Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

*This isn't "dairy or sugar free" or aka Paleo Diet friendly book. ATK never claims it to be. So stop complaining, if you are. This is a book for people who are Gluten Free but wants maximum flavor and "gluten like foods." I watched ATK on TV since I was in college when I first starting cooking my own meals. I love the how to chips and the science behind all the recipes. I discovered I am gluten sensitive about six months ago and I wanted some REAL TASTING bake goods. I bake often for friends and families. The thought of never baking again, was depressing. I borrowed several GF cookbooks from the library to test run some recipes before purchasing ATK's How Can It Be Gluten Free . So far, my whole family loved the bake goods from this book. I have a few notes before I get to my favorite recipes: 1. You do have to understand you will need to make your own GF "flour mix" but the upside is, there is only ONE FORMULA for everything in this book. Another book I tried had five mixes and I haven't been able to gather all the items needed for that book. 2. You must read the intro to each recipes at least once. It gives you important information. Sometimes, you must read tips of similar recipes to get all the info. For example, under Chocolate Chip cookies, there is a tip on how to make your own frozen cookie dough. 3. If you want real tasting box pasta, read the test kitchen recommendation. IT IS SO GOOD! 4. Bread recipes need a standing mixer. Most recipes mix by hands. Some call for a blender or a food processor. I bought the book for the bake goods so those are the recipes I tried multiple times with success: Banana Bread: My husband brought a loaf to work and they are asking for more. Lemon Pound Cake: Brought it to a party and no one suspected. Applesauce Snack Cakes: THE BEST and EASY RECIPE in the BOOK. My twins would eat it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Chocolate Chip Cookies: Moist and Chewy. Brought it to several parties and everyone love it. Chewy Sugar Cookies: Perfect texture, maybe a bit lack in favor but my kids love it. Classic Sandwich Bread (which I also made hamburger buns): Taste better than anything store bought but it does dry out fast. Dinner Roll: My husband loves it with lots of butter, but it already has a lot of butter in it! Cheddar Cheese Bread: If you miss a good cheesy bagel taste, this is a similar in flavor. The texture is slightly crumbly. Yeast Free. Multigrain Sandwich Bread: BEST BREAD recipe that I tried so far, moist and flavorful. It kept moist for four days in an airtight glass container. Recipe tried but need to try again: Oatmeal Cookies: I thought they were dry. When it ran out before the chocolate chip cookies which I thought was better. So what do it know. Blueberry Muffins: They were pasty and pale but my husband and the neighbors thought they were pretty good. Brazilian cheese Bread Roll: They have a Asian Mochi like texture. My family did not find it appealing so I ate most of it myself. I am yet to tried the pie crust and pizza crust recipe but soon, I hope. It will be Thanksgiving before you know it.