The best Wheat-Free Diet Cookbooks: Reddit reviews

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My wife and I invited some friends over this weekend for a brunch club we have about once a month. These things turned out phenomenal and I'm insanely surprised at how delicious they were. Would never know they were gluten free. Been using this book and every recipe has been great.

Zojirushi is awesome! perfect bread everytime. I use the recipes from https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/1558327967/ and instead of the flour mix they call for I just use a 1 for 1 gf flour and everything's turned out just fine.

The How Can It Be Gluten Free Cookbook: Revolutionary Techniques. Groundbreaking Recipes. https://www.amazon.com/dp/1936493616/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apan_glt_fabc_QC2SCB7D5ZX2DX8YD1S3

I wouldn't say these are super easy or kid friendly but I highly recommend this and vol 2. They have their own flour blend that I would recommend taking the time to make. It makes the best bread and cupcakes I've ever had.

Hi! I've been using this book for about three years. The How Can It Be Gluten Free Cookbook There's another one, part II, but, I don't use that as often.

Aww i was the same not long ago. I made cement out of oatmeal. I "burned" a pot boiling eggs (all the plastic melted off and the shells were charred). I think i cooked like twice up until my 20s and 10x in my 30s, then i had to learn when i got married (cuz I felt like a jerk making my husband do all the cooking).

The book i used to learn getting started was from (nom nom paleo)[https://nomnompaleo.com/] : https://us.amazon.com/Nom-Paleo-Food-Humans/dp/1449450334/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=nom+nom+paleo&qid=1627757683&sr=8-4 .. I prefer learning from books rather than videos i guess bc im old or something. The book is written showing basic stuff, as if its people who don't know what they are doing, but the recipes are kinda nice and have a good range of difficulty. Its a paleo book, and im not into paleo but it was still useful and tasty.

I love this book. It helped me navigate how to make really great breads and other treats with minimal fuss or new equipment. I did splurge on a pizza peel :)

https://www.amazon.com/Gluten-Free-Artisan-Bread-Five-Minutes/dp/1250018315

https://www.amazon.com/Bread-Lovers-Machine-Cookbook-Bread/dp/155832156X/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=bread+machine+cookbooks&qid=1615248795&sprefix=bread+machine+cook&sr=8-4

I have this particular book and it has TONS of recipes. The book breaks them down in sections like basic breads, sweet breads, gluten free, whole grain breads, sourdough, breads with cheese, etc. I have several go to breads that I make from this particular book.

Also, if you decide to get crazy and bake bread in the oven (I prefer using my bread maker as a mixer and bake in the oven as the bread comes out way softer) the recipes translate well.

I have the Cuisinart CBK-200, it runs about $180 (USD) pretty much anywhere online. I personally love it. Its got all the bells and whistles one could want (loaf size, crust setting, multiple bread type functions, pause start button, delay timer if you want to pre-add ingredients for a loaf later, beeps to alert when to add cheeses or nuts or things the recipe calls for, alarm to remove the kneading paddle if you so choose). It also comes with a measuring cup and dual teaspoon/tablespoon, and a book with some starter recipes. Its very user friendly if thats what you're looking for.

https://www.cuisinart.com/shopping/appliances/bread_makers/cbk-200/

I also highly recommend The Bread Lovers Bread Machine Cookbook. Its got literally hundreds or recipes for all different types of breads and doughs you can make right in whatever bread machine you choose to buy. From regular white and wheat breads, sweet breads, savory breads, some gluten free options, pizza doughs, recipes for making your own pasta. It even has ingredient lists with quantities for different size loaf (typically 1 1/2 and 2 pound loaves). The jalapeño cheddar bread is a personal favorite.

https://www.amazon.com/Bread-Lovers-Machine-Cookbook-Bread/dp/155832156X

These are my personal suggestions and I hope they help...and happy bread making to your mother

I love this cookbook for exactly this reason. I wasn't concerned with cheap ingredients, but having a SHORT list of ingredients (which this cookbook does) was so helpful. I got it from the library and used it so much, I wound up buying it.

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I hate to be the guy who's like, "here's a 200 page book, it's in there." but...I'm going to link 2 - 200 page books. LOL!! We use the pizza crust recipies from America's Test Kitchen. We've found that the America's Test Kitchen (ATK) Gluten-Free books have been, without a hint of hesitation, the best resource for making gluten-free stuff that would normally have gluten in it.

My wife has that celiac disease and gets very VERY ill when she eats gluten, and it seems to be getting worse so we do everything (for her) gluten-free. These ATK books have been awesome. We do a ton of experimentation with stuff we've found on-line or whatever and it's been hit/miss. There is some good stuff out there, but ATK has been spot-on every time. In the first book, they have you make a gluten-free flour blend which is WAY better for most things than the retail stuff. We use the ATK mix for anything that matters... for pancakes or waffles or cookies or whatever the pre-made store stuff is fine. If you're doing cakes or gravy, pizza crusts, really any bread, etc.. ATK is the way to go.

So, sorry to drop 400 pages of reading on you, but if you need gluten-free options, these ATK books are worth the read/price.

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I know you didn’t ask for a recommendation, but if you’re ever looking for a GF cookbook, everything I’ve made from this one is incredible.

https://www.amazon.com/Gluten-Free-Cookbook-Revolutionary-Groundbreaking/dp/1936493616

Don't give up!

America's Test Kitchen's The How Can It Be Gluten-Free cookbooks (1 and 2) are incredibly well researched and yield predictable, delicious baked goods.

My wife, daughter and I all enjoy GF baking now that it's almost always successful. It also helps tremendously to read the science behind their recipes. Knowing more allows you to adapt other recipes as well. Happy baking!

You can do this! There is so much other good food, plus gluten-free versions of most things. There's plenty of gluten-free beers (avoid gluten-reduced) and I also drink hard cider and wine. Glutenberg beers are good. Gluten-free cauliflower crust pizzas are all over the place. There's one in my freezer. You can get boxed GF mac and cheese.

I also love naturally gluten-free foods like most Mexican food, Indian curries and rice, even steak and a baked potato are gluten-free. Pamela's brownie mix is really good and easy to make.

Gluten free artisan bread in 5 minutes a day is amazing if you bake. I've made the basic bread recipe for friends who eat normally and they love it. You could totally make it into garlic bread.

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I bought that with the bread maker on a black Friday special 10 years ago along with the bread maker. We also got a few free e-books with other recipes as well.

Give Wheat Belly a read. I don't pretend to be an expert but I agree there's a distinct correlation between the "what is healthier" push in the 90s and how wheat breaks down into glucose (aka sugar).

I would definitely check out Instant Pot recipes. For example, you could make beef stew with carrots and potatoes (and gluten-free beef broth). Super fast and easy and freezes great. I would also look at some paleo cookbooks, especially ones for or by athletes. The Well-Fed series comes to mind (here is the first one).

I got the phone call and immediately went gluten-free. I knew I was getting tested and it was a real possibility, so I had been preparing.

If you only eat processed wheat stuff, you'll be fine. It will cost a lot more, but you can eat that way gluten-free. As other people said, cooking some stuff for yourself is best, both for safety and cost! Frozen gf waffles are easily found and honestly all the gf pasta I've had (except Banza) has been great. Look for the corn, rice, or quinoa kinds—lentil gets mushy.

It depends how bad the damage was for you to start feeling effects. I noticed some changes within the first few weeks but my bowel movements didn't get normal for months.

Get rid of all the gluten-food you have around, so it's not even an option. It's not something to "cheat" on; there are all kinds of irreversibly bad things that happen to your body if you don't go strictly gluten-free.

If you like to cook or bake at all, I recommend How Can It Be Gluten-Free.

This book has some of the best bread recipes so far. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1558327967/ My go-to is their basic sandwich bread and I use a 1 for 1 gf flour and everything turns out fine.

I also splurged and went for a Zojirushi machine but that shouldn't make much of a difference.

The only way I have found to make GF bread that works is by using a high quality bread machine with a GF setting and the recipes from The Gluten Free Bread Machine Cookbook. The bread machine does all the work for you so the texture and bake comes out perfect every time. It only lasts 3 days fresh but is fluffy and light. I bought my bread machine off of a recommendation from a couple GF bakeries in town, they'll know the best ones to use for GF loaves.

https://www.amazon.com/Gluten-Free-Bread-Machine-Cookbook-Delicious/dp/1558327967

I came here to suggest Caputo fioreglut as well. It's hands down the best GF flour I've ever worked with, and I've been baking for my GF wife for 14 years. I even went so far as to make my own blends of flour as described in this book.

The thing that makes Caputo awesome is also the thing you should be slightly cautious of. Caputo contains gluten free wheat starch, and even though it's gluten free, I've heard some celiacs don't process it well. Fortunately for me and my wife, she can handle it just fine. This is the recipe we use.

My sister is like you, and she basically eats roasted/grilled vegetables or salads with roasted/grilled meat. The combinations/possibilities are endless and delicious. Try roasting some boneless chicken on a sheet pan with root vegetables, or brussel sprouts, or broccoli/cauliflower with olive oil, salt and pepper. Get some Paleo cookbooks like nom nom Paleo

I purchased this book last week. Literally made the dough an hour ago so can’t tell you how the results are but it seems promising

Gluten-Free Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day: The Baking Revolution Continues with 90 New, Delicious and Easy Recipes Made with Gluten-Free Flours https://www.amazon.com/dp/1250018315/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_navT_a_ZM8DX2WFV5KXDR2DHTV4

I love my Americas Test Kitchen “How Can It Be Gluten Free” cookbook. I have the first one. I like that they’ve tested different gluten-free flours to figure out which ones are best, they give you the recipe for a blend that they’ve tested that you can make on your own, and they explain some of the science and troubleshooting when something isn’t quite right. So far, every recipe I’ve made from their book is excellent.

https://www.amazon.com/Gluten-Free-Cookbook-Revolutionary-Groundbreaking/dp/1936493616/ref=nodl_

https://shop.americastestkitchen.com/gluten-free-collection.html

Sorry, you're right. I was being grumpy and putting lazy intent into your post where there wasn't any. I'm a newish parent and was diagnosed 5 days before my second, so I really should have been more empathetic. Some real recommendations instead of just being a asshole

GF All-purpose flour - You can replace most flour recipes with this and get away with it just fine. Some will need xanthan gum added in depending on the brand/recipe. Bobs Red Mill brand labeled Gluten Free is a safe bet.

Great cooking books

GF Artisan Bread in 5 minutes a day - If you haven't baked before (I hadn't) there will be a lot of trial and error to get this right, but totally worth it.

GF Asian Kitchen - Some really good recipes, not sure if your girlfriend was recently diagnosed, but being the same I really really missed Asian foods. One thing to keep in mind is MOST SOY SAUCE COINTAINS WHEAT so eating out is really hard. You can easily buy GF soy sauce at most supermarkets though.

Books to avoid
30 minutes gluten-free cookbook - Not linking it because it's such trash, it's a high result on amazon which is how I found it. Does not fulfil it's "quick and simple" premise at all. Unless you're cooking full time and a pro, you're looking at 60 mins+ a recipe because of the absurd amount of prep needed for every recipe, not what a new parent wants. If you're looking for quick and simple just create a few basic recipes for veggie sides and meats that you can whip up in 30 mins.

For me a key to not reaching for non-keto stuff (my family doesn't follow keto), is having LOTS of leftovers in the fridge. So on any given night I don't really need to cook. And every time I DO cook, I cook twice as much as I need. Also I also bulk cook "generic" and add flavor through a variety of spices and sauces. Melissa Juwan's cookbook Well Fed is Paleo but has a great approach for how to bulk cook (and I just modify the recipes to lean toward keto) So I'll cook up a ton of ground hamburger on Sunday, then it's Mexican tacos on Monday, Italian bolognese on Tuesday, and lasngna on Wednesday. I just skip the taco shells, pasta, and lasgna noodles. On lasagna night I just hold out a portion on the meat and turn it into Thai meatballs with peanut sauce. I also love Nom Nom Paleo - and, again, modify the recipes. Both Melissa and Michelle keep the focus on healthy, fast meals for people with busy lives.

Why not all three?

I spoke with a lady who runs a gluten-free brewery with her husband, and she uses the donut recipe from this:

https://www.amazon.com/Gluten-Free-Artisan-Bread-Five-Minutes/dp/1250018315

Personally, I found making GF bread a huge pain - but store bought GF bread is terrible. So I bought a bread maker with a GF setting and this bread maker cook book. Bread is delish, and the biggest benefit is that my house smells like fresh baked bread with very little effort.

The Gluten-Free Bread Machine Cookbook: 175 Recipes for Splendid Breads and Delicious Dishes to Make with Them https://www.amazon.com/dp/1558327967/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_jWnhRmN27zsn6

Link to the bread maker I got: Oster Expressbake Bread Maker with Gluten-Free Setting, 2 Pound, White (CKSTBR9050-NP) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004DPHKBA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_F9BZsjWshIbwH

There are several good recipes in this book. The oat and honey oat breads are great, the brown bread is yummy, and there are a few with weirder flours like Teff, Sorghum, and Millet that are pretty good too.

The Gluten-Free Bread Machine... https://www.amazon.com/dp/1558327967?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

My wife found out she's got Celiac fairly recently and so I've been trying to be supportive and eat less gluten too. Well we hated the bread we found so much that we started baking it ourselves using this book and it's been really freaking great. Gluten-Free Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day:. it's really not too hard to do if you just follow the instructions. I feel like gluten free dough has been a lot easier to work with than any wheat dough I've ever made.