allergy-free
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
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
In my work as a nutrition coach, I often come across kids who don’t like meat. If this is your kid, I can help! And even if they do, don’t stop here. I promise you’ll want to read on. There are lots of great, no-meat ways to get protein into kids. Whether … 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
Easter is around the corner, and while I love those marshmallow chickies as much as the next girl, I’m so enough already with the candy holidays. Yeah, we still have Halloween candy in the pantry. Don’t judge. Blue Cross Blue Shield through its Nourishing Arizona program has come up with a few … Read more