Flourless, by Nicole Spiridakis, Chronicle Books, 192 pages, $33.95
If a visit to a local bakery feels like a torture session in denial because of gluten concerns then this book by Nicole Spiridakis will be a special treat.
Rather than look at baking with gluten-free flour substitutes, she takes flour out completely.
The tasty and sometimes decadent recipes that fill the book prove that dessert can
survive without flour.
Spiridakis presents the recipes in four categories: cakes and cupcakes; cookies and other treats; puddings, tarts and other delights; and candies and confections.
Within these four groupings are a wide range of delectable treats.
For a vegan-friendly version she offers substitutions for butter, milk and eggs. Colour photographs show a number of the completed recipes.
