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A list of links to many of the magazine’s great holiday baking recipes. Free of top allergens and gluten-free: • Chef Simon’s Seriously Fruitcake • Scrumptious Pumpkin Pie – 2 versions: gluten-free and regular flour • Cranberry & Apple Pie – 2 versions: gluten-free and regular flour • Gluten-Free, Dairy-free Shortbread • Cranberry and Banana [...]

By Pamela Lee Making your own is a great way to come up with allergy-friendly candy – for the holidays and beyond. And it’s creative. The following recipes are free of Canada’s top 11 allergens (includes the U.S. top 8), and I avoid using corn syrup. Sunflower Cups Here’s a favorite: an alternative approach to [...]

Serves 10-12 Free of: Gluten and top allergens Ingredients Chicken Balls 1 1 ⁄2 lbs (0.7 kg) ground chicken 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp (15 mL) fresh ginger, minced 1 cup (250 mL) fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped 3 green onions, minced 1 tsp (5 mL) hot chili sauce [Look for allergen-free, gluten-free brand] [...]

Makes 16-20 Free of: Gluten and all top allergens Ingredients 2 tbsp (30 mL) vegetable oil 1 tsp (5 mL) curry paste [Look for allergen-free brands] 1 tsp (5 mL) coriander seeds, ground 1 clove garlic, minced 1 small sweet onion, finely chopped 3 cups (720 mL) carrots, peeled and chopped 2 tsp (10 mL) [...]

Serves 4-6 Free of:All top allergens and gluten-free   Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 1 large sweet onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 pounds ground beef 1/4 cup chili powder 1 tbsp paprika 2 tbsp cumin 14 oz can each, kidney, pinto, white beans, drained and rinsed 28 oz can diced tomatoes Salt and [...]

Serves 6-8 Free of: All top allergens and gluten-free Chef’s Note: Super light, refreshing and easy to make. Serve as a soup or as a glass of tonic between courses. Ingredients 1 medium, seedless watermelon, peeled with a large knife and cubed ½ cup (125 mL) fresh mint, torn ¼ cup (60 mL) fresh lemon [...]

Looking for something different for your morning toast? Try this crunchy, nutty loaf. By Donna Washburn and Heather Butt Makes 15 slices (1 per serving) Ingredients 3/4 cup sorghum flour – 175 mL 2/3 cup amaranth flour – 150 mL 1/3 cup flax flour – 75 mL 2/3 cup potato starch – 150 mL 1/3 [...]

A quartet of healthy grains – sorghum, amaranth, cornmeal and quinoa – combine in a soft-textured, nutritious loaf that’s perfect for sandwiches. By Donna Washburn and Heather Butt Makes 15 slices (1 per serving) Ingedients 1 cup sorghum flour – 250 mL 3/4 cup amaranth flour – 175 mL 3/4 cup cornmeal – 175 mL [...]

Serves 4-6 Free of: All top allergens and gluten-free Chef’s Note: Here’s a savoury twist on the granita, which is usually a sweet, iced dish. For kids, you can make granita popsicles. Pair it with the Tomato and Fennel Salad (pictured). Ingredients 1 ½ lbs (750 g) ripe tomatoes, seeded and chopped 1 tbsp (15 [...]

Serves 4-6 Free of: All top allergens and gluten-free Chef’s Note: The fennel and herb combo brightens up the classic summer tomato salad. Serve it with the Tomato and Basil Granita (pictured). Ingredients 1 lb (1/2 kg) assorted tomatoes, sliced 1 bulb fresh fennel, thinly sliced Dressing 2 tbsp (30 mL) each, dill, chives, parsley, [...]