Ingredients:4-6 white or sweet potatoes½ cup rice milk (optional)¼ teaspoon sea salt (to taste)dash of pepper¼ cup olive oil1/8 teaspoon dill (with white potatoes)Maple syrup to taste (with sweet potatoes) Directions:Cut (peeled or unpeeled) potatoes into quarters. Steam or boilpotatoes 15-20 minutes, or until soft when pierced with a fork.Drain and return to pot. Add […]
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Mary Hogan’s Allergen-friendly Stuffing
This is a delicious, healthy alternative to traditional stuffing. Ingredients:2 tablespoons olive oil1 cup water1 package chicken or turkey sausage (optional)½ cup dried cranberries½ loaf Ezekiel 4:9™ bread3 stalks celery, chopped1 medium sized onion, diced1 cup baby carrots½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon pepper¼ teaspoon oregano¼ teaspoon dill Directions:Coat covered baking dish with olive oil. Combine water, […]
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There’s nothing scary about this Halloween candy
I love fall. The first cool winds of autumn conjure memories of crunchy leaves, jack-o-lanterns, trick-or-treaters and, of course, chocolate. But Halloween can be a particularly frustrating time for children and parents who deal with food allergies. Between them, my children are allergic to milk, peanuts and tree nuts, so many treats are off-limits. They’re […]
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Cockeyed Cake (also known as Wacky Cake)
1 1/2 cups sifted flour3 tbsp cocoa1 tsp baking soda1 cup sugar1/2 tsp salt5 tbsp oil1 tbsp vinegar (apple cider vinegar is fine)1 tsp vanilla1 cup cold water Stir dry ingredients. Gradually add wet ingredients and stir until smooth. Pour into a 9 x 9 x 2-inch pan or 8 x 8 inch pan. Bake […]
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Yummy chocolate icing
3/4 stick butter or margarine2 cups confectioner’s sugar1 tbsp cocoa1 tbsp prepared coffee (cold is great)1 tsp vanilla Add milk as needed (tiny bits at a time if the mixture is dry)Just mix together in mixer. Recipe courtesy of Anne Woodman
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Rice Krispies Cake
3 tbsp margarine (we use Fleischmann’s Unsalted)1 Package of regular, miniature or flavored marshmallows (10 oz. package or 4 cups) 6 Cups of Rice Krispies cereal (we use Kellogg’s Rice Krispies, but you could easily use any flavored cereal) Melt margarine in saucepan over low heat, add marshmallows and melt. Mix in Rice Krispies, stir […]
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Marshmallow fondant decoration
1/4 cup or less of Crisco16 oz mini marshmallows (Kraft)1 tsp clear vanilla extract (gluten free)1 tsp butter flavor (extract)2 tbsp water2lb bag of powdered sugar (sifted) 1.Grease inside of microwaveable safe bowl with Crisco. 2. Put marshmallows, flavorings, and water into bowl. 3. Microwave on high for 60 seconds. If not completely melted, stir […]
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Allergen-friendly Chocolate frosting
1/2 cup (1 stick) dairy-free margarine, room temp2-1/2 tbsp honey1 tsp vanilla extract1/2 cup dairy-free 100% cocoa powder2-1/2 tablespoons water2-1/2 cups powdered sugar Place margarine, honey and vanilla in mixing bowl. Sift cocoa into same bowl. Using electric beaters on low, cream together. Add water and sift powdered sugar into mixture. Beat on medium until […]
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Allergen-friendly Chocolate Layer Cake
3 cups flour2 cups sugar1/2 cup cocoa powder (for yellow batter cake, exclude cocoa powder)2 tsp baking soda1 tsp salt2 cups water2/3 cup vegetable oil2 tbsp distilled white vinegar2 tsp vanilla extract Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Using 100% vegetable shortening, grease and then flour two 9-inch round cake pans.In a large mixing bowl, combine […]
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Chocolate Cake
2 cups sugar1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour3/4 cup cocoa1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon salt1/2 cup applesauce1 cup vanilla soy milk1/2 cup vegetable oil2 tsp vanilla1 cup boiling water Heat oven to 350 degrees. Stir sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt in large bowl. Add applesauce, soy milk, […]
