Recipes for Dairy-Free Living [Paperback]

Denise Jardine (Author), Caroline Kopp (Photographer)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 9, 2002

What's a Dairy-aholic to Do When Dairy Is No Longer an Option?With easy-to-prepare recipes and ingredient tips for over 100 innovative creations, DENISE JARDINE proves that you don't have to give up the foods you love if you're one of the fifty million Americans suffering from some degree of dairy intolerance or allergy. Recipes for DAIRY-FREE LIVING presents delicious meals, from Strawberry Banana Pancakes and Potato Leek Soup to Wild Mushroom Lasagna and Toasted Coconut Ice Cream. Having personally tested dozens of products, Jardine offers practical, informed advice for purchasing 100% dairy-free ingredients, all of which can be found in the supermarket, and includes an in-depth discussion on calcium absorption, food labeling, and dairy alternatives. Featuring ten special-occasion menus with detailed planning tips for year-round holiday entertaining, RECIPES FOR DAIRY-FREE LIVING makes cooking dairy-free fun, delicious, and satisfying.• Learn the important differences between lactose intolerance and dairy allergies, and how to read labels when buying dairy-free products.• Includes a handy at-a-glance table featuring calcium-rich foods and their absorption rates.Reviews:"There is hope." —The Philadelphia News "Love pizza and ice cream, but they don't agree with you? Then cookbook author and chef Denise Jardine has written a cookbook just for you." —Baton Rouge Advocate

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About the Author

DENISE JARDINE has worked in the food industry for over fifteen years, and has a long-standing interest in diet, food allergies, and nutrition. She lives in Northern California with her family.

Product Details

• Paperback: 186 pages
• Publisher: Celestial Arts; Illustrated edition (January 9, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1587611007
• ISBN-13: 978-1587611001
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 0.5 x 9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #130,152 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Terrific Dairy-Free Cookbook!!!, November 21, 2003

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Dottie (Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Recipes for Dairy-Free Living (Paperback)

I bought a copy of this book after reading a newspaper article on the author that also featured some of the recipes included in the book. It's a great addition to my cookbook collection. Although I don't have a problem with dairy foods, I have some friends that can't tolerate them, so I bought this book to help me create a dairy-free dinner party. It was a huge success. I found the recipes easy to prepare and my friends raved about the dishes I served. The biggest "hit" on the menu was the Coconut-Lime Seafood Stew and I had to prove that the Flourless Chocolate Almond Cake contained no dairy ingredients. I found the book to be very informative and liked the fact that I could find all the ingredients at a local grocery store. My "dairy challenged" friends all want a copy of this book, so part of my Christmas shopping is already taken care of!! Thanks Denise

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Recipes for Dairy-free Living, March 9, 2002

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Patricia Sanford (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Recipes for Dairy-Free Living (Paperback)

I am so excited about this new cookbook! Not only has Denise Jardine given exceptionally precise directions for ingredients and preparation, she has also introduced new cuisine in this category. Actually, even if one isn't lactose intolerant, these recipes are innovative and new! I have prepared several of the recipes and find them absolutely delicious - from a spouse who is meat and potatoes! I am offering the Peppered Pork Tenderloin with the breaded leeks to company this week-end and would not hesitate to prepare any of the recipes to guests without preparing them first to see how they taste. So far, all have been wonderful. I am amazed that anyone would consider this cookbook anything other than what it is. What it isn't is a non-fat, diet book! It never claims to be. What it is is a comprehensive and delicious assortment of easy to follow, extraordinarily tasty treats!! Come to my house and find out!!

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful soup recipies, April 22, 2007

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Lucy B (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Recipes for Dairy-Free Living (Paperback)

I am enjoying this book very much. In Fact, so much so that I have purchased it as a gift and recommended it to my friends. Our entire family and a good part of our extended family has gone dairy-free. Some for health reasons, others because of lactose intolerance and dairy allergies. When looking through my copy, I have so many dog eared pages, it is hard to pick my favorites. I will say though, that I LOVE the soup recipes. The soups have quickly become staples in our house when I need something nourishing, creamy and easy to prepare; the carrot and roasted red pepper soup, salmon and white corn chowder, the butternut squash and pear soup are divine. The corn souffle' is fool proof; easy, impressive, and delicious. The quick breads are a snap to assemble and I make them frequently. All in all, "Recipes for Dairy-Free Living" has made a wonderful addition to my cookbook collection and I highly recommend it. My only request and question is... When is the author going to write another one? Please!