This week is the second week of February, and we all know what that means—Valentine’s Day is right around the corner! For most people, chocolate is an absolutely essential element of V-day. For those of us with food allergies or dietary restrictions, finding safe chocolate treats can be more than difficult. In order to make…
Tag: Top 8 free
My Experience with Fun for All Foods—The Chocolate Duo
Picture this: It’s 5 pm on a Wednesday, and you just learned that your food allergic child has been invited to a birthday party in three days time. Both you and your child really want to make this party work, but there is a lot to consider before you send in that RSVP. Now imagine…
Easy Allergy Friendly Orange Cake
If you’re like me you love quick and easy desserts. The following recipe uses a gluten-free cake mix as it’s base, and has only six ingredients—it doesn’t get much easier than that! The best part though, is that this cake is free from the Top 8 Allergens (dairy, wheat, eggs, soy, fish, shellfish, and nuts*)….
12 Delicious Top 8 Allergen Free Snacks
I have had a lot of people contacting me lately with the same question—“Can you give me some ideas for allergy friendly snacks?” I have been hearing this question so often, in fact, that I have decided to put together a list of my favorite allergy friendly snacks. All of the foods on this list…
Green Apple Smoothie Recipe (Vegan/Gluten Free, with a Top 8+ Free Option)
Hello, everyone! Today I am going to share with you one of my all time favorite smoothie recipes. This recipe is so sweet and tasty–you would never guess there are veggies hiding in it! Not only is it delicious, it is also vegan, gluten free, and can be Top 8 Allergen free by using a…
Easy Vanilla Glaze (Top 8 Allergen Free, Gluten Free, Vegan)
Today I will be sharing with you guys a simple recipe that can be used for glazing a variety of baked goods. This glaze makes a delicious addition to muffins, cakes, quick breads, and cookies; it is easy to make, and can be thrown together in less than five minutes. As written, this recipe is…
Allergy Friendly Potato Skins (Top 8 Allergen Free and Gluten Free) day
Potato skins are one of my favorite appetizers! Believe it or not, they are also super easy to make without using any of the Top 8 most common allergens. Today, I am going to share with you two potato skin recipes. These recipes use essentially the same ingredients, but vary by cooking method. The first…
Gramaw’s Honey Glazed Chicken (Top 8 Allergen Free, and Gluten-free)
Hello, everyone! Today, I will be sharing a recipe for Honey Glazed Chicken with you, and believe me when I say, this one will knock your socks off! While I wish I could take credit for creating this delightful recipe, this recipe is actually the creation of my mother, who graciously agreed to share it…
7 Tips for Baking the Perfect Allergy Friendly Cake (Using a Cake Mix!)
I have a confession to make–I love cake mixes. There was a time when a part of me was hesitant to admit that, but those days are long gone. Having a child with multiple anaphylactic allergies means that our family rarely eats out (maybe a couple of times a year), so I make every single…
Chocolate Avocado Mousse
For a little while now, I have been eyeing this recipe from fellow blogger foodallergydad for Chocolate Avocado Mousse.Last night, I decided to give it a try, and boy am I glad I did! It was absolutely phenomenal! Before I get into the nitty gritty of my experience with this recipe, I’d like to share…
Substituting for Wheat/Gluten in Baking and Cooking (Part 2: Bread, Breadcrumbs, and Salad Toppings)
Last week, we talked about the various types of gluten-free flours and starches, and how to use them. Today we will discuss gluten free options for bread, pasta, breadcrumbs, and salad toppings. Let’s begin! Bread: This is generally one of the easiest substitutions to make, but it gets more complicated if you have more than…
Allergy Friendly Cheesy Ham and Potato Soup
Hello, everyone! After making a delicious pot of potato soup, I have decided to take a break from my Allergy Friendly Substitutions Series to share the recipe. For those of you that have been following my posts thus far, the following soup recipe provides for an excellent opportunity to practice using some of the dairy…
