Everyday Grain-Free Gourmet [Paperback]

Jodi Bager (Author), Jenny Lass (Author)

Book Description

Series: Grain-free Gourmet | Publication Date: January 1, 2010

Rediscover the joy of eating with delicious, easy-to-digest recipes and meal-planning tips.

Everyday Grain-Free Gourmet provides delectable, easy-to-digest dishes that appeal to family and guests who have food limitations which simply must be accommodated. Unlike other gluten-free cookbooks, this one offers traditional favorites in whole-foods, low-lactose, refined-sugar-free versions. Moreover, this book is ideal for anyone who wants or needs to improve their health through diet, including those with lactose intolerance, celiac disease, Crohn's disease and irritable bowel syndrome.

The benefits of a whole-foods diet are addressed in special sections of the book. The authors also include important information on kitchen tools and equipment, food storage and menu-planning, plus a list of health-related resources.

Some of the mouthwatering recipes are:

• Brie and apple crêpes
• Caesar salad with ginger aïoli vinaigrette
• Vegetable quiche
• Curry risotto
• Cannelloni
• Osso bucco
• Heavenly hazelnut ice cream.

Every breakfast, lunch and dinner dish is great for the entire family, yet meets the strict limitations and standards of grain-restricted diets.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Here's a great cookbook to add to your collection. Beautifully photographed, the recipes focus on nutrient-dense whole foods. (Carp Magazine )

About the Author

Jodi Bager is the president of Grain-Free JK Gourmet, a company that manufactures grain-free, honey-sweetened baked goods. She lives in Toronto.

Jenny Lass is a cooking instructor and medical writer, and the founder of Have Your Cake Consulting. She lives in Toronto.

They have another book in the same series: Grain-Free Gourmet: Delicious Recipes for Healthy Living.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Whitecap Books Ltd. (January 1, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1552859185
• ISBN-13: 978-1552859186
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #52,706 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another excellent book from Bager and Lass, February 25, 2008

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S. R. macdonald (Sacramento, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Everyday Grain-Free Gourmet (Paperback)

If you already own the first book, Grain-Free Gourmet, you will still be happy with this second book. There is further info. about the SCD and about fats. There are the standard recipes, like for yogurt, sauces, and jams. Then there are recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, etc. These are recipes normal people can prepare and will enjoy. There are tips on how to cook the basics like baked cauliflower or steamed veggies. There are also menu guides.
I have been on this diet for four weeks and am especially looking forward to trying out the recipes for Caramel Fondue, Glazed Pound Cake, and Peanut Butter Caramel Crisps, among others! There are plenty of healthy and delicious recipes in this book--I am really happy I took a gamble and ordered this book without first getting to look through it.
I think that anybody who is on the SCD or even someone who is just trying to reduce their grain intake will be very satisfied with the content of this book.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Go Grain-Free! It Does A Body A LOT Of Good!, June 29, 2008

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Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Man "Jimmy Moore" (Spartanburg, SC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Everyday Grain-Free Gourmet (Paperback)

One of the hallmarks of the healthy low-carb lifestyle is avoiding not just refined carbohydrates like sugars, but also choosing to avoid those so-called healthy whole grains as well. For some people who have celiac disease, they don't have the luxury of choosing whether they eat grains or not--they cannot or they might die. Consuming gluten-free foods is invaluable for the health of people with Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, and celiac disease. This recipe book is not explicitly low-carb in nature, although there are many recipes included that are entirely appropriate for livin' la vida low-carb. The main thing you'll get is an education about why it is important to eat specific kinds of carbs, an explanation about why eating fat is good for you, and stocking your cabinets with the key ingredients necessary to make these delicious recipes. Bon appetit!

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Boost for "Everyday" Cooking, April 13, 2008

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W. Wiswell (Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Everyday Grain-Free Gourmet (Paperback)

I'd been feeling so burnt out cooking the same things over and over, this book helped me get over the hurdle and become excited to cook again. It's a beautifully illustrated book, very simple recipes to follow, easy to find ingredients and great little introductions to each recipe. My breakfast staple has already become the pancakes, I keep a batch of ready to pour batter in the refrigerator every week and eat it for breakfast and for a snack. I also made the pizza crust and it was so YUMMY! I was so excited to eat pizza again my taste buds were overflowing. I plan to try the carrot fritters and squash shepherd's pie in the near future. Thanks Jodi and Jenny!