The Gluten-Free Kitchen: Over 135 Delicious Recipes for People with Gluten Intolerance or Wheat Allergy

by Roben Ryberg, Peter H.R. Green

From French Toast to Fried Chicken, Delicious Gluten-Free Foods!
Think you have to give up bagels, biscuits, and breads just because you're on a wheat- or gluten-restricted diet? Think again! If you suffer from wheat or gluten allergies, inside The Gluten-Free Kitchen you'll discover a world of foods you never knew you could enjoy—foods such as cornbread, cinnamon rolls, and coffee cake; or even pancakes, pizza, and pumpkin pie! Both novice and experienced cooks will enjoy such tantalizing dishes as:
·Sour Cream Breakfast Muffins
·Blueberry Cobbler
·Ham and Cheese Pocket Pies
·Onion Rings
·Fried Chicken
·Simply Sinful Chocolate Cake
·And much, much more!
"This book offers a wealth of tips and helpful hints for successful gluten-free cooking . . . including recipes most of us grew up enjoying."—Cynthia R. Kupper, C.R.D., executive director of the Gluten Intolerance Group
"An excellent source of gluten-free recipes that taste good and are easy to prepare."—Suzanne R. Curtis, Ph.D., R.D., Department of Nutrition and Food Science, University of Maryland

Genres: Cookbooks

304 pages, Paperback

First published January 15, 2000

About the author

Roben is a food writer, specializing in cutting-edge food science developments. Major breakthroughs include: how to make gluten-free food taste great, how to bake with single gluten-free flours, how to retain moisture in gluten-free baking, how to achieve great texture and moisture using just whole grain flours, and, most recently, developing fabulous recipes for the microwave!

Roben's diet is not restricted by gluten intolerance although she must limit dairy. Being able to eat gluten-laden foods allows her to test gluten-free recipes side-by-side with traditional recipes. This is especially helpful when deconstructing flavor layers in multi-component cookies and cakes, or when a food is new to her.

But, bottom line, and more important than anything, Roben is a mom to three great kids, now nearly grown. She lives in the quaint town of Boonsboro, Maryland.

Reviews

[Joan · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was very useful to me early on in my GF journey. Her recipes use cornstarch and potato starch rather than gluten free flour blends which were not easy to find in standard supermarkets back in 2000 when it was published. Much of the stuff is basics that you just couldn't find mixes and premade items without mail ordering, but the recipes I've tried have all worked up well, and have been pretty simple and not froufrou. Keeping to have for basics.

[Miriam · Rating 4 out of 5]

This cookbook is a nice complement to most of the gluten free recipes that are available. While most gluten free baked goods are heavy and grainy, the recipes in this cookbook are all very light and have a texture very much like baked goods made from all-purpose flour. However, this is because they are all made from corn starch and potato starch....not at all healthy and very high in calories. I have been able to successfully mix some other types of flours into some recipes and give them a little fiber and some interesting flavors. I think it is good to have the recipes in this book as a foundation for gluten free baking.

[Michelle Hankes · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great book. The recipes taste good and they are somewhat comparable to their wheat-filled counterparts. Most recipes do not last more than a day or two (to maintain texture) and are best fresh out of the oven. Not all recipes are comparable, so try a few and figure out what you like best. Danish recipe is definitely a winner!

[Jessica AKA Riley · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love that it is one of the few rice-based gluten free recipe books I've come across. It focuses on mainly uses corn and potato starches and guar and xanthum gums. It's not vegan friendly, but it doesn't require much altering to make it such.

[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was my first GF cookbook! I love it. I often refer back to it when I need inspiration. This is a great go to book for homemade comfort foods. There is every basic recipe you can think of- Mac-n-Cheese, Fried Chicken, Yellow Cake, Pie Crust, and Peanut butter Cookie recipes. Highly Recommend!

[Diane · Rating 3 out of 5]

Mostly recipes for baked goods.