The Gloriously Gluten-Free Cookbook: Spicing Up Life with Italian, Asian, and Mexican Recipes Review

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(More customer reviews)Living gluten free can be a bit of a challenge; it's not always easy to find ways to work around the seemingly omni-present gluten component of western diet, thus when this cookbook was finally purchased by my local library, I was elated to get a chance to look through it, given the numerous five star reviews on Amazon.

I have to say I was thoroughly disappointed; most of the recipes are pretty basic (i.e. there are numerous pasta recipes that simply call for the replacement of wheat pasta with gluten free...I don't think most seasoned Celiac sufferers require that instruction note) and quite bland; I had to make several adjustments and add in different spices to create something that I would enjoy. Also surprising (as well as disappointing) is the fact that many of the recipes in this cookbook include seafood and soy, which truly surprised me, as many Celiac sufferers have other food allergies (such as peanuts, seafood, soy etc.). The author seemingly acknowledges the need to offer alternatives to her dairy ingredients (there are numerous "dairy-free" recipe notes in the book), so given the awareness of the need for dairy-free alternatives, I'm surprised she wasn't as careful with the seafood/soy ingredients.

The one bright spot about this cookbook I found was the information at the beginning of the cookbook regarding Celiac disease, testing, and information on various non-wheat flours. The information seems well researched and is presented in a way that is accessible for the average reader.

Overall, if you've been living a gluten-free diet for quite sometime, move on to something else: there are other gluten-free cookbooks out there that will provide you with far more interesting and in-depth recipes (I own a few of them). But if you're just starting out in the sometimes very frustrating world of gluten-free cooking, this book may prove to be a good basic reference.

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Thrilling recipes from around the world that prove you can give up the gluten without giving up the flavor

For sufferers of celiac disease, the necessary diet limitations can seem like a culinary curse. With the right information and a great cookbook, you can still eat most of the foods you love while maintaining a healthy, well-balanced diet. In The Gloriously Gluten-Free Cookbook, Vanessa Maltin compiles Italian, Asian, and Mexican recipes that are safe for a gluten-free diet but taste so good you can't tell the difference. With the help of chefs Edgar Steele of Cafe Atlantico, Katie Chin of Thai Kitchen, and Keith Brunell of Maggiano's Little Italy, Maltin proves that celiac sufferers will never have to eat another boring rice cake.
Living gluten-free isn't as tough as you think-corn tortillas are a simple substitute for flour in Latin cooking, gluten-free flours are perfect for great tasting pizzas and calzones, and rice noodles and gluten-free soy sauce make Asian food perfectly safe and delicious.

Includes breakdowns of safe and unsafe foods, tips on maintaining a gluten-free kitchen, and firsthand advice from the author on dealing with family, friends, and restaurant workers who just don't get it
Features Italian sauces, starters, risottos, pastas, and main dishes; Asian soups, salads, starters, noodles, sushi, and main dishes; and Mexican starters, salsas, staples, and main dishes
Also includes delightful gluten-free desserts and a listing of helpful gluten-free resources

With The Gloriously Gluten-Free Cookbook, a diet without gluten won't be an obstacle to your enjoyment of the good life-and the great food that goes with it.

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