Elana Amsterdam

Elana's Pantry

Wellness expert Elana Amsterdam is author of the popular website www.elanaspantry.com and The Gluten-Free Almond Flour Cookbook (Random House July 2009), which is now in its fif^th printing just over a year after its release. The book was named one of the "Best Cookbooks of 2009" by The Denver Post. Her forthcoming book, Gluten-Free Cupcakes, will be published in April 2011. Elana lives in Boulder, Colorado, with her husband, two boys (chefs in training), two bunnies, and six chickens.

Articles by Elana Amsterdam

Cinnamon-Walnut Cookies

For a quick treat, throw all of these ingredients into the food processor and bake up a batch of amazing little cookies for your next party.

Cranberry Pear Crisp

This colorful, gluten- and dairy-free crisp is rich, warm, and soothing on a chilly day and is a truly healthy modern classic.

Luscious, light desserts

These light, easy-to-make desserts combine rich-tasting, wholesome ingredients to please any sweet tooth, without gluten, dairy, or the sugar or fat overload found in many holiday treats.

Creamy Cinnamon Pumpkin Pudding

This rich and creamy vegan treat goes together in minutes and melts in your mouth. This pudding is great warmed, with a dollop of whipped cream if you’re not vegan.

Lemon Thyme Mini Muffins

These gluten- and dairy-free muffins are fabulous with a post-dinner cup of tea.

Green Apple Tart with Vanilla Pecan Crust

This scrumptious tart strikes a rare balance between rich and not-too-sweet -- plus it's gluten free and dairy free!

Rosemary Pecan Cookies

Rosemary adds a surprisingly sumptuous flavor to these button cookies, while almond flour provides protein and nutrients. They are less sweet than a typical cookie, but highly addictive!

Gluten-Free Red Lentil Soup

Warming on a fall night, this one-pot meal provides both nourishing protein from lentils and antioxidants from

Roasted Salmon with Avocado Salsa

Prep/cook time: 28 minutes Serves 4 / The piquant relish adds a delicious zing to this dish. Ingredient tip: Try to

No gluten, no dairy, no problem

Gluten- and dairy-free dinners, including Roasted Salmon with Avocado Salsa, Mustard-Agave Chicken Breasts, Red Lentil