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By Pamela Lee At holiday time, making your own chocolate goodies is a crafty and fun-filled afternoon. Following are my recipes for: chocolates, ganache frosting and chocolate clay figures and bouquets. All are free of: The top 8 allergens, sesame and gluten. Enjoy! Homemade Chocolates Try whipping up some professional-looking chocolates. You’ll need store-bought molds [...]

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: Gluten and top allergens, except dairy (alternative suggested); soy is optional. Ingredients 3 bunches fresh asparagus 2 tbsp (30 mL) butter or alternative (e.g. Earth Blend) 1 tsp (5 mL) fresh ginger, grated 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tsp (5 mL) wheat-free Tamari sauce [optional] Fresh ground black pepper to taste [...]

Serves 4 to 6 Free of: All top allergens and gluten-free. Manicotti Ingredients 12 oven-ready manicotti noodles [use gluten-free or egg-free] 2 cups (475 mL) zucchini, diced 1 cup (250 mL) eggplant, diced 1 cup (250 mL) leeks, thinly sliced 1 cup (250 mL) tomato, seeded, diced 4 tbsp (60 mL) fresh basil, chopped 2 [...]

Free of: All top allergens and gluten-free. Ingredients 1 boneless centre-cut pork loin (3 – 4 lbs) 2 tbsp (30 mL) olive oil 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 tbsp (15 mL) dried rosemary 1 tbsp (15 mL) dried sage 1 tbsp (15 mL) dried oregano 1 tbsp (15 mL) salt 1 tsp (5 mL) ground [...]

Makes 16 to 20 rolls These tasty rolls are perfect as hors d’oeuvres or as an appetizer. They can be made up to four hours ahead and refrigerated. Free of: Gluten and top allergens. Ingredients 10 6-inch rice paper rounds 1 package (250 g) cellophane (thin rice) noodles 1 cup (250 mL) mixed lettuce leaves [...]

Serves 6, and is as attractive as it is tasty. Free of: All top allergens except wheat and sulphites (wine vinegar); optional dairy. Ingredients 2 large eggplants 2 cups (475 mL) cooked orecchiette (or macaroni) 2 tbsp (30 mL) vegetable oil 1 medium onion, diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 cup (125 mL) frozen sweet [...]