Paleo Italian Cooking - (Tuttle Specials) by Barbieri (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Healthy, low-fat Italian comfort food? Yes, please!

If you're eager to adopt a gluten free lifestyle or follow the Paleo diet, you'll find it very easy to do with the authentic and traditional Italian recipes in this book--each with a Paleo twist. Written with nutrition and ease in mind, these Paleo recipes don't sacrifice any of the sumptuous flavor you expect to find in Italian cuisine.

Cookbook author and food blogger Cindy Barbieri (of the blog Cindy's Table) discovered that she didn't have to reject her love of authentic Italian food when she decided to adopt a Paleo approach to family dining. To her delight, she found that many of her favorite authentic Italian cuisine dishes were already Paleo. And those that aren't can be converted with a few simple and healthful substitutions--all without sacrificing the delicious flavors that she fell in love with as a child.

Cindy's husband and kids enthusiastically embraced her gluten-free recipes, including Italian soups, salads, appetizers, entrees, sides and desserts--and your family will too!

In Paleo Italian Cooking, Cindy shows you how to prepare delicious family-style Paleo Italian meals, like:

• Flank Steak with Salsa Verde
• Chicken Scaloppine in Lemon Caper Sauce
• Pistachio-Crusted Cod with Roasted Pepper Sauce
• Pan-Roasted Garlic Sage Quail
• And over 85 other healthful dishes inspired by her grandmother's traditional Italian recipes

Lose weight and achieve better health without tedious calorie counting, purchasing expensive, bland diet foods or avoiding the foods you crave. By cutting out grains, legumes and pasteurized dairy, you'll be able to look and feel better while indulging your passion for classic Italian cuisine!

Review Quotes

"At the beginning, I was really doubtful on how authentic Italian cooking could also be Paleo compatible as most Italian dishes involve pasta, pizza and pastry! Barbieri sure did proved me wrong from her cookbook. She cleverly substitute some ingredients such as using coconut oil and olive oil instead of vegetable oil; she also used almond and coconut flour instead of traditional wheat flour, to make Paleo cooking a breeze." --uTry.It blog

"Since becoming part of the Paleo community, Cindy has been recreating her traditional dishes--along with new inspirations--into authentic Paleo Italian recipes that are perfect for family dini...This cookbook will show you how to make restaurant-quality Paleo Italian meals right in your own kitchen!" --From the Foreword by Robb Wolf, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Paleo Solution

"This book is a great choice for those following a paleo or gluten-free diet and still wanting to enjoy Italian food. It is also perfectly geared for the novice cook. Barbieri offers step by step instructions on various cooking methods such as chopping onions and garlic, cooking tips, and other basics that are helpful for those new to cooking." --Tara's Multiculturaltable

"This is a great cookbook. I am happy to highly recommend it, not only to those who have to eat gluten-free or are living a paleo lifestyle, but to anyone who truly loves Italian cuisine. Now, who wants some Pistachio-Almond Biscotti? I think I'll go make some right now!" --Sandra's Kitchen Nook blog

"When you spend time with Cindy, the word 'passion' comes to mind. Whether it is the passion to share her culinary creations through her Cindy's Table magazine or this cookbook, her energy emanates from everything she does." --From the Foreword by Bobby Soper, President and CEO, Mohegan Sun

"Whether she's creating recipes for her show, Everyday to Gourmet, her cindystable.com blog or one of her cookbooks Cindy's enthusiasm, passion and love for cooking and healthy eating are the perfect ingredients. I hope you're hungry!" --Davina McNally, Manager, City Fish Market, Inc.

"With gluten or grains as a staple to what many consider timeless recipes (whether we're talking about pizza or pasta), one would think that making Italian food paleo is a pretty foolhardy pursuit [...] Cindy shares how she's been able to crack the code!" --Primal Blueprint Podcast

"You will be able to achieve a maximum level of health--while losing weight--without tedious calorie counting, purchasing expensive-but-bland prepared diet foods or skimping on the satisfying meals you crave. Simply by avoiding grains, legumes and pasteurized dairy you'll be able to trim down while filling up. Look and feel great while indulging your passion for Italian food!" --BooksAboutFood.com blog

About the Author

Cindy Barbieri is a home chef, food blogger, cookbook author, entertaining expert, and Paleo lifestyle enthusiast. With a unique background of family focused culinary cuisine and a knack for entertaining, Cindy is a focused and devoted "foodie." Born in Massachusetts, Cindy grew up learning her love for cooking in her Nana's kitchen, where they would spend hours preparing meals for their large Italian family. It was from there that her love for Italian cooking took root and began to grow.