Plant-Based Cooking Made Easy: Our Honest Review of Jill Dalton’s Cookbook

[@patriceloucks]

Everything I have made of Jill's has been a keeper for us. I love her video style - so straight and to the point.

[@karynlangford6560]

The first time I made Jill Dalton’s wfpb classic vegan cheesecake, my middle child announced, “Mom, you have just won the Great British Bake Off.” We’re forever in her debt.😁

[@pbwithjeremy]

Awwww

[@calamityjane4962]

When I became Vegan 4 years ago, I paid and did the Daltons 30 days Plan as my first step to becoming Vegan. I Found the recipies easy to follow and were really yummy. Watching the videos made everything better and fills in the bits they miss in their recipies. Jill is Australian and hubby is American. They live in New Zealand now. Well they used to. Their daughters are very talented in the Arts. The youngest has a mucic CD out. The second cook book has been out for a while now and the recipies are better in my opinion. Watch some of her videos for what you have made. There will be some ahah moments for sure. CJ

[@pbwithjeremy]

It sounds like you've been on a plant-based journey for a while, and Jill’s recipes have been a great help for you! I love that the videos are there as a resource but the book should be able to stand on its own as well.

[@jenniferpiascik9977]

Ive been following her for about 7 or 8 years and I’ve made quite a few things from her recipes. They have all come out great! Her pizza is amazing! I love Jill!! ❤❤

[@pbwithjeremy]

Did you have success with the pizza crust?

[@jenniferpiascik9977]

@@pbwithjeremy yes I did! I was racking my brain trying to figure out what happened for you guys? I made it about 7 years ago so I’m curious if the recipe changed 🤔the tofu pepperoni was really good though 🤪

[@pbwithjeremy]

I've heard that the KZbin version seems to work okay - likely an issue with the book?

[@CindyQuinzy]

For someone who dislikes cooking VERY MUCH - I was drawn in by the title (MADE EASY). I only made two recipes and thought... well... I do not like cooking, it must be me. These are not easy and it took WAY longer for me to make than the time stated in the book. SO, thank you for your honest opinion - it let me know I am not alone. I really enjoy her videos. She makes it look easy! Just didn't work for me. You have given me permission to donate. I am sure someone else will find it very helpful.

[@hartplanet356]

OMG Why am I just learning, today, to place pie dough between two pieces of parchment paper to roll it out !!! This is genius.

[@taunyamiller2134]

Jeremy, I am with you 100%! I grew up cooking and baking. I cook and bake for a job. I can not begin to tell you how much I dislike poorly written recipes. I have the knowledge and skills, like you, to deal with the discrepancies, but it sure takes all of the fun out of it and adds a lot of frustration 😬. Thank you for your honest and entertaining reviews!

[@moniqueprouten9109]

I have this cookbook and tried many of the recipes. The only one that I tried the same as you is the cinnamon roll oatmeal. I cut the water in the sauce to ½ a cup and it turned out great. I used the leftover sauce as a base for ice cream and it gave the ice cream a great texture. Seems like you hit the not so good recipes and I happened to use the best ones. Others that were a favorite with me were: Indian butter chicken, mushroom bourguignon (made mine in the instant pot), mushroom potatoes soup, strawberry vinaigrette, Thai green curry, peanut butter cookie and moroccan vegetable soup. There were more that I liked as well. I love to watch her videos as I cook. It's too bad that you happened to choose the recipes that weren't very good. Great commentary on the recipes. I don't think I will try the ones you made. Thanks Jeremy. Always learn so much from your videos.

[@pbwithjeremy]

I appreciate the feedback and am glad you had such a positive experience with the book! We just pick what looks interesting to us.

[@SusanRichards-m7f]

Your cookbook reviews help me a lot! Thank you.

[@pbwithjeremy]

We are so glad to hear that!

[@TawnyaKordenbrock]

I know this was hard for you, but thank you for being honest.

[@pbwithjeremy]

:)

[@dipenpatel5204]

I appreciate the honest review!

[@lib8522]

I have made something from her channel but it was a bland mush disaster. I thought it was just me! Thanks for this review - it made me feel much better about my cooking skills!

[@pbwithjeremy]

You’re welcome!

[@elizabethvoigt9712]

I like watching her ideas, but the things I've made never seem to turn out.

[@lib8522]

@@pbwithjeremy just made your tofu fried rice from the cookbook…..with a powercut happening half way through the tofu being in our electric oven! We had to adjust it slightly and did everything on the gas stove top by candlelight! But it was AMAZING. The whole family devoured it. We’ve also made the cheese sauce and the shepherd’s pie - all fantastic. I’m doing 2 new recipes a week. I’m making the apple curry tomorrow. I’m sure you put a lot of work into your cookbook, so thank you for all that hard work because it makes such a difference having a wfpb recipe book with such good recipes in it that work so well. Plus, being from the uk, I appreciate you putting ingredients measurements in weights 👍☺️. I’m also loving the extra little bits like the tweaks you suggest on the bottom LHS of the page and the space for notes on the bottom RHS.

[@lib8522]

@@elizabethvoigt9712 yes, same.

[@VickiLee-tg5ck]

Thank you for your honesty Jeremy. I have had good luck with some of Jill’s recipes (Sloppy Joes, Mushroom Stroganoff, Chickpea Salad), but had to throw the Pumpkin Loaf Bread out and I never throw anything out.

[@pbwithjeremy]

I THREW OUT PIZZA! PIZZA!!!!! I feel you.

[@1101naomi]

Thank you for the honest review. Very much appreciated.

[@rachelhayden148]

There are too many good vegan cookbooks out there to deal with ones like this. Thanks for reviewing- these are my FAVORITE videos from you.

[@shawnykennedy4250]

Great review once again! Thanks so much! I have tried many of Jill's recipes from her vlogs and they never turn out right... I have to add more seasoning or cut back on the high fat... so I'm with you on this one! Sorry Jill :(

[@lindalatham412]

We appreciate all the hard work that goes into your channel and book reviews! I'd be upset if i made these recipes for sure. It's such a waste of time and money to not enjoy what you worked so hard to make!

[@sn232]

I like your honesty. I like her videos. I am glad you did talk about the amount of fat used throughout in the recipes, and the photography. That matters on our side. I like that people are commenting on recipes that they make and like, so maybe I can borrow from the library first, or see if she has the recipe online, and try those recipes first. Your videos and your family's detailed, descriptive opinions of the food is helpful.

[@edward3dofficial]

I love watching Jill’s videos and appreciate her passion for helping people thrive on a plant based diet. I don’t have her cook book but have made an enchilada casserole recipe from her KZbin channel. Unfortunately my result was a bland and mushy mess. I hate throwing out food, but was unable to finish it and it ended up in the trash. I think that in the future, when I try more of her recipes, I will treat them as a jumping off point, use my instincts and modify them. Thanks for the honest review. I know you always want to support your fellow Plant Based creators and sharing negative feedback doesn’t feel great. Keep up the great work.

[@anneharris3475]

This is my experience with her channel as well. The first thing I ever made from a you tube video was from her channel (some sort of potato and kale thing) and it was so bad. I didn't throw it away but I lost 3 pounds the week I was trying to get through it.

[@Samsona75]

@@anneharris3475 I made the potato kale thing from her KZbin channel and I threw it in the compost.

[@charissecolbert7204]

I have the cookbook, I’ve tried several recipes and unfortunately none were tasteful, I don’t use the book anymore

[@edward3dofficial]

I will definitely try some of her baking recipes. I want to start sweetening my baked goods with dates.

[@CawfeeTalkNow]

I love your family and your videos. They're educational, brutally honest, and I'm always laughing through every one of them. Just ordered your book. It better be good!!! lol.

[@virginiagross5836]

I have this cookbook and absolutely love it!

[@pbwithjeremy]

We are glad you are enjoying it!

[@virginiagross5836]

I do agree about the amount of having to guess and figure out. I’ve just been cooking so long I just do my best to figure it out. Look forward to getting your cookbook.

[@pbwithjeremy]

Available now!

[@KimBurris-x3c]

The best recipe I think that’s in there is the plain hummus. It’s really good! I get what you’re saying on about the instructions. I had the same experience.

[@JoyceMuncie]

I'm a 70 year newbie plant based and I actually ordered the Dalton's cook book. I haven't tried anything yet as I'm still trying out recipes from Ann and Jane's Warrior's book. I really enjoyed this video and I'll certainly study each recipe. Your book is next on my list to buy, I just found y'all on KZbin 2 weeks ago.

[@JoandIvan777]

Joyce - I'm 75 and new here too- have tried a few of PB with J's recipes and they're really fun to watch too !

[@pbwithjeremy]

That's awesome! Glad you're enjoying the channel, and we're excited for you to try our book!

[@SonyajnbvijjkhjnvModugno]

How do you like Ann and Jane's book? I'm thinking about getting it

[@rcfnc]

​@@SonyajnbvijjkhjnvModugnotheir book is better than this one.

[@janetcapetty1452]

Love love love Ann and Jane's Warrior cookbook. I have tons of books in this category and it is by far my fave. I like Jill but find her recipes lacking. I have her first cookbook and have not been pleased with results. Thanks for this honest and clear info on the new book.

[@PuppyPower22]

My husband’s cardiologist says to stay away from Coconut oil/Coconut anything. I appreciate your honesty in this video. The one thing I did make of hers was a huge fail.

[@RonsonDalby]

I use soy milk instead of coconut milk/cream. We eat a lot of curries and don’t need all that coconut fat. 😊

[@PuppyPower22]

@ us too. I love WestSoy. It’s just soybeans and water and it doesn’t taste beanie.

[@latonyadover3588]

I think the book is so so. I like her recipes on her show much better. I own this book

[@brendabeaudette-kaim6591]

So to answer your question, PB & J, I have made that pizza often and I have to say that we just loved it!! I'm actually thinking of making it tonight. We LOVE the crust!!

[@pbwithjeremy]

Did you make it from the video or the cookbook?

[@kristineteichroeb1140]

I wonder if the crust would turn out better if it was baked before the toppings were added and then bake again with the toppings

[@tamikramme5855]

With any gluten free crust, whether it be almond, oat, cauliflower or other gluten free flour pizza crust, after blending you need to cook it so that it hardens so the sauce doesn't sog up the crust and then warm up the toppings... It's pretty standard with gluten free cooking. I wish she had specified it.

[@virginiatibbetts1551]

I love Jill. I’ve made her Brussel sprouts salad and apple frosted muffins many times. I get loads of compliments for these. Can she up the spices and heat it some if her main dishes, yes. But I still love her cookbook and have given multiple copies to my relatives.

[@christinedougherty8089]

I don’t have any of her cookbooks, but I do have a recipe that I love, from watching her KZbin channel. BBQ soy curls! The BBQ sauce is delicious! I tear the soy curls into smaller pieces because I prefer the texture that way. Stuff the bbq soy curls into a smart pocket with some Cole slaw, it is really good.

[@sandyhess492]

Love your videos. Sorry, how would I be able to obtain a hard copy of your recipe book? I’m not fond of ebooks

[@legobuilders6133]

I have the book, I am GV too, and made the bread at least 20 times. Always nice and tasty!

[@brendabeaudette-kaim6591]

Jill is my favorite plant-based chef because they are all so tasty and healthy!! @Cindy - At first, I was slow at making them, but then got faster. Also, 'made easy' might not mean quick. I can say that for me, 'made easy' meant not so much quick, but meals with complex flavors that are plant-based at my fingertips without having to figure out how to veganize my favorite dishes. 🙂

[@pbwithjeremy]

Glad you enjoy Jill's stuff!

[@kathsch8966]

Hi Jeremy. I love when you review cookbooks. I trust your reviews to be fair and honest. I really appreciate that you point out lack of directions or weird amounts of an ingredeint, etc. I've run across this and then I'm sorry I bought the cookbook so your saving me money!! I swear some of these cooks don't even go over their cookbook before publishing it. Regarding Jill Dalton I started out watching her years ago on KZbin. The ones I tried just were not good. I'd eat a few bites and never wanted more. So needless to say I wasn't going to be buying her cookbook.

[@bond.5314]

Jeremy, these videos are my fav you do!! So fun. I did have this cookbook and sent it back after a week. i made the apple pie and a broccoli casserole and each recipe was a fricken journey, amazingly long and too many steps with very little reward. I feel like the author and her family are way beyond many who just started in terms of how they taste things. Everything was bland, and other recipes I have tried from her website were tasteless. I would never give this book to someone just starting, it would make them quit. Books like yours, and Plantyou Scrappy cooking are my kind of cookbooks , tasty and easy. I know many people like Jills recipes and thats great, but I respect that you stuck to your guns and told people the truth about how you, and apparently many people feel her book.

[@sandrae5609]

Regarding the cookbook, I agree with you completely regarding the instructions etc.. That being said, two of the desert recipes are a big hit in my family. I had to adjust the amount of some of the ingredients for them to come out right. Thank you for reviewing cookbooks. I now know it’s not just me having difficulty with this book! 😊

[@elizabethdurocher7348]

I found this video very helpful, I was interested in this book, but will bypass it. Thanks for your honesty.

[@Pattycake1974]

Just made your taco soup recipe. Delicious!

[@pbwithjeremy]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@AndraMakes]

“I have no idea what I just ate!” 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@rosiesmallshaw]

This is the first (and thus far the only one) vegan recipe book that I bought. I don’t like sweet things or desserts, but I have tried some other recipes and I really enjoyed them.

[@chewbaccazulu5908]

EphPie! Edit to add: regarding the smoky 'tikka masala', the smokiness might have been from dry frying the spices. since there's coconut milk already in the recipe, i recommend using some of it to saute the aromatics. it's a trick I learned from a Thai cooking teacher. :)

[@justg8798]

A very fair review of all the volume 1 cookbook recipes you selected Jeremy. I enjoy all of Jill's videos and frequently save them as pdf for my recipe file or refer back online. I have purchased the ebook of her Volume 2. Yes, as mentioned here, she could up the spices and heat in some of her recipes, but she's cooking for her family, so I can adjust to my taste. (Think of all the comments the NYT recipes get, with suggestions!) I did decide to try the pizza myself, following the online directions which are current and, along with video show parbaking for 10 minutes. It seemed to me common sense to bake the crust at a higher temp than 350, so I went with 425 and after letting it cool for 5 minutes had a perfect hand-held slice (to which I had to add some spices to enjoy!). I gave it a B- Next I'll have to try the bread!

[@pbwithjeremy]

Glad you had a good experience with the pizza!

[@Pattycake1974]

Wow, that cookbook sounds like it needs a major revision.

[@NeedNeverGetOld]

Thank you so much for doing this video and making all these recipes of Jill’s. We have tried many of Jill’s recipes that were fantastic but not any of the ones you shared in this video. We have been on this journey for 3 years now and we just started our own KZbin healthy cooking and lifestyle channel as well and we are happy to have come across yours. We have just subscribed to your channel and excited to watch some more of your videos. My husband just said you did one video review on Nisha as well from Rainbow plant life and we absolutely love all her recipes so we are excited to see your video review of hers as well. 😊

[@pbwithjeremy]

We're excited for you to check out our Nisha review - you'll love it!

[@NeedNeverGetOld]

@@pbwithjeremy Can't wait! We will watch it tomorrow morning and let you know what we thought. Thank you for the reply. :)

[@RonsonDalby]

I often add raisins/sultanas to the rice when I’m using it with Indian curries.

[@pbwithjeremy]

We add some to our Moroccan stew :)

[@fairelaine]

I think Jill is adorable, and she tries her best, but, I’ve yet to enjoy any recipe I’ve tried. I always thought it was me missing something.

[@pbwithjeremy]

It's a shame, because we really liked her channel!

[@Gloriyacollet]

I have both of their cookbooks but now I think of it, I have been making only her desserts and directly from the channel for years😅. They are really tasty and as whole food as they get because she always uses dates as a sweetener and has a huge variety of desserts. They are the only ones I make regularly and have probably made them all multiple times over the years. Having the chocolate cupcakes while watching this🤣

[@SheriAnne0711]

Thank you for reviewing this book and saving me money from not buying it! Love your channel!! Keep up the good work!!🥰

[@pbwithjeremy]

You are welcome! We try to be helpful!

[@gbucksath]

I do have this book and have some recipes I liked & some I didn’t. I tend to make my recipes more from videos, so although I did have some issues with directions on some, I would click on the QR code & go to the video and watch her make the recipe to figure it out.

[@judihirst6959]

I have the cookbook. On page 46 Cheesy Broccoli and Rice Casserole I have made this twice. It’s really good and better the second day

[@Abuelitahere]

Her hummingbird cake is pretty good . The one dish I would love to see you make is Farinata . Without the oil. If possible. I think your family would really like it . You can put things on top or mix veggies in it. It's gluten free and delicious. As always thanks for sharing.

[@envymesalon]

I bought one of your "Don't Yuck My Yum" hoodies. I love it! My husband has adopted this phrase as his motto, and you would be surprised how many times a day he has to say it to someone. I love your family (they remind me of mine). Thank you for the videos!

[@pbwithjeremy]

Thank you! We’re so glad you love the videos and the hoodies!!! Your husband is awesome. Thank you for sharing this. You rock :)

[@maureens2812]

I used to watch Jill Dalton constantly. At the end she would always say how delicious it was. Rarely did I agree. I finally stopped watching her very glad I found you. I like the more honest reviews.

[@michellemycello7338]

Ephpie for sure 🎉

[@1101naomi]

I love the QR code for the video! What a good idea

[@rcfnc]

Also many of her recipes from this book are on her website

[@barbaramartinetti]

Jeremy...I bought the ebook when it became available for $15. Will I automatically recieve the hard copy version at no extra cost? Please let me know.

[@pbwithjeremy]

No extra cost in terms of our profit. You’ll just pay for the hard costs of the printing and shipping.

[@1auntievenom]

I love her channel and I love her buckwheat blender bread. Awesome with a little jam and pb or homemade ricotta. I will keep the book for that. I have both of them. I am also low fat.

[@pbwithjeremy]

That sounds like a great way to enjoy the buckwheat bread!

[@logandautenhahn]

How do we get hard copies of the book

[@pbwithjeremy]

Ours? E-mail me at [e-mail]

[@logandautenhahn]

@ done

[@tatianah.4515]

I made her lentil bread (buns) from YT several times - 10/10

[@debbiel1228]

Jeremy, have you ever found a good cauliflower pizza crust?

[@pbwithjeremy]

Not yet

[@paulinemcgee351]

Thanks for the review, you have made my mind up for me lol

[@dovaillancourt]

I think it is so sad. I love Jill's recipes but I pick and choose them on her youtube channel. To be honest, I often adapt and adjust her recipes. It is nice that she has a video for each and every one though.

[@doris3594]

Yikes! Many struggles. The No Refined Oil, Sugar, and Gluten Free label on the book is misleading as one would think it would be healthy. I have the book but it’s gathering dust. I’m a fan of her lifestyle and appreciate her journey.

[@jenmackay1636]

I did find some of the website recipes lacking clear instructions and I had to refer to the video. If you like spicy foods hers are bland, so spice it up. I think she’s from the midwestern US so their cooking isn’t really spicy anyway. I used her cheese block recipe as a guide and made changes to make it not so bland.

[@kimcrowe1648]

I agree, love Jill. My daughter and I just up and add the spices to our taste. Her “not chicken pot pie”we add and up the spices, , vegan dry chicken stock, lots curry and jackfruit for chicken texture. We use hers as a fail safe base and just add to our taste.

[@MorganGibson-TN]

EphPie

[@Pattycake1974]

Eat, Move, Rest has a new cookbook out

[@jenniferkoelig9156]

Hi from Chicago! I came to your channel through Kathy Hester and am loving it! I just bought your cookbook and am having it printed/spiral bound from Lulu printing. I'm excited to try some of your recipes! I don't have kids but it's fun to watch what you go through with yours 😂 They're adorable. Thank you for all you do!

[@pbwithjeremy]

Thanks Jennifer. If you want a hard copy we’re doing it through a similar printing service but at a better price since it’s not a one off. And we autograph it. E-mail me if you’re interested [e-mail] - glad you’re enjoying the channel!

[@beckitar6147]

I'm into Jill's channel for the deserts! I'm not crazy about her almond flour based crusts but so far, I've loved the deserts I've tried, my favorite being her Christmas cake! I don't alter recipes because I tend to mess up when I do. Watching the videos first is fun and helpful!

[@PinkBeetle4648]

Jill Dalton shares a ton of great and easy to follow recipes. Thanks Jill.

[@mazzie.9071]

I tried a couple of her recipes and they either did not come out or were not very good. I feel that this type of review allows for her to improve the next cookbook.

[@pbwithjeremy]

I totally agree!

[@bonniedavis7498]

I am so anxious to watch this, I had ordered that book when it came out and sent it back like a week later, but I can't recall why. More than likely for me, of things are too many steps, I won't do it.

[@pbwithjeremy]

This review might remind you why...

[@bonniedavis7498]

@pbwithjeremy 🤣🤣🤣

[@celestebeck4642]

Love the way your cookbook has the ingredients and instruction organized❤ Unfortunately, several of Jill's online recipes have errors and typos, but we do like her Zucchini Breakfast Cookies. Lawrence takes them with him when he travels.

[@nycveggiemama7292]

I have that book and unfortunately I’ve had to watch the videos to understand the recipes because vital steps are missing and I had no idea what I needed to do most of the time. 🙃

[@pbwithjeremy]

Glad it wasn't just me!

[@lalablotz7348]

Same here.

[@margaretjohnston7320]

I want a cookbook! 6ish😂

[@pbwithjeremy]

Email us: [e-mail] :)

[@eileenharris2855]

I've tried several of Jill's recipes and they've been pretty good for the most part. Since I'm not gluten free, I've not tried her pie or pizza crusts as they don't appeal. I do think though that you could have checked her video of the recipe you were making and had some of your questions answered. I'm not excusing the errors, just saying that's probably what I would have done and have done when I've been making her recipes. I understand you are reviewing the "book," but that may not be a true representation of the recipe as it does apparently contain so many errors.

[@jillianvanliew]

Wow-that’s crazy that they had so many errors in their cook book! I have made a couple of whole food Plantbased cooking show recipes & have enjoyed them. One that is in my recipe rotation is the Mushroom Stroganoff. Really good flavors and not too time consuming. It can be paired with pasta, potatoes or rice. The sauce does make about double the amount you actually need, even when pouring it HEAVILY on your base. So I end up eating over all the bases mentioned for a few different meals.

[@christinetripp-g8p]

I’ve never heard of a curry for 4 ( for 1 would be insane) needing 2 cans of coconut milk. I know for some eating Plant Based isn’t always about health but 2 cans plus the peanut butter is heart stopping. I’ve watched Jill’s KZbin recipes before but they aren’t for me (I’m more of a “cooking for peanuts” kinda person :)

[@AF-ke9by]

I wonder if that pizza crust would benefit from par baking, before topping?

[@StevieLWeisend]

They are strictly WFPB, so their recipes are constrained by it, and I think they are creative not traditional recipe developers. I have tried several of their recipes and love their deep dish pizza. I do add seasonings because I am not strict WFPB. I have never had an issue with any of her recipes, but I am a seasoned cook.

[@CharGC123]

Actually they aren't just whole food plant based, they follow the "nutritarian diet" of dr Joel Fuhrman, which is salt, oil and sugar free, and focuses heavily on maximizing nutrient density. Sometimes unfortunately, is not considered the most tasty or satisfying option, but it's definitely beneficial, especially for someone trying to reverse or manage chronic diseases.

[@StevieLWeisend]

@ I didn’t know that, thanks! I just thought a true WFPB diet was that.

[@emilydenoble1321]

I'm one that definitely wants specific directions and don't like to guess what the author of the recipe meant. I would not purchase this book - thank you for your review.

[@dawnaharty7392]

Was happy you were reviewing her book and found the same thing as I did. She would leave important things out. Recipes were not good and now I wished I had not bought this book.

[@snybe]

Yes, there are definitely some dates left out in the book’s recipe for her cherry pie! I had to watch her video when making it the first time but forgot to note what I did so the 2nd time I made it, I just winged it and it wasn’t as good 😂. My whole family loved it when I followed the video instructions, not so much when I guessed what to do using the cookbook.

[@pbwithjeremy]

Yup. I think that’s the issue. The book is meant to be a companion to her channel and doesn’t really stand up on its own.

[@jenmackay1636]

Her videos are well done. They are designed to go with the cookbooks, which I have the ebooks.

[@sarahpauline4904]

One of my dogs does the whining with the good toys or treats. She wanders around trying to figure out where to hide them. Then we find a stash of chewy bones under the cushion of her dog bed in pristine condition.

[@debbiereid3249]

@pbandjeremy could you do a video on best ways to cook tofu? Trying to incorporate it more into my diet but struggle with getting the texture and flavor right. Thanks!!

[@karibailey9136]

Greetings from Topeka Kansas! I believe Jill has followed the Nutritarian diet. Doesn’t Dr Furman promote more nut consumption the other PB Doctors? I’ve bought this book on Kindle when it was cheaper. I’ve found a couple recipes I think are ok but they were easily tweaked as they cooked.

[@1101naomi]

I don’t prefer to have fruit in my oatmeal and I also like it thin enough to drink out of a mug. I like things more on the plain side and when I want bold flavors I tend towards Indian

[@7peacefrog]

Is your cookbook only (Family Favorites eBook)? I'm asking because when I went to your link that's all I saw. And I also wanted to ask, of the vegan recipes in your book do you share any of them on here so I can try them and see if I can make them? Thank you for any help or info.!

[@trishramsden5551]

Ephpie 😊 hello from Bristol, England. Am really enjoying your cookbook, making Annie's loaf tomorrow 😊

[@lenorepoitras3779]

Thanks for the honest review. I have watched some of her videos and they haven't appealed to me, just add a canned or frozen veg kind of thing that doesn't seem to deepen any flavor. Maybe for a family with lots of kids like hers.

[@maryellenbunce7751]

The new Eat Move Rest cookbook!

[@MsFiregirl67]

Thanks for the honest reviews of your videos. My kids usually would have the same reactions as yours in trying recipes! lol I can't have too many fats in my diet either, I try to stay away from coconut milk and use it sparingly....since going PBWF, I am always looking for good recipes and books! Purchased your family cookbook and looking forward to try that.

[@lauribleu7558]

I've watched some of her videos, but don't follow her. One reason is that she does use way more fat than I like, and that her recipes are geared for a family, which is different than simply batch cooking. As far as her book goes, I haven't seen it, but it screams self-published. I know something about publishing, since I am from back in the day when self-publishing was first starting and suckering people into going that route. The quality of self-published books can be very, very iffy, especially when the author doesn't get a professional editor involved. Your book is the first WFPB cookbook I have ordered and will be the only one I've ever bought. Part of why I did is that you have demonstrated admirable professionalism. This is why I like your video reviews of these authors, not to mention the brutal honesty of your children. That in itself is very instructive.

[@katieyoung7271]

A lot of the recipes from Jill's first book are a miss for me, but I do enjoy the pizza. It did take a bunch of experimenting with the recipe to get to the thickness and texture that my husband and I like. Most of the time I use a cauliflower crust that I found on the internet.

[@FamicomFanatic]

My lady got so excited about the physical copy of the PB With J cookbook, but when I click the link, it only seems to be the ebook. How can we get a physical copy of your cookbook? Thanks in advance!

[@fabic1567]

Unfortunately I have to agree with some people's comments. I've tried some of Jill's recipes from her videos and didn't like any of them 😔. Same happens with the Jaroudi family's ones. At least for my taste 😕. Caitlin shoemaker's older oil free recipes are awesome though 😋. I make her chickpea pot pie and the butternut squash/green apple creamy soup all the time! My go to quick pizza crust is whole wheat pita bread. I can easily pick it up😁

[@sherryclinton9854]

I do see what yr talking tho . Most vegan recipes I have done I find are often blandish & I have to add more seasoning. And I agree abt the cashews . As a cardiac patient I have to be very selective abt using cashews.

[@SusanKessler-c8n]

Hi Jeremy! Susie here from Winfield Pennsylvania! Love your videos. One of my favorite recipes to make are always a simple stir fry. They are simple, straight forward and yummy!!!

[@MsLisalish]

Love the channel! Also I really think you guys should use Merle’s ranking scale. It doesn’t make sense that there’s an S, but no D. Hers is the best - it’s got all the levels and is really well defined - “the vegans have gone too far” I mean, come on ;)

[@pbwithjeremy]

I like having 5. I mean going from D to F is the same as C to F since hers leaves out the E too :) - I love her ranking system but hers is more about ranking how well something translates to vegan so not sure it makes sense for what we do.

[@ErikaTapani]

Try making her black bean soup.Esy, not many ingredients and the best. Have made it a lot.

[@chelseacromwell2551]

Ephpie! If Jill's sucks, i gotta see how great Ephraim's pie is.

[@TheLillyGr]

The pizza show was from 9 years ago, and she cooked the crust first before adding toppings and cooking it again.

[@pbwithjeremy]

What "show" do you mean? the video? I made it based off the recipe in the book following the instructions

[@TheLillyGr]

​@@pbwithjeremyright, but I looked up the show, and that's what she did. If she did not include the crust bake in the book, that was a huge faux pas.

[@pbwithjeremy]

Yup!

[@CharGC123]

@@pbwithjeremy The book didn't tell you to pre-bake the crust? That's a pretty glaring omission if so because that crust obviously needed it desperately.