Thank you Quarto Publishing Group – Fair Wind and NetGalley for the advanced electronic review copy of this book. This book focuses on educating people about different food allergies and how to adapt recipes to suit them. All recipes are gluten-free and are pretty easy to follow with most ingredients readily available or on hand. The issue for me was that the book is inconsistent since it asks for almond flour, coconut-based products, and even oats to which many people with allergies and food sensitivities have a reaction. Overall, an ok book geared for a specific reader with some recipes requiring a lot of work.

I am not gluten free but while browsing for my other half (a chef) for some inspiration I thought I would take a chance for this. And whilst I won’t ever turn gluten free I know I will definitely be trying some of these recipes myself regardless of if he finds inspiration or not. The jars are a fantastic idea and I really like the look of soy-free stir fry sauce. Oh and the salad bowls. Delicious, and the pictures make your mouth water.

Thank you Netgally, Lindsay Cotter, and publishers for gifting me an advanced copy of The Gluten-free Family Cookbook in return for my honest review.

4.5/5

This is a fantastic gluten-free cookbook, it should honestly be called an allergy/intolerance-free cookbook because not only does it dive deep into what they are and some symptoms, but they also give alternatives to sauces/liquids and different foods.
That is not an issue for me because I have quite a few other intolerances other than gluten, but if you were purely looking for a gluten-free cookbook, you might be a little disappointed. I myself can not wait to try out the nomato sauce since tomatoes are an issue for me!
I enjoyed the handy chart with kitchen/pantry staples, Lindsay included what the flavor and uses for each would be for and some recipes that you can find the ingredients in the cookbook. Also the chart for allergy-friendly swaps and substitutes I know it will come in handy in the future.
A wonderful cook book with lots of handy tips and tricks, but if you are looking for a purely GF cookbook you may be a little disappointed.

The Gluten-Free Family Cookbook by Lindsay Cotter is an essential resource for anyone looking to make delicious and healthy meals for their family, even with dietary restrictions. With over 75 allergy-friendly recipes, this cookbook is a game changer for those who want to make mealtime fun and easy again.

What I love about this cookbook is that it not only accommodates gluten-free needs, but also provides plenty of vegetarian, vegan, and dairy-free options. The recipes are also customizable, making it easy for families with multiple special-diet needs. The one-pot friendly meals are perfect for busy weeknights, and the recipes are simple enough for even the most novice cooks.

I have tried several recipes from this cookbook and they have all been delicious and satisfying. The gluten-free blueberry muffins are a favorite in my household and I love that they are made with wholesome ingredients. The instructions are clear and easy to follow, and the photos are beautiful and enticing.

Overall, The Gluten-Free Family Cookbook is a fantastic addition to any cookbook collection. It makes gluten-free eating easy and enjoyable, and is a must-have for families looking to make delicious and healthy meals for everyone around the table.

This is a beautiful cookbook, gorgeous glossy pictures of nearly every single recipe. However, nearly every recipe asks for oat flour. While yes, some oats can be gluten-free, majority of them are not. And majority of people who have a gluten allergy or intolerance ALSO suffer from an oat allergy/intolerance. Ultimately this not want to use this cook book, why would I get a cookbook that boasts about being gluten free when a main ingredient for the majority of their recipe's ask for an ingredient that has gluten in it? It also uses a LOT of ingredients that are known for being allergens, which throughout the cook book it talks about nut free recipes (then asking for almond flour). All in all, not a recipe one with any allergies should trust. Which is a shame.

This cookbook is well organized, easy to read and to follow, most recipes have photos. Some of the photos look dark, too much contrast or something that makes the food look burnt. There are recipes for breakfast, smoothies, snacks, meal prep and lunch box, mains, soups, and dessert. Some recipes look good but not enough for me to buy it. I received a free digital copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review

Not only it is family cookbook, but also absolutely amazing compendium with recipes for everybody. The inclusivity is amazing. Each recipe has allergy information, so it's not only gluten-free. The recipes are simple and yet creative, and I noted so many I would love to incorporate. There are some additions, like sauces and other things that could be made from fresh ingredients. I looked for a book like that for a long time, and I am glad I got a chance to get inspired by it. I recommend it to anybody!

*ARC review fromNetgalley

Honest review I have to say this gave very Almond Mother Influencer Vibes, as someone who has been GF for 13+ years the only meals I found even kinda of okay where the dinners and soups. Some baked goods. But over all no, no creative or original at all. And just because of credentials, I went in thinking this book was going to not play out like a almond mom interest board.

Thank you Netgalley and publisher for the arc in exchange of an honest review.

Recently, one of my close relative got diagnosed by celiac disease and everyone in family is trying to make gluten free friendly dishes. So, it was very informative to read about these delicious recipes.

I want to thank Netgalley and the author for gifting me the ebook. I was surprised how many recipes are in this cookbook. It is very informative and has all the directions on how to make so many good things. My family is not completely gluten free. We are just trying to eat healthier and find some non wheat recipes etc.

I thought while reading this that a lot of people would have problems with this cookbook and reading some early reviews it seems that many have. This cookbook is not necessarily designed for gluten free people as much as people with multiple food sensitivities or allergies who agree with the author’s dietary beliefs. The vast majority of the recipes use dairy substitutes (generally homemade) and they also avoid sugar and peanuts. They rely heavily on oat flour, which is odd because so many gluten free folks react badly to oats (including gluten free oats). The recipes also call for a lot of add-ins like protein powder and hemp seeds. There’s a lot of talk about hiding vegetables in dishes. There are some photos but only for perhaps a third of the recipes. The recipes did not appeal that much to me and they seemed like a fair amount of work in many cases.

Others have mentioned that these recipes won’t work for “everyone at the table” because they ignore other food sensitivities like needing low FODMAP recipes or being allergic to tree nuts. These recipes also will not work for keto folks for the most part, too. They tend to be very high in carbs.

Lastly but very important for me, there was no nutritional information for the recipes. This is especially perplexing coming from a nutritionist and is always an automatic one star deduction for me.

I’m sure this book will be a great resource for some readers but I would recommend previewing it to see if it’s a good fit for you.

I read a temporary digital review copy of this book via NetGalley.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. (via Netgalley)

I like the presentation for this but overall this wasn't for me. The majority of the recipes do have things that most people would have on hand which is a plus. However, it's not super friendly if gluten free isn't the only thing you're aiming for based on some of the ingredients chosen.

What I liked about this book: the measurements in recipes are given not just in cups or spoons, but also in grams! Cups and spoons, and all the other very vague things never made any sense to me. Yet grams are something that can be easily measured with a small kitchen scale!
Although it feels like the book is more geared towards those who just choose to ignore certain food groups, not those who are celiac, but that is ok – what matters is that there are fresh and new recipes that are gluten-free! In fact, I guess I am happy that being gluten-free is such a trend now, otherwise there wouldn’t be so many gluten-free food options out there, including recipes and books.
I am not really a cooking person. Honestly, I kind of hate cooking. Especially since I have to eat gluten-free, I hate it with extra passion. It is difficult, it is weird, nothing makes sense, and everything tastes horrible (when I cook it!). This looks quite straightforward though. I will start by giving both pancake recipes a go.
As an added bonus, the book is just beautifully made, with bright, clear, pretty pictures of food that look just yummy.

A gluten free diet can be so boring and repetitive as you tend to stick with what you know!! This book offers some fresh new recipes and I love the pantry staples section at the front!! Really good cookbook for coeliacs.

Great collection of recipes for those of us who have to be gluten free. Sometimes so frustrating experimenting to get things right for everyone. Can't have too many good cookbooks!

A lot of these recipes are easy to make. I can’t stand a cook book that has a ton of steps and not easy to follow recipes. I feel this was easy to follow and I can’t wait to try some!

This is a great recipe book; not only for those who are gluten free but those with alternative allergies or intolerances too. I'm a coeliac and am allergic to dairy, whilst my kids have differing allergies. There are plenty of recipes in here that sound delicious which we can make as a family. The photography was perfect really show cased each recipe!

Unfortunately as a coeliac, I follow the Coeliac Australia guidance which advises against consuming oat due to the similarities in the protein between gluten and oat. I'm aware that in other countries the cross contammination limits are not as strict, but for us it does rule out the recipe that contain oat.

Ultimately, a great book and I'll definitely be making some of the recipes soon!

This cookbook was laid out exactly how I like it, with pictures to complement the wonderful recipes! I've fairly recently started to have to eat a gluten-free diet so I was super keen to pick this book up and I can say without a doubt it would have been incredibly helpful when I was at the very start of my gluten free journey. Overall I really enjoyed it and can't wait to try some of these new recipes!

So many great recipes. Loved that it included everything from sauces to appetizers to main course and desserts! There were some recipes that did not have pictures which would be nice if they had them even if it was a smaller picture rather than a full page. Pictures are what I really love to see in cookbooks. I'm not fully gluten free but love to make some dishes gluten free.

Synopsis: (from Netgalley, the provider of the book for me to review)
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With 75+ allergy-friendly recipes, many customizable for other special diets as well, let The Gluten-Free Family Cookbook make mealtime fun—and easy—again.

Having a family member with food allergies is tricky enough without having to worry about pleasing everyone else at the table! Luckily, with Lindsay Cotter’s guidance, you don’t have to choose between gluten-free and delicious. As a specialist in allergy-friendly eating, she knows what growing, active bodies need, and she’s become the go-to guru for busy parents looking to feed their kids well without making multiple meals or breaking the bank with expensive prepared foods.
This delicious guide also accommodates other dietary restrictions as well. Included are plenty of vegetarian, vegan, and dairy-free recipes for families with multiple special diet needs. In addition, many of the meals are also one-pot friendly and don’t require special appliances. Eating gluten-free has never been easier.

This book is too exclusionary: there is no dairy, sugar etc. which makes me think that this is not for true allergies to gluten ... this is not for coeliacs, this is more for people who think that gluten is poison. (Orthorexia is real ... I have a family full of them and I refuse to cook for that side of the tree anymore as I am pretty sure that the only thing that they will eat is water: if it is alkaline that is!)
A lot of recipes have nuts and there are many with oats and oat flour: what has gluten? OATS!

A distinct lack of photos was disappointing as well (we eat with our eyes and the very BROWN FOOD cover was a bit of a turn-off..it also looks almost exactly like the cover of has last book) and although the book is organized in meals, there is no cohesiveness as to sorting out the recipes due to dietary "restrictions" such as meat-free, vegan, etc.

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Gaslighting your kids into eating food that ***you think they should eat*** is a horrible idea: kids need some autonomy over their food choices in order to have a healthy relationship with it. Having your kids help with the cooking is a proven way to eat what ends up on their plates...otherwise, you will end up running a restaurant in your own home as you will turn your kids into ridiculously picky eaters.
Stop stressing out over what they eat: just put what healthy food you can afford into them that does not cause allergies or "reactions" (if they are truly coeliac, of course, stay gluten-free ) and keep their bellies full...I see too many kids every day who don't get enough food to keep them healthy and functioning.