Customer Reviews

Bake Deliciously! Gluten and Dairy Free Cookbook

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This book is full of great recipes that will be hits with family and friends who are NOT on restricted diets. I brought the Almond Apricot Bundt Cake (pg 44) to a dinner party where no one had any dietary restrictions, and everyone had 2nd servings. I was coerced into leaving it behind in exchange for two bottles of wine! I probably could have negotiated for more ;-) This book is a must for anyone trying to please a mixed crowd.

I brought a batch of Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bars(pg 77) to a party. Two of my friends in attendance maintain a gluten-free diet. Upon arrival I placed the bars on the table with the other desserts and went off to find them. I had brought the book and as we were talking and looking at the recipes some the other guests began to come over. They had eaten the bars and absolutely loved them and wanted the recipe. I explained that I had made them gluten-free so our gluten-free friends could enjoy a sweet treat too. They replied," Well they better get over there fast there are only 3 left." Seriously they were the first treat gone!

This cookbook is a delight for anyone who wants to prepare sweets for the sweet! These baked goods are not only delicious, they are beautiful as well! Jean definitely understands how presentation of these baked goods is as important as the taste -- and she excells on both counts.
Her recipes focus on whole grains and natural, pure ingredients so you can't feel guilty about eating any of the beautiful cakes, cookies, pies and desserts.

My favorite section is Breakfast. Breakfast is the hardest meal and she offers so many wonderful alternatives. This is really a great cookbook and I highly recommend it.

There are lots of cookbooks out there on gluten-free baking, but this one stands out for a couple of reasons. First, it's dairy-free as well. She also includes Vegan versions of some of the recipes, eliminating the eggs and any other animal products. For those of us with multiple allergies, she gives us the flexibility to eliminate many allergens from the recipes.

Second, and the reason I like it so much, is the beginning of the book is like a primer on gluten-free baking. She tells you what ingredients you can substitute successfully. For instance, if you don't have sweet rice flour on hand, or are allergic/sensitive to rice, you can substitute tapioca flour. She even shows you a photo of what happens to the baked good when you change one ingredient and why each result has it's pluses and minuses. For some of her recipes with substituted ingredients she says she'd serve it to family but not to company! Now THAT'S helpful!

She also goes into great length about what you should have on hand in your pantry, a detailed list of common gf ingredients and what they do, hints about how to keep all of these ingredients organized and fresh, how not to get cross-contaminated, and even some time and money saving tips.

This is way more than a cookbook. This will take you from a newbie beginner to a confident baker. Definitely five stars!

This book is amazing! Her recipe for home-made margarine is worth the price of the book. The front is full of great information and the recipes are wonderful. I'm looking forward to having chocolate pudding again! Most gluten free recipes use lots of cheese and butter, but this one has lots of wonderful ideas for cooking without these staples and still eating delicious food. Highly recommended!

My grandson has all kinds of allergies--dairy, soy, nuts. I purchased this for myself and for my daughter. So far she has really enjoyed every recipe she has tried. This gives her a much wider range of things to bake that are allergy friendly for her son.

If you are having to cook without gluten this book is the best guide as she thoroughly explains things as well as how to substitute! It has been invaluable in baking but also helpful in generally cooking gluten free. The recipes are really good as well.

I really like this cookbook because it helps convert using different flours and how you can substitute for other flours, milks, sugars etc. Very easy to use and once you get the right ingredients you're good to go. I'm anxious to try many of the recipes, just haven't had the time right now. I did try the cracker one and it was very good. My husband and I both don't eat wheat or dairy and it's very hard to find a cookbook that doesn't use both. Most will either use one or the other.

A terrific book with plenty of variety. Some ingredients are hard to get in Australia, however the book does explain how to substitute. Not many pictures, but still a good sound book for celiac/vegans.

I was very pleased with this book. It is attractive and has some very yummy recipes. I am finding that gluten free cookbooks are becoming more popular, and some of my friends now are cooking and baking gluten free, just to be healthier.