Hello, I’m Helen!
I’m Helen Tzouganatos. A Sydney-based recipe developer, cookbook author and television presenter, passionate about creating delicious gluten, dairy and egg free food for the entire family.
My gluten-free journey began 18 years ago when I was diagnosed with coeliac disease during IVF treatment. My doctor advised I needed to cut gluten from my diet to heal the inflammation in my body. There were not many gluten free offerings in the market at the time (you couldn’t even find a single loaf of gluten free bread in the supermarket and what was available in health food stores was horrible) so I started experimenting with gluten free ingredients at home.
In 2015, I started sharing my gluten free creations on social media as a creative outlet. A decade later what began as a personal journey grew into four published gluten free cookbooks, hosting Australia's first gluten free TV cooking show, regular media appearances and recipe development work for clients.
My philosophy is simple: food should be easy, delicious and practical. My recipes are created for busy families, with nourishing ingredients, straightforward instructions and consistent results. I'm a mum of three active children so I understand most family want recipes that are healthy, quick and on the table in 30 minutes.
More recently I eliminated dairy and eggs from my diet to heal chronic acid reflux and unexplained anaemia and have never felt better. I know that many people who follow a gluten free diet have additional dietary requirements whether it be dairy, egg, soy or corn free. I'm passionate about creating healthy recipes for EVERYONE so nobody feels like they are missing out.
Love the recipes on my socials? You'll love my cookbooks here! Packed with easy gluten free vegan breads, one pan wonders, mid-week express dinners and healthier sweet treats, they're designed to make gluten, dairy and egg free cooking easier and utterly delicious.
You can also watch my Loving Gluten Free recipe videos for more inspiration.
Happy cooking!
Helen Tzouganatos
Recipe Developer | Cookbook Author | Television Presenter
