Eat safe…and delicious, with this unique cookbook offering hundreds of delicious gluten- & allergy-free family-friendly recipes. Staying healthy is easy with these mouthwatering options meals, snacks, and holiday fare-including muffins and breads; pumpkin risotto; and hot fudge cake. This is an inspired, resource for any family or group that has varied dietary needs.
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KIM LUTZ and MEGAN HART, MS, RD are authors of The Everything Organic Cooking for Baby & Toddler Book and The Everything Guide to Cooking for Children with Autism. Kim and Megan both live in CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. Learn more about them at their website, welcomingkitchen.com.
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70 of 70 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Number of recipes: 200
Paper type/quality: Dust jacket is thick paper with a plastic undercoating
Recycled good quality medium weight paper with a smooth finish (not glossy)
splatters and drips wipe off easily
Food photography: none
General layout and design/ease of use: Layout is nice to look at with a sepia toned print with sort of a country blue accent. Illustrations are limited to section dividers and front covers.
-Substitutions advice and pantry suggestions are included
-Sample menus are included
-Resources are included
-Metric equivalent charts are included
The book layout is straightforward with sections and subsections. The index is complete and is organized alphabetically by both recipe name and ingredient.
-Book does not lay flat and stay open without assistance
Author's style: Recipes are detailed and most include exact times for cooking (ex. Add carrot and saute for 2 minutes more), rather than general estimations. The recipes are easy to read and understand.
Allergen/Special diet Notes: Free of top 8 allergens. No sesame. All recipes are vegan and gluten free. Coconut is used but can easily be omitted or substituted. Oats are used, but substitutions are suggested for those who can't tolerate them.
Nutritional Notes: Most recipes call for common, easy to locate ingredients. Kasha is an ingredient in a few recipes and I haven't been able to find it in my area, but it can be ordered online. Agave nectar is included as a sweetener in some of the recipes, but mostly smaller amounts are called for. Granulated sugar is an ingredient in some recipes.
Overall the author strives to keep these recipes healthy while still tasting good.
Cost to make recipes: Low when compared to other allergy free, gluten free, vegan or special diet cookbooks.
Skill level required: Low. Most recipes should be easy enough for people of all skill levels to successfully execute.
Are there any special ingredients or equipment required in order to make the recipes?: In general, no. A mini muffin pan is needed for at least two recipes. Kasha is the only somewhat unusual ingredient.Organic Whole Grain, Kasha, 18 oz (510 g)
Wilton Avanti Everglide Metal-Safe Non-Stick 24 Cup Mini Muffin Pan
Do the recipes turn out? Yes.
Success rate: 21/21 100%
-all of the recipes turned out as they should.
Do the recipes taste good?: Yes
Based on my family's opinion and my own taste and opinion:
Out of 21 recipes tested:
7 rated excellent (would definitely make again)
9 rated very good (would probably make again unless I found a better version)
5 rated fair (unlikely to make again, didn't appeal to us)
0 rated poor (would never make again)
Some Standouts:
-Piecrust
-Pumpkin Pie
-Doughnut bites
-Sunday Morning Pancakes
-Biscuits
-Beanidillas
-Throw-Together tomato soup
Some that I wasn't as fond of:
-Chocolate cookies
-polenta pizza crust
Overall, I rate Welcoming Kitchen 5 stars because the recipes have had a 100% success rate, the design and layout is very-good overall, the majority of the recipes taste at least very good and I would make most of them again. The author has a likable personality and her recipes are well-written and easy to understand, and there is a minimum of special equipment and ingredients required in order to make most of the recipes.
Paper type/quality: Dust jacket is thick paper with a plastic undercoating
Recycled good quality medium weight paper with a smooth finish (not glossy)
splatters and drips wipe off easily
Food photography: none
General layout and design/ease of use: Layout is nice to look at with a sepia toned print with sort of a country blue accent. Illustrations are limited to section dividers and front covers.
-Substitutions advice and pantry suggestions are included
-Sample menus are included
-Resources are included
-Metric equivalent charts are included
The book layout is straightforward with sections and subsections. The index is complete and is organized alphabetically by both recipe name and ingredient.
-Book does not lay flat and stay open without assistance
Author's style: Recipes are detailed and most include exact times for cooking (ex. Add carrot and saute for 2 minutes more), rather than general estimations. The recipes are easy to read and understand.
Allergen/Special diet Notes: Free of top 8 allergens. No sesame. All recipes are vegan and gluten free. Coconut is used but can easily be omitted or substituted. Oats are used, but substitutions are suggested for those who can't tolerate them.
Nutritional Notes: Most recipes call for common, easy to locate ingredients. Kasha is an ingredient in a few recipes and I haven't been able to find it in my area, but it can be ordered online. Agave nectar is included as a sweetener in some of the recipes, but mostly smaller amounts are called for. Granulated sugar is an ingredient in some recipes.
Overall the author strives to keep these recipes healthy while still tasting good.
Cost to make recipes: Low when compared to other allergy free, gluten free, vegan or special diet cookbooks.
Skill level required: Low. Most recipes should be easy enough for people of all skill levels to successfully execute.
Are there any special ingredients or equipment required in order to make the recipes?: In general, no. A mini muffin pan is needed for at least two recipes. Kasha is the only somewhat unusual ingredient.Organic Whole Grain, Kasha, 18 oz (510 g)
Wilton Avanti Everglide Metal-Safe Non-Stick 24 Cup Mini Muffin Pan
Do the recipes turn out? Yes.
Success rate: 21/21 100%
-all of the recipes turned out as they should.
Do the recipes taste good?: Yes
Based on my family's opinion and my own taste and opinion:
Out of 21 recipes tested:
7 rated excellent (would definitely make again)
9 rated very good (would probably make again unless I found a better version)
5 rated fair (unlikely to make again, didn't appeal to us)
0 rated poor (would never make again)
Some Standouts:
-Piecrust
-Pumpkin Pie
-Doughnut bites
-Sunday Morning Pancakes
-Biscuits
-Beanidillas
-Throw-Together tomato soup
Some that I wasn't as fond of:
-Chocolate cookies
-polenta pizza crust
Overall, I rate Welcoming Kitchen 5 stars because the recipes have had a 100% success rate, the design and layout is very-good overall, the majority of the recipes taste at least very good and I would make most of them again. The author has a likable personality and her recipes are well-written and easy to understand, and there is a minimum of special equipment and ingredients required in order to make most of the recipes.
24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
By ilene
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book has easy to follow, delicious recipes for my family - not vegan - as well as for my guests. I had a dinner party with a friend who has food allergies, dairy, nuts, soy and wheat. I made the olivata, and dill dip for appetizer, the chili for the entree and the chocolate cake for dessert. My entire party loved the dinner and asked for the recipes. They all are buying the book.
22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
By Laura S.
Format:Hardcover
I have tried many of the delicious recipes in the Welcoming Kitchen cookbook, but my latest experience is a must-share moment! As I am preparing for the 3-party, 2nd birthday celebrations for my twin daughters, I thought I'd make one of the cake recipes from a box mix from the store, as I thought it would be easier. Besides it not being any easier, it was flavorless, and had no substance. If I am going to eat cake, I want it to have chocolate flavor and a bit of a chew to it. Box mix was like eating flavorless sponge. The chocolate birthday cake recipe from Welcoming Kitchen is by far the best chocolate cake I have eaten. It is not only easy to make, but it is crazy delicious. The chocolate flavor is in every bite and it is a denser cake which leaves a person feeling satisfied with their sweet treat. The vanilla cake is also amazing. I made an extra large cake for the big family party for the girls and swirled the two together for a marble cake.
One other major bonus to using the Welcoming Kitchen recipes... my nearly 5 year old son likes to help in the baking (really he just likes to be around to lick the spoon) and he was unable to get in any licks with the box mix due to the raw eggs. With the Welcoming Kitchen recipes, that is never an issue and I get a little extra quality time with my son because he likes to help me bake/lick the spoon.
One other major bonus to using the Welcoming Kitchen recipes... my nearly 5 year old son likes to help in the baking (really he just likes to be around to lick the spoon) and he was unable to get in any licks with the box mix due to the raw eggs. With the Welcoming Kitchen recipes, that is never an issue and I get a little extra quality time with my son because he likes to help me bake/lick the spoon.
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Too basic
As a vegan with allergies to wheat and peanuts I appreciate a book that I can use with no substitutions. Read more
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Published 2 months ago by AmyLynn
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Fabulous recipes
I cook dairy, soy and gluten free and this book makes perfect recipes. The sweet potato biscuits are a hit with our friends. Read more
Published 3 months ago by RabidAvid
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quick and easy recipes
This book is wonderful. It has a lot of easy recipes that don't require a lot of ingredients. All the recipes are good and easy to prepare.
Published 4 months ago by Stephanie M Fox
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book design
I collect cookbooks, and this one really stands out for good design. The blues and browns are soothing and easy on the eyes. Good recipes. Read more
Published 4 months ago by didi02453
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome for beginner gluten-free vegans
My family is new to the Vegan diet, and knew the transition might be a hard one given 17 years eating gluten-free and knowing the restrictions from it. Read more
Published 7 months ago by DaMaKe
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great Idea & Recipes
I love the idea of "Welcoming Kitchen," with having recipes anyone can eat. I eat an entirely vegan diet, so that party I didn't really need another cookbook for, (but really, can... Read more
Published 10 months ago by C. Vegan
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic!
I would definitely recommend this book to anyone, whether or not gluten-free/vegan. The recipes utilize some ingenious substitutions - alternatives I never would have thought of. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Hannah
3.0 out of 5 stars
GF, vegan, but NOT suitable for a renal diet
This is a good book for vegans, gluten sensitive people, and allergic persons, but when it said it had nutritional analysis, I was really hoping it would have all of the nutrition... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Lauriefern
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