Have you met Rachael Bryant? She is the blogger behind Meatified and the author of this beautiful new Paleo and AIP cookbook called Nourish: The Paleo Healing Cookbook
What do I like the most about Nourish?
Nourish is all about flavor.
Indeed following the paleo autoimmune protocol doesn’t have to mean you’re stuck eating boring, bland food! It’s still possible to make boldly seasoned flavorful dishes. The recipes in this book will show you how, using interesting food pairings and twists on classic dishes. See for yourself in the pictures below!
You can get all the details about Nourish here,
including a full recipe index!
Before writing this review, I cooked at home for a whole week out of Nourish and my entire family got to taste and give their feedback on Rachael’s recipes. I posted the picture on my Instagram account.
The reviews from my family were all unanimous:
It’s good, it’s tasty, and the recipes are unique!
Plus all the pictures are totally gorgeous (but that’s the food blogger in me talking here!) and all the ingredients are easy to find. I would definitely recommend Rachael Bryant”s new cookbook Nourish as a must have in your Paleo and AIP kitchen library!
Fun facts about Rachael:
- Rachael set her oven on fire while testing recipes for Nourish!
- Her current favorite sport is sneaking as much nutritious food into Mr. Meatified’s diet as possible… without him noticing!
- Speaking of Mr. Meatified, Rachael’s husband knows better than taking food out of the fridge without asking first if it is for a special recipe or a photo shoot!
- As a kid, Rachael’s favorite vegetables were peas and corn!
- Rachael is an old-fashioned pen and paper lover!
Rachael’s #1 kitchen tip for starting AIP :
Don’t focus on all the “can’t have” foods or the idea that certain foods are for certain meals. Treat it like a fun challenge that allows you to discover new foods, flavors and favorite meals! It would never have occurred to me before I started the AIP, but now one of my favorite breakfasts is actually soup, even in the summer.
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Free recipe from Nourish:
Warm Chicken “Grain” Salad with roasted butternut squash and greens!
Serves 4
Ingredients:
- 4 cups (560 g) butternut squash
- 2 tsp + 1 tbsp (10 ml + 15 ml) coconut oil
or avocado oil
, divided
- 1 tsp (5 g) salt
, divided
- 1 lb (454 g) ground chicken
- 1 tsp (4 g) garlic powder
- 1 tsp (2 g) ground sage
- 1 tsp (1 g) dried rosemary leaves
- ½ cup (70 g) diced onion
- 8 oz (225 g) Swiss chard
- 4 oz (115 g) spinach
- Squeeze of lemon juice
ROAST: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Cut the butternut squash into ½ inch (13 mm) cubes and toss with 2 teaspoons (10 ml) of the oil and ½ teaspoon of salt. Line a baking tray with parchment paper and spread the squash out in a single layer. Roast the squash until it is tender and beginning to brown and caramelize at the edges, about 15 – 20 minutes. Reserve the cooked squash for later.
COOK: Add the remaining 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of oil to a skillet over low-medium heat. When the pan is hot, add the ground chicken, breaking it into a few large pieces with your hands before dropping it into the pan. Don’t break up the chicken in the pan any further or it will overcook and become very dry. Sprinkle the remaining ½ teaspoon of salt, garlic powder, sage and rosemary over the chicken and cover the pan with a lid. Cook the chicken, covered, until it is cooked through and there is no pink inside, about 5 – 6 minutes, turning the chicken over halfway through. Do not overcook the chicken – it should release juices into the pan and still be tender when cooked through. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cooked chicken to a paper towel-lined plate. Add the diced onion to the pan and cook until softened, about 5 minutes, then remove the pan from the heat.
The giveaway is now over.
The winner of the giveaway is comment #40 – congratulations Monica!
It will be very easy for you to enter this giveaway! Subscribe to my newsletter and leave a comment down below that you have done so. And if you have the time, let me know if you liked this book review! That’s it! The winner will be chosen randomly and will be announced on Monday, August 17. The winner will receive a paper copy of the cookbook Nourish by Rachael Bryant. Contest only open to domestic US. Good luck everyone!
Disclaimer: I was given a review copy of this book as well as a copy to give away on Instagram, with no obligation. I’m 100% honest in my opinions. If I didn’t love it, I wouldn’t have written the review, nor hosted the giveaway.
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Yay! Just signed up for the newsletter! What an awesome review!
I subscribed to this newsletter some months ago, and have enjoyed it and the recipes posted very much. I’ve been following AIP protocol following some serious health issues I had last year – following the AIP protocol has made a huge difference, I feel good now, health issues are resolved, I and want to continue to feel that way! This cookbook looks like one I’d use on a regular basis.
I signed up for the newsletter! Excited about Nourish! It sounds like quite the culinary adventure!
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I’m subscribed! I’ve actually been eyeing this book for a little while do it was great to hear what you said! Thank you!
Thank you Sophie! I appreciated your review and loved that you included free recipes. Cant wait to see if I win. In the meantime I’ll be trying the sample recipe. Thanks again.
Yay, I’m all signed up and would love to win this cookbook! It has been on my wish list for a while now. 🙂
I’ve been a subscriber to your newsletter for awhile- I love getting the updates! It helps me to not get discouraged while following AIP! (A big “thank you” for that) Your review of Nourish is wonderful- I hope that I will be able to win a copy to check out more of the delicious recipes- the butternut squash chicken salad looks great and will be made for dinner tonight!
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Would love a copy, looks amazing!
I subscribed a few months ago & really enjoy all of your posts! Been doing AIP for 12 months & what a big difference it has made in reducing my RA disease activity.
I am already a subscriber…….you did a Tasty Book Review and one of us will be lucky to receive a free copy. How kind of you. Love your posts…..
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Cheers
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I signed up for your newsletter and would really love to win the Nourish cookbook! It looks fabulous—love the focus on Flavors!
I’ve been getting the newsletter for a long time. This book looks so amazing, I am excited to check out the recipes. Its good to think of all the amazing things we CAN eat, instead of those we can’t. I love the photos of the food. Thanks!
I am already a subscriber and can’t wait to try the recipes in Nourish. If I don’t win then I will buy one! Thank you.
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I’m new to the autoimmune paleo diet and am so happy to find sites like yours…very helpful and encouraging as I transition to an even healthier lifestyle.
Thanks for the review and chance to win a copy of Nourish. It is always good to have more recipe options
Michele
I’ve already been getting your newsletter and I appreciate this book review and the sample recipe. It is nice to see more AIP cookbooks being released. Thanks for doing this!
Really love your newsletter and you have definitely helped me become more informed about AIP and what recipes are best ! Would love love love this book!! 🙂
I just found your site and think it will be a great resource for me. I’m getting ready to start AIP for several health issues. I’m afraid of missing out on my favorite foods and the extra time and planning eating this way will take. Thanks for letting me subscribe to get updates and for the book giveaway. I’m sure either/ both will be a great help to me. Are there any other good AIP resources I should look into?
I am already on your mailing list. I’ve been Paleo/AIP for three years after being Gluten free for the prior three years. I was diagnosed with Celiac disease in 2009 , at 53 years old. I had all of the Celiac symptoms by the time I got diagnosed, in addition to congestive heart failure. Going gluten free was a revelation and a life saver. My heart healed, my gut normalized and the fog lifted. I realized in 2012 that I was developing celiac-like symptoms and linked these symptoms to grain—ALL GRAIN. Allergy testing also diagnosed dairy and corn allergies. (I used to be a real cheese head!) Inadvertantly, I started following a Primal/Paleo diet but hadn’t heard that there was a diet like my own until it became more published and popular. I feel the best I ever have, but am always on the search for new recipes and combinations to squirrel away. NOURISH looks like a great new Paleo/AIP compilation!
Love your blog, and want that book!! Those ribs look amazing!
I subscribed to your newsletter! The cookbook looks fantastic 🙂
Signed up and ordered the book on Amazon! Thank you for the review. I have been on the AIP rollercoaster and loved your quote about stopping the focus on what I can’t eat. Time to meal plan and kick Hashimoto’s butt!
Signed up, cannot wait to try the grain salad recipe,
AIP for psoriasis, had tried vegan and many other diets.
This is the first that has actually worked. Symptoms are the beat they’ve been in a decade.
Thank you
Looks like a great cookbook. Thanks for the opportunity to enter to possibly win a copy! I am already subscribed to your newsletter and enjoy it.
Thanks for sharing your review of Nourish. Being relatively new to AIP eating it is so nice to have websites like yours and cookbooks with AIP recipes. I signed up for your newsletter last month. I loved seeing that it is possible to travel international and still be AIP compliant! Without people like you and Rachael being AIP would be so much more overwhelming. Thank you for sharing your story.
The book and recipe look great. I’m already a subscriber and I appreciate you for sharing your journey. It’s very encouraging to see how others are handling these things in a positive, proactive way.
I already subscribe to your blog, and would love to win this book. On the review, I was impressed that you prepared a number of recipes for your family to get a balanced review on the food. Good job.
Just signed up for newsletter. Loved the review for Nourish. Love to be entered in the give a way.
So excited about this! I just finished my first 30 days of AIP and am feeling great! I’ve subscribed and thought your review was suberb!
i just found your blog and am excited to hear more about hashimotos and other autoimmune disease! I just went on the AIP diet to hopefully get my hashimotos under control. Thanks for all the information!
Janet
Really appreciating tips on cookbooks and ideas you’re sharing. Just recently playing with recipes, getting a little bit fancy, after years of plain jane paleo. Also inspired by newfound delight of dining and take-out at local paleo restaurant and food carts in Portland, Oregon, Cultured Caveman. Real yumm.
I have been enjoying your site for a few months now… since I did my Whole30 back in May and I am excited about this giveaway! The photos all look like such beautiful delicious dishes. Thanks for sharing all you do to help us heal. 🙂
I am a subscriber. Just started AIP last week. I also have Hashimotos. Would LOVE this book!!
I started with AIP soon as i read about. Thanks for freebis your blogs are my favorite and there I don’t have to change recipies
I subscribed a few months ago and enjoy all your recipes. I make your Nuttola weekly and I’m snacking on some now. Would love this cook book as I’ve been hearing a lot of great things about it. Thanks for the honest review!
Just signed up! Have this from the library and I will have to return it eventually so…
I’m a subscriber! This cookbook looks great. Gorgeous pics!
Would love to have this book! Fairly new to the process and can use any help I can get!
These recipes look amazing! I love your site and recipes. Thanks for sharing!
I just subscribed. This book looks great! Thanks for the review. gena
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I have a paleo book, but fast realising that paleo may not be enough for me. I haven’t yet got a cookbook for Autoimmune yet, and this one looks amazing, those pictures are already making me hungry. Yum!
I am new to AIP but have been Paleo since March. I have numerous allergies and arthritis as well as spinal stenosis. I am looking to start the AIP life and clear out more than just nightshades and fruit – fructose producers leading to extra insulin in my system. This sounds like a wonderful book for me to use. Thanks for the review.
I’m a recent , subscriber who really enjoys getting these newsletters, particularly when they’re packed with fantastic information about new AIP resources like NOURISH. Thanks, Sophie, for all you share, for alerting us to this wonderful new book– and thank you for the giveaway option!
Sophie,
Already a fan and subscriber but you may have convinced me to purchase Nourish (unless I can win it!). I have always admired it just because of the exquisite beauty, but you add the extra incentive.
Bit of a girl-fan here, but thanks for your fantastic recipes, warm spirit and willingness to share your health journey with all of on a similar path. You truly are an inspiration. Cheers!
Just signed up for the newsletter! Thanks for the great review of the new book, I’m currently looking for an AIP cookbook since I’m new to AIP and need some ideas.
I’m already subscribed. Thanks again for hosting another giveaway.I loved the review and the recipe is being saved.
I have signed up for the website and this review is very interesting. It has peaked my interest in the cookbook and I hope to win it!
I would love to win this. Have no money at the moment.
Am always looking for new healing recipes. I agree with the comment “don’t focus on the things you can’t eat”. If I’m going to someone’s house for dinner, they get all stressed with my food issues and I just say “meat and veges is fine” and they relax.
I have been AIP for almost 6 weeks. This cookbook looks fantastic and reminds me that eating AIP long term can be done with plenty of wonderful recipes! Thanks. 🙂
I am already a subscriber- – love the name of the newsletter! I would love to win the cookbook! Your review made the recipes sounds so delicious!
Just subscribed to your newsletter. Your book review was awesome. Thanks for sharing with all of us.
Signed up for newsletter! After reading your review, I really want to try the recipes in this book! 🙂
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I’m a subscriber. Great book review; looks like a great one.
love your blog,,, thanks for the great review!!
Hello Sophie,
Love your newsletter and am so glad I subscribed. The book review is perfect! I have seen this book on ebay while looking for paleo cookbooks and tried to get it from the library, but found out it was too new to get yet. Bummer! Having a complete autoimmune cookbook is sooo handy when your AIP , it’s nice not to have to look at all the eye catching pictures and say “Oh man, can’t make that one it’s got …….. (whatever nonAIP compliant ingredient it might be) ….. in it! This type of cookbook is extremely helpful! Thanks so much for the chance to win! Can’t wait to see who it is. ME???? !!!!! 😀
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The recipe are good for u and I live vegetables. I joined the email list. Thank you for all you do to in prove our health.
I subscribed! Even if I don’t win this fabulous cookbook, I will now get your emails so I’m still a winner! Awesome book review… Oh and I love squirrels! 🙂
Just signed up for your newsletter. I would love to win the cook book!
Subscribed! The whole book looks amazing.
My family drastically changed our eating a year ago after doing Whole30 and realizing what certain foods did to our bodies. My husban also has a higher than usual number of family members with MS. Healthy can be delicious. This cookbook looks incredible.
I signed up for your newsletter! Great review! This cookbook looks fantastic!
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So excited to be signed up for your newsletter! Love following your Instagram as I am an autoimmune disease fighter myself with a severe case of Ulcerative Colitis. Love the recipes that seem to be included in this book. It’s so awesome to have a support system of those who follow the AIP paleo diet to help heal!
Subscribed! And I loved this review and can’t wait to try this recipe!!
I’ve been AIP for 4 months and get bored with food! I’d love to have this!! All signed up for the newsletter! Thank you!