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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 [...]

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; dairy is optional. 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 [...]

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: All top allergens and gluten-free, except for dairy, eggs in Dip; see substitution. Ingredients 10 6-inch rice paper rounds 1 package (250 g) cellophane (thin [...]

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 [...]