Dairy-Free Meal Prep

Dairy-Free diets can be challenging, but this book makes it easy. Dairy-Free Meal Prep is just one of many cookbooks by Silvana Nardone. She is the founding editor of Everyday with Rachel Ray, so I'm confident this book is chock full of reliable information. 

Unlike most cookbooks, this one delves into the reasons of why. Why go dairy-free? Why are meal plans important? This book has answers. Not only that, it has six weeks of meal plans for those who really don't know where to start. Broken down into a three part format, with easy to follow instructions, anyone can begin a healthier diet. 

4 Stars

I received this book from Callisto Publisher's Club.

The Blender Girl Smoothies by Tess Masters

I initially chose The Blender Girl Smoothies for its gluten free recipes. However, all of the recipes I've tried so far are amazing! My blender is getting a workout. I can't wait to try more of the many choices in this book. I haven't found one I didn't like.

I've always prepared smoothies with either fruit or vegetables—never both. Well, let me tell you, after following the recipes in Blender Girl Smoothies, I am a fan of mixing tasty veggies and fruits—along with nuts and more!

I love the detailed explanations, including why certain ingredients should be combined to achieve the health benefits, weight loss, energy and other benefits.


If you are looking for a healthy alternative to the (yawn) boring smoothies, this is the choice for you. 


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Let Us All Eat Cake (Cookbook)

Let Us All Eat Cake...and they're gluten-free!

Throughout the years, I've accumulated a collection of gluten free cookbooks--many banished to basement shelves,   never to see a kitchen counter again. Why? They tend to be filled with hard to find ingredients, and difficult to follow recipes. Then, after all the hard work the cakes tend to be heavy-textured enough to use as a doorstop.

That being said, Let Us All Eat Cake is a fantastic cookbook! I tried several recipes, and wow, I couldn't be happier with the results.

Pros:

1. LOTS OF PHOTOGRAPHS:  I want to see what the finished product should look like. This book is full of them. Love this bonus.

2. FLOUR MIX RECIPES! In many gluten-free cookbooks, a recipe will call for gluten-free flour, but they don't always give a recipe to create your own mixture. Now, there's nothing wrong with ready-made mixes, but it's more economical to make your own. Let Us All Eat Cake, has not one, but two recipes for flour mixtures: Gluten-Free All Purpose Flour Blend and Gluten-Free Whole Grain Flour Blend.  

3. CATEGORIZED INFORMATION: The beginning of the book is chock-full of information, including how to stock your gluten-free pantry. There are many helpful tips, from a breakdown of sweetener options to which flavorings and fruits work best with the recipes. For the beginner, there's even a list of equipment, from pans to utensils.

4. SERIOUSLY? VEGAN AND ALLERGY FREE CAKE CHART? Wow. This floored me. There's an easy to read chart listing which recipes are Dairy free, Vegan, Nut Free, and Soy Free. Who does this??? Let Us All Eat Cake is aptly titled.

5. FANTASTIC, TASTY, EASY TO FOLLOW RECIPES: Need I say more?

Cons:

1. I can't stop eating cake.

Summary:

Let Us All Eat Cake is sure to become a dog-eared, stained and worn cookbook. It won't end up tucked away in the basement, crisp pages intact, unmarked, and lonely. I highly recommend this book for anyone, not just those with gluten intolerance. You'll be pleased with the taste and texture of these cakes.

4 stars
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