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1/2 medium head of white cabbage, finely sliced 1 red pepper, finely sliced 1 yellow pepper, finely sliced 1 large white or yellow onion, finely sliced 1-3 jalapeno peppers, finely sliced (optional) salt to coat Combine all your sliced vegetables in your largest mixing bowl, coat all the vegetables with salt, and toss the vegetables thoroughly to mix and combine. Cover the mixing bowl tightly, and place in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours to rest. To make the brine: 1 1/2 cups

1 40 oz cup 1/2 cup hot water 3 cups ice Juice of 2 large lemons, or juice of one lemon and one orange 2 teaspoons amchoor (green mango) powder 2 tablespoons honey or raw cane sugar, or to taste kala namak or sea salt, to taste In a heat-proof container like a ceramic mug, dissolve your honey or sugar, salt, and amchoor powder in the hot water, set aside to cool to at least room temperature. Juice your citrus fruits and add to your blender, along with the ice and cooled honey

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

2 1/2 cups cooked jowar sorghum 1 large or 2 small/medium sweet potatoes, cubed 1 cup raisins or craisins 2oz goat cheese or dairy-free feta crumbles ~1/4 cup roasted sunflower seeds 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon sea salt For the dressing: 6 tablespoons olive oil 8 tablespoons lemon juice 3 tablespoons coconut aminos 2 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin ground black pepper to taste Preheat oven to 450 °F. In a medium sized mixing bowl, place your cubed sweet potato and drizzle wi

yr Auntie is from Michigan, and has had a medical marijuana (MMJ) card since 2017, so this post is coming from a legal place, physically and metaphorically speaking! April 20th is approaching, and you want to celebrate... but you have a ton of food allergies, and would prefer to enjoy the vibe while not in the ER because you ate a dispo freebie you shouldn't have. So, you get yourself a Magical Butter Machine (not a sponsored link, but I have one and it's absolutely worth it

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

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

2 cups water 2 chamomile teabags 1 1/2 cup puréed peaches or peach nectar (roughly the entire contents of a 15oz can of sliced peaches in HFCS-free heavy syrup puréed together) 1/3 cup honey 2 teaspoons agar agar 1 teaspoon rose water or to taste Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan, remove from heat, add teabags, cover pot, and steep for 10 minutes. Remove the tea bags from the pot, and add the honey, peach purée, and agar agar while whisking to avoid clumping. Keep wh

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

2 cups dry macaroni + water & salt to cook 1 large or two small carrots 1/4 small white onion 2 cups Plant Based Mayonnaise (Hellmans/Best does have a good one) 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon white or coconut sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon MSG (optional) Cook your macaroni according to package directions, drain and rinse in cold water to stop the cooking process, transfer to your mixing bowl, cover, and refrigerate while you prepare the rest of the salad.

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

1 cup cooked lentils, cooled to room temperature* 1 cup rolled oats 1 cup chickpea flour 4 flax eggs (4 tablespoons ground flax seed soaked in 12 tablespoons water) 3 tablespoons olive oil For the Allium & Nightshade-Free Folks: 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast 1 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning 1/2 teaspoon smoke flavoring 1/2 teaspoon sea salt For folks who can handle a bit of dried allium & nightshade: 2 tablespoons Kinder's Woodfired Garlic seasoning 1 tablesp

20 oz Collard greens, stems removed and roughly chopped (no shame buying this done for you) 6-8 slices thick cut bacon, diced or 6 oz salt pork, cubed (optional, you can add a bit of liquid smoke instead to keep the recipe vegan, and 3 tablespoons of oil to saute the onion and garlic in) 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth ½ cup onion, diced 3-5 cloves garlic, finely chopped ¼ cup raw apple cider vinegar Salt and pepper to taste Set Instant Pot to SAUTE and add bacon or salt por

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) : 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

2-3 leftover steaks, or 1lb stew meat (optional) 1 cup dried pinto beans, rinsed and sorted 3-4 cups water or broth of choice 1 onion, finely diced 3-4 fresh garlic cloves, minced, or 2-3 large spoonfuls of jarlic 1 tablespoon smoked paprika 1 tablespoon cumin 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon liquid smoke Salt & ground black pepper to taste If you aren’t using an Instant Pot, soak your beans using your favorite method (overnight, or by bringing to a boil and soaking in the

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

4 or 5 steaks of choice 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup Dijon mustard Sea salt & ground black pepper Sprinkle steaks generously with sea salt and ground black pepper, both sides, and place in a low dish. Whisk marinade ingredients together and pour evenly over steaks. Cover and chill for at least 8 hours, bring steaks to room temp before cooking. If grilling, grill over medium-high heat until each steak temps 130°F (medium-rare) or above, usually 10-15 m