The Whole30 Friends & Family - by Melissa Hartwig (Hardcover)

About the Book

Hartwig presents this volume of Whole30-compliant menus and recipes for everyday social occasions from birthday parties to baby showers, movie night, tailgating, and more, all designed to mix and match to create the perfect menu whether the reader is the host or a guest.

Book Synopsis

Hearty and delicious gluten-free, dairy-free, no-added-sugar recipes to enjoy with friends and family or for any occasion - date night, birthday party, movie night, tailgating, and more!

Since 2009, millions of people have changed their health, habits, and relationship with food with the Whole30, but navigating social gatherings like dinner parties, game day, movie nights, and office potlucks can sometimes feel daunting. You can honor your health commitments while enjoying time with family and friends, and this book shows you exactly how. The Whole30 Friends & Family is packed with recipes for all of life's special moments, from birthdays to baby showers, barbecues to brunches. All of the 150 recipes are Whole30 compliant, gluten-free, dairy-free, and contain no added sugar; they're all designed to mix and match to create the perfect menu whether you're hosting or contributing a dish as a guest. And in true Whole30 style the recipes--like Creole Shrimp, Lime-Garlic Hot Wings, Roasted Pepper-Garlic Cashew Hummus, and Layered Mexican Dip--are so delicious, no one will miss the gluten or sugar!

Each menu includes everything you need for the perfect gathering: snacks, dips, bites, main courses, sides, and even mocktails like Fizzy Melon-Berry Lemonade or the Tomato Gazpacho Shots. The Whole30 Friends & Family will show you how to navigate gatherings big or small and provide tips and tricks to make every social situation a success. These fun, creative meals will make social gatherings a breeze and let you effortlessly share your Whole30 experience with those you love.

Review Quotes

"Everything is fun, flavorful, and colorful - so much so that you might even find your non-Whole30 friends going back for seconds." -MindBodyGreen

"This treasure trove is suitable for any number of large gatherings of people, Whole30 adherent or not." -Publishers Weekly

About The Author

MELISSA HARTWIG URBAN is a Certified Sports Nutritionist who specializes in helping people change their relationship with food. She is the co-creator of the Whole30 program and a six-time New York Times best-selling author. She lives in Salt Lake City, UT.