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Incredible Edible Gluten-Free Food for Kids: 150 Family-Tested Recipes

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I have a 4-year-old with celiac disease, so I was excited about this book. Unfortunately, when it arrived I discovered that the recipes didn't offer me as many new and different things to try as I had hoped. (I already own 4 other gluten-free cookbooks.) I tried the Breakast Muffin recipe. It was okay. Nothing special. If you don't own any gluten-free cookbooks already, this one may be good for you. Two things really bothered me. First the bread machine recipes never stated the size loaf you were making. I assume 2lb, but that's important info to leave out. Second, I felt that some recipes were included just to fill pages. One page is a recipe for a baked potato. The resources in the back are quite helpful, but you could easily find them other places.

When I found out my 3 year old twins were gluten intolerant, I had no idea what to do or where to start. This book offered a wealth of information not only about recipes, but information on the disease as well as excellent resources. Sheri's recipes offered me time saving, excellent recipes to offer my kids. It was nice to have recipes that were already family tested. I was busy enough chasing my twins and entertaining my 6 year old daughter at the time. Not only did my 6 year old prefer the gluten free breads listed in this book over regular store bought bread, but I have had company (not gluten intolerant) tell me the bread was excellent and asked for more! Just last week my sister was here from out of town and I had to ask her to save it for my boys! I specifically like the rice tapioca bread, breakfast muffins, and the chicken with dijon sauce. Another thing I am thankful for is the recipe for gluten free play dough. My kids were able to go to preschool and play with play dough! I didn't have to worry about them getting ill from the other play dough the school provided. Most importantly, they didn't feel left out by not being allowed to play with the schools play dough. I would highly recommend this book to any family, even adult gluten intolerant individuals who want to save time, money, and heartache.

I really loved this book. My son is allergic to wheat, gluten and dairy. This book really opened the door for making alot of foods that my son use to eat, but no longer could have. My husband and I really liked the recipes too. The best part was that the recipes here did not have that bitter taste that we got with alot of batters and mixtures that we got from health food stores. Having this book really rediced alot of stress I had with my son's allergies.

My daughter was diagnosed in Sept 2006 and she has pretty much eaten the same things over and over-fruits, vegetables and meats but since we got this cookbook (this week) we have prepared corndogs- just like the ones at the fair ( they may not look like the ones at the fair but they sure do taste like it), tortillas and lemon bars. I finally feel like she is getting some variety in her diet!!! We can't wait to try the others we have marked. The best thing is there are over 150 recipes in the book.

I borrowed this cookbook from the library first. I like it so much I bought it online. Best bread and chocolate chip cookies (gluten free) I have ever made.

Book came quickly and I was delighted with the contents. Cooking for a family with a gluten free toddler presented me with challenges. I wanted to be able to cook a meal that ALL would eat. I was not disappointed by the content.

I have enjoyed making some of these recipes. They have been really tasty and my kids don't know that their dinner is made with "Mom's special food".

I checked this book out from the library. So far I have tried only 2 recipes, because we are living in Old Mother Hubboard's house until payday/grocery day! The main flour blend for baked goods seems to be rice flour, tapioca flour, and potato starch. Something different from what I've been working with from the other GF recipe books I have. I made Blueberry Breakfast Muffins. My husband stole one 10 mins after they were pulled from the oven and he liked it. The next morning, I found it a bit too dry and wish I had added more liquid like my instincts told me when I was mixing them up. But I am having some baking issues as I adjust to living in a higher altitude area now added to experimenting in GF baking. I wouldn't blame the book just yet. I also made the recipe for Carrot Cake and used the handy conversion chart to bake it up as cupcakes instead. They came out great! So sweet and moist, no need for a frosting.

Some recipes are simple (yes, baked potato) and they do go on to be more advanced, such as making your own pasta. I think it's good, because as the children grow they can use the book for learning to cook. I have my eye on some more recipes to try. I'm sure even my husband will want to try frying up our own corn dogs. I would/want to buy this book and I have added it to our wish list.

This cookbook was ordered as a birthday gift for our granddaughter who is 9. It was full of recipes and cool ideas of things for kids to do. She was excited when she opened her cooking gift and was looking forward to using it. She has been wanting me to teach her to cook so I decided for her birthday to do a gift basket which turned out to be a bowl full of baking goodies and cookbooks.

this book is user friendly, and helps families cook and eat together, even when there is a gluten-free guest present! it is great to know that we can meet the needs of those around us. we often use the recipes for 'home cooking.' i especially appreciate the kid friendly recipes that i can create with my son who has down syndrome! the directions are clearly written out, and he understands what needs to be done. this is a great addition to my cook book shelf.