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1 15oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 2 tablespoons tahini (roasted sesame paste) 2 tablespoons avocado oil 1 1/2 teaspoons lime juice 1/2 teaspoon raw apple cider vinegar 2-4 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon chili lime seasoning (Tajin or Valentina, either the hot sauce or dry seasoning mix versions) scant 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional) scant 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) salt to taste In the bowl of a food processor or blender, add your chickpeas, tahini, o

1 15oz can white beans 2oz plain goat cheese (can substitute plant based mayonnaise for a vegan alternative, but the flavor will not be a match). 1/2 cup pitted Spanish olives (with or without pimentos, depending on nightshade tolerance)* 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 garlic clove, minced or 1 teaspoon of jarlic 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon oregano 1/4 teaspoon paprika (smoked or sweet, your choice. Can omit for a pepper allergy) Sea salt and black pepper to taste. *This ba

1 15 oz can yellow corn 1 15 oz can black beans 1/3 cup finely diced red onion 1/2 teaspoon salt Everything from here is entirely optional, and based on your preferences, and what you have on hand when you're making this: 1 4 oz can green chiles 1-2 fresh jalapenos, finely diced 1/2 cup chopped cilantro 1 large avocado, cubed Rinse your corn and black beans and make sure there's no excess water in the strainer before adding them to a medium-sized mixing bowl with a lid. Add y

2 cups brown rice, cooked and cooled 2 cans of sardines, or favorite canned fish 3 flax eggs (3 tablespoons ground flax seed + 9 tablespoons water) 1/3 cup chickpea flour 1 tablespoon dried parsley or 1/2 cups fresh, chopped to your preference 1 tablespoon dehydrated onion flakes, or 1/4 cup finely minced white onion 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon dried dill, or 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill 1 teaspoon lemon juice up to 1/3 cup olive oil or oil of choice for pan-frying

3 cups raw carrot rings, about 1/2” thick 1 small onion, cut into thin strips 1 fresh, whole jalapeño (optional) 2 tablespoons sea salt 1 tablespoon ground black pepper 2 bay leaves 1 tablespoon oregano 1/2 tablespoon marjoram 1/2 teaspoon MSG 2 teaspoons chicken bullion 2 cups water 1 cup white vinegar 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar Place the carrots (and the jalapeño, pricked with a fork, if using) in a saucepan, add the water, 1 tablespoon salt, black pepper, bay leaves, oreg

1 15oz can of white beans (I used Great Northern) 1/4 cup fruit preserves of your choice (I used Aldi's Specialty Strawberry Preserves) 1/4 cup baking cocoa 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Combine all ingredients in a food processor bowl, and process until the mixture takes on a whipped texture. Transfer to a lidded dish, and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving as a fruit dip or bagel schmear. Did you enjoy this recipe? Support yr very appreciative Auntie with a tip a

Whether it's Independence Day in America, or Christmas in Australia, everyone loves a good summer cookout, even when you have a bunch of food allergies. Safe foods + lots of sunblock = the perfect summer day ☀️ In Your Stanley: "WaterTok" But Make It Healthier #1 : The Cosmopolitan Woman "WaterTok" But Make It Healthier #2: The Wild Irish Rose "WaterTok" But Make It Healthier #3: The Nimbupani-esque Electrolyte Slushie "WaterTok" But Make It Healthier #4: Sekanjabin Your Stan

Whether I'm in a parking lot or a campsite, I absolutely love cooking and eating outdoors, and tailgating is the perfect excuse to get the grill out. Here's how to make a full spread to safely accommodate any diet, with lots of things that can be prepared ahead to simplify your Game Day, without sacrificing on flavor or fullness. In Your Stanley: "WaterTok" But Make It Healthier #1: The Cosmopolitan Woman (perfect if red is a team color) "WaterTok" But Make It Healthier #2:

1 cup Plant Based Mayonnaise (I use Hellman's brand) if you would like to use 1/2 cup mayonnaise and 1/2 cup plant based "sour cream," also delicious. 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish 1-2 teaspoons of your favorite flavor substitute for Barbecue Sauce. Mine is Kinder's Woodfired Garlic Seasoning (I am unaffiliated), which does have smoked paprika and all of the alliums. Feel free to use whatever your favorite "Cowboy" seasoning blend is. A Birria seasoning blend would wor

After a month of celebrations, my family takes it pretty easy for New Years, and leans into my grandma's North Georgia Black Cherokee/Hoodoo roots to prepare a Lucky Meal for the coming year. Otherwise, we have a few cleaning traditions, and do some divination for the coming year. No alcohol-fueled parties to ring in the New Year anymore, and that works for current me. What are your culture's New Years food traditions? And are there any ingredients you can't have and need to

Prior to the food allergy diagnoses, I was known for bringing very elaborate "charcoochie" boards to play Drag Bingo each month, to the...

To purchase (unless you make/grow this stuff already, of course) : Gherkin pickles (Vlasic Snack’mms) Garlic or pimento stuffed olives Roasted sunflower and/or pumpkin seeds, in shell Plantain chips Dried fruit (apricots, dates, apple slices, etc) Allergen-free (Enjoy Life brand) Chocolate Mega Chunks Organic Gummy Bears To create: Tahini Roasted Butter Beans 1 15 oz can butter beans, drained ¼ cup tahini or SunButter 1 Tbsp olive oil ½ tsp each salt, garlic powder, onion pow

To purchase (unless you make/grow this stuff already, of course) : Wine pickled herring Smoked salmon Smoked oysters (omit if there's a shellfish allergy) Lingonberry jam Plain goat cheese log Rye or Gluten Free Wasa Bread To Create: Pickled onions 1 large red onion, thinly sliced ¾ cup white vinegar ¼ cup water 1 tsp sea salt 1 tsp honey 1 teaspoon caraway seeds Add all ingredients to a bowl or jar and mix well. Allow to sit at least overnight in the refrigerator before serv

To purchase (unless you make/grow this stuff already, of course) : Cured meat (salami, prosciutto, capicola, etc) Microgreens Triscuits, or a sturdy gluten-free cracker Mini sub buns (which you could also create, they're hard to find without soy flour) A small assortment of prepared mustards (stone ground, Dijon, etc) Plant Based Mayonnaise To create: Roasted garlic cloves Enough whole garlic cloves to cover the bottom of your oven-safe dish Enough olive oil to just cover th

To purchase (or grow, if you do) : Celery sticks Carrot sticks Green and red pepper strips Snap Peas Broccoli florets Cauliflower florets Cucumber slices Radishes To create: Ranch Dressing 1 cup plant-based mayonnaise 1 tsp white vinegar (can substitute pickle juice) 1 tsp dried dill 1 tsp dried chives* ½ tsp onion powder* ¼ tsp garlic powder* ¼ tsp sea salt or to taste Whisk all ingredients together. Chill 1 hour before serving. *Allium allergies - try substituting 1 tsp dri

Maybe not all in a row like it used to be, but between family celebrations, friend celebrations, church celebrations, work celebrations, kids' celebrations... that's at least 12 days of Christmas-ing, and folks with food allergies don't get a seasonal reprieve from their special diet. Hopefully, this will help those with food allergies, and those who care for them, navigate feeding themselves and still feeling like the season is special and magical. Is feeding yourself starti

For the meatballs: 1 pound lean ground beef or venison* 1 pound ground pork* ⅓ cup all-purpose flour, wheat or gluten free mix 1 flax egg  (2 Tbs flax meal + 6 Tbs water) 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic 1 cup finely chopped white onion 1 teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ¼ teaspoon freshly ground white pepper 1 pinch allspice 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley 2+ Tbls oil or beef tallow, to cook the meatballs *Can substitute the equivalent cooked l

Just in time for the North American Thanksgiving Season, here's your menu for putting on a fairly traditional meal while not including...

4 ripe but firm pears or apples, halved and cored 1 log plain or honey goat cheese or non-dairy feta cheese ½ lb bacon, cooked and...

4 large, sweet onions ½ cup beef tallow, room temperature 2 tablespoons bacon drippings, room temperature 1 tablespoon prepared grated horseradish ½ teaspoon granulated garlic ½ teaspoon smoked paprika ¼ teaspoon ground cumin ¼ teaspoon dried oregano ½ teaspoon liquid smoke ½ teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon black pepper Place the tallow, bacon drippings, horseradish, and all seasonings in a small bowl, and mix with a spatula until well-combined. Set aside. Peel and halve your