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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 Pie Dough Free of: Most top allergens, except dairy and wheat (see gluten-free crust).   Ingredients 2 1 ⁄2 cups (590 mL) all-purpose flour 1 tbsp (15 mL) sugar 1 tsp (5 mL) salt 6 tbsp (90 mL) vegetable shortening, cubed and chilled 12 tbsp (180 mL) unsalted butter, cubed, chilled 6-8 tbsp [...]

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, [...]

Serves 4-6 Free of: Gluten and all top allergens Ingredients 2 lbs (900 g) boneless, skinless chicken breast 1 tbsp (15 mL) curry powder 1 tbsp (15 mL) honey 1 tbsp (15 mL) chili powder 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 ⁄4 cup (60 mL) fresh basil, chopped 1 ⁄4 cup (60 mL) allergy-friendly vegetable [...]

Serves 6-8 Free of: Gluten and all top allergens; optional sulphites. Ingredients 2 zucchini 2 eggplant 1 each red, yellow and orange pepper 1 bunch carrots 4 portobello mushrooms 2 bunches green onions 2 tbsp (30 mL) rosemary 2 tbsp (30 mL) thyme 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 ⁄4 cup (60 mL) balsamic vinegar [for [...]

Serves 4-6 Free of: All top allergens and gluten-free Ingredients 1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil 2 slices bacon, diced 2 cups (475 mL) sweet onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, finely diced 4-6 large tomatoes, seeded and diced 3 cups (725 mL) fresh corn kernels 2 cups (475 mL) fresh lima beans (or other fresh [...]

Serves 4-6 Free of: All top allergens and gluten-free Ingredients 4 cups (950 mL) fresh spinach, lightly steamed 2 cups (475 mL) fresh arugula 1 English cucumber, halved lengthwise, de-seeded and sliced 4 green onions, chopped 1 ⁄2 cup (125 mL) fresh parsley 2 cloves garlic, chopped 3 cups (725 mL) vegetable stock [Look for [...]

Serves 4-6 Free of: All top allergens, except egg (in optional garlic mayo), and gluten-free Ingredients 4 sweet potatoes, peeled 2 tbsp (30 mL) olive oil 1 tsp (5 mL) each salt and pepper 4 egg yolks 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tbsp (15 mL) Dijon-style mustard  [*Look for allergen-free brands; for mustard allergy, can [...]