Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is as much a blessing as it is a challenge when it comes to dietary restrictions. My guest post today over at Scottsdale Moms Blog focuses on food allergies and the difficulties some families face during this season of feasting and food-focused fun. Whether you’re dealing with major food allergies or … Read more
I talk to a lot of people who are fearful of gaining weight over the holidays. Food is part of how many of us celebrate togetherness and no one wants to miss out on those traditional favorites that may only come once a year. And they do come once a year. All … Read more
Pumpkin Mousse Parfaits Pumpkin pie is a major offender when it comes to the Big 8 food allergens. Eggs and dairy in the filling, gluten and dairy in the crust- it’s an allergenic hot mess. This deconstructed version isn’t just allergy- friendly, it’s also lower in sugar, saturated fat, and calories (not … Read more
To recreate this Thanksgiving favorite, I omitted the dairy in favor of a mushroom soup recipe that uses cauliflower instead of traditional grain-based thickeners. 1 1/2 pounds green beans, ends trimmed 2 cups cauliflower florets 1 2/3 cups unflavored plant milk of your choice 1/2 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp garlic powder … Read more
While cornbread stuffing is a common alternative to traditional stuffing, I was inspired to create this dish by a neighbor of mine who has one child with a gluten allergy AND another child with a corn allergy. This dish didn’t last long in the test kitchen- my kids licked the plates clean! … Read more
Each year, our family celebrates something we like to call “Thanksmas.” To teach our kids the value of giving to others and recognizing those in need, they each pack a shoebox full of Christmas gifts to send to a child in another country. Because the collection week falls just before Thanksgiving (and … Read more