This recipe feels like the transition between winter and spring with the combination of fresh and comforting ingredients. I find myself leaning towards certain ingredients each week when I do my grocery shopping. New finds at the store lead to new recipe experiments. This is a simple weeknight recipe that can be thrown together with ingredients from your pantry. Shallots are a mild type of onion that I absolutely love. It is such a versatile ingredient that I’ve found myself incorporating into so many things. They add an elevated flavor to any recipe and are still easy to find in any grocer ..read more

I absolutely love how this recipe combines cozy home cooked favorites with a fresh twist! The arugula adds a fresh peppery note to the dish and the dairy free provolone is so good you wouldn't even know it's allergy friendly. I use Calise Italian Bread which is made in a dairy, egg, nut, and sesame free facility, along with Violife Just Like Smoked Provolone Slices, and Earth Balance Soy Free Buttery Spread. All of these are amazing allergy friendly products that are staples in my house. I can't wait for you to try this delish allergy friendly recipe. I hope you enjoy! (serves 1) Ingredients ..read more

January 2023 Ingredients: 1 yellow onion, chopped 1 shallot, chopped 4 Tbsp olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced 2 red bell peppers, sliced 1 orange bell pepper, sliced ½ pint cherry tomatoes, cut in half 2 cups uncooked long grain white rice 2 teaspoons Pallero seasoning 4 cups water 2 Tbsp parsley, finely chopped Salt Pepper Instructions: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. On a sheet pan lined with foil, toss the red/orange peppers and cherry tomatoes with the remaining 2 Tbsp of olive oil and salt + pepper to taste. Roast in the oven until the vegetables are soft and slightly charred (about 20 ..read more

Serves 4-6 Ingredients: 1 box rotini pasta (gluten free pasta works) 2 small yellow onions finely chopped 1 lb of ground beef 3 cloves garlic minced 3 cups crushed tomatoes or good tomato sauce 3 tablespoons olive oil ½ teaspoon dried oregano ½ teaspoon dried basil 5 fresh basil leaves chopped Salt Black pepper ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes ¼ cup Dairy free mozzarella cheese ¼ cup arugula micro-greens Directions: In a large stock pot filled with lightly salted water, bring the water to a boil and add the pasta. Cook the pasta until it is al dente, or cooked to your liking. Drain the pasta and se ..read more

What are the things you look for when choosing an allergy friendly restaurant? Or the question is, what should you be looking for? How can you plan ahead? I have had a number of really positive experiences dining out safely with my severe food allergies. I am in no way an expert, but I do have some advice and tips about what to look for when trying to safely dine out and how to navigate planning ahead. What should you look for in a restaurant? Make sure the menu has options that seem safe for your food allergies or very easily customizable dishes. This makes it easier to know that the food c ..read more

I everyone! In honor of National Guacamole Day, here is my Avocado Salsa Verde recipe from my cookbook. This is one of my favorite recipes which I have definitely shared before, however I thought it would be perfect for today. Ingredients: 4 avocados 1/4 tomatillo, diced 1/4 small white onion 1 teaspoon lime zest Juice of one lime Juice of ½ lemon 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro 1 clove of garlic 1 teaspoon jalapeño 1 jalapeño cut into circles (for garnish) Instructions: Transfer the avocados, tomatillos, onion, lime zest, fresh lime juice, fresh lemon juice, olive oil ..read more

Anyone who is on social media knows about everyone's obsession with Crumbl Cookies and tasting their weekly cookie flavors. There are also many people re-creating these cookies at home using their own recipes. One of my friends recommended that I make an allergy friendly version of their Snickerdoodle cookies so here it is! This recipe is super easy and absolutely delicious! I adapted this recipe from ,https://lifestyleofafoodie.com/crumbl-snickerdoodle-cupcake-cookies/ to be dairy, and egg free. I also chose not to make the frosting since I am not a fan of frosted cookies (milk is my favorite ..read more

This recipe has been one of my family's favorites for as long as I can remember. Pancake breakfasts are a weekly tradition for us, so this recipe is made quite a bit. The recipe is dairy, egg, peanut, tree nut, and soy free. You can also substitute flour to make it gluten free. I love pancakes, especially with fresh fruit, chocolate, and powdered sugar! There is often a debate over pancakes or waffles. Which one do you like best? Recipe: Makes 8-10 medium sized pancakes. Ingredients: 1 cup all purpose flour 2 T granulated sugar 1 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1 cup dairy free milk (I ..read more

Vegan, Gluten Free - Serves 2-4 Ingredients: 4 zucchinis 1 ½ teaspoons dairy free butter 2 T olive oil 2 cloves garlic 1 yellow onion ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes ¼ cup dairy free mozzarella (optional) ¼ tsp. Salt ¼ tsp. Pepper Directions: Using a handheld or electric spiralizer, cut the zucchini using the spiralizer so the zucchini is in ribbons. Finely chop the yellow onion and add the olive oil, butter, salt, and pepper. Cook until the onions are soft. Add the zucchini and cook until it is soft (about 10- 15 min). Add the garlic and the chili flakes and cook for 5 more minutes. Serve warm to ..read more

Everyone with food allergies knows how tricky traveling can be. I am here to share some of my top tips for navigating and planning travel with food allergies! My parents have always wanted to travel with our family despite our severe allergies, and over the years we have become better at navigating travel and important details that can make a trip extra memorable and safe especially with food allergies. Regardless of where we have traveled, packing safe food is a must and restaurants were the backup dining option. I have written out my top tips for planning, packing, traveling, and enjoying t ..read more