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Let’s be honest. It’s hard to walk into any food establishment this time of year and not find at least some sort of pumpkin-themed specialty on the seasonal menu. Of course, like most things food-related, navigating the realm of autumn-themed specials comes with an extra layer of complication when you’re living with food allergies. The good news is that there’s also a wealth of recipes and adaptations that would help you create your own menu of gourd-tastic treats.  Dairy-Free Pumpkin Risotto  Warm and smooth, risotto can take its place on the list of comfort foods perfect for a cool evening....

With over 22 million sets of eyes tuned in each week, the odds are that many of you reading this are watching NFL football this weekend. Even if you’re not a fan, you know folks that are. Baseball may be America’s pastime, but football dominates the screens throughout the fall and into the winter. If you’re hosting a game day spread or you need to prepare a dish to bring to someone else’s, having access to allergy-friendly recipes may be helpful. Of course, the following recipes are fun and flavorful just to make for a meal or snack even if...

Food and holidays go hand-in-hand. Thanksgiving turkeys with all the fixings. Great-Grandma’s favorite recipes at Hanukkah and Christmas. The symbolic components of a Passover seder… you get the idea. As allergy families, the same warm traditions others welcome add an extra layer of preparation and anxiety as we adapt meals, dodge events, and make other accommodations to keep our allergic loved ones safe. When it comes to the biggest seasonal stretch of food-related holiday obstacles to work through, Halloween kicks things off.  Pre-Game Planning Food allergies shouldn’t preclude you from traditions – even the ones that are centered on food....

The kids have settled into a new school year. There’s a long list of activities, meetings, and routines that have shifted your daily rhythm from its smooth, rolling summer tempo to autumn’s faster, maybe even frenetic beat. The family is adjusting its pace and adapting to the regular pace and routines. Part of that routine may involve packing lunches and preparing dinners of the grab-and-go variety.   If you’re nodding in response to that statement and you’re wondering what in the world you’re going back to that’s fun, delicious, and allergy-friendly, without resorting to the same old thing every single day...