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Make a Gluten-free and Dairy-free Pecan Pie for Thanksgiving

Try our gluten and dairy free pecan pie recipe

Here's a example of our family's favorite gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, corn-free pecan pie!

As Thanksgiving and Christmas approach, celiac and food allergy sufferers should consider adding a little pie to their holiday desert menus. We’ve used this recipe every year for the past several years during the holiday season. I finally decided to post it online because it is a top request with our non-allergic family members every year. So if our guests like it, and they can eat anything that they like, then your company will like it too! I’ve made several allergy-friendly alterations to the typical pecan pie’s standard ingredients but the resulting gluten-free dessert tastes very much like the ones you buy in the store …continue reading »


Fast and Easy Pie Crust

Need to make a crust from scratch in a hurry?

This crust calls for only 6 ingredients, 10 minutes preparing, and 15 minutes in the oven. Every year my aunt and I get together a day or two before the holidays to bake. This year we are in the middle of a pie baking frenzy. Here is our favorite foolproof crust recipe for just about every filling we can think of to make. So if you are planning a pumpkin pie, pecan pie, apple pie, or even a chocolate cream pie, this crust won’t disappoint. As with all of our recipes, this one is g-free, corn-free, and preservative-free. By the way, if you are also allergic to dairy and need to be dairy-free, we’ve got that covered too …continue reading »


Gluten, Corn, Soy and Dairy free Pecan Dreams Cookie Recipe

This pecan dreams cookie recipe will melt in your mouth!

Allergy friendly Pecan Dreams

Pecan Dreams

The pecan dreams cookie has always been a childhood favorite for me. I can remember sneaking into the freezer as a child to snatch these shortbread-like cookies in the days before our holiday gatherings. I would go into hiding to eat those pecan dreams so that my mom wouldn’t catch me in the act. Mom often had half her batch of pecan dreams left when it came time to divvy them up as gifts to friends and family or serve them for dessert after the holiday dinner.

She never said a word to me or my brother about the missing pecan dreams cookies.

After my son’s diagnosis in 2007 with celiac disease and his need to go on a strict gluten and corn free diet, we had to stop making this family favorite. Over the years I have attempted to recreate it but have never gotten the recipe quite right, until now.

But I am very happy to have found a gluten and corn free pecan dreams cookie recipe that works just great this year! …continue reading »


Reserve your spot at the 2011 Gluten and Allergen Free Expo of Chicago

The Gluten and Allergen Free Expo in Chicago April 29-May 1, 2011I just finished chatting on the phone with Jen Cafferty,  Founder of the Gluten and Allergen Free Cooking Expo, which is in its fourth year. She’s filled me in on all the wonderful vendors, cooking classes, and possible children’s events scheduled for the weekend of April 29-May 1, 2011. Interested attendees are asked to register now if they want to receive early registration discounts for this event. I’ve attended past Cooking Expos hosted by Jen as a consumer, and I can tell you that each year this event  gets bigger and better. This spring promises to be no different. For the first time, the Gluten and Allergen Free Expo will host cooking classes in two tracks, one geared toward beginners and one for experienced allergen-free cooks looking to expand their knowledge. Sign up for the classes as soon as possible because they sell out every year. …continue reading »


Dairy-free Egg Nog Recipe

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If you are frantically getting ready for the holidays and in need of a good alternative to the egg nog in the stores, here’s a terrific dairy free recipe that is quick and easy.

We hadn’t had egg nog for years until last Christmas when we decided to have a battle of the egg nog contest at our house: Joy of Cooking vs. the Internet.  We mixed up a batch of the Joy of Cooking Cooked recipe.  My mom chose an internet recipe that was less rich and less sweet.  The Joy of Cooking recipe was sweeter and richer – much richer.

Our dairy free modification to the Joy recipe was to replace all of the milk and cream with coconut milk.  Of the total quantity, we used half light coconut milk and half full fat. …continue reading »


Eggplant Parmesan with Lasagna Noodles and Mozzarella Cheese

eggplantparmesanI was rummaging through the pantry trying to figure out what to make for dinner last night. I had a little over an hour and few ingredients– eggplant, a box of gluten-free lasagna noodles, a jar of sauce, a container of cottage cheese.

I contemplated making lasagna but without my usual ingredient listing I decided to pass, instead opting to try Eggplant Parmesan for a change.

This was my first attempt at making Eggplant Parmesan, period, never mind trying to alter it to make it gluten free. The dish turned out to be a favorite with everyone, and the kids especially loved the battered, fried eggplant. I decided to officially add it to the list. It takes a bit of time to make but is well worth the effort. …continue reading »


Thrive Allergy Expo at McCormick Place in Chicago

Thrive Allergy Expo

This is the first ever comprehensive consumer expo for food avoiders from all walks of life. Experts on food allergies, respiratory and asthmatic issues, dermatological issues, and celiac/gluten intolerance will be available to showcase their wares and their expertise at McCormick Place in Chicago April 18-19, 2009.

Thrive organizers state: “If you suffer from any type of allergy, asthma, or gluten intolerance and Celiac disease, Thrive Expo has brought together the best physicians, authors, experts, companies, cooks, chefs, and non-profits to offer you the latest information, fun demos, and tasty samples in a fun family atmosphere for everyone to enjoy.”

Tickets cost $10 for a one day pass and $15 for a two day pass. Kids 12 and under are free. Speakers are scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For more information visit: Thrive Allergy Expo.


Manufacturer claims Gluten-free Expandex Modified Tapioca Starch is corn-free

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I assume most folks on special multiple allergy diets have cast an uneasy eye on the new Expandex modified tapioca starch. I recently purchased a bag to experiment with and did a little investigating on the product in order to hopefully shed some light on things.

I contacted Corn Products U.S. technical support last week and a company representative responded (albeit after almost a week of waiting). Perhaps that is a good sign. The representative may have been digging deep to make sure the information presented is factual and accurate….

My contact confirmed that Expandex Modified Tapioca Starch is made in a dedicated facility where no gluten or corn are processed.

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