Wheat-Free, Gluten-Free Cookbook for Kids and Busy Adults [Paperback]

Connie Sarros (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 5, 2003

One out of every 133 people in the United States has celiac disease. And countless others are giving up wheat for general health concerns. These books provide taste-tested recipes for delicious meals and desserts that are all wheat-and gluten-free.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

"Whether the chef in your house is five or 105, this book will prove to be an inspiration for enjoying time in the kitchen--even if yours is limited--as well as for making nutritious, delicious, wheat-free, gluten-free concoctions!"
--Danna Korn, founder of R.O.C.K. (Raising Our Celiac Kids) and author of Kids with Celiac Disease

"Provides a perfect opportunity to learn to cook gluten-free and eat well with recipes that break the age barrier."
--Diane Eve Paley, President, and Mary Schluckebier, Executive Director, Celiac Sprue Association/USA, Inc.

If your child has been diagnosed with celiac disease, you know how important it is to avoid serving foods with wheat, rye, or barley gluten. But most kids are notoriously finicky eaters. How do you keep out the bad stuff while still ensuring your child gets the necessary nutrients? The Wheat-Free, Gluten-Free Cookbook for Kids and Busy Adults is the answer to your dilemma.

Written by celiac-disease authority Connie Sarros, this wheat- and gluten-free cookbook addresses the needs of kids with celiac disease and the often busy adults who prepare their meals. The recipes run the gamut from simple treats to hearty meals. In plain, kid-friendly language, the author leads youngsters step-by-step through the process of creating safe treats and meals for themselves.

This wheat-free, gluten-free cookbook also includes:

• Explanations and definitions of terms and ingredients
• Helpful hints for meal planning
• Nutritional breakdowns for each recipe
• Simple dishes kids can prepare for themselves

This important cookbook helps children build a strong foundation for a future of living and eating wheat- and gluten-free.

About the Author

Connie Sarros has been preparing wheat-free, gluten-free recipes for eleven years, since her father was diagnosed with celiac disease. A popular speaker, she is well-known in celiac circles, lecturing regularly at celiac conferences and health-food stores, and has earned the nickname of "The Gluten-Free Guru." Her work has been featured in the Cleveland Plain Dealer and Cooking Light magazine. She lives in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (December 5, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071423745
• ISBN-13: 978-0071423748
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #226,588 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #81 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Disorders & Diseases > Allergies

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81 of 82 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars No weird foods or ingredients!, October 29, 2005

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lspswr (Idaho, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Wheat-Free, Gluten-Free Cookbook for Kids and Busy Adults (Paperback)

Being new to the gluten-free diet I have been very disappointed in the majority of the GF cookbooks. The ingredients are often a challenge to find, are expensive, and frankly just taste gross or have a funky texture. The more ingredients that are different from what we "used to eat" the more disappointing the outcome. Of all the cookbooks I've tried so far (8 of the "mainstream" ones) this one has the most familiar ingredients and "normal" foods. My 5 year old has enjoyed everything I have made from this book so far and has been excited to eat something GF that actually tastes like what he used to eat. The recipes are simple, fast, affordable, and best of all we actually enjoy food again! THANK YOU CONNIE SARROS!

51 of 52 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Incompetent Batchelor, March 15, 2005

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Trevor Matheson "Self Helper" (Dallas TX) - See all my reviews
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It has been very difficult for me to eat properly since my diagnosis. I never cooked before, and rely on eating out or other people cooking. This book helped even me! Trust me, if I can follow these recipes, anyone can. I was surprised how easy and delicious they were. Thanks!

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Starter Cookbook for Celiacs, September 17, 2007

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This review is from: Wheat-Free, Gluten-Free Cookbook for Kids and Busy Adults (Paperback)

If you're looking for a be-all, end-all cookbook for celiac/wheat free cooking, keep looking. If, however, you are looking for a great starter cookbook that has a great number of quick easy recipes that taste good, then don't hesitate to buy this book. Everything is written for kids, so it's easy to follow and the recipes are super easy and quick. It covers everything from drinks, desserts, to all the staples like dinner, appetizers, and such.