Update: This contest has ended and the winner has been chosen!

Congratulations to: #56 Angela from  Caffeinated Autism Mom – I will be contacting Angela via Email.

Months ago, my sweet friend, Amy Green, author of the website Simply Sugar and Gluten Free, released a huge announcement out into the blogasphere: “Yes, it’s true.  I signed on the dotted line.  I’m going to be a published sugar-free, gluten-free author.”

After the roar of cheers quieted down, Amy got busy.  She put out a request for recipe testers. I do not think that Amy expected the response to be so immediate and overwhelming. She had hundreds of people ready to test out the various recipes she was hoping to include in her book.  And yes. I was one of those that raised my hand.

I was ecstatic to receive my recipe and find that it was a Buckwheat Crepe recipe.  I have such fond memories of eating homemade crepes as a child.  And for some ridiculous reason, I had not gotten into making them for my own children.  This was about to change.

These crepes are so incredibly simple to make. You throw a few ingredients together to make the batter. Then you allow the batter to set up for a bit in the fridge while you assemble your filling ingredients. Finally you swirl some batter in a pan, and minutes later?…Viola!  Perfectly light and airy crepes.

I have made these many times since my initial testing and have never used the same filling twice. I make savory ones for breakfast, filled with eggs and greens. Hardier ones for dinner, filled with meats and vegetables. And sweet decadent ones for dessert, filled with fruit and even topped with ice cream.  Every time they are a hit and they are so totally versatile.

When my copy of Amy’s book, Simply Sugar and Gluten-Free: 180 Delicious Recipes You Can Make in 20 Minutes or Less,  finally arrived I flipped excitedly through to see which recipes made the cut.

I love how she divides the recipes into 12 sections: Starters and snacks; spreads and condiments; soups; salads; main dishes; side dishes; cookies and bars; cobblers, crisps and pies; cupcakes and cakes; fast frostings; mousses, puddings and custards; and frozen desserts.

The best part is that these recipes do not require a number of expensive kitchen gadgets or hard-to-find ingredients. Everything from breakfast items to desserts are included in this cookbook and all of the items are delicious, healthy, and really simple to assemble.  I love the sugar alternatives that she uses as well.

I have been having so much fun testing out the different recipes and making plans of what I will be whipping up next.  I think you will feel the same way when you get your copy.  And today, I am going to make that happen for one of you lucky readers.  Below, you will find details on how one of you can win a copy of Amy’s book.

But first? Amy has allowed me to share her recipe for her Buckwheat Crepes. I promise you that you will not be disappointed with them.