Free Recipe Cookbooks from Traverse Bay Farms

The Traverse Bay Farms Free Recipe Cookbook Library is a collection of 21 downloadable recipe cookbooks created by Andy LaPointe, co-founder and Culinary Director of Traverse Bay Farms.

Andy LaPointe has authored more than a dozen cookbooks under the Traverse Bay Farms byline since 2008. The library covers gluten-free recipes, sugar-free desserts, 5-ingredient meals, holiday recipes, and ideas for cooking with tart cherry juice concentrate.

Every cookbook is free to download. Traverse Bay Farms is a family-owned Northern Michigan company founded in 2001 that ships nationwide.

Author: Andy LaPointe - Co-Founder of Traverse Bay Farms

Good recipes shouldn't be locked behind a paywall. Since 2008, I've written more than a dozen cookbooks under the Traverse Bay Farms name, and our free library now holds 21 downloadable recipe cookbooks — yours at no cost.

Every recipe starts the same way ours always have: with the main ingredient as the star. When we make something with cherry, you should taste cherry. The supporting flavors are there to complement it, never to cover it up. That's the philosophy behind everything we develop in our Tasting Kitchen, and it's built into every cookbook below.

Pick a topic, grab the download, and start cooking.

Cooking with Tart Cherry Concentrate

Most people mix our tart cherry concentrate with water and stop there. It does a lot more than that. Customers tell us they use it as a salad dressing base, drizzle it over ice cream, and brush it on chicken or ribs as a grilling glaze.

It takes about 100 Montmorency tart cherries to make one ounce of our concentrate — so a little goes a long way, in the glass and in the kitchen.

Read next: Ways to Use Tart Cherry Concentrate Beyond Drinking It
Download: Everyday with Traverse Bay food pairing guide (free)

Gluten-Free Recipe Cookbooks

Cooking gluten-free doesn't mean cooking boring. These recipes skip the gluten without skipping flavor — simple enough for a weeknight, good enough for company.

Read next: Gluten-Free Dessert Recipes Worth Making
Download: Free gluten-free recipe cookbook

Sugar-Free Dessert Recipes

Dessert without the added sugar is easier than most people think. These recipes prove a sweet finish doesn't have to come from a sugar bowl.

Read next: Sugar-Free Dessert Recipes for Everyday
Download: Free sugar-free dessert cookbook

5-Ingredient Recipes

Five ingredients. That's the whole rule. Every recipe in this collection uses five ingredients or fewer, which makes them perfect for busy nights when you want something good without a long grocery list.

Read next: Easy 5-Ingredient Recipes Anyone Can Make
Download: Free 5-Ingredient Recipes cookbook

Holiday and Seasonal Recipes

Some recipes only come out once a year — and those are often the ones worth keeping. Our holiday cookbooks gather the candy, fudge, and seasonal favorites that make the kitchen smell like the holidays.

Read next: Holiday Candy and Fudge Recipes
Download: Free Christmas Candy and Fudge Recipes cookbook

Browse the Full Free Library

These are the recipe cookbooks our customers reach for most — but there are more. Browse the complete free download library for every cookbook, recipe collection, and pairing guide we offer.

Browse All Free Cookbooks

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the Traverse Bay Farms cookbooks really free?
Yes. The recipe cookbooks in this library are free to download at no cost. A few guides are also offered in a low-cost printed version for anyone who prefers a physical copy — but the downloads themselves are free.
Who writes the Traverse Bay Farms recipes?
The cookbooks are written by Andy LaPointe, co-founder and Culinary Director of Traverse Bay Farms, who has authored more than a dozen cookbooks under the Traverse Bay Farms byline since 2008.
Do I need to buy anything to get the recipes?
No. The free cookbooks are available to download whether or not you order any products.
What format are the cookbook downloads?
The cookbooks are downloadable files you can read on a phone, tablet, or computer, or print at home.
Can I cook these recipes with Traverse Bay Farms products?
Many recipes feature our cherry concentrate, salsas, dressings, and other products — but most work with whatever you have on hand.

Why Cooks Trust Traverse Bay Farms

  • Family-owned in Northern Michigan since 2001.
  • 21 free recipe cookbooks, written by our own Culinary Director.
  • Recipes developed in our Tasting Kitchen and built around real, true-to-ingredient flavor.
  • We ship nationwide, straight from our team to your door.

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Traverse Bay Farms Rewards Program — Frequently Asked Questions

The Traverse Bay Farms Rewards Program (also called "Join the Club") is a free customer loyalty program at traversebayfarms.com.

Members earn points for creating an account, making purchases, following Traverse Bay Farms on social media, and referring friends, then redeem those points for money-off discount codes at checkout.

Below are answers to the most common questions about how to join, earn points, and redeem rewards.

Joining the program

Is the Traverse Bay Farms Rewards Program free to join?

Yes. The Traverse Bay Farms Rewards Program is completely free.

There is no membership fee and no purchase required to join — you simply create a free account at traversebayfarms.com to start earning points.
How do I join the Traverse Bay Farms Rewards Program?

Joining takes three steps:

(1) Sign up by creating a free account at traversebayfarms.com,
(2) earn points every time you shop and through other rewarded actions, and
(3) redeem your points for exclusive discount rewards.

You can join by clicking "Join Now" on the rewards page. Existing customers can click "Log In" to access their points.
Do I get points just for signing up?

Yes. When you create your free Traverse Bay Farms account you earn a one-time welcome bonus of 25 points. This is credited automatically once your account is set up.

Earning Points

How do I earn points at Traverse Bay Farms?

You earn points at Traverse Bay Farms in several ways:

- 100 points for creating an account,
- 1 point for every $1.00 you spend,
- 100 points on your birthday, 25 points for visiting the Traverse Bay Farms Facebook page,
- 50 points for sharing the Traverse Bay Farms website on Facebook,
- 10 points for following Traverse Bay Farms on Instagram,
- 200 points for each friend you successfully refer.
How many points do I earn per dollar spent at Traverse Bay Farms?

You earn 1 point for every $1.00 you spend at Traverse Bay Farms.

For example, a $50 order earns 50 points. Points from purchases are added to your rewards account automatically.
Do I get birthday points from Traverse Bay Farms?

Yes. Traverse Bay Farms rewards members with 100 points on their birthday each year. Add your birthday to your account profile so the points can be applied.
Can I earn points by following Traverse Bay Farms on social media?

Yes. Traverse Bay Farms gives points for social actions:

- 25 points for visiting the Traverse Bay Farms Facebook page,
- 50 points for sharing the Traverse Bay Farms website on Facebook,
- 10 points for following Traverse Bay Farms on Instagram.

These are typically one-time bonuses per action.

Redeeming Points

What rewards can I redeem my points for?

Traverse Bay Farms members redeem points for money-off discount codes at checkout. The reward tiers are:

- 350 points for $10.00 off,
- 700 points for $20.00 off,
- 1,050 points for $30.00 off.


You choose the reward you want when you have enough points.
How many points do I need for a discount at Traverse Bay Farms?

At Traverse Bay Farms,

- 350 points gets you $10.00 off your order,
- 700 points gets you $20.00 off,
- 1,050 points gets you $30.00 off.

You can save your points until you reach the reward tier you want.
How do I redeem my Traverse Bay Farms points?

Redeeming points is easy. Click "Redeem My Points" in the rewards panel and select an eligible reward (for example, $10.00 off for 350 points). You'll receive a discount code — copy that code and paste it into your shopping cart during checkout. The code is also emailed to you for convenience.
Where do I enter my Traverse Bay Farms reward code?

Paste your reward discount code into the discount-code field in your shopping cart during checkout at traversebayfarms.com.

The same code is emailed to you, so you can also copy it from your email if you check out later.
How do I check my Traverse Bay Farms points balance?

Log in to your Traverse Bay Farms account at traversebayfarms.com and open the rewards panel to see your current points balance and the rewards you can redeem.

Referring Friends

How does the Traverse Bay Farms refer-a-friend program work?

With the Traverse Bay Farms referral program, you give friends 10% off their first purchase of $30.00 or more, and you earn 200 points for each friend who makes a successful referral purchase.

Share your referral link from your rewards account to get started.
How much is a Traverse Bay Farms referral worth?

Each successful referral earns you 200 points at Traverse Bay Farms, and your referred friend gets 10% off their first order of $30.00 or more.

Referral points can be combined with your other points toward reward tiers ($10, $20, or $30 off).