Simply Gluten-Free

I tried this recipe for the first time last night. The cake turned out pretty good although the process of making it was a bit tricky. I haven’t quite mastered the art of using xanthan gum yet. I can’t figure out whether it’s the brand I’m using (Bob’s Red Mill) or what, but every time [...]

There are many different formulas for gluten-free mix and not one of them is “all-purpose.” Some people have different allergies in addition to gluten (like corn and potato) and other people (like me) have difficulty finding special flours that aren’t sold wherever they live. I picked up this copy of Gluten-Free Gourmet Cooks Comfort Foods [...]

This peanut butter cookies recipe is taken from 125 Best Gluten-Free Recipes.
Ingredients:
1 cup soy flour
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup cornstarch
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp xanthan gum
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
1 egg
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Directions:

Preheat oven to 350F
In a bowl, combine soy flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cornstarch, [...]

I bought this book last summer from Amazon.com because I was running out of ideas for gluten-free cooking. A lot of gluten-free recipes use ingredients that can only be found in specialty stores like Trader Joe’s and Whole Food. Since I live in China and do not have access to specialty stores, I needed a [...]