simple, delicious, kid approved recipe! -Marinated Salmon: I used the coconut amino variation and it was fabulous and kid "tolerated" lol, which is saying a lot for my daughter since she doesn't like salmon. She is always willing to try it when I make it a new way though :) -Mediterranean Salmon: I think this might be my favorite salmon recipe of all time! I've used it 4 or 5 times since getting the e-book and even used it on mahi-mahi once. One kid approved! (the one who actually kinda likes salmon) -Clam Chowder: I am so in love with this recipe that I ACTUALLY DON'T MISS REGULAR CLAM CHOWDER! Yes, you heard that right folks, I'm talking Sweet Tomatoes' creamy, potato-ey, full of dairy and nightshades yummy goodness is now officially gone from my "man I wish I could ever have ____ again" list!! Now, as much as I loved this recipe, I bet it would be even better with fresh clams! I could not find any steamer clams, so I used canned. I strained off the water, then strained the water itself and used it in place of the clam broth. I used 2 cans, but I think it was a bit too much. Next time I will use 1 can, plus extra water for the broth and maybe a couple drops of fish sauce. Hands down kid approved! -Three-Herb Beef Patties: I made these with beef and pork and am actually getting ready to go make them again with pork and lamb. I'm still not sure how I feel about lamb. I made some beef and lamb meatloaf (the one on Mickey's site) which was super delicious, but had a more gamey taste from the lamb. I will be curious to taste the lamb/pork mix and see if that cuts it down. Either way this recipe is already on my staple in the freezer list and was definitely kid approved. *after I typed this I made them. I put them in a mini muffin pan (24) and cooked them in the oven. I didn't want to fill them too much, so I had enough left over to make 2 smallish patties When they were done, I put toothpicks in them put them on a plate and in the freezer. Now I have a quick, easy way to grab something quick and adjust the amount! I can just grab a couple of meat muffins (they basically look like meatballs) if I want a snack or grab more for a meal OR add a couple to another small amount of protein and voila-variety! I have however decided that I don't really care for lamb :P* -Dry Rubbed Steak: I have used both variations several times and on different types of meat since getting the e-book. Always kid-approved! -Citrus-Thyme Pot Roast: So good, it even impressed my non paleo brother and was totally kid approved: -Cinnamon-Ginger Baked Pears: This was the 1st thing I ever made out of the e-book! I have made it since a few times and with apples. I don't drizzle the concentrate on it anymore, but I may try baking it with the fruit and see if my cooked flesh theory holds true. Definitely kid approved! -Apple-Spice Tea Cookies: Just finished making these. Another simple yet delicious treat! I haven't made many of the treats since I am trying to limit things like that and plus I have a tendency to go overboard (like eat the whole batch!). I wasn't sure about the coconut flour and/or coconut either for my gut, but I ate one and so far so good. I used figs instead of dates (cuz that's what I had) which was a variation suggestion in the recipe. I also used half a green apple and a very small gala (again, cux that;s what I had). The fig seeds give them an interesting "crunch". I do not know if they are kid approved yet, but I am pretty certain they will get gobbled up. They are so delicious that I got up from writing the review to eat another one! Must. Put. Away. Now.... My kids are gluten free, but not full paleo, teenagers so it's always a huge bonus when they like something that I can eat too! Thankfully they are not super picky and are always willing to try new things. Up until I got this book, I found myself making separate meals more often than I wanted. I have definitely only scratched the surface with recipes so far and have a ton flagged for a "to make" list. Whether you are new to the Autoimmune Protocol, or have been going at it a while, you will benefit from this book. It sits open nicely on the counter too!

I rarely take the time to review my purchases, but I felt like I needed to make an exception. This stellar cookbook has been the best investment I've made as I prepare to begin the autoimmune paleo protocol, and I am so thankful for Mickey Trescott's pioneering work! First, the basic information she includes at the beginning of the book is very helpful. She succinctly explains the practical aspects of following the autoimmune paleo protocol, making it feel more achievable and less daunting. I open this cookbook and feel empowered and inspired rather than deprived! It doesn't hurt that the layout is beautiful, and the photos are enticing. My husband and I sat down and looked through the book to mark the recipes we'd like to try, and we ended up marking about 2/3 of the recipes in the book. We have tried 9 recipes so far, and EVERY SINGLE ONE has tasted delicious and is a keeper that I plan to make again and again. (That's rare for a cookbook.) Many we have already cooked multiple times. The recipes are very easy to follow, but they can take some time to prepare. (Mickey addresses this at the beginning of her book as something you will need to get used to if you are to follow this diet and work toward healing and remission. She also gives wonderful tips about batch cooking and meal planning to help guide you and make the transition easier.) My favorite aspect of this book is that the ingredients themselves are simple (once your pantry is stocked appropriately), and yet, Mickey combines the flavors in very creative ways. No boring flavors here! So far I have made: *Bacon-Beef Liver Pate - It wasn't love at first bite, but I have made this several times now, and I absolutely crave it! *Blood Orange Vinaigrette - Interesting flavors that complemented the salad nicely. The ume plum vinegar was new for me and may be an acquired taste for some. I messed up the ratios a bit and definitely plan to make this dressing again. *Pomegranate and Arugula Salad with Fennel - Great combination of flavors and super easy. *Sauteed Market Greens - I've probably made this at least 50 times since purchasing this book. A definite staple for including more greens, and it's absolutely delicious! I've used tallow (beef fat), bacon grease, duck fat, and palm shortening. Both my husband and our one-year-old gobble these up. I've used several types of kale, mustard greens, swiss chard, rainbow chard, and collard greens. I never knew they could taste so good with such a simple preparation! *Cinnamon-Scented Butternut Squash - My husband, who was previously not a fan of winter squash or sweet potatoes, keeps requesting this recipe. I've probably made it about 20 times now--another staple! I've used butternut squash, kabocha pumpkin, acorn squash, and sweet potatoes with this recipe, and it all turns out beautifully. My husband says it smells like "Christmas" while it's baking in the oven. *Curried Cauliflower - We loved it so much that we cooked it twice in one week. *Mashed Sweet Potatoes - Simple but glorious. *Clam Chowder - Don't expect it to taste exactly the same as classic clam chowder, but it was equally delicious. Our guests loved it too. *Cinnamon-Ginger Baked Pears - We made this 3 times in one week. Absolutely delicious and a clever use of ingredients. A lovely, easy dessert that will satisfy your sweet tooth without the addition of sugar. Please don't hesitate to purchase this book!

This book saved me! I was on the keto diet and started to feel nauseous after a couple months. So I went paleo, thinking it was because my allowed foods were too little on the keto diet. Didn’t help and had me feeling other symptoms. So then I thought maybe it was because I needed more recipes, but so many recipe books are one dimensional. One book is all keto, which means all the recipes include high amounts of protein and diary and too much protein was what was making me nausous. The other book, paleo, is more forgiving and so there are more carbs and processed sauces which you won’t want to use after going keto. So I tried vegan and vegetarian books, but they all include heavily processed substitutes or use maple syrup in literally everything or bread. I tried sugar detox books, but the recipes felt complex. Then I came across this book, which is almost everything in one- hooray! The page where she lists all the inflammatory foods has helped me so much and her suggestion to try an elimination diet was great. I only did it for a few weeks. I want to do the elimination diet again and for longer to see what else I’ll learn. You can still greatly enjoy this book, though, if you don’t do the diet plan she suggests. I’ve also reduced my medicine for my thyroid issue significantly, starting from when I went keto to when I found this book and this book has a list of online resources in the back for a few different types of autoimmune diseases. What I love most is the simplicity in this book. It’s well designed and easy to read and the recipes are so simple that it doesn’t feel like you have to stick to the recipe exactly. She offers variations and after getting used to foods as themselves, which will happen pretty soon b/c you’re taste buds change when you stop having sugar and carbs so often- sugar for some reason inhibits you’re taste buds and when you remove it, like bread and sugar and maple syrup, they reawaken and you’ll be able to even have plain yogurt or lettuce with nothing added - soon you’ll be able to make your own variations. For example, for the berry cobbler, I omitted the coconut sugar and cut down the oil and it tastes just as great depending on what fruits you use. Peaches, apples, nectarines are sweet enough. Blueberries, you might want to add a little honey. These recipes inspire me to think up more ideas and make me feel like cooking doesn’t have to be so complicated and involve tons of flavorings and spices. I also like how there are a good amount of vegetarian dishes. What I don’t like is her meal planning page. Like most on a paleo-inspired trend, meat was suggested for every meal. (We’re omnivores, not herbivores or carnivores. We should be able to go a day without meat and if we couldn’t, it wouldn’t take us 2-3 days to get rid of red meat.) It would be really nice to know or see how to mix in a vegetarian meal in there. Still, I highly recommend this book, whether it’s to compliment other lifestyles/ recipe books or because you feel like you need a change. Without this book, I’d probably would have just given up on my keto diet and gone back to my old ways: fast food, sweets, and carbs galore. THANK YOU!!!

I'm on a Paleo AIP low FODMAP, low histamine eating plan. I find that most of these recipes are quite good. A few notes though - 1) I automatically halve the amount of garlic called for in the recipe. I can't eat much garlic anyway due to FODMAP issues, but this is because it is absolutely overpowering as written, and I was told so by family who adds garlic powder to just about EVERYTHING they eat. If it's too strong for them, it's definitely too strong for me. I cut the amount in half, and where possible, follow FODMAP protocol by substituting the garlic (and onion) with garlic or onion infused oil instead. Same flavors, no ouchie tummy. :) 2) I also either eliminate or greatly reduce the amount of salt in these recipes. Same deal. Very very salty. I have to force myself to increase my salt intake due to POTS, but again, the same family members said it is too salty to eat. I had to throw away almost an entire batch of one of the soups because it was like licking a salt block - and I'd followed the recipe exactly. 3) There is no information in the recipes themselves about substitutions or what's high in FODMAPs, histamine, or other commonly-occurring GI sensitivities. It's helpful - if you have any of these issues - to be fairly well-versed in how to make substitutions if needed or modify recipes to accommodate your needs. A number of other Paleo cookbooks I have do this, so I was actually expecting one that was written with an eye towards improving health specifically to include this information. It does not. Fortunately, I have many other books available to me about FODMAPs and histamine issues, etc, and I've been doing this long enough that it didn't take long to figure out what adjustments to make. It might be overwhelming to a newcomer who has to do more than simply follow the AIP. That said, I love this book. I took it with me on a vacation to visit family, so we could enjoy meals together. And we did. :) No super wild and out there ingredients, just good, basic, wholesome food with some things I've not tried before and others I'm very familiar with. I like the blend of old and new, and the new ways to prepare the old. :) Highly recommended as long as you're aware that if you have any other modifications to your dietary needs, you're pretty much on your own to implement them. I've been working with a medical dietitian for a long time, so I consulted with her when I got stuck, and still do. That applies to ALL cookbooks for me though, not just this one! Take a look at it. It's one of the best out there for this unique way of eating. :)

The Autoimmune Paleo Cookbook is my first hardcopy cookbook purchased prior to starting on the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP), and I am glad to have it at quick reference, especially when I was just starting out the protocol and figuring out what to eat and what to avoid. The list of 'Foods to Avoid' and 'Foods to Include' are to the point. The book has a very clean outlook and easy to read font, making it easy to refer to while cooking. The photos of the food featured are minimalist in style and yet beautiful and appetizing, making one go “This looks good and unintimidating. I can make that!”. The recipes are simple, elegant, and fuss-free, with pairing suggestions hence making it easy to build up a complete meal for a busy weeknight dinner or even an impressive gathering with company. I have tried about half of the recipes in the cookbook to date, and all have turned out pretty well. The Rainbow Roasted Root Vegetables and Three-Herb Beef Patties are so simple and yet so flavoursome. I made the Raspberry-Coconut "Cheesecake" for a birthday and everybody loved it! In fact, no one knew it was made with AIP-compliant ingredients. Sometimes, desserts created for elimination diets taste ‘odd’ or ‘healthy’ (in a non-flattering sense taste-wise) but it was obviously not the case here. I think that's the selling point of Mickey Trescott's cookbook - the recipes work, and don't require a boatload of exotic ingredients, allowing the natural taste of high quality produce and meats shine through. Majority of the recipes are for Western-style dishes, with a couple of Asian/ Middle-Eastern inspired recipes. If you are used to strongly-flavoured food, you may find some recipes bland. I personally have no issues with that as seasoning is subjective and can be adjusted to taste. The author emphasizes on the importance of nutrient dense foods and this is evident in the variety of recipes available in the cookbook. I would have liked a table of content with the individual recipes listed under their corresponding chapters for a quick overview, but fortunately there is a recipe index at the back of the book. The ’Sweet Treats’ chapter features coconut-based ingredients for most of the treats recipes so those sensitive to coconut and looking for a dessert may be disappointed, though that factor shouldn’t deter one from getting the cookbook as the majority of recipes in the cookbook are coconut-free. The Autoimmune Paleo Cookbook is a great starter cookbook for anyone interested in nutrient dense, healthy cooking and especially helpful for people seeking to nourish themselves or manage their autoimmune diseases through nutritious food while following the AIP.

WOW! I'm completely impressed with this cookbook! I almost sent it back when I first received it because it looked too complicated and full of meals too weird. But then I sat down with it and took a better look and...WOW!! I love that she has easy to make dressings, bone broth, even kombucha!!! She includes recipes for unique snacks and "sweet treats" (I.e. bacon-wrapped pears). There's two indexes so you can find things alphabetically or by recipe. She includes fantastic information for online resources and further information and education. She left nothing to be desired, it's all here! Now, I will say if you're not already much into cooking or eating fairly healthy or willing to try either, than this book my seem a little intimidating or foreign to you. But as far as I'm concerned, this cookbook falls right in line with how I feel about good food, healthy eating, and is how I'm used to cooking already. BUT it's not that hard to make these recipes! She spells it out for you, and the recipes are actually fairly simple. She even rates each recipe with a difficulty level! *Every recipe has a gorgeous picture to it. *Recipes are not that difficult or tedious or expensive. *She gives you a 4-week menu plan for breakfast, lunch and dinner, WITH shopping lists! Wow!!! *She breaks down the elimination diet into easy to follow steps with lists of foods to add back at each step. *It's packed with helpful information. *Inspires you to try something new! And my favorite feature....she includes variations and suggestions of what to serve with each recipe!!!! I love that!! This will be my go to cookbook, it's going to make my life so much easier when it comes to preparing grocery lists and meals! So glad I decided to keep it.

First, the author should be commended on putting together a manageable cookbook for others with autoimmune disorders. I bought a cookbook for good reason and there are some recipes in this I just loved (garlic chicken patties, root vegetable chips, sweet potato fries & cinnamon-sage dry rub steak, beef butternut stew with pear and thyme, chicken soup, rosemary grilled asparagus, and carrot ginger soup with asian marinated salmon). She also gives a very well thought out explanation for things in her menus and grocery lists prior to the actual execution that is important to read through. Secondly, I am on Week 3 of the original (not alternative meal plan) and I have a few tips I feel would be useful before buying this book. One is that I started out determined to stick to the program entirely and had the resources to do so. However, in Week One I immediately felt a huge craving for all things bread and cheese and couldn't possibly get enough to eat. When the weekend came and I went to work ( I do massage all day on weekends), I felt I had to cheat in order to get an appropriate amount of calories for those days. By cheat, I mean, I devoured a little ceasar's pizza and it was THE most glorious pizza I had ever eaten. I have been cheating every weekend ever since. Two, I am not eating meat patties or salmon salad every day for breakfast. Even though the author is convinced you will begin to like it for some reason, I got so sick of making those. I HIGHLY recommend either daily fruit smoothies (like my other acquaintance with Graves disease) getting gluten free waffle, muffin, or pancake mix, or a book on how to cook with coconut flour for breakfast pastries to make up for the daily meat patty grind that is included in the lighter meat version of the plan also. I also did not make rendered animal fat (I use coconut or olive oil or bacon fat). I made the coconut concentrate and it DOES NOT last in the fridge. Skip it, it's irritating to make unless you have a vitamix. I just buy coconut milk, I do not bother making it. And I probably won't ever try water kefir, but we'll see. Kombucha. Meh. I just get seltzer waters at Safeway for $2.50 a 12 pack. Three, there are faaaaar too many "good" fats in this diet for my little gallbladder to handle, and yes, I know, they are "GOOD" fats, but that's a judgment I don't buy when there's just too much fat. Period. Yes, my progress has been thwarted and at the end of this diet I probably will not be able to screen which foods bother me yet, but I'm DEFINITELY willing to give that up to avoid starvation. That said there is a lot of leftover food I just did not like which went to waste and then when I was hungry I just went by cravings. The recipes above are pretty much the only favorites I have out of all the recipes I've tried and I've tried them ALL (about 30) I completely lost steam week 3 because of all the meats on the list and my budget was hit hard by that point, so I just made some more adjustments with other recipes THAT ARE IN THE BOOK, but NOT ON THE MEAL PLAN. That irks me a bit. I still have some frozen dinners to use up because there is SO MUCH unpalatable FOOD. Most of the recipes seem like noble efforts to keep eating certain favorite foods with gross substitutions that just don't work for me (avocado dressing instead of mayonaise coleslaw). Just no. Four: If you are like me, you will need dessert substitutions. I love fruit pops, even popsicles, and coconut bliss bars. PS: Cutting out sugar is another battle entirely. Good luck unless you are the Iron Lady. Additionally, there is a LOT of prep and cooking-- it gets exhausting. Be ok with yourself adjusting and cheating. My friend put it this way, If you're doing the diet 70% of the time, that's still an accomplishment. I just do not feel it is yet a realistic goal for me to go without EVERYTHING that is eliminated on this diet 100% of the time. Maybe I can work up to it, but it will be with a lot of modifications for my personal taste. However, DO try it and find out for yourself because I am eating better and there was a lot of thought put into this great cookbook.

If food is medicine, then this cookbook will serve as a steady healing elixir for you to turn your health around quickly. Whether you have an autoimmune disease, want to try an allergen free, anti-inflammatory diet, love food, need inspiration, and/or want to reach AIP Rockstar status in your very own kitchen, you’re in luck!! The Autoimmune Paleo Cookbook by Mickie Trescott is a must have resource that I highly recommend to all of my patients who are just getting started on the Autoimmune Protocol as well as to all of those who love to be inspired daily with great recipes (whether they have an autoimmune disease or not!). The Autoimmune Paleo Cookbook, by Mickie Trescott NTP is officially a permanent fixture on my kitchen table. Just looking at the photos and recipes is enough to make you feel hungry and ready to cook! The design of the book is very professional and the pages stay open while you are preparing your recipes and checking for details. I appreciate that Mickie takes into account the fact that people with autoimmune conditions don't always have the energy for cooking and preparation. To make the recipes more accessible, the difficulty level and prep time required is noted so that you can choose one-pot meals and simple recipes until you recover your strength and health. I also appreciate that there is a lot of really helpful information about how to get started by stocking your kitchen and links to resources to completely align yourself with the Autoimmune Protocol. Besides serving up delicious recipes, meal plans, and shopping lists, Mickie clues us in to the importance of nutrient density in healing autoimmune conditions and then delivers 112 recipes that contain all of the foods that are loaded with these specific healing vitamins and minerals to jumpstart gut healing and reversing autoimmune disease. Some of the recipes brought me both inspiration and relief e.g. to know that I can make chowders that are AIP compliant after avoiding dairy based chowders for many years. All of the recipes that I have tried are simple, elegant, nourishing, flavorful and easy to create. Personal faves so far: The (genius) Portbello burger (who needs a bun!), The Radish and Jicama Tabbouli, Nomato Sauce with 3 Herb Meatballs and the Chicken Liver with Raw Garlic and Thyme. In my opinion, this cookbook is essential for anyone dealing with any chronic health condition and for people who want to see what it feels like to eat “allergen free” anti-inflammatory diet. Thanks Mickie for all of your elegant recipes and inspiration. Your work and dedication is greatly appreciated by all!

Excellent book, with some great recipes as well as ideas on menu planning, store cupboard basics and general guidance. I liked the layout of the book and the beautiful photography to inspire you and help keep you focussed.

Eating within the framework of Paleo and then auto-immune paleo is not easy. I was so grateful when this book came out because we can eat everything from it and not have to substitute or change the recipe! The macaroon cookies are my daughter and brother-in-law's favourite recipe. The recipes are yummy and easy to prepare. The photography is beautiful.

A kindle version of it would have been better/helpful

Un livre de recette sympathique et qui fait du bien à notre santé !...l'alimentation est de une grande aide lorsqu on a une maladie auto-immune..Essayez le, peut-être qu il vous aidera vous aussi!

Super Buch, leicht zum nach kochen