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By: Pamela Lee Finding chocolate treats free of dairy or nut traces used to be close to impossible. That’s hard on families. I’ll never forget being at an allergy event and witnessing a woman break down in tears at the sight of a dairy-free chocolate rabbit (from Guardian Angel Foods). Her little boy had never [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

Serves 4-6 Free of: All top allergens and gluten-free. Chef’s Note: Guaranteed to wow: a robust, sensational soup that happens to be good for you. Ingredients 2 ripe avocados, peeled, diced 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced ¼ cup (60 mL) fresh lemon juice 2 green onions, sliced 1 clove garlic, sliced 2 tbsp (30 [...]

Serves 6-8 Free of: Gluten and all top allergens. Tortillas 2 cups (475 mL) masa harina corn flour mix [Look for GF brands] 1 tsp (5 mL) salt 1 cup (250 mL) warm water Filling 2 tbsp (30 mL) sunflower oil 1 lb (450 g) ground turkey 1 tbsp (15 mL) chili powder pinch salt [...]

Serves 4 to 6 Free of: All top allergens except mustard and gluten-free. The barbecue sauce can be made up to two days ahead and stored in an airtight container in the fridge. Ingredients 2 small chickens, each cut into 8 1 small onion, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced 11/2 cups (360 mL) ketchup 1 [...]

Serves 4-6 Free of: All top allergens and gluten-free. Requires: 8-10 metal or wooden skewers (soak wooden skewers for 2-4 hours before using) Ingredients 4 large skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes 2 limes, zested and juiced 1 tbsp (15 mL) fresh ginger, minced 4 lime leaves* 1 tbsp (15 mL) honey 1 [...]

Serves 4 Free of: All top allergens except egg (alternative suggested), when using gluten-free bread. Ingredients 1 baguette or 4 buns 1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil 1 lb (454 g) lean ground beef 1 ⁄ 4 cup (60 mL) onion, finely diced 1 clove garlic, minced 1 ⁄ 4 cup (60 mL) rice cereal [...]

Makes 12-14 Free of: Gluten and all top allergens, except eggs Ingredients 4 egg whites 300 g (3 cups) icing sugar 250 g (2¾ cups) shredded coconut [look for allergen-free brands] 1 tbsp (30 mL) lemon juice 1 cup (250 mL) dark chocolate*, melted *See note on “Safe Chocolate” Method Pre-heat oven to 250°F. In [...]