A.E. asks from Lower Brule, SD on January 06, 2009
Looking for Dairy Free Egg Free Wheat Free Recipes
My grandson was diagnosed with "Jobs Syndrome" or hyper IGE. He has severe eczema and multiple allergies. It is very difficult to find food that he can safely eat. He is 3 years old and wants to eat what everyone else has. Any ideas where I can find recipes like this?
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I cannot express the gratitude I felt when I read these responses. I actually got choked up. Right after I made this request one of my son's was in a very serious car accident and is now wheelchair bound for a few months. I feel really bad that I did not thank every one sooner but, I really do appreciate all the very helpful responses I received. I did forget to include peanuts as a major allergy. Actually he is allergic to a lot of other things but the reaction is not as bad so, the allergist said to try them periodically. Once again thank you all very much and I will be checking out websites for my daughter.
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E.B. answers from Duluth on January 07, 2009
There are a ton of good websites out there for celiac/gluten free recipes. just google gluten free & you will find them. Most of these also include recipes for other alergies as well since they people often have more than one.
Try Livingwithout.com it is a bi montly magazine that deals with allergies & it also has great recipes on the site.
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C.K. answers from Minneapolis on January 06, 2009
Hi A.,
You need to get your hands on some "vegan" cookbooks. Vegans do not eat ANY animal products, so vegan recipes will be free of dairy and eggs. The only thing you would then need to watch for in vegan recipes is whether or not they have wheat, and plenty do not. (Vegan recipes will also not have meat in them, but you can certainly tailor the recipes to include meat.) Vegan cookbooks will also guide you to substitutes, for example, What is a good substitute for eggs when baking? (I don't know the answer!)
Also, get as many regular cookbooks as you can, and flip to the fruits and vegetables section for ideas.
You also need to find a store that sells more of the specialized foods for people with allergies. I've seen 'cheese made from nuts and soy", "ice cream" make from coconut milk, and wheat-free "flours" so you can make your own goodies at home! If you are in a rural area, this will be tricky, but below is a list of co-ops in South Dakota. Many co-ops offer discounts if you buy cases of a product, so if you find some things you like, it may be worth the drive every now and then to stock up.
Natural Abundance Food Co-op
125 S Main Street
Aberdeen South Dakota 57401
Phone: ###-###-####
____@____.com
Badger Town & Country Store
325 Main St.
Badger South Dakota 57214
Phone: ###-###-####
Community Store Co-op
312 Main St
Fredrick South Dakota 57441
Phone: ###-###-####
Nature's Best Natural Food Co-op
306 South Main Street
Milbank South Dakota 57252
Phone: ###-###-####
The Co-op Natural Foods
2504 S. Duluth Ave
Sioux Falls South Dakota 57105-
Phone: ###-###-####
http://www.coopnaturalfoods.com
Also, come to think of it, we just had an egg-, dairy-, and wheat-free hotdish:
1 lb of hamburger (or any ground meat)
1 large onion, chopped
1 large can of diced tomatoes (include the juice)
1 cup of cooked white rice
1 small can of black olives, sliced
salt, pepper, and chili powder to taste
In large skillet, brown hamburger and onion; drain fat. Mix remaining ingredients and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
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S.K. answers from Milwaukee on January 08, 2009
Hello,
there is a great website, godairyfree.com that has a ton of recipes like this. Not all of them will be dairy, egg and wheat free, but each recipe will tell you what it's free of. Does your grandson need to cut out gluten or wheat? If a recipe says it's vegan, it won't contain dairy or eggs. I recently cut out dairy and soy from my diet, partly for me and partly because my 5 month old also has eczema, and the doctor thinks it's due to allergies. Anyway, I've done a bunch of research to try to find food that I can eat. I know there's more websites too, so I'll check and get back to you with more websites. I know it seems like you'll never find anything that he can eat, but it will get easier, and there are yummy recipes out there! :) I'll respond again when I find the other websites.
A.F. answers from St. Cloud on January 07, 2009
Hi A.! I am so sorry that your grandson has to deal with this! A couple of things that might help....
-Quinoa (keen-wah) is a wonderful wheat free grain. You can buy quinoa pasta, bread and flour.
- potato flour and brown rice flour are great alternatives to wheat flour.
-Cashew milk is a great milk substitute. Grind 1/4 cup RAW cashews with 1/2 cup water in the blender until smooth. Add sea salt and use instead of milk in mashed potatoes!
-Almond milk is GREAT on granola!
-Ener-G brand makes a wonderful egg replacer
"The Guilt Free Gourmet" by Vicki B. Griffin is a vegan cookbook that is egg and dairy free. Recipes that contain wheat can easily be used with a wheat alternative. Anything can have meat added to it too :)
If you need any recipes for specific things just let me know! I have done elimination diets in the past and am very familiar with cutting out allergens!
Are you near Sioux Falls? There are a couple of health food stores there that are very helpful with any questions. Also, Hy-Vee carries lots of things in their natural departments. There is another health food store in Watertown that I like.
Your whole family will have to make changes and it sounds like you are up for the challenge! If I think of any more products that are readily available I will let you know!
Blessings on you!
S.C. answers from Des Moines on January 07, 2009
http://crockpot365.blogspot.com/ has 365 wheat free recipes, I'm sure quite a few are dairy free too
S.H. answers from Green Bay on January 07, 2009
Hi A., I have a home business(done quite well for 12+ years) and have experience with dairy free egg free wheat free recipes. Is just wheat or is it gluten? I have a great product for eczema as well, cured mine after a 40 year battle. looking forward to helping.
Sincerely,
S. Hagen
J.T. answers from St. Louis on January 07, 2009
that sounds a lot like celiac's disease. you can try to research celiac or gluten free and can find some really helpful recipes. i hope this helps! good luck.
A.B. answers from Minneapolis on January 07, 2009
Take a look at the Feingold program. I know they have a website. Their diet is directed at ADD/ADHD, but they have info on what foods/brands are free of certain allergens, and they have recipe resources and stuff.
E.B. answers from Duluth on January 07, 2009
There are a ton of good websites out there for celiac/gluten free recipes. just google gluten free & you will find them. Most of these also include recipes for other alergies as well since they people often have more than one.
Try Livingwithout.com it is a bi montly magazine that deals with allergies & it also has great recipes on the site.
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