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Makes 12 brownies Free of: Gluten and all top allergens Ingredients 1 cup (250 mL) rice flour 1/2 cup (125 mL) carob powder 2 tsp (10 mL) baking powder 1 cup (250 mL) chocolate chips* 1 cup (250 mL) vegetable oil 1 cup (250 mL) brown sugar 4 eggs or 4 tbsp (60 mL) egg [...]

Makes 4 servings Free of:All top allergens and gluten-free. Ingredients 2 ripe pears, cored and cut into eighths 6 fresh figs, halved 6 Tbsp honey 1 lemon 1 cinnamon stick 1 cardamom pod 1 1/2 cups of water Method: Zest lemon. Combine zest, honey, cardamom, cinnamon, and water in saucepan. Bring to boil, reduce liquid [...]

Makes 12-14 Free of: All top allergens, except eggs Ingredients 4 egg whites* 300 g (3 cups) icing sugar 250 g (2 3/4 cups) shredded coconut [look for allergen-free brands] 1 tbsp (30 mL) lemon juice 1 cup (250 mL) dark chocolate**, melted *Note: There are alternatives to egg whites. For example, this one from [...]

Serves 4-6 Free of: All top allergens, except sulphites (in optional alcohol) and gluten-free Packed with: Antioxidants, vitamins C, A and E, magnesium Ingredients 2 cups (475 mL) fresh blueberries, washed 2 tbsp (30 mL) water 1⁄4 cup (60 mL) crème de cassis [Optional. Substitute: water] 2 tbsp (30 mL) brown sugar 1 tbsp (15 [...]

Serves 8 Free of: All top allergens and gluten-free* Ingredients 8 medium apples, peeled and diced zest of one orange 1⁄2 cup (125 mL) gluten-free all-purpose flour blend 1⁄3 cup (90 mL) butter or alternative (such as Earth Balance) 3⁄4 cup (175 mL) brown sugar 1⁄2 cup (125 mL) pure oats (e.g. Bob’s Red Mill [...]

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 [...]

Makes 12 to 16 fritters Free of: All top allergens and gluten-free. Note: This batter works equally well with zucchini or mushrooms. Excellent choice for guests who eat gluten-free. Ingredients 3 baby eggplants or 1 large regular eggplant, cut into 1⁄8-inch rounds 1 1⁄2 cups (375 mL) hot water 1 1⁄4 cups (310 mL) chickpea [...]

Makes 24 Free of: Gluten and all top allergens except sulphites (vinegar). Ingredients 12 fresh figs* 8 slices proscuitto (very thinly sliced) 1 cup (250 mL) balsamic vinegar Method Halve figs lengthwise. Cut each slice of prosciutto lengthwise into three strips. Wrap each fig half with a length of prosciutto and arrange on a platter. [...]

Makes 16 wedges Free of: All top allergens and gluten. Ingredients 4 7½-inch gluten-free, soft tortillas (such as Rudi’s plain tortillas) or regular tortillas (if not GF) 2 boneless duck breasts with skin 2 medium carrots, grated 1 bunch green onions, sliced 1 cup (250 mL) bean sprouts 1 cup (250 mL) fresh orange juice [...]

Makes Approximately 30 Free of: Gluten and top allergens, except optional soy. Ingredients 1 lb (0.450 kg) lean ground beef 1⁄2 cup (125 mL) water chestnuts, drained 1⁄4 cup (60 mL) green onion, chopped 1 tbsp (15 mL) fresh ginger, minced 1 tbsp (15 mL) chili sauce (such as sambal oelek*) 1 tbsp (15 mL) [...]