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- Cilantro Lime Slaw
Serves 6 Ingredients: 1/4 small head of green cabbage 1/4 small head of red cabbage 2 carrots 1 cup of dairy free mayo (PURE Pantry Pick: Follow Your Heart Vegenaise) 1 tbsp. fresh lime juice ½ tsp. celery seeds ½ tsp. sugar ½ cup cilantro Salt and pepper to taste Prep: ・Wash and shred the cabbage in a food processor and set aside in a large bowl. ・Peel the carrots and shred in the food processor. Add to the cabbage. ・In a separate bowl, whisk the rest of the ingredients together and add gradually to the cabbage mixture to your desired consistency. ・Toss until well coated. ・Serve cold or at room temperature. © 2023 PURE Allergy Life LLC
- Simple Herbed Bean Dip
Serves 4 Ingredients: 2 cans of rinsed Cannellini beans 4 tbsp. Olive oil 3 tbsp. Fresh chives 2 tbsp. Fresh parsley Juice of ½ lemon 1/4 tsp. Cumin 1/8 tsp. Chili powder Salt Pepper Prep: ・Combine all ingredients in a food processor until smooth. ・Add the olive oil while pulsing until you reach the desired consistency. ・Blend in a food processor until smooth. ・Store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to one week © 2023 PURE Allergy Life LLC
- Vegan Lemon Cake with Raspberries
Contains: Wheat Recipe can also be found published in Cook It Up: Delicious Recipes for Healthy Cooking, an allergy cookbook written by PURE Allergy Life Co-Founder and Co-CEO, Catherine Walker. Learn more about Cook It Up Ingredients: Cake: 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar 1 cup all purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup canola oil 1 cup rice milk (PURE Pantry Pick: RICE DREAM Enriched Original Organic Rice Drink) 1 1/4 tablespoon vinegar The zest of 1 1/2- 2 lemons 1/4 teaspoon salt Fresh Raspberries (on the side) Glaze: 2 cups of confectioner sugar 4 tablespoons of rice milk 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract The zest of 1-1/2 lemons Prep: ・Preheat the oven to 375º ・Sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt. ・In a mixer, mix the milk, vinegar, lemon zest, canola oil, and sugar. ・Slowly add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients. Mix until there are no lumps. ・Transfer to a 9'' round cake pan lined with parchment paper. ・Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. ・Transfer to a rack to cool. ・Serve with the lemon glaze following. ・In a mixer, combine the sugar, milk, vanilla, and lemon. ・Whisk until it is smooth. ・Serve over the lemon cake with fresh raspberries. ・Chill the leftovers in the fridge. © 2023 PURE Allergy Life LLC and Catherine Walker
- Eating Out with Food Allergies
What are the things you look for when choosing an allergy friendly restaurant on vacation? Here is what you should be looking for and how you can seamlessly plan ahead when navigating dining away from home with food allergies with confidence. Research: Look for restaurants at your hotel or nearby. Pick a cuisine that can be accommodated easier for your specific allergens (ex. Italian would be a tricky choice for dairy/egg allergies) Check the menu in advance to see if there are options that could be safe for you. Don’t be afraid to ask for things off the menu if the restaurant offers dishes with certain proteins or sides that could be easily accommodated. (Ex. If there is a chicken dish but the sides aren’t safe, just ask for plain pan seared chicken with a simple vegetable) Keeping it simple when dining out, especially on vacation, makes for easier experiences all around. Prioritize enjoying your trip and eat basic foods to minimize risk. What should you look for in a restaurant? Make sure the menu has options that seem safe for your food allergies or very easily customizable dishes. This makes it easier to know that the food can be prepared safely. Talk to the manager on the phone → learn about their food allergy protocols and notice whether they are reassuring or just acknowledging. You shouldn’t be a burden for asking questions, planning ahead, or double checking → if this is the case consider choosing another restaurant where the staff is understanding and patient with taking note of your accommodations. Look for places with a staff educated about food allergies and where they can prepare your food in a clean, separate station. Bonus points if it is a peanut/nut free restaurant because many places are but they don’t advertise it (helps to ask on the phone). Steps for planning ahead: Read the menu before even making a reservation. (try to see if anything seems safe for your allergies or if anything could be easily modified by the restaurant) Call in advance and ask to speak with the manager of the restaurant. Make sure your allergies are noted on your reservation and that you have a plan laying out what you will be ordering and how the chef can safely prepare it for you (what accommodations). Make sure to mention: severity of food allergies, avoid cross contamination, separate prep stations/pans for your food, clean utensils, not using a fryer that could be contaminated with allergens. International Dining: Plan things out extra and in advance. For example, decide exactly what you plan to eat and how the restaurant will prepare it safely to minimize confusion when you order during your trip. Email the restaurant all of your allergen information, what you want to eat, discuss protocols and follow up with a phone call to double check everything. When at the restaurant make sure to reiterate your food allergies and all of the reminders listed above. If possible, talk to the restaurant manager in person along with your server to go over your safe dining plan. The manager usually isn’t as busy as the servers, so they can spend more time communicating to the chef about your food allergies. Carefully go through order, allergens, and preparation (also what to avoid ex: cross contamination, friers, shared pans, shared batch, shared part of the kitchen). The moral of the story: communication is your best tool! Give the server/manager your Equal Eats Card to provide more detailed allergen/allergen information, ESPECIALLY if you are traveling internationally and there is a language barrier. Make sure to notice how your server talks about your food allergies and whether they are reassuring about everything. You shouldn’t feel like you are a burden for asking extra questions or double checking. Someone who really understands will be completely transparent and patient. Talking about allergies thoroughly at a restaurant is a process of conversations between many members of their team. This strategy gets the information across to everyone so you can have a safer experience; everyone will be on the same page with protocols. Communication, asking questions, and being assertive are the best things to keep in mind when navigating a restaurant. You are your own advocate so always speak up if you aren’t comfortable with something and just know that you shouldn’t be pressured into eating out unless you feel completely reassured. If at any point during initial dialogue or when you are seated at the restaurant you feel that the staff are not taking your food allergies seriously or willing to accommodate and answer questions clearly, don’t feel bad about choosing another restaurant. There will be times when you decide to walk out, but trust that you are taking care of yourself and prioritizing your wellbeing. Trust your gut and use your voice. Disclaimer: Please follow this according to your own food allergies and what you personally need accommodation for. Dining out safely with food allergies is different for everyone! © 2023 PURE Allergy Life LLC
- Watermelon Lime Mocktail
Makes 1 Mocktail Ingredients: 1 cup fresh watermelon, cubed 6 oz Sparkling water (PURE Pantry Pick: S.Pellegrino Sparkling Natural Mineral Water) Juice of 1/2 lime Lime slices (for garnish) 2-3 fresh mint leaves (for garnish) 1 cup crushed Ice Prep: ・Add watermelon and lime juice into a blender. Blend until smooth. ・Pour the blended mixture through a strainer to separate the juice and pulp. ・Transfer the crushed ice into a cocktail glass. ・Pour the watermelon/lime juice mixture over the ice. ・Top with sparkling water, fresh lime slices, and mint leaves. © 2023 PURE Allergy Life LLC
- Grilled Vegetable Pasta Salad
Contains: Wheat Serves 6 Ingredients: Salad: 3-4 cups grilled or roasted vegetables of your choice (PURE Picks: Asparagus, Zucchini, Summer Squash, Red Bell Pepper, Fresh Corn) 1 lb box of Farfalle Pasta (PURE Pantry Pick: Barilla Farfalle Pasta) ¼ cup minced shallots ¼ cup torn fresh basil ¼ cup dairy free feta cheese (PURE Pantry Pick: Follow Your Heart Dairy-Free Feta Crumbles (Optional) Dressing: 6 tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 tbsp. Follow Your Heart Soy Free Vegenaise 2 tsp. Dijon Mustard 2 tbsp. Balsamic Vinegar Salt and Pepper Prep: ・Cut the vegetables into smaller pieces. ・Put all the vegetables into a large bowl, set aside. ・Boil water for pasta in a large stockpot. ・When boiling rapidly, add pasta and cook according to package instructions. ・When pasta is done, drain and set aside. ・Add the pasta to the vegetables and toss together. ・For the dressing, whisk all of the ingredients together in a small bowl. ・Pour ¼-½ of the dressing over the pasta and veggies (or desired amount) ・Toss until everything is well coated. ・Add the torn, fresh basil and feta crumbles (optional) on top and serve. © 2023 PURE Allergy Life LLC
- Simple Grilling with Food Allergies
Everyone looks forward to summer and eating outside while enjoying simple, fresh foods. At PURE Allergy Life, we love to grill! It’s the perfect way to enjoy new flavors, cook many different foods all at once and spend time outside with family! Here are our allergy tips for making your grilling safe and easy: Grilling from home is the best allergy friendly choice that ensures there are no allergens on the surfaces of your grill. If you are grilling away from home, have your host clean the grill grates in advance. For a second layer of protection, we recommend grilling the food on top of clean foil, disposable aluminum pan, or foil packets for fish, so that the food does not touch the grill grates. Easy, simple grilling ideas that everyone will love: Applegate Farms All Beef Hotdogs Serve with allergy safe buns, Heinz ketchup and mustard, relish, and chopped white onion. Hamburgers - All Beef Ground Round (no added ingredients). Shape into patties and grill. Serve with allergy safe buns, Heinz Ketchup and Mustard, relish, Violife Smoked Provolone, sliced red onion, lettuce and tomato. Veggie Burgers - Dr. Praeger's California Burger Serve with allergy safe buns, Heinz ketchup and mustard, relish, Violife Smoked Provolone, sliced red onion, lettuce and tomato. Grilled Vegetables 5 Zucchini, mushrooms, onions, yellow squash, cherry tomatoes. Skewer vegetable pieces and brush with olive oil and salt/pepper. Grill until well cooked. Serve hot or at room temperature. Corn on the Cob Carefully peel back the husks and remove the silk of the corn, brush with butter, and fold the husks back over the corn. Grill turning frequently so that the corn does not burn. Serve with Herbed Butter or Chili Lime Butter (Earth’s Balance). Pair these grilling favorites with our simple, fresh Summer Side Trio which we will be sharing on Wednesday this week! © 2023 PURE Allergy Life LLC
- Grilled Summer Vegetables
Serves 4 Ingredients: 4 zucchini 8 mushrooms 2 red onions 2 yellow squash 1 pint cherry tomatoes 3 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Prep: ・Chop vegetables into pieces that can be skewered easily. ・Put all the vegetables in a large bowl and add the olive oil and salt/pepper. ・Toss until well coated. ・Grill until well cooked and slightly charred. ・Serve with dipping sauce. To Plate: ・Serve whole skewers on a large platter or remove the vegetables from the skewers and place on a platter to serve. © 2023 PURE Allergy Life LLC
- Grilled Sweet Corn
Serves 4 Ingredients: 4 ears of sweet corn Dairy free butter (PURE Pantry Pick: Earth’s Balance) Salt and pepper to taste Prep: ・Carefully peel back the husks and remove the silk of the corn. ・Brush with butter, and fold the husks back over the corn. ・Grill turning frequently so that the corn does not burn. ・Serve with either Herbed Butter or Chili Lime Butter (Earth’s Balance). To Plate: ・Serve whole corn with husks on a large platter or remove the corn from the husks and place on a platter to serve. ・Brush with remaining flavored butter. © 2023 PURE Allergy Life LLC
- Dairy Free Flavored Butter Trio
1. Chili Lime Butter Serves 4 Ingredients: 4 tbsp. Earth’s Balance Soy Free Buttery Spread, at room temperature ¼ tsp. smoked paprika ¼ tsp. chili powder 1 tbsp. Fresh lime juice 1 tsp fresh lime zest Prep: ・Mix the softened butter and spices, and lime juice/zest in a bowl until combined. ・Cut a small rectangle of parchment paper. ・Scoop the chili butter onto the center of the parchment paper. ・Roll the butter into a log and twist each end to secure. ・Refrigerate until firm. ・Cut slices off the log to use in pasta or with warm bread. 2. Herbed Butter Serves 4 Ingredients: 4 tbsp. Earth’s Balance Soy Free Buttery Spread, at room temperature1 1 tsp. dried parsley ¼ tsp. onion powder ¼ tsp. garlic powder ¼ tsp. dried thyme Prep: ・Mix the softened butter and spices in a bowl until combined. ・Cut a small rectangle of parchment paper. ・Scoop the herbed butter onto the center of the parchment paper. ・Roll the butter into a log and twist each end to secure. ・Refrigerate until firm. ・Cut slices off the log to use in pasta or with warm bread. 3. Cinnamon Honey Butter Serves 4 Ingredients: 4 tbsp. Earth’s Balance Soy Free Buttery Spread, at room temperature ¼ tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. honey Prep: ・Mix the softened butter, cinnamon and honey in a bowl until combined. ・Cut a small rectangle of parchment paper. ・Scoop the butter onto the center of the parchment paper. ・Roll the butter into a log and twist each end to secure. ・Refrigerate until firm. ・Cut slices off the log to serve with warm bread. © 2023 PURE Allergy Life LLC
- Mother's Day Brunch
As we celebrate Mother’s Day this Sunday, PURE Allergy Life would like to celebrate all of the incredible mothers out there who are dedicated, patient, supportive, and loving to their families. Being a mother is the hardest, but most rewarding job and it is important to hit pause every once and awhile to breathe and relax. Food allergy mothers have a constant level of stress as they are always navigating through various challenges with their children. Take an hour on Mother’s Day to be alone and embrace the solitude. Take a walk or meditate or find a quiet room and read. You deserve these moments and having this time will allow you to be refreshed and refocused again. You will find peace and solitude. At PURE Allergy Life, we come from a long line of very special mothers and we are taking time to honor these mothers with the inspiration that they gave us. My mother inspires me to bring the natural world inside and always a have a natural touch in any table scape or decor. My grandmother always inspired me to enjoy special family recipes. We are sharing one of our beloved recipes from my grandmother, “Kuchen” that is allergy friendly by making a few simple substitutions. Enjoy! PURE Allergy Life's Mother’s Day Brunch Menu: ・Kuchen ・Berry Bowl ・Breakfast Potatoes with Fresh Parsley ・Orange Juice with Crushed Ice and Mint © PURE Allergy Life LLC
- Berry Bowl
Serves 6 Ingredients: 6 oz. fresh raspberries 6 oz. fresh blueberries 12 oz. fresh strawberries Mint for garnish Prep: ・Wash the berries and cut the strawberries in half. ・Add all of the berries to a small serving bowl and garnish with fresh mint. ・Serve chilled. © 2023 PURE Allergy Life LLC












