The prevalence of celiac disease and gluten sensitivity among millions of adults and children has created the need for gluten-free recipes that are as nutritious and tasty as their traditional counterparts. Popular food blogger Elana Amsterdam offers ninety-nine family-friendly classics--from Pancakes to Eggplant Parmesan to Chocolate Cake--that feature her gluten-free ingredient of choice, almond flour. Because these recipes are low glycemic, low in cholesterol and dairy, and high in protein and fiber, they are also ideal for people with diabetes, obesity, and high cholesterol.
So whether you’re looking for a quick breakfast treat, a comfort food entrée, or a showstopping dessert, The Gluten-Free Almond Flour Cookbook proves that gluten-free cooking can mean healthy eating for everyone.
Always on top of my pile of cookbooks, delicious, healthy food.August 15, 2009 Madeleine(Paris, France) 17 out of 18 found this review helpful
For people with celiac disease, baking is not always easy, results often not too pleasing and very often not too healthy either. This book adresses these 3 problems in a magnificent way. The recipes are super easy, the results absolutely delicious and the nutritional value outstanding. I reach for Elana's recipes again and again. Friends and family prefer 'her food' over regular stuff. If you have never cooked before and don't know where to begin, this book is a great place to start. For more experienced cooks, the book has a lot to offer as well: a lot of recipes for pie crusts, pizza's, breads etc etc that spark your own imagination and creativity. Do your family, your palate and your health a favour and buy this lovely book!
My #1 go-to cookbook!August 28, 2009 Kimberly Dominguez(Pasadena, California, USA) 18 out of 20 found this review helpful
Elana Amsterdam has created the cookbook of my dreams! No refined sugar, wheat and often no dairy in the recipes, but best of all is her use of Almond Flour! I have never used it before getting this book and I have to say it is a revelation. Packed with protein and so delicious that once my friends try "just a bite", they beg for more. I've had this book for all of a month and it's already dog-eared and covered in post-it bookmarks saying "Make this next " or "This was fantastic!" I have loved every single thing I've made from this book. I can't recommend it more highly. Your family and friends will thank you for the delicious food and treats - and you will be giving their body the nutrients it needs. I've done a LOT of alternative recipe cooking in my day and this is the only one I have ever found to be simple, quick, easy and just as delicious as traditional recipes. Did I mention quick? I'm amazed at how fast I can throw them together! It's a working persons DREAM! Quick and healthy!
I'm not celiac or diabetic, but I do like keeping things natural. This book is everything and more that I could have hoped for. I would have put 11 stars if I had the choice. Get this book and change your life. Rediscover what real food tastes like.
Kimberly
Fast and Fabulous!August 11, 2009 Grain Free Mom 10 out of 10 found this review helpful
This has quickly become my favorite grain-free reference. Every single recipe I have tried is easy and delicious! I never have to try to figure out how to make substitutions to make these recipes work more my family. Over all, it is the best gluten-free or grain free cookbook I have purchased (and I am a cookbook junky). Also, very few of the recipes are duplicates from Elana's blog, so I definately felt like I got my money's worth. A great purchase!
Love, Love, Love this bookAugust 24, 2009 H. Foster(KCMO) 16 out of 18 found this review helpful
So far, every recipe I have made has been spot on. I am delighted with this book and every dessert I have made has been eaten by my family within hours of making them! I have tried many, many kinds of flours and recipes trying to recreate our beloved breads and pastries but something was always "off". Not so, with these recipes- the textures and flavors are fantastic!
I wanted something that tastes normal, but this IS normal!August 12, 2009 Kathleen Hagood(Texas) 12 out of 13 found this review helpful
The first item I made from the cookbook was the Salmon Dill Burgers. It's funny really because before I began trying these recipes, I thought to myself, "I want something to satisfy my taste since I can't have normal food," but after eating these Salmon Dill Burgers, I thought, "This is normal food!" The Sesame Crackers and the Pecan Shortbread Cookies are equally normal (aka terrific)! It's great because I am not sacrificing taste, but I am eating food that is much better for me. I have not been disappointed with any of the recipes I have tried from the book, and I feel much better eating food made with almond flour instead of grain flours.
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