Author: Alisa Fleming

Sunbutter is the most pleasant sounding name for a product! It is a sunflower seed butter, that can be enjoyed in place of peanut butter. It’s not only enjoyed by people allergic to peanuts, but also in many households that need “school safe” options. Peanuts and even all tree nuts have been banned from many classrooms, but SunButter is free of all top allergens. Sunbutter Sunflower Butter makes Allergen-Free Recipes Easy Sunbutter has a pretty distinct flavor. To me, it has a bitterness that I didn’t like at first. But with a touch of sweetness added, I thought it was…

Trader Joe’s Chicken Sausage Ravioli was discontinued, and at last check, they didn’t offer any other any other dairy-free ravioli. But you can buy some from other stores. For dairy-free and vegan options, look for Kite Hill Ravioli, Scoiattolo Organic Ravioli (sold at Costco), SoyBoy Ravioli, and select varieties of Rising Moon Ravioli. I was sure that none of the Trader Joe’s raviolis were dairy-free, but decided to take a quick peak at the ingredients on my recent aisle-browsing trip.  Low and behold one variety, the Chicken Sausage Raviolis w/ Wild Mushrooms & Sundried Tomatoes were free and clear.  At…

Gluten-free maven Anna Sobaski is the creator and founder of the aptly named baking mix line, Breads from Anna. We had the pleasure of trying several varieties and can safely say that these blends rival their wheat-based cousins. Tasting Notes for Breads from Anna Baking Mixes At last check, one Breads from Anna baking mix contained dairy, the Classic Bread Mix. But the remainder appear to be dairy-free, nut-free, and soy-free. The selection includes a variety of quick breads, yeast breads, pancake & muffins, crusts, and of course, a brownie mix. We’ve tried the following varieties. Corn-Free Bread Mix This…

This wonderful cajun jambalaya recipe was posted by Denise Hall, and reprinted with the permission of the Well Fed Network.  I was unable to confirm the ingredients of Kitchen Bouquet.  If it is unappropriate for certain diets, then give Gravy Master a try instead. Special Diet Notes: Cajun Jambalaya By ingredients, this recipe is dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, grain-free, nut-free, peanut-free, and soy-free. Cajun Jambalaya Print Author: Well Fed Network Serves: 12 Ingredients ¼ cup peanut or canola oil 1 lb center cut pork chops, cubed, trimmed of all fat 1 lb chicken breast, cut into strips, trimmed…

These triple chocolate cupcakes are ultra decadent and perfect for chocoholics! To top it all off, you could pull together a simple ganache in no time, so with chocolate in coming from the cocoa powder, soymilk, and chips, that would turn these into quadrouple chocolate cupcakes! Talk about a reason to celebrate, no matter if chocolate week has truly been declared by some official source, or just some chocoholic looking for a good time. Special Diet Notes: Triple Chocolate Cupcakes By ingredients, this recipe is dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, optionally nut-free, peanut-free, optionally soy-free, vegan, plant-based, and vegetarian. Triple Chocolate…

This wonderful dairy-free and gluten-free pumpkin bundt cake recipe was shared with us by the cookbook author and founder of Gluten-Free Blog, Mike Eberhart. He loves serving this cake in the fall or for the holidays, but he sometimes freezes one to enjoy even after the festivities pass. It’s perfectly moist and fluffy, and is rich with seasonal spices. Special Diet Notes: Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bundt Cake By ingredients, this recipe is dairy-free / non-dairy, gluten-free, optionally nut-free, peanut-free, soy-free, and vegetarian. Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bundt Cake Print Prep time 20 mins Cook time 40 mins Total time 1 hour …

This simple and delicious recipe for gluten-free vegan pumpkin muffins is adapted from Sophie-Safe Cooking by Emily Hendrix. It’s a food allergy friendly cookbook for families, that uses basic ingredients, and focuses heavily on using oat flour as a wheat flour substitute. Gluten-Free Vegan Pumpkin Muffins made with Oat Flour Because they’re made with oat flour and no other flours, starches, or gums, these gluten-free vegan pumpkin muffins have a seamless taste, but are a touch crumbly. Fortunately, we didn’t mind! Having already made this recipe numerous times, I recommend making just 12 muffins for preteens to adults, and adding…

The Grocer’s Daughter is a small chocolatier in Michigan with a conscience for customers who eat dairy-free. When not on hiatus (they do shut down certain times of year), they ship all types of chocolates, including many non-dairy selections. Grocer’s Daughter Dairy-Free Chocolates include bars, bark and usually at least a couple of truffles. Grocer’s Daughter Chocolates include Dairy-Free Bark and Bon Bons Their selection does change, with the seasons and with demands, but they always have several dairy-free varieties available. We’ve tried a few of them. Grocer’s Daughter Bark Bars The Wally Bar was one of my first tastes of Grocer’s…

The wheat-based line of Nature’s Path frozen waffles has shrunken over the years (in favor of their expanding gluten-free frozen waffles selection), but they still have a few organic whole wheat options available. Each variety is spiked with bonus wholesome ingredients, like ancient grains, flaxseeds, or oat bran, but they still have that simple toaster waffle appeal. Nature’s Path Frozen Waffles come in these Organic Wheat Varieties You can see the rather impressive nutrition information, for toaster waffles, below. They have a nice little dose of fiber and protein with low sugars. You can even drizzle on warm nut or…

Zen is a great company, but they’ve sadly lost several product lines over the years. They used to be called ZenSoy, and they produced wonderful dairy-free Zen Soymilk and soy-based Zen Organic Pudding Cups. Their soymilks were eventually phased out, but they expanded their pudding line with hazelnut milk and almond milk varieties. Consequently, they dropped the “Soy” from their name to become more all inclusive. Zen Organic Pudding Cups continued to be available in several varieties for years, but over time, their soy puddings fell victim to lower demand. They also said goodbye to their hazelnut milk pudding. Fortunately,…

SoyBoy is a small northeastern company that has been running a tofu factory since 1977. They produce all types of organic tofu, baked tofu, and even tempeh. But what excites us most is their dairy-free SoyBoy Ravioli. These perfectly round pillows are filled with a ricotta-like organic tofu for a comforting plant-based and vegan dish. SoyBoy Ravioli turns Organic Tofu into a Satisfying Dairy-Free Meal They no longer make Ravioli Rosa, but SoyBoy still produces their Original Ravioli and naturally green Verde Ravioli with the warm rich flavors of marinara added to the garden herb filling. Original with Tofu Filling…

Douglas Brown, a Denver Post Staff Writer, embarked on a five week dietary abstinence plan in the name of a health intervention. The first week he gave up sugar, the second he said goodbye to dairy, the third he let go of dairy, and in the fourth he went gluten-free. Now in the final week, he’s also banished salt.   Dietary Abstinence: Cutting Out Dairy, Gluten, Meat, Sugar, and Salt How can I sum up a week without sugar, dairy, meat, fish, eggs, gluten and salt?  Rice. That’s what I ate. Lots of plain rice.  The horror. I’d started the carnival…

This recipe for Chinese stuffed cabbage rolls originally appeared on Rachel Rappaport’s blog, Coconut & Lime. She shared it with us when she was writing for a blog called Fit Fare. We’ve since made some modifications, but stayed true to her original recipe. Chinese Stuffed Cabbage Rolls that are Plant-Based and Gluten-Free Rachel included the following back story on this recipe. Frequently at any dinner party there are people with various food needs. Some common issues are diabetes, veganism, vegetarianism, and celiac disease. Some are a little easier to deal with such as diabetics who have to avoid sugar but…

The most tolerant milk drinkers, those of Northern European decent, may be the result of dairy farming adaptations.  While just 5 to 15% of today’s Northern European population is lactose intolerant (depending on the stats viewed), it is possible that all of their ancestors from millenniums past were.

This gluten-free brown honey bread recipe and picture comes from Mike Eberhart, author of the cookbook Gluten Free & Wheat Free Gourmet Desserts. Special Diet Notes: Gluten-Free Brown Honey Bread By ingredients, this recipe is dairy-free / non-dairy, gluten-free, nut-free, peanut-free, soy-free, and vegetarian. Gluten-Free Brown Honey Bread Print Author: Alisa Fleming Ingredients 2 large eggs 2 egg whites ⅓ cup vegetable oil (canola) 1 tablespoon dark molasses ¼ cup honey 1½ cups warm water (105-115°), divided 2 packages active dry yeast 2 teaspoons sugar ⅓ cup warm unsweetened apple juice (105-115°) 2 cups cornstarch ½ cup tapioca flour ¼…

Most jarred pizza sauces are made without dairy, but when you don’t have any on hand, this easy dairy-free pizza sauce is the way to go. It’s a simple, stir-together recipe using inexpensive, everyday ingredients and spices. And it just needs 15 minutes of simmering for thickening and to allow the flavors to meld. That’s just enough time for you to prep your toppings and dough! Special Diet Notes: Easy Pizza Sauce By ingredients, this recipe is dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, grain-free, nut-free, peanut-free, soy-free, vegan, plant-based, and vegetarian. 3.0 from 1 reviews Easy Dairy-Free Pizza Sauce Print…

This deliciously creative pumpkin roll (along with picture) comes from Mike Eberhart, the author of “Gluten-Free & Wheat-Free Gourmet Desserts.” Special Diet Ingredients: Pumpkin Roll with Cream Cheese Filling By ingredients, this recipe is dairy-free / non-dairy, gluten-free, nut-free, peanut-free, and vegetarian. Pumpkin Roll with “Better Than” Cream Cheese Filling Print Author: Mike Eberhart Ingredients Pumpkin Roll: ¼ cup glutinous rice flour ¼ cup tapioca flour ½ cup white rice flour 1 teaspoon xanthan gum 1 tablespoon baking powder 2½ tablespoons cinnamon ½ teaspoon ginger Dash nutmeg 3 eggs 1 cup sugar ¼ cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon lemon zest…

This garlic and herb quinoa recipe comes form Mike Eberhart, the author of the cookbook, Gluten-Free & Wheat-Free Gourmet Desserts. Mike always shares wonderful gluten-free recipes with us that are perfect for everyday needs. Some of his other recipes include Sesame Grilled Asparagus, High-Fiber Gluten-Free Multi-Grain Bread, and Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bundt Cake. I like this garlic and herb quinoa because it adds flavor to a healthy staple. Quinoa is a high protein “pseudo grain” that contains quite a few minerals, and even boasts a little dairy-free calcium. It’s smaller and denser than rice, but has a fluffy, nutty, lightly chewy bite.…

Odwalla Bars were discontinued many years ago, but now we know they definitely won’t be returning. In 2020, Coca-Cola discontinued producing all Odwalla products. The brand will cease to exist. For other options that are currently available, see our Dairy-Free Energy, Protein & Snack Bar Reviews. This is my husband’s new go-to bar for afternoon sweets cravings and post-workout energy boosts.  He was a dedicated Clif Bar man for years, but my gradual removal of sugar from our diets seems to be affecting his taste buds.  He now finds the Clif Bars too sweet, and has turned to picking up…

By Karen Blue – Not only is my eldest child able to play with out, painful stomach cramps.  She doesn’t have the rashes that could sometimes bleed on her body or the tearful trips to the washroom she had while eating dairy.  She is growing now, I am thankful to have a happy child that is now free of dairy.  Her IBS is under control. With planning she brings her own birthday cake and pizza to birthday parties.  One day after a birthday party, she was happy to announce that the birthday kid’s little brother thought her cake looked better…