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America’s Test Kitchen: Gluten-Free Cooking + Cookbook Giveaway

April 25, 2014 by FaveGlutenFreeRecipes 45 Comments

This past Tuesday, the editors of FaveGlutenFreeRecipes and RecipeLion (that’s me) had the opportunity to attend a gluten-free cooking event presented by America’s Test Kitchen Editorial Director, Jack Bishop. America’s Test Kitchen is the most-watched cooking show on public television, and is now in their 14th season. They recently launched a new cookbook entitled, The How Can it be Gluten Free Cookbook, which was at the center of this presentation.

As a huge fan of the America’s Test Kitchen TV show, I was thrilled to attend this event. I’ve watched Bishop run the taste test segment for years, so it felt like I was meeting a celebrity!

Jack Bishop

I learned a lot about gluten-free cooking at the presentation. Bishop was very knowledgeable about the topic and discussed everything from how to make a gluten-free flour blend to tips on making the perfect gluten-free pie crust. It was fascinating to learn all of the complexities of cooking for this particular diet. As I do not personally follow a gluten-free diet, I did not have a wide knowledge of gluten free cooking. I received a good taste of it that night, though (no pun intended).

As you gluten-free folks already know, going gluten-free doesn’t mean cutting out one ingredient. It’s about finding the right combination of ingredients that will result in the same type of food. For example, if you’re making a cake, you want a similar cake texture, not a fudgy one. America’s Test Kitchen discovered how to replicate all kinds of food, such as birthday cake, pie crust, sandwich bread, pizza dough, and fried chicken. It’s important to note, however, that their goal for this cookbook was to create gluten free recipes that taste just as good as recipes with gluten, not identical.

We learned a lot about gluten free cooking at this event, and I’d like to share a few things right here:

 

Helpful Tips for Gluten-Free Cooking + Gluten-Free Facts:

  • It is very important to measure flour by weight, not volume, because different flours weigh different amounts.
  • Roll pie crusts between saran wrap instead of on a floured surface. Flour must be hydrated in gluten-free baking (meaning it should be mixed in well), so excess flour will mess up the final product.
  • Problem: gluten-free bread loaves are always tiny. Solution: Make a foil “souffle collar” to put on top of your loaf pan and fill it with double the amount of dough. This will allow the dough to rise without spilling over during baking.
  • Gluten-free baked goods have a shorter shelf life than foods that contain gluten. Therefore, it’s best to make recipes that yield less food. You can always double the recipe if you’re expecting more people, but you never want to make too much. (All of the recipes in The How Can it Be Gluten Free Cookbook are portioned like this!)
  • Gluten controls the spreading of cookie dough. It’s common for gluten-free cookies (if making a recipe that hasn’t been perfected) to spread out on the cookie sheet and create one large, flat cookie.

 

Your favorite recipes without the gluten:

Gluten-Free Sandwich Bread

 

Sandwich Bread

 

 

 

Deep Dish Chicago-Style Pizza

 

Deep Dish Chicago-Style Pizza

 

 

 

Chocolate Marshmallow Layer Cake

 

 

Chocolate Cake

 

 

 

 

 

Crispy Chicken

 

 

Crispy Chicken

 

 

 

Gluten-Free Homemade Pie Crust

 

 

 

Gluten-Free Homemade Pie Crust

 

 

 

 

 

 

*America’s Test Kitchen is shooting a gluten-free episode in two weeks,
so keep your eyes out for that episode in the future!

 

Giveaway!

The How is it Gluten Free Cookbook

You didn’t think we’d rave about this cookbook and then not offer you one, did you?! We are giving away not one, but TWO copies of The How Can It Be Gluten Free Cookbook. All you have to do is leave a comment answering the question below. We will pick a winner at random on Monday, May 5, 2014.

The Fine Print:
Contest open to US and Canada residents 18+.
Leave a comment on this blog post answering the question below to enter.
One comment per person, please answer the question below.
You have until 11:59pm ET Sunday May 4, 2014 to enter the contest.
We’ll be picking two winners, so be sure to check your email frequently to see if you’re one of them!

 

What is your favorite thing to eat that’s gluten free (naturally or from a gluten-free recipe)?

 

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Comments

  1. Katie says

    April 25, 2014 at 2:03 pm

    I loved bread before I started eating gluten free, so I couldn’t give it up. I love making egg in the holes in the morning for breakfast with gfree cinnamon raisin bread!

    Reply
  2. Nicole Korson says

    April 28, 2014 at 10:23 am

    I recently discovered an amazing spinach-artichoke dip that is not only naturally gluten free, but also dairy free. People are really getting creative and it makes life easier for those of us with food allergies/intolerances!

    Reply
  3. Melissa Sly says

    April 28, 2014 at 12:26 pm

    Garden Lites souffles. They are gluten free and delicious.

    Reply
  4. Jone Furlong says

    April 28, 2014 at 2:27 pm

    I have found some real good gluten free granolas that are healthy too as well as a couple of cold cereals. I also enjoy making my own gluten free granola. I am learning that baking gluten free is a learned skill and it has been interesting learning all the things you need to know with the various flours, etc.

    Reply
  5. Mary MacKay says

    April 28, 2014 at 5:33 pm

    I loved the Best Brown Butter Banana Bread recipe. I’m a big bread lover and this was easy to follow and yummy!

    Reply
  6. alyce poalillo says

    April 28, 2014 at 7:03 pm

    My local health food coop has gluten free brownies that are to die for.

    Reply
  7. Susan Robbins says

    April 28, 2014 at 7:34 pm

    I made gluten free cupcakes with gluten free strawberry icing for my daughter for an Easter Tea. They were both from Betty Crocker. My daughter was thrilled because she hasn’t had a cupcake in a long time.

    Reply
  8. Tamar says

    April 28, 2014 at 9:09 pm

    I love this great spelt GF bread!!!

    Reply
  9. Shelton Rogerson says

    April 29, 2014 at 8:33 am

    I love gluten-free homemade breads.

    Reply
  10. Laura T says

    April 29, 2014 at 12:13 pm

    I tried a gluten free spinach and artichoke dip! It was delicious!!

    Reply
  11. Georgia Leggett says

    April 29, 2014 at 12:26 pm

    I love gluten free breads and simple gluten free yellow cakes

    Reply
  12. Twyla Ames says

    April 29, 2014 at 12:29 pm

    All the gluten free things are new to me. I have several friends and family who make gluten free recipes. I would love to share recipes with them. All of it sounds good to me, especially bread.

    Reply
  13. Gina Lewis says

    April 29, 2014 at 12:33 pm

    My most favorite gluten free dessert is gluten free brownies with cherry pie filling added.

    Reply
  14. Denise Elmer says

    April 29, 2014 at 2:33 pm

    I love pizza! Couldn’t live without it in one form or another. Going gluten-free, I have to substitute other things for the wheat crust, but it’s not that hard to do to at least get the flavor of pizza with other dishes or “crusts”.

    Reply
  15. Lauren Olivia Wood says

    April 29, 2014 at 3:26 pm

    Creme Brûlée is my favorite naturally gluten free recipe!

    Reply
  16. Barbara says

    April 29, 2014 at 5:50 pm

    I love cornbread and wish I had a recipe that was gluten-free.

    Reply
  17. Barbara says

    April 29, 2014 at 5:53 pm

    I love cornbread and I have a wonderful recipe, but now I need one that is gluten-free.

    Reply
  18. Marie Constantineau says

    April 29, 2014 at 7:22 pm

    cracker… i need the crunch

    Reply
  19. Jeffrey says

    April 30, 2014 at 5:25 am

    My favorite gluten free food is the sweet potato and I like it prepared anyway from baked to mashed to chips. Growing up I hated sweet potatoes and now I eat them all the time, sometimes making a meal out of a monster sized one!

    Reply
  20. Pam says

    April 30, 2014 at 10:17 am

    I tried being gluten-free for Lent and decided to remain gluten free. So far the best thing I tried (even though I wasn’t sure I’d like it) was a cauliflower pizza casserole. My husband now says it’s one of his favorites!! Crazy what you discover!

    Reply
  21. SueK says

    April 30, 2014 at 4:45 pm

    I have just started baking gluten-free because every recipe I found online called for a different type of flour or starch. It took forever to purchase all these ingredients that were brand new to me. So far gf Cinnamon Raisin Bread is my favorite. But I would love a copy of the ATK Gluten-Free Cookbook. I have several other ATK cookbooks and their recipes are always FANTASTIC.

    Reply
  22. Karen Deva says

    May 1, 2014 at 12:26 am

    My favorite thing to eat that’s gluten free is scrambled eggs with cheese and spinach with a corn tortilla. Sometimes I throw some black beans and salsa in there too. Yum!

    Reply
  23. Jackie says

    May 1, 2014 at 5:49 pm

    I think corn chips are a “can’t live without” staple for me!! Haven’t tried making them myself, but won’t eliminate the possibility!

    Reply
  24. Lynzee Mathews says

    May 1, 2014 at 9:01 pm

    Gluten free chocolate cake cause I love chocolate!

    Reply
  25. Becky Bryson says

    May 2, 2014 at 12:09 am

    My sister lives gluten free and swears by it. I’m interested in learning more about it and ways to cook meals that are gluten free!

    Reply
  26. Patricia Morris says

    May 2, 2014 at 3:19 am

    Sweet potato with butter and sprinkled with cinnamon is my favorite GF food. Sometimes I eat it for breakfast, sometimes for lunch – anytime is my favorite time.

    Reply
  27. Lori Smoot says

    May 2, 2014 at 11:26 am

    I really like spaghetti squash with roasted zucchini, broccoli, & pasta sauce.

    Reply
  28. Daniel M says

    May 2, 2014 at 5:45 pm

    my fav is pizza!

    Reply
  29. Karen Gonyea says

    May 3, 2014 at 12:18 pm

    I love sweet potatoes and cauliflower because I can change the texture into something that is comforting.

    Reply
  30. peter says

    May 3, 2014 at 4:28 pm

    I am constantly eating indian food now its just more interesting than immitating foods I haven’t even had for 8 years

    Reply
  31. Rob Moeny says

    May 3, 2014 at 5:20 pm

    I’ve been making my own granola for a while (most have wheat), mixing that with fresh pears or berries (depending which season I’m in) and a couple spoonfuls of vanilla yogurt. Perfect breakfast to fuel me to lunch.

    Reply
  32. Hesper Fry says

    May 3, 2014 at 8:16 pm

    I love gluten free chocolate cupcakes.

    Reply
  33. Christine says

    May 3, 2014 at 9:39 pm

    gluten-free homemade bread

    Reply
  34. Mallory Bailey says

    May 3, 2014 at 9:45 pm

    I love gluten free granola with my yogurt 🙂

    Reply
  35. Julie Price says

    May 3, 2014 at 9:55 pm

    My favorite gluten free dessert is apple cobbler. I also love stir fry with chicken.

    Reply
  36. Patricia says

    May 4, 2014 at 9:41 am

    I love chocolate cake

    Reply
  37. Denise M says

    May 4, 2014 at 12:25 pm

    i love mexican food, my fave gluten free items are corn tortillas and anything they make like enchiladas, tacos and casseroles

    Reply
  38. Kathy Pease says

    May 4, 2014 at 3:57 pm

    I like popcorn to snack on

    Reply
  39. Renel Martin says

    May 4, 2014 at 4:21 pm

    I love Mexican food as well… so one of my favorite thing to eat that is gluten free is tacos with guacamole! Yum!!!!!

    Reply
  40. Helen Kromm says

    May 4, 2014 at 7:15 pm

    Quinoa pudding makes an enjoyable breakfast

    Reply
  41. Buddy Garrett says

    May 4, 2014 at 7:48 pm

    Gluten-Free Risotto is my favorite.

    Reply
  42. Lorena Keech says

    May 4, 2014 at 7:49 pm

    I haven’t tried gluten free yet, that’s why this cookbook interests me.

    Reply
  43. Stephanie Galbraith says

    May 4, 2014 at 10:05 pm

    I haven’t tried gluten free yet, but I’m very interested.

    Reply
  44. Leah Shumack says

    May 4, 2014 at 10:26 pm

    Would love to try the chocolate cake!

    Reply

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