3 cups Corn Chex cereal3 cups Rice Chex cereal1 cup gluten-free pretzels (Glutino)6 tablespoons diary-free margarine such as Fleishmann’s2 tablespoons Lea & Perrins gluten-free Worcestershire sauce1 1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt3/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1. Heat oven to 250 degrees.2. In a large ungreased roasting pan, melt margarine in oven.3. Stir in seasonings.4. […]
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Mitzi’s Guacamole
6 plum tomatoes finely diced and seeded (very important)1/4 cup finely chopped onion1/4 cup finely snipped cilantroAt least 1 1/2 tablespoon lime juice (she always uses more and squeezes it fresh)1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 tsp ground red pepper2-4 firm, ripe avocados Basically, all of these ingredients (except the avocados) make salsa. Mix the salsa an hour […]
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Allergen-friendly Buttermilk Pancakes
2 cups rice flour (or gluten-free all-purpose flour mix)2 tablespoons sugar2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon salt2 cups buttermilk (or 1 cup plain or flavored soy yogurt blended with 1 cup rice or vanilla soy milk and 2 tablespoons lemon juice)1/4 cup softened butter (or replace with dairy-free margarine)2 teaspoons vanilla 1. Blend […]
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A breakfast of champions
The start of a New Year brings great beginnings to mind. In an allergen-conscious, food-obsessed home like mine, that means thoughts of breakfast. One of my favorite childhood meals was my dad’s homemade pancakes served with a side of crispy bacon. I’d dreamed of continuing the tradition with my own kids. When my daughter was […]
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Go-to treats for the winter holidays
Several years ago I came across a sugar cookie recipe in an old church cookbook. With no eggs, it looked innocent enough. Ty had severe allergies to eggs and nuts then, and we had never been able to bake holiday cookies together. I could easily dispense with the nuts and adjust any flavorings my son […]
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Super Soft Quaker Oatmeal Cookies
Makes four dozen cookies(Adjusted from the recipe on the Quaker Oats boxtop: free of wheat, eggs, milk, peanuts and tree nuts) 1/2 lb (2 sticks) of Earth Balance spread, softened *1 cup firmly packed brown sugar1/2 cup granulated sugar2 eggs worth of egg replacer1 tsp vanilla 1 1/2 cups gluten-free flour blend2 tsp xantham gum2 […]
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Rolled Gingerbread Cookies
2 1/2 tsp ground ginger1 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon1/2 tsp nutmeg1/4 tsp cloves1/2 tsp baking soda1/4 tsp salt Mix all this and set aside. 1/2 cup unsalted butter or soy butter3/4 cup molasses (get good flavored molasses for this as it really makes a difference)1/2 cup sugar2 Tbs waterEner-G egg replacer equivalent to 1 egg3 […]
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Ty and Talia’s Hallelujah Sugar Cookies
Makes about two dozen cookies 1 cup butter (or non-dairy Fleischmann’s unsalted margarine) ¾ cup sugar2 tsp vanilla extract (or 1½ tsp vanilla and ¼ tsp lemon extract)2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free substitute)½ tsp baking powder¼ tsp salt Glaze:1 cup powdered sugar1 tsp vanilla extract4 tsp water Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Combine butter, […]
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Cranberry Sauce
This allergy-free, low-glycemic version of the traditional side dish is irresistible! 1 package cranberries2 cups water1 can crushed pineapple½ cup erythritol1 tablespoon agave nectar Rinse cranberries. In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, water, pineapple, erythritol and agave nectar. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cranberries will pop open and begin to soften. Reduce heat and […]
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Thanksgiving: All the taste, none of the allergens
November has barely begun and already I have holiday anxiety. I’m expecting more than 20 guests for Thanksgiving dinner, and I’m feeling the pressure to ensure every dish is incomparably delicious. And I have to make the meal without using a crucial list of staples: butter, milk, eggs and flour. My son and daughter are […]
