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From chef and creator of the popular food blog Domesticate-Me.com, 125 outrageously delicious yet deceptively healthy recipes for dudes (and the people who love them), accompanied by beautiful full-color photography.

Dudes. So well intentioned when it comes to healthy eating, even as they fail epically in execution—inhaling a "salad" topped with fried chicken fingers or ordering their Italian hero on a whole wheat wrap (that makes it healthy, right?).

There are several issues with men going on diets. First, they seem to be misinformed about basic nutrition. They are also, generally, not excited about eating "health food." You can lead a dude to the salad bar, but you can’t make him choose lettuce.

Enter Serena Wolf—chef, food blogger, and caretaker of a dude with some less than ideal eating habits. As a labor of love, Serena began creating healthier versions of her boyfriend’s favorite foods and posting them on her blog, where she received an overwhelming response from men and women alike. Now, in The Dude Diet, Serena shares more than 125 droolworthy recipes that prove that meals made with nutrient-dense whole foods can elicit the same excitement and satisfaction associated with pizza or Chinese take-out.

The Dude Diet also demystifies the basics of nutrition, empowering men to make better decisions whether they’re eating out or cooking at home. Better still, each recipe is 100% idiot-proof and requires only easily accessible ingredients and tools. With categories like Game Day Eats, On the Grill, Serious Salads, and Take Out Favorites, The Dude Diet will arm dudes and those who love them with the knowledge they need to lead healthier, happier lives—with flattened beer bellies and fewer meat sweats.

The Dude Diet includes 102 full-color photographs.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harper Wave; Illustrated edition (October 25, 2016)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 352 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0062424386
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0062424389
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.55 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 1.2 x 7.6 x 9.2 inches
Reviewer: dsjsws
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Wow - this has become my new favorite "go to" cookbook
Review: Normally, I am happy if I find one or two really good recipes in a cookbook that really impress me.This one impressed me, and continues to do so, as I make more and more of the dishes.I have made about a dozen of her recipes so far and they all have been delicious, as well as pretty simple to make and healthy.I have to admit however that since I have been cooking for 50 plus years, I did simplify a few of her recipes. The broccoli with Fontina cheese is outstanding. However, instead of dirtying up numerous pans and bowls, I just threw the broccoli on a lined baking sheet, drizzled it with olive oil and sprinkled with seasoning salt. Since I am allergic to garlic, I skipped the step of stir-frying the panko bread crumbs with olive oil and garlic. I had the added flavor of the seasoning salt to compensate. About 20 minutes into the baking process, I added the panko crumbs and fontina and roasted another 10 minutes. Best broccoli ever! Even leftover it was delicious. However, I had to double the recipe in subsequent dinners in order to have leftovers for quick weekday meals.The time and effort she puts into meals will pay off if you follow her directions exactly, but you can take the same recipes and with a few carefully chosen short cuts even the busiest of families can create her amazing meals.The Roasted Cauliflower with Chimichurri is a winner everyone loved. Sauteed asparagus with bacon, yum.Loved the Manly Mediterranean Salad, I and served the Jalapeno Cheddar skillet cornbread with it.The Chicken Shawarma with Garlicky Yogurt Sauce is another winner. The Beef and Broccoli was delicious, quick and easy.So far, every single recipe I tried has been a hit with friends and family and will be served again and again. I would give it ten stars if I could.

Reviewer: V. Salgado
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Healthy(ish) Meatloaf? Yes!
Review: I was searching online trying to find a fairly healthy meatloaf recipe when I stumbled on a site that had the Epic Meat Loaf recipe from this book. I did a little research into the book and ended up ordering because my husband is one of those that want everything deep fried and cheesy, he's not a great cook, and we both need to eat healthier. This book is amazing. The first recipe I made was obviously the Epic Meat Loaf ... It was so delicious and my husband upon learning that it had quinoa in it didn't even care because it tasted so good. Since then I have made:- Apple Pie Overnight Oats (a bit sweet but still delicious)- Chocolate Chip Banana Pancakes (I subbed blueberries for the chocolate chips and they were delicious - sort of tasted like a cross between pancackes and french toast. My 7 year old put a little Nutella on them and declared them delicious)- Amped-Up Avocado Toast (this one tastes amazing)- Green God Smoothie (I was making this for me and my daughter asked to try it and loved it - she said she was not sure about it because it was green but it tastes great and in her words "a cover is not the book" - Mary Poppins Returns reference there)- Loaded Chicken Enchiladas (so good)- Smoky Black Bean Chicken Stew (another winner - and my husband cooked this one without any help from me)I'll be trying several more recipes this week. I love the way it's written with a bit of irreverence for "Dudes" with general nutrition tips/rules, basic kitchen tools info and some insights into some of the less mainstream ingredients. She's even got sections of recipes geared toward Game Day Eats and Take Out Favorites. I'm hoping she'll come out with a second book so I can have even more of these great recipes to try.One of the other reviewers said these are for eating healthier but not necessarily for losing weight. Maybe not for people who don't need to lose much but for those of us who have farther to go they are a great way to get healthier and lose weight combined with portion control and exercise. I've lost 3 pounds just this week eating these recipes for a good portion of my meals.

Reviewer: Hallie C
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: There are so many good recipes in here
Review: ***Update: still obsessed with this cookbook. Its so underrated. I feel like people see the title and think its for men only. I would say this is the best cookbook I own ( and I own way to many) I know everyone loves Chrissy Teigens book Cravings, but this is way better.so far I have made:chicken parmstuffed pepperslasagnafish tacosthai chicken meatballsbbq chicken nachosgrilled chicken paillardarugula salad with parmesan, prosciutto and eggidiotproof chicken breastand smoky black bean stew (favorite)I am obsessed with this cookbook. I originally bought it for my boyfriend to encourage him to improve his cooking skills. There are so many good recipes in here. Some people commented on the recipes being too complicated, I think it just looks that way because the font is bigger so the list of ingredients looks long but many of the ingredients are things you most likely already have in your kitchen. Her directions are clear and easy to follow. Every single recipe we have made, we loved. Favorites include: stuffed peppers, fish tacos, smoky black bean stew, chicken parm and the BBQ nachos. Also, for years i have struggled with perfecting how to make chicken, it would seem easy but mine somehow always comes out too dry, she has an incredible idiot proof chicken breast recipe. I would not call this a super healthy cookbook ( ie. if you want to go on a diet and lose a bunch of weight), but i would say it helps someone who might not eat so healthy to slowly start to make a few minor and easy changes to make recipes healthier.

Reviewer: Kristin Culleton
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: good selection of recipes, everyday and special occasion, regularly found/used ingredients
Review: Checked out from library... and after bookmarking recipes I would make, decided it was best to buy the book... (over 30 recipes we would make on a regular basis)...

Reviewer: M.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: This book, wow. Some of this stuff is unreal. Like I'm the one cooking it, I'm aware that it's healthy, and even then I could convince myself that I'm eating something unhealthy. The recipes are well done and the end results taste really good. Combined with more exercise of course, I've lost a considerable amount of weight these last few months and back to where I was before Covid hit and I was banished to working from home.I can't stand diets and restricting what I eat. The recipes in this book make me feel like I'm still eating satisfying food and not depriving myself of enjoyable meals.

Reviewer: Bücherwurm
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Richtig gesund und trotzdem geil kochen und essen. Ja, hier geht das. Das Buch ist zwar in Englisch, aber trotzdem nicht schwer zu verstehen. Dazu sprechen die appetitlichen Bilder für sich. Auf jeden Fall ein Kauf, der sich gelohnt hat.

Reviewer: MrsJKB
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: This is quite possibly one of my favourite recipe books!!! We eat meals from this book at least twice a week and all of the family love them. They are simple to make and so tasty. I'd recommend it.

Reviewer: Jessica Doherty
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Leaving this for the Dude Diet which is full of great recipes, but also consider this an all encompassing review of all the content Serena creates - If you liked this book, you MUST check out her blog, and of course her virtual cooking classes. She is unendingly patient with people, shares really valuable tips that help people feel more comfortable in the kitchen, and true to the Dude Diet concept, has my husband, whose version of cooking usually involves chicken fingers in between two pieces of bread, talking about the importance of the 'trash bowl'. Love the book, love the author!

Reviewer: dp34
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Great book with funny anecdotes that anyone can relate to. Recipes are Awesome.