The 100-degree days have left me exhausted. Between the hot weather, chores and running the kids around to lessons and play dates, I’m worn out by the end of the day. With two food-allergic kids and a husband to feed, it’s stretches like these that make me hungry for shortcuts in the kitchen. Here are […]
Joyce Clark Hicks
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For kids with food allergies, Disney doesn’t have to be a drag
Traveling with allergies Southwest Airlines policy on peanuts Airlines that don’t serve peanuts in coach Disney allergy resources: • Special dietary requests FAQ at Disney • Email requests • Reservations or questions: Disney dining at 407-939-3463; allergyfreemouse.com; allears.net; allergyeats.com/disney • Allergy Moms • Gluten-free at Disney • Allergen-free foods by park Spring break is fast […]
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Allergen-safe soup from holiday leftovers
Soups are forgiving vessels for holiday leftovers. You can add or subtract vegetables and spices, use broth or water and decide the amount of meat to include. Which means soups are also perfect for people with food allergies, such as my two children. With a few adjustments to almost any recipe, I can make a […]
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Holiday Ham Bone Soup
1 ham bone12 cups cold water1 package HoneyBaked Ham Bone Soup Mix2 bay leaves (optional)1 28-ounce can whole tomatoes (I like to dice mine)1 cup diced celery1 cup diced onions1 tsp. chopped garlic1 tsp. black pepper (optional)1/2 tsp. salt (optional) Place ham bone in large pot. Add 12 cups cold water and bring to a […]
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Allergen-friendly Vegetable Beef Soup
1 to 1-1/2 lb. lean ground beef, browned and drained1 can Campbell’s beef bouillon soup (or 2 gluten-free bouillon, dairy-free cubes or 1 can beef broth)2 cans Campbell’s tomato soup2 cans of water (or more as needed)1/2 tsp. celery seedDash of pepper3 carrots, peeled and sliced3 potatoes peeled and cubed1 small onion, peeled and diced1 […]
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Allergen-free Vegetable Soup
1 medium to large onion, peeled and chopped2 or 3 garlic cloves, finely mincedDrizzle of olive oilHandful or two of baby carrots, cut into 1/2-inch chunks3-4 stalks of celery, cut in half lengthwise and then into 1/2-inch chunksTwo zucchini, ends cut off, sliced into spears and then into 1/2-inch chunksCouple of handfuls of fresh green […]
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Allergen-friendly Pie Crust
2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp. salt 2/3 cup dairy-free vegetable shortening 6–8 tbsp. ice water Mix together flour and salt in a large mixing bowl. Using a pasty blender or fork, cut in vegetable shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Mix in ice water one tablespoon at a time, until the dough begins […]
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Allergy-free Old Fashioned Chocolate Pie
1 cup sugar 1/3 cup cocoa 2 cups water 1/4 cup flour or cornstarch 1 tsp. vanilla flavoring 1 tbsp. (dairy-free) margarine Baked piecrust or graham cracker crust Mix first four ingredients and cook over medium or high heat until thick, about six to eight minutes. Stir all the time the mixture is cooking. Add […]
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Allergen-friendly Chocolate Banana Mousse
Makes 4 to 6 servings 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1 (10-ounce) box silken tofu 2 large, very ripe bananas, peeled and broken into chunks 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 to 3 tablespoons light brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt Place the chocolate chips in a glass bowl and melt in the microwave set on […]
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Allergen-free Maple Pumpkin Pie Filling
1 can (15 oz.) pure pumpkin 1/2 cup pure maple syrup 1 can (14 fl. oz.) full-fat Thai Kitchen® coconut milk 2 Tbs. tapioca flour 3 tsp. pumpkin pie spice (see notes) 1/2 tsp. salt 1 Tbs. pure vanilla extract 3/4 cup water 2 tsp. agar-agar powder (not bar or flake, see notes) In a […]