Since establishing an online presence and appearing on Masterchef 2022, Melanie Persson (aka The Very Hungry Coeliac) has carved out her place as the country's go-to gluten-free foodie in a very short space of time. Gluten-free Feasts, her second book, looks to build on the instant success of her first and establish Mel as a leading voice in the gluten-free space.

In Gluten-Free Feasts, Melanie Persson (aka The Very Hungry Coeliac) continues her mission to share the foods she loves and help those living gluten-free rediscover their joy of cooking and eating. Going without gluten shouldn't mean you have to miss out… especially when it comes to sharing food with family and friends! From Taco Night to the ultimate Dim Sum spread, flaky croissants to fluffy bao buns, no occasion or meal is off-limits. Whether you’re hosting a party or cooking for two, Mel serves up over 80 fabulous, flavour-packed recipes that taste just like the “real deal”, cater for every gathering and mood, and which everyone (gluten-free or not) will adore.

Chapters include:

Brunch
Dim Sum
Tea Party 
Picnic
Game Day
Taco Night
Fish Shop Feast
Take Out 
Winter Warmer
Celebration 

Details

ISBN13: 9781761450709
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 256
Edition:
Publication Date: 29 Jul 2025
Publisher: Hardie Grant Books
Publication City, Country: London, United Kingdom
Dimensions (cm): 24.8(H)x19(L)x2.4(W)1078
Weight (gm): 1078

Author Biography

Melanie Persson (aka The Very Hungry Coeliac) was on MasterChef Australia 2022 and was the first contestant to compete as a gluten-free cook. Since being diagnosed with coeliac disease in 2016, she has worked hard to develop recipes that she used to love, sharing them with the community she's built on Instagram. These are strongly influenced by her experiences living in the UK, Australia, Japan and Italy, as well as her Swedish heritage. Mel is passionate about helping people on gluten-free diets rediscover their joy for food and cooking. Whenever she isn't cooking and sharing recipes, she is working on her research as a PhD candidate in the field of children's literature. Her first book, The Very Hungry Coeliac, was published in 2023.

Reviews

‘A book that brings people together and banishes the myth that gluten-free food can be anything less than glorious.’ – Becky Excell