It's not uncommon for a recipe to be tested three or four times before it's printed in a cookbook—especially if the recipes are complicated or require an unusual technique. All of the recipes in this book are free from gluten and refined sugar, and all but a few are dairy-free too. Connect with us on social media to see the innovative ways we're disrupting norms around dairy and health, working to abolish dietary racism, and fighting climate change.

The desserts are made with gluten free whole grain flour mixes, without refined sugar or starches like corn potato or tapioca. All foods and products should be considered at risk for cross-contamination with milk and other allergens. Paleo cookbooks will contain recipes that are gluten-free, but they will likely skew toward being grain-free, too. For example, gluten can damage the small intestines of people with celiac disease and make it difficult to absorb nutrients. While I’ve tried numerous elimination diets and acknowledged their short-term benefits, I discovered that the key to maintaining your way of eating under control, is access to (healthier, clean) alternatives whenever you need them.

Authors Jeff Hertzberg and Zoë Franḉois aim to teach people how to create artisan breads in their daily lives, five minutes at a time. The recipes are all dished out with a wonderful down-to-earth sense of humour – “The only real VIP at any party is the food” – so we especially recommend this one for anyone looking for a good laugh. The book doesn’t expressly state which recipes are free-from, so be sure to check the ingredients for your requirements before setting off). We particularly recommend this one for budding GBBO stars, or really just anyone who likes to spend a little longer making their cakes extra special.

Review: Olivier’s writing about his life experiences with multiple food allergy reinforces that you can do so much despite your allergies, and that family and friends are a great support system.The majority of the text focuses on her personal story and journey as a food allergy mom, with 30 bonus recipes at the back for your family to enjoy. Eat Dairy Free is intended for those who either have to avoid dairy due to allergy, or who choose to avoid dairy for health and wellness reasons.