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Sweet Laurel, recipes for whole food, grain-free desserts, Laurel Gallucci and Claire Thomas ; foreword by Lauren Conrad ; photography by Claire Thomas

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Sweet Laurel

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Laurel Gallucci and Claire Thomas ; foreword by Lauren Conrad ; photography by Claire Thomas

recipes for whole food, grain-free desserts

Whether you're looking for simpler recipes, seeking a better approach to dessert, or struggling with an allergy that has prevented you from enjoying sweets, Sweet Laurel will change the way you bakeFrom LA's trendy bakery comes the new definitive grain-free baking book that makes eating paleo, gluten-free, and dairy-free diets a lot sweeter for home bakers. From the beginning, Sweet Laurel has been about making sweet things simple. The recipes here are indulgent yet healthful. They use just a few quality ingredients to create delicious desserts that benefit your body; all of these treats are paleo, and many are vegan and raw. From Matcha Sandwich Cookies to Salted Lemon Meringue Pie to Classic German Chocolate Cake, these treats are at once uncomplicated, beautiful, and satisfying, made only with wholesome ingredients such as almonds, coconut, cacao, and dates. Here, too, are basic staple recipes to keep with you, like grain-free vanilla extract and vegan caramel, and fancy finishes, like paleo sprinkles and dairy-free ice cream

The Sweet Laurel Kitchen -- Our essential recipes -- With tea or coffee : quick breads, savory breads, and breakfast -- Chewy, crunchy, sweet : cookies and bars -- Crust first : delicious pies for any occasion -- Layers of sweet : classic layer cakes -- Between the layers : fillings, icings, and frostings -- The grand finale : how to create and decorate a show-stopping layer cake