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2 cups chopped/shredded chicken 1 medium-large ripe avocado 1/4 cup diced onion 1/2 cup diced red pepper 1/4-1/3 cup plant based mayonnaise 2-3 teaspoons chili lime seasoning (like Tajin or Valentina) Juice of half a lime (about two teaspoons) Salt to taste Add the chicken, onion, pepper, mayonnaise, seasoning, and lime juice to a medium-large mixing bowl, and mix well to combine. Before serving, cube the avocado, and serve on top of the chicken salad. Excellent in arepas, le

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

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

The scene: it's 2026. The price of food is the highest it's ever been in America, while wages have been stagnant for decades. The winter has been marked by deadly snow and ice storms and the wind chills are still sub-zero in the middle of February, which isn't keeping the protesters off the streets. Not like you can go out to eat anyway, your boo has so many food allergies, you can't trust you won't spend the rest of the night in the ER with them after a food oops... talk abo

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

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.

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) : 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

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

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

4 cups shredded cabbage 1 cup shredded carrots 1 cup Plant Based Mayonnaise (I use Hellmans brand) 3 tablespoons white vinegar* 2 tablespoons organic cane sugar* 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon dried mustard To make the dressing: in a small bowl, combine the Plant Based Mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, salt, and dried mustard. Whisk until all the ingredients are smoothly incorporated. In a large serving bowl, combine your shredded cabbage, carrots, and dressing, and mix thoroughly to

4-5 large potatoes 1 cup of frozen peas, thawed 1/4 of a small white onion, finely chopped 1 cup Plant Based Mayo (I use Hellmans) 2 teaspoons of your favorite curry powder blend 2 teaspoons white vinegar Salt to taste Dice your potatoes, and boil in a pot of salted water until fork tender, usually 5-8 minutes at hard boil. Drain potatoes, cover, and set aside to cool. To make the dressing, combine the Plant Based Mayo, curry powder, white vinegar, and salt if using, and whis

5-6 large potatoes 1/2 white onion, finely chopped 4-5 celery ribs, finely chopped 3-4 tablespoons dill pickle relish or finely chopped dill pickles (optional) 1 cup Plant Based Mayo (I use Hellman’s brand) 2 tablespoons pickle juice 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 heaping teaspoon dried dill 2 heaping teaspoons dried chives 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder Salt, to taste Scrub and cube your potatoes, and boil them in salted water until fork tender, usually 5 minutes at a hard boil.

For the chicken: 1 large or two small chicken breasts, frozen (or two cans of chickpeas, drained and mashed coarsely for a vegan version - skip to the salad step from here) 1 quart water 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder Place all the ingredients in a medium pot and bring to a boil, stirring the broth and flipping the chicken occasionally. Boil until the internal temperature o

2 15oz cans green beans 1 15oz can kidney beans 1 15 oz can white beans (navy, Cannellini, or Great Northern are all fine) 1/4 cup finely diced white onion 1/4 cup finely diced green pepper For the dressing: 1/2 cup avocado oil (canola is traditional, but also hard on the joints) 1/2 cup vinegar (white or apple cider) 1/2 cup organic sugar or coconut sugar 1/2 cup water 1 teaspoon salt Drain and rinse the green, kidney, and white beans, add to a mixing bowl with the onion and