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Gluten-Free Lime Cupcakes

Makes 10 Free of: Gluten Contains: Almonds (almond flour), Eggs Sweetness: Medium Ingredients 1/2 cup (125 mL) coconut flour 1/2 cup (125 mL) blanched almond flour 1/2 teaspoon (2 mL) sea salt 1/4 teaspoon (1 mL) baking soda 3 large eggs 1/2 cup (125 mL) grapeseed oil 1/2 cup (125 mL) agave nectar 2 tablespoons [...]

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Simon’s Seriously Fruitcake

Yield: 1 loaf Free of: Top allergens except sulphites (in fruit, liquor) and gluten-free. Ingredients ¾ cup (175 mL) golden raisins ¾ cup (175 mL) dark raisins ¼ cup (60 mL) dried currants ½ cup (125 mL) dried apricots, chopped ½ cup (125 mL) dried cranberries ½ cup (125 mL) dried cherries, chopped ¼ cup [...]

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Easy Allergy-Friendly Fudge

Recipe courtesy of Cybele Pascal. Watch Cybele make this fudge on her new Eat Freely show. Free of: All top allergens and gluten. Makes 16 2-inch squares. Equipment Needed: 8x8x2-inch baking pan, parchment paper, large whisk, 1 rubber spatula, large mixing bowl, large microwave safe mixing bowl, dry measuring cups, liquid measuring cups, measuring spoons, [...]

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Baking With No Milk or Eggs

By Alisa Fleming There is no need to forego favorite family recipes, even if following a free-from diet. With the right ingredient substitutions, those beloved holiday desserts will make the transition flawlessly. The most important thing to consider when making substitutions is the purpose of the original ingredient. Take buttermilk for example. It adds a [...]

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Ultimate Vanilla Cupcakes

In the Allergic Living kitchen, we knew that Lori Sandler of the divine Divvies Bakery had just released a cookbook (no milk, eggs, nuts or peanuts.) So we got a copy of The Divvies Bakery Cookbook, whipped up her vanilla cupcakes and tested them on some picky palates. The response? Imagine a group of kids [...]

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Perfect Gluten-Free Pie Crust

With celiac disease, I thought I’d never eat pie again. Now, I’m sharing my carefully weighed, gluten-free pie crust recipe. We just never know what sweet things life will bring. Makes one double-crust 9-inch pie (or two single-crust pies) Ingredients 5 oz (142 g) almond flour (not almond meal) 2 oz (57 g) gluten-free oat [...]

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Spiced Sugar Cookies

Makes 10-14 cookies Free of: Top allergens except gluten. Ingredients 3⁄4 cup (180 mL) granulated sugar 1⁄4 cup (60 mL) dairy-free butter alternative, e.g. Earth Balance, or unsalted butter 1 tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil 1 egg or equivalent egg replacer 1½ cups (360 mL) sifted light spelt flour 1⁄4 cup (60 mL) pumpkin seeds, [...]

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Holiday Shortbread Cookies

Makes up to 16 cookies Free of: All top allergens, except wheat, dairy (alternative suggested) and sulphites in dried fruit. For gluten-free recipe, click here. Ingredients 1⁄2 cup (125 mL) butter at room temperature [or alternative; e.g.Earth Balance] 1⁄4 cup (60 mL) cornstarch 1⁄4 cup (60 mL) brown sugar 1⁄2 cup (125 mL) all-purpose flour 1⁄2 cup [...]

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Raspberry Tarts

Serves 8-10 Free of: Gluten and top allergens. Requires: Two 7-inch tart pans Pastry Ingredients 1⅓ cup (320 mL) all-purpose gluten-free flour 1⁄3 cup (85 mL) fine cane sugar Pinch of salt 1 tsp (5 mL) xanthum gum* 1⁄3 cup (85 mL) vegetable oil 1⁄3 cup (85 mL) cold water *Available at health food stores. [...]

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Oatmeal-Raisin Cookies

Makes 12-16 cookies Free of: All top allergens. For gluten-free recipe, click here. Ingredients 1½ cups (360 mL) brown sugar 1⁄4 cup (60 mL) vegetable shortening 1⁄2 cup (125 mL) vegetable oil 2 eggs or 4 tbsp (60 mL) egg replacer [e.g. Bob’s Red Mill or homemade] 1 1⁄2 cups (360 mL) all-purpose flour 1 tsp [...]

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