Gluten-Free All-In-One for Dummies

Biographical Note:

Gluten-Free All-in-One For Dummies, 2nd Edition, collects the expertise of a team of For Dummies authors, including Danna Van Noy (formerly Korn), Connie Sarros, Nancy McEachern, Jean Ryan (formerly McFadden Layton), and Linda Larsen.

Live happy and healthy, without gluten

Gluten sensitivity comes in many forms. Luckily, we know a lot more than we used to about how to avoid this tricky, sticky protein. Gluten-Free All-in-One For Dummies is your single source of knowledge for living gluten-free. You'll find advice on ingredient swaps, satisfying gluten-free recipes, and tips for staying away from gluten when you're out and about. This thorough guide also gives you the rundown on how gluten affects your overall gut health--and how you can keep that gut in tip-top shape without wheat, barley, or rye.

5 Books Inside...

• Getting Started with Going without Gluten
• Making the Switch without Losing Your Mind
• Gluten-Free Starts for Meals . . . or Days
• Main Courses with Meat and Without
• Losing the Gluten, Keeping the Baked Goods

Introduction 1

Book 1: Getting Started with Going without Gluten 5

Chapter 1: Gluten-Free from A to Z: The Basics of Being Gluten-Free 7

Chapter 2: Going Gluten-Free: Should You Be? 21

Chapter 3: Sorting Out Symptoms and Considering Testing 39

Chapter 4: Grasping the Ground Rules of the Gluten-Free Diet 67

Chapter 5: Making Sure It's Gluten-Free: Digging a Little Deeper 87

Book 2: Making the Switch without Losing Your Mind 101

Chapter 1: Gluten-Free Nutritiously 103

Chapter 2: Creating a Gluten-Free-Friendly Kitchen 127

Chapter 3: Shopping -- Easier Than You Think 141

Chapter 4: Cooking Gluten-Free: Tips and Techniques 157

Book 3: Gluten-Free Starts for Meals or Days 175

Chapter 1: Breakfast and Brunch, Reimagined 177

Chapter 2: Putting Together Tasty Appetizers and Snacks 207

Chapter 3: Sensational Salads 231

Chapter 4: Simmering Soups and Stews 251

Book 4: Main Courses with Meat and Without 265

Chapter 1: Bringing Beef, Pork, and Lamb to the Table 267

Chapter 2: Building Great Dishes from Chicken and Turkey 289

Chapter 3: Swimming in Ideas for Fish and Seafood 305

Chapter 4: Making Marvelous, Meatless Mains 319

Book 5: Losing the Gluten, Keeping the Baked Goods 347

Chapter 1: Addressing Issues of Gluten-Free Baking 349

Chapter 2: Gluten-Free Baking Mixes and Sweet Yeast Breads 371

Chapter 3: Cookies, Brownies, and Bars 401

Chapter 4: Pies and Cakes 427

Chapter 5: Batters, Doughs, Biscuits, and Crackers 465

Chapter 6: Savory Breads and Pizzas 483

Appendix A: Metric Conversion Guide 503

Index 507

Simple advice on avoiding gluten, balancing your diet, and keeping your gut healthy

Whether you're choosing to cut out gluten due to medical necessity or by choice, Gluten-Free All-In-One For Dummies helps you adapt to a gluten-free lifestyle and shows you how to steer clear of gluten, inside and outside the home. Newcomers to the gluten-free diet (and those who have been gluten-free for a while) will love this comprehensive guide packed with tips on which ingredients to swap out, how to cook without gluten, and what to watch out for in restaurants. Plus, enjoy more than two hundred tasty (and nutritious!) gluten-free recipes that will help keep your gut healthy.

• Learn about the benefits of a gluten-free diet
• Get recipes for gluten-free cooking and baking
• Go gluten-free on a budget with affordable ingredients
• Maintain your gut health with nutritional tips from the experts

With content pulled from several popular For Dummies books, this comprehensive resource is full of reliable information for anyone who wants or needs to cut out gluten.