Description
Reclaim the Joy of Eating with Audrey Roberts
Navigating a gluten-free and dairy-free lifestyle can often feel like a series of “nos.” No bread, no pizza, no creamy pasta, and certainly no decadent desserts. But what if you could say “yes” to all your favorite comfort foods again? In The Everything Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free Cookbook, Audrey Roberts, the creator of the wildly popular food blog Mama Knows Gluten Free, proves that a restrictive diet doesn’t have to mean a restricted life.
300 Simple and Satisfying Recipes
This isn’t just a cookbook; it’s a roadmap to dietary freedom. With 300 meticulously tested recipes, Audrey ensures that every meal of the day is covered. Whether you are managing Celiac disease, lactose intolerance, or simply looking to reduce inflammation and boost your energy, this collection makes the transition seamless.
The book is organized to help you find exactly what you need, including:
- Breakfast & Brunch: Start your morning with Eggs Benedict Casserole, fluffy homemade pancakes, or baked vanilla cake donuts that taste just like the “real thing.”
- Lunch & Quick Bites: From Smoked Salmon Sushi Bowls to Crispy Southwest Wraps, lunch becomes something to look forward to again.
- Main Courses: Dive into hearty family favorites like Chicken and Dumplings Casserole, Slow Cooker Black Beans, and even Pressure Cooker Cashew Chicken.
- Breads & Desserts: Mastering the art of GF/DF baking is often the hardest hurdle. Audrey simplifies the process with recipes for homemade bagels, cinnamon roll muffins, and a show-stopping Coconut Cream Pie.
More Than Just Recipes: A Practical Guide
What sets this cookbook apart is Audrey’s expertise as a “busy mama” who understands that ingredients must be affordable and easy to find. The book includes a dedicated Gluten-Free 101 and Dairy-Free 101 section, where she breaks down the best flour blends, the creamiest milk alternatives, and how to avoid the hidden allergens that often lurk in processed foods.
You will also find essential tips on:
- Cross-Contamination: Learn how to keep your kitchen safe if you live in a shared household.
- Meal Planning: Take the guesswork out of “what’s for dinner” with included weekly meal plans.
- Simple Substitutions: Audrey teaches you the “why” behind certain ingredients, empowering you to adapt your own family heirlooms into GF/DF masterpieces.
Family-Friendly & Kid-Approved
Audrey Roberts has built a community of millions around the idea that “Mama Knows Gluten Free.” As a mother of four, she knows that if a meal isn’t kid-approved, it isn’t practical. Every recipe in this book is designed to be loved by everyone at the table—even those who don’t follow a restricted diet. You won’t have to cook two separate meals ever again.
Health and Wellness Benefits
Switching to a gluten free and dairy-free diet is a powerful way to reset your eating habits. Many readers report improved digestion, clearer skin, and a significant reduction in brain fog. This cookbook makes that “healthier life” painless and delicious, ensuring you never feel like you’re “living without.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Are the ingredients easy to find in a regular grocery store?
A: Yes! Audrey Roberts focuses on budget-friendly, accessible ingredients. Most items can be found at your local supermarket without needing to visit specialty health food stores.
Q2: Does this cookbook include vegan recipes?
A: While the book is entirely dairy-free and gluten-free, it does include meat and egg-based recipes. However, many recipes are naturally plant-based or can be easily adapted for vegans.
Q3: Is this book suitable for beginners who are new to GF/DF living?
A: Absolutely. It includes a “101” guide for both gluten-free and dairy-free living, explaining flours, milk substitutes, and how to avoid cross-contamination.
Q4: Can I use these recipes if I have a slow cooker or pressure cooker?
A: Yes! The cookbook features dedicated sections for both slow cooker and pressure cooker (Instant Pot) meals to help save time on busy weeknights.
Q5: Are there many “from-scratch” bread recipes?
A: Yes, there is a dedicated section for breads, including bagels, muffins, and quick breads, using Audrey’s proven techniques for getting the perfect texture without gluten.
Q6: Does the book provide nutritional information?
A: Yes, the book includes caloric and macronutrient breakdowns to help you stay on track with your health goals.
Constance –
I recently have had to become gluten and dairy free. Since I have always done my own cooking and baking from scratch it naturally meant I’d have to learn some new skills. Behavioral research tells us it takes 10,000 hours to gain beginning mastery over a newly acquired skill. Think apprenticeship hours. Since a lot of skills transfer if one is already in an adjacent activity, I figured it should only take about 500 to become proficient at gluten-dairy free cooking.
In doing my research and practice, towards acquiring my hours, I’ve discovered that like any other type of books, these specialty cookbooks aren’t all equal. And many authors copy from each other, often repeating an error as proof of their amateur standing. One example is the use of a pre-cooked flour and milk slurry being called a “roux” by many authors, when in fact, it is a “blanc mange.” These are the author’s whose skills and imaginations are limited at best and so their products are limited – in the kitchen and in their writing.
In contrast is this book by Audrey Roberts. It gives me everything I look for in a cookbook, especially an e-book. This includes a table of contents, an index, good quality photos, interesting recipes, tempting combinations of ingredients, variety of recipes, scientific and dietary background, glossaries of ingredients by type, measurements and equivalents.
I’m looking forward to trying out the bagel recipe later this week and getting the last of my 500 hours.
Natalie –
Rare to find a book covering both gluten and dairy free. An added bonus to have this spiral bound too. A bit in the pricey side but no doubt will have years of enjoyment with it to assist my nutrition reset.
Must Have Cookbook! –
My son (now 11) and I have been gluten free for over 6 years. This is by far the best cookbook I have! My husband and other son who can have gluten love the meals too. This book has such a great variety of recipes. Whatever you are craving, it’s in there. I love the popovers… Just a few ingredients and we have delicious rolls for dinner. Sometimes the methods are a little strange but they really work, trust the process! I have bought this book several times as a gift for other people who are just finding out they can’t have gluten, and they love it as well.
Awesome Recipes! –
This is an absolutely amazing cookbook! I’ve made a number of these recipes and they have all been exceptionally delicious. The ingredients are easily accessible and directions are easy to follow. I’ve been reluctant to try gluten free baking, however these recipes have shown me it doesn’t have to be difficult to get amazing results. I highly recommend this cookbook!
Great, kid friendly recipes –
We’ve tried 4 recipes so far and every one has been a hit for my super picky family.
We are dairy and gluten free (with one also avoiding nuts and soy) and finding new recipes became almost a full time job. I’m so happy I can across this book. All the recipes are clar and easy to follow – and have taken less than 30 minutes of “work” (yemv).
I’ve made a lot of other recipes by this chef and follow her blog, so it wasn’t a huge risk. However, these appeared easier and faster.
Note: I tried subbing the milk alternative with either oat milk OR water + fat, as recommended by another commenter and it worked perfectly!