There’s no doubt that it’s easier to identify if a dish in a restaurant has the more common allergens in it – those that are legally required to be declared. But how do you manage allergies outside of those when …
This is a warming, easy to cook mid-week meal solution or weekend lunch option which we and our children often enjoy. Many macaroni dishes contain peas so as to include a vegetable, but broccoli is a tasty substitute if like …
An amazing cheesecake recipe if I do say so myself, with no baking required. This can be the delectable showpiece of any dinner party, and will have everyone begging for more! INGREDIENTS250g crushed digestive biscuits160g soft butter400g cream cheese75g icing …
A legume is, by dictionary definition “a plant that has its seeds in a pod, such as the bean or pea”. Peanuts, often referred to as nuts, are actually legumes and not tree nuts at all. Some people who are allergic …
The main issues will be sourcing other suitable forms of proteins and fresh vegetables, and of course checking the labels of any pre-packed foods that you buy. Some products such as cooked meats include pea protein or fibre, and ‘gram …
This is a cake which always satisfies, the sweet potato adding a healthy element and a fudge-like consistency to this party-worthy pudding. I recently made it egg-free and dairy-free for a dairy-intolerant and vegan diet, which you can do by …
Some members of the legume family, peanuts, soya and lupin, are easier to check for because they are in the group of allergens that legally have to be declared on EU food packaging and therefore will be listed in red …
I’m not being fussy, I don’t ‘like the drama’It’s not just a preference, a fad or palaver The allergy folder I’ve already seen But some of my allergens are outside the top 14I don’t want to be awkward, or attract attentionMy allergy’s life …
Family favourites of mine. Check every label every time as things can and do change. Always check ingredients for your own allergens! Spaghetti BologneseA firm favourite in our house. It’s also my favourite way of sneaking a lot of vegetables into …