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A source of information about common food allergens and links to recipes which don’t contain them
I love food. Especially soup.
I love food. Especially soup.
I was recently reminded just how much.
Mug muffins?
A single muffin, a single mug, a few ingredients, and a few minutes’ time. Sounds perfect!
Vegan dark chocolate
For some people, the food they crave when tired, sad, or stressed is sweet. For others, it’s salty. Some may dream of rich and creamy comfort food, or a food they had often as a child. For me (and many other people) the primary go-to when feeling depleted…or even just feeling, is chocolate.
Spiced red lentil, tomato, and kale soup
I’m a big fan of red lentils. They’re quick to cook, easier to digest than other lentils, and, like their brown and green cousins, are a good source of iron, protein, fiber, B vitamins, and magnesium. Combined with onion, garlic, tomatoes, and spices in this recipe, they become a rich, delicious, comforting soup with a stew-like consistency.
White bean dip
This White Bean Dip has many of the same benefits of hummus, being made predominantly of beans and olive oil, but there are a couple of important differences. First, it doesn’t contain tahini (sesame seed paste), so it’s safe for those with a sesame allergy, and second, it’s not hummus, so it doesn’t trigger my hopefully short-lived hummus aversion.
Chicken oat risotto
Don’t let looks deceive you – this unappetizing-looking steel cut oat “risotto” is actually quite tasty! As a big fan of whole grains, I liked the idea of using steel cut oats rather than white rice in this recipe, but I’m sure arborio rice would taste great (and look prettier), if that’s your preference…or what you have in the pantry.
Gingerbread house adventure
I learned a lot in the process of trying to make an allergen-free gingerbread house, mostly via the process of realizing belatedly that I shouldn’t do the thing I just did. It was, shall we say, a challenge. It was also, in the end, delicious.
Peppermint meringues
Since Thanksgiving I’ve been thinking about peppermint. Dreaming about peppermint. I wanted to find a holiday recipe highlighting the flavor, so I started searching…and found this colorful tasty peppermint treat.
Holiday treats that everyone can eat
With holidays come festive treats, many of them full of gluten, dairy, eggs, nuts, or other foods that you and your family might not be able to eat. But food allergies and intolerances don’t have to prevent you from enjoying traditional holiday treats!
Black bean pumpkin turkey chili…and a message from the universe
My goal for this post was to find a recipe using cooked turkey, to help those of you with leftovers on your hands. One of the most interesting options I found was this turkey pumpkin chili. Apparently putting pumpkin in chili is a thing. I didn’t know that. I’m glad I do now!
Cauliflower and butternut Thai curry
This Thanksgiving I’m not thinking about turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and cranberry sauce, but of something vastly different yet still appropriate for the time of year and the foods available.
Winter squash ginger soup
It was a dinner-related comment from my friend and walking buddy Jex Calvert of Food Focused Nutrition, along with the possession of an Autumn Frost squash from my CSA, that directed my most recent recipe quest.
Cooking a meal that everyone can eat
When you have people in your life with varied dietary restrictions and needs, meal planning can quickly get complicated. However, it is absolutely possible to make a great meal and not feel like you have become a short-order cook.
“Bowl” meals
One of the handy things about bowl meals is their versatility. Each recipe generally contains a grain, vegetables, and a sauce, and from there the only limit is your imagination (or pantry).
A rare but severe allergy: Corn
Corn is a hidden ingredient in many processed foods. Here’s a list of ingredients you should look for as you shop and ways to create your own alternatives to popular baking ingredients containing corn.
The Big 8: Eggs
Egg is an ingredient in almost every processed food imaginable—and even some non-food items like vaccines. Here’s a list of ingredients you should look for as you shop and ways to create your own alternatives.
Dessert sushi
A simple combination of sushi rice, sugar, salt, and coconut milk, arranged with whatever fresh fruit and decorations you like, can yield a beautiful and tasty dessert.
Buffalo chicken stuffed sweet potatoes
Paleo recipes often contain no, or few, allergens, and so can be easy to adapt. This one is no exception… but there are other trade-offs.
Egg-free meringue cookies
A good meringue has a lovely crunch when you bite into it, then melts into sweet happiness in your mouth. Aquafaba absolutely shines as an egg replacement in meringue recipes, providing the lift, airiness, and melt-in-your-mouth quality required.