Gluten Free Recipes - Elana's Pantry

Frequently Asked Questions


Below you will find links to pages regarding frequently asked questions from readers.

almond flour

  1. Why do you use almond flour in the majority of your recipes?
  2. What brand of almond flour do you recommend?
  3. Why don't you recommend Bob's Red Mill almond flour for your recipes?
  4. Will your recipes work with homemade almond flour?
  5. Are almond flour and almond meal the same?
  6. Do you know the official gluten free/cross contamination status of the Honeyville blanched almond flour you use?

other ingredients

  1. Are you concerned about the quantity of eggs in your recipes?
  2. Why do you avoid soy?
  3. What is yacon?
  4. How can I find the nutrition content in your recipes?
  5. When eating gluten free, should all grains be avoided?
  6. Why do you use grapeseed oil and coconut oil in the majority of your recipes?
  7. Why do you use agave? I heard it's not a good sweetener.
  8. Do I need to adjust the recipes and baking time for various altitudes?

substitutions

  1. Can I switch one ingredient for another in your recipes?
  2. Do you have any suggestions for replacing eggs in your recipes?
  3. Can I substitute coconut flour for almond flour?
  4. Is it necessary to use celtic sea salt as opposed to other salts in your recipes?
  5. Can I substitute honey for agave nectar in your recipes?
  6. Do you have a formula for replacing one ingredient with another? I want to change this regular recipe into one that is gluten-free (dairy-free, nut-free, etc.)

products

  1. Can you recommend a source listing products that celiacs should avoid?
  2. Is it true that Papadini lentil pasta you recommend is being discontinued? If so, can you suggest a similar brand?
  3. Where do you buy glass jars and other products?

international

  1. Do you have any advice on how to convert your recipes from Fahrenheit to Celsius?
  2. Do you have any advice on finding your essential ingredients in the UK and other international countries?
  3. Do you know who can ship blanched almond flour to Canada?

celiac

  1. I've recently been diagnosed with celiac disease. Do you have any advice to get me through this difficult time?
  2. What type of probiotic do you take?
  3. How do you handle being invited to parties/friends homes for dinner?
  4. What do you order when you go out to eat in restaurants?

support

  1. How can I print your recipes so that they are formatted correctly?
  2. How can I share your recipes online with my friends and family?
  3. How do I subscribe to your recipes by Email?
  4. I'm thinking of starting up a blog, which software do you use?
  5. I really like your photos, I was wondering what kind of camera do you use?
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