10 Best Gluten-Free Cookbooks UK

Jennifer Bigler is the founder of the super successful blog, Living Freely Gluten-Free, and here is her collection of 101 tasty dishes. There's hearty homemade chicken potpie, jalapeno popper stuffed mushrooms and everything-but-the-gluten bagels. 

The inspiring dishes not only enable people to eat healthy dishes full of flavour, but they also encourage those who have been struggling to reclaim their kitchens, making mealtime safe, fun and flavoursome all over again. Whichever recipe you choose, it's guaranteed to be a treat!

What if you could have your cake, and eat it? This delectable gluten-free cookbook will let you indulge in nourishing, guilt-free, and most importantly, gluten-free foods that you truly miss eating. 

This compilation of over 100 recipes has everything from comfort food to fakeaways, cookies to crumbles, brunch to bread to satiate even the most discerning of appetites. If you can't decide on a specific cuisine and you're always craving for anything and everything, this book is for you.

If you don't know, Leon is a fast food restaurant that has over 50 stores around the UK. After opening on the famous Carnaby Street in 2004, they went on to win "Best New Restaurant" in the UK within six months. They've always championed progressive recipes, and have been early adopters of vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options in their stores. 

Here, they've compiled some of their favourites which follow their paleon (the company's version of paleo) ideals. With dishes that range from chocolate beetroot carrot cake to breakfast dahl, it's safe to say you're going to be enjoying a taste sensation each time you choose a recipe. 

While some of the restaurants, takeaways and bakers have cottoned on to the fact that gluten-free options are extremely helpful for a lot of the population, the same can't be said for the snacking industry. Thankfully, Kate Bradley of Kenko Kitchen fame has your back! Bliss Bites is a gluten, dairy and refined sugar-free cookbook that focuses on the sweet stuff.

These recipes are ideal for gluten-free lovers on the move. With delicacies such as bliss balls, 'almost' snickers bars, 'healthymite' and mega seed crackers, there's something for every sweet tooth here! 

There's a heartwarming and inspiring story behind this book, as the author was compelled to change her family's lifestyle after learning that her two young daughters struggled with health issues. Soon, the processed and fatty foods went out the window, and in came a whole food, plant-based diet!

Melissa King's cooking has come on leaps and bounds since then and she is now a queen of crafting no-stress, flavour-packed recipes that are healthy, vegan and gluten-free. The book is even separated into easy-to-follow segments, so you know exactly how much time each dish will take. 

Unlike many other cookbooks, this offering from Jamie Felt is specifically for those who live with coeliac disease. Regardless of whether you've been dealing with it for years, or have only just been diagnosed, this text will help you to understand your condition further, which in turn, will give you the ability to lead a healthy and happy gluten-free life! 

Featuring a tonne of quick and easy recipes, it includes advice on how to stock your cupboards, what to eat while traveling and even tips for dining out at restaurants. It's a real game-changer for those who are struggling to adapt their diet.

Not that long ago, baked goods were out of bounds for gluten-free folks. Thankfully, those days are now behind us, and we have plenty of sweet and satisfying recipes, such as these ones from nutritionist Danielle Farenkurg.

In this book, you'll learn to make your own flour blends, how to substitute ingredients and what is essentially an entire new method of making baked goods. It's completely dairy-free too, so you'll be banging out goodies that everyone can enjoy!

Jasmine and Melissa Hemsley are acclaimed food consultants and health food activists from the UK. Their philosophy is simple - you don't have to deprive yourself, and healthy food will lead to a healthy body, mind and a happier you. Unsurprisingly, the pair have picked up quite the attention in prominent media like British Vogue, The Sunday Times and Stylist Magazine. 

The cookbook features over 150 recipes that are easy enough to scramble together on a Wednesday evening, but with enough flair to impress guests. However, some do require unorthodox ingredients that you won't find in the local supermarket. 

With recipes for cakes, breads, and all kinds of confectionaries, this baking book will mean no more missing out on delicious baked goods. This book kicks off with a look at the science behind gluten-free baking, which will be especially useful for those who aren't gluten-free themselves. 

After that, you'll be introduced to the many wonderful recipes, ranging from the simple to the showstopping and everything in between. We do have one issue, though. All the recipes are in US measurements, so you'll need to convert them yourself to avoid disaster.

Mrs Devonshire was the winner of the hugely popular TV show, Masterchef back in 2016. The recipes included are what Jane and her family eat at home regularly, so you can expect easy-to-find ingredients and quick cooking times for those mid-week meals. 

Furthermore, while it is predominately a cookbook for savoury meals, there are a few desserts in there as well. Unfortunately, there is no mention of veggie or vegan meals. That said, Mrs Devonshire does have a separate book dedicated to plant-based diets.