Practical Kitchen Guides
Choose gluten-free flour, troubleshoot dough and plan school lunches. Practical guides with recipes by Valentina Churaeva.
- Gluten-Free Baking: A Practical Starting Point
Find a starting point for gluten-free baking and a collection with complete recipes. Explore ideas for rolls, tortillas and waffles.
- School Lunch Ideas to Make Your Own
Waffles, rolls and tortillas for school lunch. Practical prep, packing and adaptation ideas for your child’s tastes.
- How to Choose Gluten-Free Flour
How a gluten-free blend differs from oat, almond and chickpea flour, with examples from the recipes.
- Crumbly Gluten-Free Baking: What to Check
Check the flour, binders, dough texture and cooling steps. A practical checklist using rolls and tortillas as examples.
- How to Pack a School Lunch
What to pack separately, how to protect the texture of baked foods, and why perishable lunches need to stay cold.
- Lunchbox Meal Prep Without Starting from Scratch
Choose two bases for the week, portion them and plan your packing. A practical example with waffles and tortillas.
Beet & Quinoa Waffles
Beets and quinoa in a familiar waffle format. A way to introduce new ingredients without changing the whole lunch menu.
Lunchbox
By Valentina ChuraevaMore options for tomorrow’s lunch
- Rotate waffles, rolls and tortillas instead of packing the same sandwich.
- Choose fillings and variations to suit your child’s tastes.
- Use the collection’s tips to plan prep, packing and storage.
Dandelion Greens Pesto
A fresh take on a familiar sauce, with dandelion greens, pine nuts, Parmesan and lemon.
40 Recipes with Dandelion Greens
By Valentina ChuraevaGo beyond another green salad
- Discover more ways to cook with dandelion greens.
- Explore sauces and soups as well as baked goods and desserts.
- Choose from 40 recipes rather than working out every combination yourself.
Flaxseed Waffles
Flaxseed meal, coconut flour, berries and coconut cream give a familiar breakfast a different twist.
Gentle Balance
By Valentina ChuraevaMore variety, even with dietary restrictions
- Find ideas for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks.
- Expand your everyday menu with ingredients that fit your needs.
- Keep meal and drink ideas together in one collection.
Fish Baked in Parchment
Fish with bell peppers, scallions and shallots. A fresh idea for your dinner rotation.
The Anti-Candida Recipe Collection
By Valentina ChuraevaMore variety for an anti-Candida eating plan
- Rotate breakfasts, salads, soups and main dishes.
- Find snack and baking ideas as well as main meals.
- Choose recipes that fit the eating plan agreed with your clinician.
Banana and Berry Waffles
Banana adds sweetness and berries bring fresh flavor to these no-added-sugar breakfast waffles.
Perfect Waffles
By Valentina ChuraevaThere is more to your waffle maker
- Make sweet breakfasts and savory waffles.
- Try new combinations instead of repeating the same batter.
- Get practical guidance on flour, batter and choosing a waffle maker.
Greek-Style Quinoa Salad
Quinoa, cucumber, olives and a lemon dressing come together in a salad you can serve as a main or a side.
Summer Recipes
By Valentina ChuraevaMake more of seasonal ingredients
- Find meal ideas from breakfast through dinner.
- Add variety with salads, mains, sauces and appetizers.
- Round out summer meals with refreshing drinks.
Berry Galette
A rustic, open-faced berry tart with a buckwheat-and-chickpea flour crust and no dairy ingredients.
Summer Desserts
By Valentina ChuraevaA dessert for the occasion
- Choose from galettes, cakes, cookies and frozen treats.
- Explore no-bake sweets for days when you would rather leave the oven off.
- Choose desserts using ingredient and nutrition information.
Salmon with Quinoa and Vegetables
A dinner idea to keep in your rotation: salmon, quinoa and vegetables on one plate.
The Wellness Formula
By Valentina ChuraevaSpend less time deciding what to cook
- Start with a ready-made weekly menu.
- Plan groceries with a consolidated shopping list.
- Use ingredient swaps and meal-planning tips.
Two-Ingredient Almond Flour Rolls
Homemade yeast-free rolls made with almond flour and thick coconut cream.
Vegan, Yeast-Free Baking
By Valentina ChuraevaBread and rolls that fit your ingredient needs
- Bake without gluten, yeast or animal-derived ingredients.
- Choose from 17 recipes for bread, rolls and pizza crust.
- Follow specific recipes and baking tips instead of guessing proportions.
Gluten-Free Potato Pancakes (Draniki)
A gluten-free, egg-free take on potato pancakes made with straightforward ingredients.
Gluten-Free
By Valentina ChuraevaKeep familiar favorites in your gluten-free kitchen
- Find gluten-free versions of familiar homemade dishes.
- Get practical tips for everyday cooking.
- Explore Valentina’s personal experience as well as her recipes.
Fermented Garlic-Dill Pickles
Classic garlic-dill pickles for a homemade fermented side.
The Art of Fermentation
By Valentina ChuraevaBring more variety to everyday meals with fermentation
- Explore fermented vegetables, fruit and herbs.
- Get guidance on equipment, salt, temperature and common mistakes.
- Find ways to serve and cook with your fermented foods.
Quinoa and Pomegranate Salad
A colorful, easy-to-assemble salad for entertaining, with quinoa, pomegranate, cucumber and herbs.
Recipes for Celebrations
By Valentina ChuraevaPlan a celebration menu in one place
- Choose appetizers, salads, mains and sides.
- Round out the menu with dedicated dessert and drink sections.
- Mix and match dishes for the occasion and your guests.
Gluten-Free Beef Turnovers (Chebureki)
Beef and onion-filled turnovers, with tips for handling gluten-free dough.
Gluten-Free Chebureki
By Valentina ChuraevaEnjoy crispy filled turnovers without gluten
- Choose from 20 gluten-free dough options.
- Try meat, fish, vegetable and other fillings.
- Get guidance on shaping, frying and troubleshooting.