Time was a gluten intolerance would've put the kibosh on bread, cakes, biscuits and a whole host of other delicious flour-filled treats. Fortunately we now live in enlightened times, with a wide range of gluten-free flours available alongside an ever increasing number of alternatives, such as the use of ground almonds in its place.

This collections features some fantastic cake recipes that will taste amazing, whether you suffer from an intolerance or are just looking to cut back on gluten and wheat. Peter Gordon's Boiled orange cake is made without dairy as well as gluten, while Victoria Glass, an expert at creative baking, shares a glorious Gluten-free chocolate cake recipe (with plenty of chocolate buttercream). For a fabulous gluten-free brownie recipe try Madeleine Shaw's Raw chocolate brownies, made with walnuts and dates.

If you harbour savoury inclinations, there are still plenty of ideas to be found. Russell Brown's Soda bread recipe makes a fantastic gluten-free bread which is the ideal companion to soups and salad suppers, and Victoria Glass' Sausage roll recipe includes guidance on delicious gluten-free pastry.