ince her own allergy diagnosis and the creation of her baking business, people consistently turn up their noses and ask Elizabeth Gordon: “Well then, what do you eat?” People newly diagnosed with food allergies often ask themselves the same thing. And the foods they miss most? Their childhood favorites. The Complete Allergy-Free Comfort Foods Cookbook outlines entrees, sides, and desserts that hark back to simpler times.
This book brings such time-honored foods and flavors back into the lives of those with the most common food allergies and sensitivities–those with celiac disease or lactose and/or soy intolerance, and those following a gluten-free or casein-free diet, as well as those allergic to eggs and/or nuts. Its more than 100 delicious recipes are easy enough to make any night of the week. They include: Banana Bread, Buffalo Wings, Chicken Soft Tacos, Shredded Pork Sandwiches, Risotto Primavera, Pizza, Rosemary Smashed Potatoes, Twinkies, and Chocolate Chip Cookies.
Editorial Reviews
“Allergy-free and comforting? Deliciously, yes. Elizabeth Gordon shows you how to cook food that’s both safe and scrumptious for your entire family. We especially appreciate that the recipes are tasty–it can be tough to create great flavors when navigating food allergies. Elizabeth’s instructions and insights are educational, entertaining and enticing.” –Dan Hofland, VP of Marketing, SunButter
“This book is an absolute ‘must-have’ for anyone who has a food allergy. We keep it in our nutrition library as it's packed with delicious recipes that provide options for those who have food restrictions and it makes it fun, easy and enjoyable to eat again!” –The Nutrition Twins®, Lyssie Lakatos & Tammy Lakatos Shames, Registered Dietitians, Personal Trainers, and authors of The Secret to Skinny
Author Bio
Elizabeth Gordon is the author of Allergy-Free Desserts and the owner of the online gluten, dairy, soy, nut and egg-free bakery, Betsy & Claude Baking Co. A full-time mother and formerly an eating disorder therapist, Elizabeth has appeared on The Doctors and her work has been featured in many national media outlets, such as SELF magazine.