Enter to Win a Copy of The Gluten Free Almond Flour Cookbook

Do you cook wheat-free, gluten-free, soy-free, or dairy-free or aspire to? Are you tired of making recipes that don't turn out? Are you trying to show your family and friends that gluten free recipe really can taste great? Do you  want more recipes for delicious and healthy entrees, side dishes, and desserts that fit your health and fitness needs? 

Here's your chance to enter to win a copy of The Gluten Free Almond Flour Cookbook by Elana Amsterdam. You can read my previous post about this book and check out some of the pictures to learn more about this new book.

This is my first blog giveaway and I plan to host them regularly. I need your help spreading the word. Who do you know that enjoys cooking, has an interest in health and some or all of the cooking categories listed above? I've listed ways that you can help me promote this giveaway, get the word out about my blog, and increase your chances of winning below.

Rules for entering
(select one or both the following):
1) View the table of contents for The Almond Flour Cookbook in My Amazon Store, tell me which recipe you most want to make, and include the Amazon link TOC in a comment below
2) Leave a comment below with a link to your favorite on-line almond flour recipe.

To receive bonus entries, spread the word about this giveaway
(select as many of the following as you like):

1) Watch one of my YouTube videos and leave a comment about it below
2) Subscribe to my YouTube page, then leave a comment about that below2) Subscribe to my YouTube page, then leave a comment about that below
3) Subscribe to my blog (see link halfway down this page on the left), then leave a comment below
4) Publicize the giveaway, then come back to my blog and leave a comment about what you did, for example
    a) Tweet about the giveaway with a link to my blog
    b) blog about the giveaway
    c) announce the giveaway on Facebook and send me a link
    d) mention the giveaway to your family and friends
    e) come up with your own creative idea
5) do any or all of the above; just be sure to post a separate comment below for each action

Deadline
Minight, January 15th, 2010.

Selection criteria
Winner will be selected by random drawing and announced on this blog. It could be you!

Comments

[emily]

Hi Rachel, Thanks for hosting this give away. I am a big fan of you and Elana, so I am thrilled to be the first entry. I had to go to the index, not the table of contents, to find the recipes. I have been thinking about making crackers lately, so I am going to say I want to try her Herb Cracker Recipe (pg 34).

[Laura]

I am commenting about one of the youtube videos. I watched the video where you show how to parboil veggies. We eat TONS of broccoli using this method. It works so nicely to create a pleasing end product. You are right on when you say that this turns non vegetable lovers into veggie lovers! I think the video is very nice for those who need to see it all in action, once, to understand what it means to parboil and shock the veggies. Plus it is just so nice to see and hear you, too! The videos are a great addition to your books and site!

[Laura]

Favorite Recipe by Elana - my favorite recipe by Elana is her mock tapioca pudding, made with chia seeds. It is not one of her "almond flour" recipes, but it's a great taste, texture and fabulous use of the chia seed. When I make this, I do change it up a bit (I use coconut milk, which creates such a yummy flavor) and stevia/honey blend for sweetener, but this is a house favorite!

[Laura]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/158761345X/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me=&seller=#reader_158761345X
Would love to try the Salmon Dill Burgers on page 51

[Eli P.]

Hi Chef Rachel! I've just happened upon your blog and am finding it to be a great resource. And how nice that you are holding a "raffle" for a seemingly awesome book!
Presently, I am obsessed with the idea of making Elana's Double Chocolate Mocha Biscotti (of course). A local cafe makes something very similar and I must figure out how to make my own!
I don't believe that the recipe is provided in her cookbook, but it is on her site.
Here is the link: http://www.elanaspantry.com/double-chocolate-mocha-biscotti/

[Misaki]

I would love to make ginger macadamia brownies. I always try to make different types of brownies whenever I find interesting recipes. Ginger and macadamia nuts are my top favorite ingredients. By using almond flour, it sounds really yummy. I am really anxious to make it.

[Chef Rachel]

Yummy! You might also want to make Elana's Almond Butter Brownies. You'll find a link to them in my post "Another Look at Agave Nectar." Whatever you do, share them. You'll amaze people! Do come back and tell me what you think of them.

Thanks for commenting on my blog.

Rachel

[robin]

I am so excited to try the raspberry bars and the zucchini bread...two of my favorite desserts before I stopped eating gluten and grains. I am hoping to win my dad over to the gluten-free side with this cookbook!! everything looks delicious.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/158761345X/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me=&seller=#reader_158761345X

[robin]

I just subscribed and emailed my neighbor the link to this post!! her son and daughter eat gluten free

[robin]

I just subscribed to your youtube channel on my rnshirley account! can you tell I really want to win!

[robin]

just posted it on my blog! http://thetruthaboutjra.blogspot.com/2010/01/almond-flour-cookbook-giveaway.html

[Laura Lehrer]

Hi Rachel, I recently started reading your blog, and I'm so excited about this cookbook! I love baked goods, and try hard to resist them. My husband expecially would benefit from the low-glycemic index value of these recipes. I want to try the Very Vanilla Cupcakes.http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/158761345X/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me=&seller=#reader_158761345X

[Jeanmarie]

I've started experimenting with almond flour and coconut flour, and I'm eager to try this chocolate cake recipe: http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/books/promos/Chocolate_Cake.pdf (Note that the table of contents wasn't available for viewing on Amazon.com, just 3 recipes in PDF format.) I want to try the pancakes also, as I tried another almond flour recipe that didn't work. I will find substitutes for agave nectar, however, that stuff is like HFCS. I may try the salmon burger recipe with canned tuna. Thanks!

[Jeanmarie]

I also announced this on Facebook but am not sure how to post a link. Will this work?
http://www.facebook.com/#/home.php?filter=lf

[Jeanmarie]

I'm definitely trying these sesame crackers. I've been experimenting with various cracker recipes (mostly of my own creation), and while they've all worked more or less, I haven't felt like I've totally nailed down what I'm aiming for. These look close:
http://www.elanaspantry.com/sesame-crackers/print//
Thanks much!

[Jeanmarie]

Can you tell I really, really want this cookbook? I just subscribed to your YouTube channel (I didn't know one could subscribe!), which is great since I've been wanting to find good cooking videos. I've watched this one first, mmm!
Hot fudge sauce!
http://www.youtube.com/user/ChefRachel1#p/a/u/2/EuG5S2JU5iE

[Désirée Isabele Berger]

Vanilla Raspberry Torte on pg 91 all the way ;)

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/158761345X/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me=&seller=#reader_158761345X

[Emily]

Thanks for offering a free book. I have been GF for 6 years now, and I still need more recipes! I would like to make the Salmon Dill Burgers on pg. 51.(http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/158761345X/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me=&seller=#reader_158761345X)

[Doris Williams]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/158761345X/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me=&seller=#reader_158761345X I'd love to try the Banana Blueberry Muffins on p 14. My kids love muffins and my dauhter has gluten allergies which causes her eczema to flair up.

[Amanda]

http://www.amazon.com/Gluten-Free-Almond-Flour-Cookbook/dp/158761345X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1263231478&sr=1-1#reader_158761345X
Wow... all of the recipes look amazing. I would like to make the Date Pacan Muffins! I currently have oat and millet flour so I haven't yet tried Almond flour, so I will have to try it soon!

[Kristin White]

I subscribed to your blog. Thanks!

[Kristin White]

The Tropical Chocolate chip cookies sound dreamy!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/158761345X/ref=olp_product_details/190-7684287-9547033?ie=UTF8&me=&seller=#reader_158761345X

[Kristin White]

I blogged about your giveaway. :)

[Kristin White]

I e-mailed it to my gluten-free friends. Thanks!

[Christine]

I just recently found out that I was gluten intolerant and this cookbook looks wonderful! I would love to make the banana-bluebery muffins.

[Mary Rondeau]

Looks like a great book. I'd like to try the apple clafoutis.

[Susan L.]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/158761345X/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me=&seller=#reader_158761345X
Would like to try the Skillet Apple Pie Pg 66-67. Do you substitute equal amounts of honey for the agave in the recipes?

[Stephanie]

The Rosemary Hazelnut Shortbread Cookies on page 105 sound intriguing. I love mixing the sweet and the savory. I'm new to almond flour cooking and can't wait to learn more!

[michele pidgeon]

Hi...I've already taken one class with you at Whole Foods & made the Blondies & the date truffles over the holidays-Yum!!
Checked out your book & I just love scones, so would like to see how they taste made with rice flour-Orange Apricot Scones.

[Shurli Manndel]

my favorite recipe in Elana's blog has got to be the original
http://www.elanaspantry.com/german-chocolate-cake/
German Chocolate cake has always been my favorite
thing, and since I'm hypoglycemic and must stay
low-carb, this will be my chosen birthday cake
as well. Love your recipes, thank you so much!
Shurli

[Shurli Manndel]

I also watched a video on YouTube, the
Good for You Chocolate Fudge Sauce (yes, there's
a theme here, lol!) Didn't know you had a
YouTube option. Found the instructions extremely
clear, thoroughly explained, and loved the tip
about stevia enabling you to reduce the agave or
honey. Many thanks, as always,
Shurli
http://www.youtube.com/user/ChefRachel1#p/a/u/2/EuG5S2JU5iE

[Katie]

My favourite recipe is Elana's cinnamon muffins. They are so delicious I had to make a second batch! The link to the recipe is:

http://www.elanaspantry.com/cinnamon-bun-muffins/

[Chef Rachel]

Hi Michelle,
If sounds like you checked out the scone recipe in Elana's book (she wrote the Almond Flour Cookbook). My cookbooks don't have any scone recipes. I have never replaced almond flour with grain flours; the recipe might end up dry and you may find you have to add more fat to keep it moist.

Chef Rachel

[Chef Rachel]

Hi Emily,

I thought the salmon dill burgers sounded good too! She has so many beautiful pictures in her book that you're sure to find many favorites.'

Thanks for posting on my blog!

Chef Rachel

[Chef Rachel]

Hi Shurli,

Thanks for subscribing to my YouTube channel. I'm so glad you enjoyed watching one of my videos. Let me know what recipes of mine you try and what you like best.

Chef Rachel

[Chef Rachel]

Hi Jeanmarie,

I agree with you. If a recipe calls for agave nectar, I substitute honey. I'm aware of the hazards of agave nectar. You can read a bit about that on one of my recent posts "Another Look At Agave Nectar."

Thanks for commenting on my blog. I look sharing more tips with you.

Chef Rachel

[Chef Rachel]

Hi Robin,

Thanks for spreading the word. I appreciate that. Your friends who eat a gluten free diet might like my Ice Dream Cookbook filled with Dairy Free Ice Cream Alternative and Gluten Free Cookies, Compotes and Sauces. You and they can check out recipes form that book on my blog.

I look forward to sharing more recipes with you.

Sincerely,

Chef Rachel

[Katrina (gluten free gidget)]

The Banana Blueberry Muffins sound amazing! The Pumpkin Flax Crackers do too!

[Katrina (gluten free gidget)]

I tweeted!
GFGidget

awesome giveaway! http://www.thehealthycookingcoach.com/2010/01/enter-to-win-a-copy-of-the-gluten-free-almond-flour-cookbook.html#comments

[Chef Rachel]

Thank you all for your support and for letting others know about the give away. ONly 2 more days to get your entries in before I hold the drawing!

Chef Rachel

[Melia Metikos]

Hi Rachel, great news on the new space available at SWIHA for your classes. Very exciting!

I would LOVE to make the French Toast on page 21. French toast is my weakness and I Gluten Free recipe for it would make my day!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/158761345X/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me=&seller=#reader_158761345X

[Melissa W.]

I would like to try the Cinnamon Apple Muffins.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/158761345X/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me=&seller=#reader_158761345X

[Melissa W.]

Here's a link from the web for Chocolate Chip Cookies using almond flour.

http://wholehealth.homestead.com/ccc.html

[Melissa W.]

I watched your Frozen Bananas with Fluffy Nut Butter You Tube video. I learned that you can freeze the bananas for up to 3 months.

[Melissa W.]

I subscribe to your blog via Google Reader

[Melissa W.]

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[Melissa W.]

emailed this post to my mother-in-law

[Kathryn]

I would like to try Cheddar Cheese Crackers. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/158761345X/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me=&seller=#reader_158761345X

My favorite almond flour recipe is Cranberry Walnut Chocolate Chip cookies. http://www.elanaspantry.com/cranberry-walnut-chocolate-chip-cookies/

[Jayne Chandler]

Gotta say the Nutty Bread recipe is an answer to my prayers. I've been hungry for a hearty multigrain GF bread. I would add cranberries, too.
http://www.elanaspantry.com/nutty-bread/

Thanks for hosting this giveaway for the Gluten-free Almond Flour cookbook.

[Kathryn]

Posted the give away on Twitter.com.

[Kathryn]

Posted the give away on my facebook wall. http://www.facebook.com/home.php?

[Kathryn]

Emailed your blog link to friends who are Celiac or have Celiac family members.

[Kathryn]

I subscribed to your YouTube page.

[Susie]

Thanks for coming up with so many yummy recipes. The Garden of Eating is my best friend in the kitchen. We also recommend your book to all of the patients at my husbands chiropractic office in Pleasant Hill, Ca.
I look forward to trying your Zucchini Bread recipe. That is my favorite and I miss it now that I'm gluten free.http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/158761345X/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me=&seller=

[Susie]

Just posted this giveaway on my Facebook page, my husband's Business Facebook Page and my Twitter!
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=561961509&ref=nf

[Susie]

Yummy! I just watched the Coffee Ice Dream clip on your You Tube channel and subscribed to your channel.

[Chef Rachel]

Thank you all for your comments, entries, and for helping spread the word about this giveaway. I have many more fun ones in the works, so keep checking back!

Sincerely,

Chef Rachel

[Chef Rachel]

Elana's Almond Flour Cookbook has a Mesuli bread recipe and some others with fruits and nuts, for those of you looking for something a little sweet and nutty that slices like regular bread.

Chef Rachel