This is a post about you, not me. Along those lines, I have some questions, I want to get to know you better. To find out what you like, and also what you need.
Why? I’m thinking of writing another cookbook. For the past ten years, I’ve had cookbook writing on the brain. And in the past four years I’ve created two of them. Now, I’m entertaining the idea of writing a third book. If I do, I’d like it to be of benefit to my readers. So here are my questions:
- What, if any, are your dietary restrictions?
- Are there foods you are not allergic to that you avoid?
- Which type of recipe (i.e., bread, salad, entrees, sides, desserts, etc.) do you find most useful?
- Of the cookbooks you own, which sections do you find yourself using most frequently?
- What is your definition of “healthy food”
- If you could ask for one thing in a cookbook, what would it be?
Feel free to answer all of the questions above, or just a couple. I’m really looking forward to hearing from you, and getting to know you a little bit better.
I will (as always) read each and every comment left below and while there may be competing requests and wishes, I will do my best to incorporate them into my future projects.
laura eilers says
1. Gluten free and dairy free
Fast easy affordable Gluten Free recipes for breakfast,lunch, and dinner!!!
6. the art of planning one’s menu over the course of a week. Or how to create a GF menu thru out the week.
My boyfriend and I LOVE the mustard lime chicken! We make it twice a week right now.
Jennifer O'Connor says
1. Dietary restrictions: grains, sugar (agave, honey, molasses, all granulated sugars)
2. Nope, no restrictions other than the allergies!
3. I find it hardest to find good dessert recipes that do not use agave/honey/granulate sugar. I would love to see a cookbook use apples/bananas as the sweetner.
4. Desserts section, it’s the hardest to figure out for my 3 year old!
5. I would love a grain-free, sugar free cookbook by you!
iris lazz says
yes, do one… please the others are so good!
I eat paleo and sometimes make minor adjustments to your recipes but for the most part LOOOVe them!!
Kythka says
My vote is for a paleo friendly cookbook, with one or two recipes for nut-based yogurts like almond milk yogurt or coconut milk yogurt. YUM. Thank you for all that you share.
Kathy says
Hi Elana,
Thank you for all of your recipes! I would love to find a healthier version of old favorites such as angel food cake, pies, custards, puddings, doughnuts.
Thank you!
tara says
1. I’m gluten free
2. not really…i dont eat much seafood but that’s based on personal taste. i try to avoid high fructose corn syrup and to many packaged type products and try to cook homemade when possible
3. desserts, bread/rolls/pastry now that i’m GF, and i would love ways to take “normal” foods and make them GF especially for things like holidays (like GF pumpkin pie for example)
4. desserts, anything with meat since i’m not the most comfortable with that.
5. healthy food is hard to say since i think even a “bad for you” dessert is “healthy” as part of a balanced diet. i love food and don’t like to totally restrict myself. that being said…i think homemade, fresh type foods are healthy as are veggies, lean meats, lower sugar/fat desserts, etc.
6. PICTURES !!!!!! and possibly pictures by step for any hard recipes. “tips” and “swaps” as well (ex. recipe that calls for agave nectar….can i sub regular sugar or a less expensive ingredient and how)
thanks for asking. nice to know you have your readers in mind !!!
Molly says
What, if any, are your dietary restrictions?
Are there foods you are not allergic to that you avoid?
Which type of recipe (i.e., bread, salad, entrees, sides, desserts, etc.) do you find most useful?
Of the cookbooks you own, which sections do you find yourself using most frequently?
What is your definition of “healthy food”
If you could ask for one thing in a cookbook, what would it be?
1. I am celiac and I can’t eat any gluten
2. I try to avoid refined sugars and processed foods
3. I love recipes for entrees and desserts and I am still looking for a good bread recipe
4. Sadly, the cookies; I also love to make meat
5. Whole food that are not processed and do not contain chemicals and contain little refined sugar
6. I would love a cookbook that shows how to make desserts using alternative sweeteners like honey instead of refined sugar
Lauri says
I love the on the go lunch idea – I could really use that. Especially dishes that can be enjoyed cold.
Also, I try to avoid the agave nectar (due to it’s similarity to the corn syrup), so giving an alternate sweetener option (like honey, stevia, xylitol, cane sugar, etc.) would be helpful.
I would also love more recipes for desserts… Who wouldn’t?
Melissa says
I’d love to see a cookbook that has pictures of each recipe and includes recipes for desserts and breads that are “plant-based” friendly, yet soy-free.
chelsea says
Paleo cookbook that focuses on quick means (under 30 mins) including breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
I love your two cookbooks for dessert, but I would really love a book filled with more main course ideas.