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I found this book at a clearance shelf and was excited by the premise and low price. I am now not surprised by its presence on the clearance shelf.

I agree with another review that fewer guys will buy this than concerned girlfriends; however, it being written for them is better for their engagement (even if a female partner bought it, it may be a gift for them to cook or he may flip through it knowing you will inflict it on him). The entire thing is based on the premise that men will not give up their meat, then some sauces. In fact, most of us would be hard pressed to get this past our nutritionists - while the recipes are better than the originals, most of us would still be told these are treats, not regular fare.

I also find it suspicious that her men (Logan and test subjects) are really such children to not try new food. Yes, with my ex, I had trouble getting him to eat a healthy diet on a regular diet. That said, I made vegan zoodles in a tomato sauce with tofu cheese, telling him he could make some chicken to add if he wanted, but he was just so shocked that I was able to make a meal entirely out of vegetables (pasta's not plant-based in his mind) that he gleefully ate it, once. I've had similar experiences with male friends. Clearly all of this is based on who you surround yourself with, not all "men."

Knowing it was still a treat, we tried some recipes from the book. Admittedly, we are praised for being foodies but still enjoying the common food of chains. We were unimpressed. We are stealing a few things, like cauliflower cooked with milk does taste better than boiled, but her Mac & Cheese wasn't as good as mine and had MORE calories and fat, due to her unnecessary inclusion of sausage (Mac & cheese is one of the few dishes people - including men -accept as vegetarian anyway, so why add meat?). Besides, it was not as saucy as she claims ("Don't worry about extra, it will be absorbed" she says, but there was no extra and the resulting dish was dry).

I'm not donating it yet and my price of $5 CAD (which is even less in American) makes the cookbook worth it. However, it is more a showpiece for my shelf - so potential mates will see my versatility and willingness to make more than "health food" than it becoming a part of the regular rotation.
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OptimisticCautiously | 2 autres critiques | Sep 16, 2020 |
I found this book at a clearance shelf and was excited by the premise and low price. I am now not surprised by its presence on the clearance shelf.

I agree with another review that fewer guys will buy this than concerned girlfriends; however, it being written for them is better for their engagement (even if a female partner bought it, it may be a gift for them to cook or he may flip through it knowing you will inflict it on him). The entire thing is based on the premise that men will not give up their meat, then some sauces. In fact, most of us would be hard pressed to get this past our nutritionists - while the recipes are better than the originals, most of us would still be told these are treats, not regular fare.

I also find it suspicious that her men (Logan and test subjects) are really such children to not try new food. Yes, with my ex, I had trouble getting him to eat a healthy diet on a regular diet. That said, I made vegan zoodles in a tomato sauce with tofu cheese, telling him he could make some chicken to add if he wanted, but he was just so shocked that I was able to make a meal entirely out of vegetables (pasta's not plant-based in his mind) that he gleefully ate it, once. I've had similar experiences with male friends. Clearly all of this is based on who you surround yourself with, not all "men."

Knowing it was still a treat, we tried some recipes from the book. Admittedly, we are praised for being foodies but still enjoying the common food of chains. We were unimpressed. We are stealing a few things, like cauliflower cooked with milk does taste better than boiled, but her Mac & Cheese wasn't as good as mine and had MORE calories and fat, due to her unnecessary inclusion of sausage (Mac & cheese is one of the few dishes people - including men -accept as vegetarian anyway, so why add meat?). Besides, it was not as saucy as she claims ("Don't worry about extra, it will be absorbed" she says, but there was no extra and the resulting dish was dry).

I'm not donating it yet and my price of $5 CAD (which is even less in American) makes the cookbook worth it. However, it is more a showpiece for my shelf - so potential mates will see my versatility and willingness to make more than "health food" than it becoming a part of the regular rotation.
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OptimisticCautiously | 2 autres critiques | Sep 16, 2020 |
You know, I'm not a dude, but I tend toward eating like one. I like fatty, salty comfort food. I want nachos and chili and steak and grilled sandwiches. My hips are not happy about this. I need to trick myself into eating healthfully while convincing my stomach and brain that I'm still just as bad as ever!

This book can help with that little problem. The author offers up recipes that will appeal to any "dude", while making those who care about them feel okay about what they are feeding their dude. The full title says it all: "The Dude Diet: Clean(ish) Food for People Who Like to Eat Dirty". That's me! I like to eat dirty!

The book is divided into chapters like Badass Breakfasts and Take-Out Favorites. The author starts out with an introduction on how how her boyfriend got her started on this path, leading to not only this book, but also the website Domesticate-Me.com. She was pleasantly surprised at the enthusiastic response she received from not only her boyfriend, but from plenty of dudes everywhere-- even a couple of NFL players.

The book includes a list of 14 "Dude Diet Commandments", with "rules" like "I shall eat more fish, poultry, and lean pork. Red meat is an indulgence, not a diet staple" and "I shall exercise on a regular basis. Such exercise will break a sweat. Sitting in a steam room or sauna does not count."

She then walks you through the basics of the Dude Diet, and how to be successful at it before leading you into a collection of recipes like Apple Pie Overnight Oats and Cheeseburger Quinoa Bake, and classics like Epic Meatloaf and Dude Diet Philly Cheesesteaks.

Now in full disclosure I admit that I tried the Skirt Steak and Avocado Quesadillas, and I must be honest and say that I was not a fan. However I also must say that I don't think this really reflects much on the recipe, but rather that I discovered that I am not a fan of the flavor or texture of skirt steak (which I'd never had before) nor whole wheat tortillas. With a few tweaks to suit my own taste buds, I think this recipe could be a winner. There are still plenty of recipes in the book that don't contain skirt steak. The Apple Pie Overnight Oats are at the top of the list, as well as Chicken Parmesan, Chopped Chicken Club Salad with Honey-Mustard Dressing, and Double Chocolate Pound Cake.

My final word: This is a great idea for helping the dudes in your life, as well as yourself, eat more healthfully. We're talking hearty food cleaned up and made lighter without losing flavor. It's a homerun!
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nfmgirl2 | 2 autres critiques | Jan 2, 2017 |

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