Ready or Not!

“Michelle makes it easy for you to feel like a kitchen whiz, even if cooking just isn’t your thing. Ready or Not!’s innovative design and approach to meal prep will change the way your family shops, cooks, and eats, leaving you happier, healthier, and more excited about food than ever.”

—Melissa Urban, New York Times bestselling author and co-creator of the Whole30

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Ready or Not!

150+ Make-Ahead, Make-Over, and Make-Now Recipes by Nom Nom Paleo

You know how it is: Some days, you’re fired up and ready to cook; other days, you dread the very thought of making dinner. More often than not, you find yourself bouncing between inspiration and desperation. What’s a crazy busy (but kind of lazy) home cook to do?

The answer: Pick up this book.

Ready or Not! makes healthy Paleo home cooking a breeze, no matter if there’s time to prepare or just minutes to spare. Whether you’re a fastidious planner or a last-minute improviser, you’ll find plenty of deliciously nourishing options, from make-ahead feasts and treats to lightning-fast leftover makeovers and make-now meals. Presented in Nom Nom Paleo’s deliriously fun comic book style, Ready or Not!’s step-by-step recipes, photos, and meal plans make cooking a habit you’ll never want to break.

Someone holding a copy of Ready or Not! cookbook by Michelle Tam & Henry Fong.

An open copy of Ready or Not! cookbook by Michelle Tam & Henry Fong that shows the step-by-step photos.

To match your readiness level, this cookbook is organized into color-coded sections:

  • GET SET! First, stock your kitchen with essential building blocks–from store-bought necessities to D.I.Y. ingredients that’ll set you up for anytime cooking.
  • READY! Got time to cook? Turn to these recipes for make-ahead meals and spectacular dishes like Pressure Cooker Bo Ssäm and Strawberry Almond Semifreddo!
  • KINDA READY! Learn how to transform pantry staples and leftovers into impromptu meals that’ll satisfy the most discriminating palates.
  • NOT READY! Emergency meals can be delicious, too. In this section, you’ll find super-fast recipes like savory stir-fries and sheet pan suppers.

Along with colorfully written and gorgeously photographed step-by-step recipes presented in a cheeky cartoon format, Ready or Not features kitchen hacks, Paleo ingredient guides, meal plans, shopping lists and more.

For a super-detailed look at Ready or Not! (including tons of pics), go check out my super epic blog post announcing the book!

 

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Click here to check out the listing of all the recipes in the book! 

A photo of the recipe index from Ready or Not! cookbook by Michelle Tam & Henry Fong

You can also get the Spanish version of our cookbook on Amazon or Book Depository (free worldwide shipping)!

A cover of the Spanish version of Ready or Not cookbook by Nom Nom Paleo

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Not in the U.S.? You can also find the book available around the world, including Australia, Canada, UK, Germany, Italy, China, and Japan. And Book Depository ships for free to just about every country in the world!

“Whether you eat Paleo or not, the recipes in this fantastic new cookbook are sure to please even the pickiest eater. These recipes are easy to follow and packed with tons of bold flavor. It’s become one of my favorite books in my collection!”

—Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Star of ABC’s Modern Family