The Gluten-Free Almond Flour Cookbook Breakfasts, Entrees, and More

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 show stopping dessert, The Gluten-Free Almond Flour Cookbook proves that gluten-free cooking can mean healthy eating for everyone.

Eco-entrepreneur and gluten-free guru Elana Amsterdam is the author of The Gluten-Free Almond Flour Cookbook, published by Ten Speed Press in July 2009. On her website, Elana's Pantry, she shares weekly recipes and ingredient selection alongside purchasing, preparation, and meal-planning tips with her readers and visitors (traffic 50,000 unique hits monthly). Visit her website at www.elanaspantry.com.
 
She has written for publications including the Denver Post, the Boulder Daily Camera, Delicious Living, Delight Magazine, and Elephant, and has been featured in a variety of publications including 5280, Working Woman, Crain's New York Business, Fortune Magazine, and the Wall Street Journal, and has appeared on CNN and MSNBC.
 
Elana lives in Boulder, Colorado with her husband, two boys (chefs in training), two bunnies, and five chickens.

Acknowledgments • viii
Introduction • 1

Using Almond Flour • 3
Stocking the Almond Flour Pantry • 7
Breakfast • 13
Breads and Crackers • 25
Entrées • 39
Pies, Pastries, and Crusts • 65
Cakes and Cupcakes • 83
Cookies and Bars • 97
Toppings, Syrups, and Sauces • 121

Sources • 127
Notes • 129
Index • 130