If only vitamins were returnable… I think that we have tried out every brand of “allergy free” vitamins for kids that is on the market in the U.S. Until a couple of weeks ago, they all caused reactions. A word of caution. One of the many, many brands was actually given to us by the [...]
Archive for the ‘meals’ Category
Allergy Free Chewable Vitamins
Posted in Life With Allergies, snacks on May 3, 2010 | 5 Comments »
Tomato, Corn, and Bacon Salad
Posted in allergy recipes, gluten free (GF/CF), salads on September 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Yummmmm… bacon in salad. You can feel so virtuous while eating it. 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, sliced in half 2 cups fresh or frozen (thawed) corn, off the cob 1 Tablespoon minced fresh cilantro (or if you don’t have any, substitute parsley) 5 slices bacon, cooked until crispy and crumbled juice of 1 [...]
Spring Chicken Hash
Posted in allergy recipes, gluten free (GF/CF), main meals, yeast free on March 30, 2009 | 1 Comment »
This is a one-skillet meal that comes together quickly if you have a cooked chicken breast in the fridge. A weeknight dinner to celebrate spring\’s fresh vegetables. 1 Tablespoon olive oil 3 red potatoes, diced 1 spring onion, white and green parts, sliced thinly 1 clove garlic, minced 1 cooked chicken breast, cubed 1 lb [...]
Your Basic Cranberry Sauce
Posted in allergy recipes, gluten free (GF/CF), holiday, sauces and basic ingredients, vegan on November 25, 2008 | 2 Comments »
1 1/2 cups white sugar 3/4 cup fresh orange juice (about 3 oranges) 1 12-ounce package fresh cranberries, washed 1 Tablespoon grated orange zest (Grate an orange before squeezing.) Combine sugar, orange juice, and cranberries in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until cranberries pop. (About [...]
Thanksgiving Dinner with All the Trimmings (And Still Allergen Free!)
Posted in allergy recipes, holiday, Life With Allergies, main meals on November 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
You don’t have to “make do” this Thansgiving. You can have a fabulous dinner with not too much work, while still avoiding your allergens. Now that’s really “freedom from want.” Thanksgiving Dinner Menu Butternut Squash Soup Sage and Shallot Roasted Turkey Mashed Potatoes Wild Rice with Butternut Squash, Leeks, and Corn Green Salad with [...]
Sage and Shallot Roasted Turkey
Posted in gluten free (GF/CF), holiday, low histamine, main meals, yeast free on November 25, 2008 | 1 Comment »
1/3 cup finely chopped shallots 5 – 6 fresh sage leaves 1/4 cup Italian parsley 1 teaspoon salt few grinds of black pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided Your turkey of choice 1 onion, peeled and split in half 1 apple, cored and cut in quarters Mound first five ingredients together on a cutting board. Using [...]
Wild Rice with Butternut Squash, Leeks, and Corn
Posted in gluten free (GF/CF), holiday, low histamine, sides, vegan, yeast free on November 24, 2008 | 2 Comments »
1 1/2 cups wild rice (about 9 ounces) 2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt 3 cups peeled cubed butternut squash (from 11/2-pound squash) 5-6 cloves garlic, peeled 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 cups finely chopped leeks (white part only) 1 1/2 cups frozen white corn kernels, thawed 1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley Preheat [...]
Red, White, and Green Potato Salad
Posted in allergy recipes, Italian, salads, vegan on August 13, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Now, I’ve always been a potato salad hater. Maybe it is that fluorescent yellow color pressing up against the sides of the grocery store containers. Maybe it is the thunking sound on your paper plate when a big scoop is ladled on, threatening to unseat your hot dog. It may just be all that mayonnaise [...]
Baking Day Chicken
Posted in gluten free (GF/CF), Italian, main meals, weight watchers core plan, yeast free on February 2, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Another recipe inspired by Lynne Rossetto Kasper, the queen of roasting. Despite the long-ish list of ingredients, this comes together quickly. It is visually stunning when served straight from the oven in its baking dish. The vegetables meld together during roasting to create a chunky, yet meltingly soft sauce that is wonderful served over rotini [...]
Sweet Potato, Lime, and Cilantro Vichyssoise
Posted in allergy recipes, gluten free (GF/CF), Mexican, soups, vegan, weight watchers core plan, yeast free on February 2, 2008 | 4 Comments »
Brilliantly orange and velvety smooth, tart and sweet with a hint of smoky spice, this is a stunning soup. Try it for your next dinner party. 2 teaspoons canola oil 1 yellow onion, roughly chopped 4 – 5 cloves of garlic, peeled and crushed 1 quart safe chicken or vegetable broth 3 sweet potatoes, peeled and [...]
