Contents

This book has all your old favorites from the original edition, plus many more recipes are turn out perfect like a crusty French bread that’s ready in 1 hour! And a pie crust that rolls out like a dream! Plus, light and fluffy Biscuits that rise beautifully!

Easy, convenient flour blends make it a snap to whip up bread, breakfast, desserts, side dishes, and soups, salad dressings, and sauces.

Introduction

An explanation of the gluten-free diet, who needs such a diet, and some statistics to show the prevalence of conditions that require a gluten-free diet. Helpful tips on how to stock a pantry, making your own flour blends are included.

The Gluten-Free Bread Basket: Yeast Breads, Quick Breads, and Flatbreads

Everyone’s favorite breads are included such as French bread, Pumpernickel, Raisin, and of course Breadsticks, Muffins, and oh-so-easy Focaccia.

Pasta

Make it yourself with Carol’s easy, no-fail recipe––by hand or with an electric pasta machine––or use purchased pasta and made a cornucopia of pasta dishes for all occasions.

Grains & Beans

Lots of dishes are included for old-standby’s such as rice. But try some “new” grains such as quinoa, amaranth, or buckwheat. They provide important fiber and valuable nutrients.

Soups

Soups may sound innocent but they can be laden with wheat. Carol shows you how to make them without the traditional wheat thickeners.

Sauces & Salad Dressings

More than one gluten-free diner has been “tripped up” by innocent-looking sauces and salad dressings. Learn how to make them without the traditional wheat-flour thickeners

Vegetables

Recipes are included for those dishes that are ordinarily thickened or creamed with wheat flour.

Main Dishes

Divided into sections on Poultry, Fish & Seafood, and Beef & Pork, this chapter offers up all the wonderful, succulent entrees you remember from your gluten days. But Carol transforms them into safe, delectable versions for everyone to enjoy.

Desserts

All of your favorite cakes, cookies, (even a no-fail pie crust) are offered here for your decadent dessert pleasure.

Breakfast Dishes

Waffles, muffins, pancakes, and biscuits––time to get rise and shine!. Traditional breakfast fare to start your day off right, with lots of flavor and fiber.

Gluten-Free Menus

Carol offers a two-week “getting started” set of menus for the newly-diagnosed patient. But then she continues with 100 menus divided into meaningful categories to help with your meal planning.

Appendix

Extremely helpful charts on using substitutes for wheat and dairy are offered, plus sources for buying gluten-free products from mail-order companies. How to use substitutes for wheat as a thickener are offered, plus where to detect gluten lurking in commercial products and ingredients.