Let me start by saying this cookbook is NOT what I expected. The moment I pulled it out of the shipping envelope, I was shocked by how tiny it is - more like a pamphlet than a proper cookbook. The no-frills, photo-free design makes it feel more like a school project than a professional publication.

The biggest surprise? Many recipes tell you to mix in the bread machine but bake in a regular oven. As someone who bought a bread machine specifically to avoid using my oven, this feels like cheating! Why even use a bread machine at that point?

On the positive side, the flour guide section is genuinely helpful for gluten-free beginners. But here's the catch - nearly every recipe relies heavily on expensive almond flour with no alternative suggestions. For someone with nut allergies or budget constraints (almond flour costs a fortune!), this makes most recipes unusable.

I did appreciate that all recipes are clearly labeled gluten-free - perfect for my celiac friends. But the misleading cover design (it looks like a general bread machine book) has clearly fooled several buyers, including one reviewer who accidentally purchased it thinking it was for regular baking.

After testing three recipes, I found the instructions straightforward but the results inconsistent. One loaf collapsed completely, while another came out surprisingly fluffy. The lack of photos makes it hard to know what you're aiming for.

Final verdict? This could be useful if you: 1) Need strictly gluten-free recipes 2) Don't mind almond flour dependence 3) Aren't bothered by basic presentation. But for most home bakers, there are probably better options available.