George Stella's Still Livin' Low Carb: A Lifetime of Low Carb Recipes

I came across George Stella's cookbooks on Amazon, and now I have three of his cookbooks! I am enjoying eating Low Carb, and after reading his personal family story, I was excited to try some of his recipes. I discovered that I can make tasty foods that my whole family will eat. I've learned some great cooking tips from Chef George! And, his wife's bakery recipes has been a life saver. I am using Soy and Almond flours now and find that I can make everything from cookies, to brownies, to cakes -- and enjoy eating them! Even my family loves the cheesecake!!! They make a great team and have pulled together easy to make recipes with lots of flavor, and at the end of the day, I'm losing weight too! Win....Win....!!!!!

The seller was quick is respond to an inquiries, and worked around a site-related tech issue. The book arrived as described with the original cellophane wrapping, and ordered several others to give to friends and family.I owned this book previously, and have several recipes that have been in regular rotation for a decade or so now. Recipes are easy to replicate for those who are novice cooks, and can be easily modified for gluten-free, paleo &/or vegan diets.Unfortunately, during the polar vortex blast in Texas this year, water damage ruined my original copy along with a few other items. I was ecstatic to only pay a few dollars for essentially a new/unused copy to have back in my home!

This George Stella Cookbook is a staple in my kitchen! Not only does he retell his inspiring and amazing story, he has included many recipes that were rated favorites by readers! Also, there are just as many new recipes as well. I have tried many of them and love them all. My favorite is the Italian Almond Cake that is like the New Orleans King Cake. My family loves it under strawberries and real whipped cream! My granddaughter requested the strawberry shortcake for her birthday cake! It is that good! Some of my favorites include Blackened Salmon with George's homemade Blackening Spice, Tilapia with Artichokes and Bacon and Loaded Twice Baked Cauliflower. There are so many wonderful recipes that I can't name them all. George, his wife Rachel, and two sons have put together this inspiring cookbook...it was a Godsend when I was bored with low carb cuisine. The recipes are simple, quick, easy and have a grocery list included with each recipe. I love the way each recipe is presented with a lovely color picture and also cooking tips as well. Living low carb is easy and sooo delicious with this cookbook as a guide!

Stella's book stands above some similar entries for a few reasons. It's obvious having seen him cook some of the dishes on stage, that his recipes are 'crowd tested'- they are both doable (for normal humans without a culinary degree) and taste delicious. Also they are relatively robust- somewhat 'idiot proof'. All recipes benefit from precision- but tiny errors don't result in disasters. The photos are colorful and helpful in rendering the dishes. The ingredients are generally accessible. A pet peeve is seeing the list of ingredients and finding out it contains at least one or more 'impossible' items- available only at specialty stores or ridiculously expensive. Stella also 'walks the walk'- he and his family have lost major weight using the recipes. We have a few of his books and have to yet to be disappointed. I recommend them to anyone looking to create 'keto classics, the usual cauliflower or chicken recipes or to see great ideas for special treats (desserts). Stella also has the (restaurant) experience to improve and refine the usual recipes and take them to the next level.

I love this book! I decided to go low carb when every other diet has failed! I am a self professed carb-aholoic and thought I'd never make it on a low carb diet. But Stella's book is filled with such tasty food AND such simple recipes, without a ton of hard to find ingredients, that it has been a pleasure trip! I defy anyone to tell that his cheesecake, or lava cakes are diet food! They are delicious! The biggest surprise was the mashed cauliflower! I LOVE mashed potatoes, and almost felt insulted that anyone could think that cauliflower would ever replace them! I was SO wrong! I may never make mashed potatoes again! I've been cooking with George for only three weeks, and have lost 8 pounds so far. That may not sound like much to others but it is a minor miracle for me. You probably can lose faster, depending on just how low carb you want to go, but I'm not just looking for a diet, I'm looking for a lifestyle change, I think I've found it!

George Stella's newest book, Still Livin' Low Carb, has a number of new and refreshing recipeswhich encourage me to continue with his program. Not only have I lost weight using hisrecipes but I have purchased copies of many of his books and encouraged friends to followthis regimen. They have also lost weight. Stella's program makes a great deal of sense, andprovides people who are sensitive to carbohydrates a pathway to live a better life and keepstaying on the plan. It also uses fresh food which is readily available. A huge differencefrom other diet gurus.

I received my cookbook and my husband and I just love the variety and tasty recipients by the Stella family. We had been doing low carb for 6 mo this and getting bored of the same meals over and over. Now we have both of Mr. Stella’s cookbooks, Livng Low Carb and Still Livin’ Low Carb. The meals are fun to make and makes going low carb delicious and very doable. We still have little treats now and then but keeping our weight down and feeling great. These books have everything from appetizers or desserts and drinks. You’ll love doing low carb with the Stella family. It’s a life change not a diet. Definitely give it a try....you won’t be disappointed!

Over all I really like this cook book...especially if you are just starting your low carb journey. George does a great job at educating you on foods and the low carb lifestyle. I gave this 4 stars only because some of the recipes weren't as good as I had hoped. George is definitely my favorite, though when it comes to low carb recipes and cook books. I have several.