was there a second of time i looked around? ([info]kisstheground) wrote in [info]food_porn,
@ 2007-06-10 20:55:00
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Entry tags:allergies, lactose-free, nut-free, vegetarian

allergy-avoidance recipes request
one of my oldest and dearest friends is expecting her first baby late this summer and i wanted to prepare a few freezer meals for her family. however, i'm a bit stumped because her husband's allergies knock most of my tried and trues off the list. he cannot have dairy (but CAN have eggs), meat, peanuts or refined sugars (though raw and most organics are fine). the jury is out on fish and shellfish as he hasn't had the opportunity for a recent allergy test. he does like soy and most soy products (cheese, meats, etc.) and she has come to enjoy them as well.
basically, i'm looking for meals that can be prepared, frozen then tossed in an oven later on for an easy meal for tired new parents that avoid his allergies. i'm not adverse to a bit of experimentation when it comes to some of the lesser known/used soy replacements, but i will admit some confuddlement since we are a very meaty and dairy family. ;)
any ideas or links or whatever are very much appreciated!




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[info]insomniatrix
2007-06-11 03:07 am UTC (link)
How about a vegetarian chili? I don't have a specific recipe but I've found a few by Google. The chili could be frozen and reheated in the microwave. I have made a meatless chili before using the vegetarian soy-meat crumbles--it's akin to ground beef. I also added black and dark red kidney beans. Off the top of my head, the ingredients other than the ones I mentioned were green bell peppers, onions, canned tomatoes, spices and a beer.

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[info]cambridgejen
2007-06-11 03:22 am UTC (link)
Vegan lasagna is really easy and tasty. You can use tofu in place of cheese (preferably the non-silken kind) and mix it with some parsley, basil, and garlic. Layer it with other sauteed veggies like spinach, zucchini, etc. and you'll hardly notice that there's no meat or cheese in it.

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[info]kaura_nighthawk
2007-06-11 03:26 am UTC (link)
Veggie fried rice is always a win. Add diced eggplants for meaty flavor.

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[info]elenorerigby
2007-06-11 03:49 am UTC (link)
veggie chili is good-I make it with pinto beans (cooked in slow cooker), canned diced tomatoes, green peppers and onions, and cumin and chili pepper. Crumbling in some cornbread at the end is good too.
You might want to check out Nikki and David Goldbeck's Wholefoods Cuisine. It should be easy to find a cheap copy at a local used bookstore. A lot of their recipes involve whole rather than refined ingredients, and although they do use cheese in some it can be taken out and there are lots of other recipes that don't have dairy.

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[info]berkeleyfarm
2007-06-11 05:27 am UTC (link)
I just made what I call "New Mexican-style casserole" for some new parents.

1 cup rice with 2 cups water
1 can tomatoes with chiles (ro-tel or similar)
OR: 1 package spanish rice mix
1 can black beans, drained
1 can corn, drained
salt, pepper, chile to taste

whatever you have in the way of fresh veg - onions, peppers, chiles, zucchini (zucchini/summer squash and corn is "calabacitas", a standard NM side dish)

if you use something that needs to be sauted or browned, do that, but otherwise it's a one pot meal. start the liquid, add the rice and spice, add the beans, add the veg at appropriate times - corn can go in later. when the rice is done, serve.

I put hamburger (browned first) or chicken (cooked) in it for me, and put Mexican cheese blend in it for the vegis, but I don't see why soy cheese or faux chicken wouldn't work.

otherwise something like a vegi chili, lentil soup, or baked ziti with soy meatballs would be good. my next efforts are minestrone and baked ziti with soy meatballs.

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[info]sophie_spence
2007-06-11 05:55 am UTC (link)
Could you ask your friend to give you a few of her favorite "comfort food" recipes? That way you know they're safe AND your friends will have meals they like to eat.

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[info]mimimimi_word
2007-06-11 07:02 am UTC (link)
Minestrone soup can be made with veggie stock instead of beef stock. It's very yummy. Cook the macaroni seperate and add it when re-heating the soup. Or, if you're going to freeze it, the recipent will have to cook some macaroni...but it's worth it.

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[info]badseed1980
2007-06-11 02:15 pm UTC (link)
What about a pan of veggie lasagna made with soy cheese? Or a dish of bean enchiladas? Mushroom and barley soup with a little nutritional yeast added in for a flavour boost?

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[info]sandramort
2007-06-11 02:59 pm UTC (link)
Mujadarah (bulghur wheat/lentil/caramelized onion pilaf) is inexpensive, delicious and vegan. You can also make up fried rice to freeze, too. What kind of food do they normally eat?

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[info]ketherian
2007-06-14 01:57 pm UTC (link)
The Cooking for Engineers just posted an incredible recipe for Ratatouille. It might freeze well (not certain), but it does keep well in the fridge and tastes great as leftovers!

Otherwise, I suggest baking them an organic cake and asking what their favorite meals are.

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