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Watermelon and strawberry have evolved to be one of my favorite fruit combinations. Plus, the riper the fruit, the sweeter the pops, so this cool recipe is ideal to enjoy in the heat of summer. Feel free to reduce the honey in the watermelon and strawberry blend if your fruit is particularly ripe, but be [...]

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 [...]

Serves 4-6 Free of: Gluten and top allergens Ingredients 3 cups (725 mL) fresh or frozen raspberries 1 ⁄ 2 cup (125 mL) either Grand Marnier or fresh orange juice 2 cups (475 mL) of either: a. fresh whipping cream or b) non-dairy whipped topping* 1 ⁄ 2 cup (125 mL) sugar [omit for pre-sweetened [...]

Serves 10-12 Free of: Gluten and all top allergens Ingredients 1¼ cup (295 mL) rice flour 1 tbsp (15 mL) baking powder 1⁄2 tsp (2.5 mL) cinnamon 1⁄4 cup (60 mL) vegetable oil 1⁄2 cup (125 mL) brown sugar 2 eggs or 4 tbsp (60 mL) egg replacer 2 ripe bananas, mashed 1 cup (250 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

This allergen-free ice cream alternative base recipe, with the flavour choices that follow, is designed to be made in an ice cream maker. Developed by The Diva’s talented chef husband Ralf (yes, I am lucky), the frozen dessert has excellent texture and flavour, and uses inexpensive, easy-to-find ingredients. For best results, serve immediately after making. [...]