Embarrassed of my food allergies/sensitivities

[JMD]

Hi,

I am stuck a bit coming up with raw food recipes with all the sensitivites I have to certains foods. Can someone suggest recipes that do NOT include

Soy
Nuts --except almonds
Seeds--except hemp and flax
Tomatoes
All spices-but ginger and herbs
ALL salt/seaweeds
Eggplant
All grains
I am "ify" with corn and avocado.

I am getting a tad bored with the same things and would like to vary it. I am also seeing alternative help for my allergies---I am MUCH better than I have been years ago. I am so willing to make it on my RAW journey:)

Thanks JMD

[Helen Of Tennessee]

Hi JMD,

Maybe you could try this but leave out the salt and garlic.

Dilly Zucchini

5 C. zucchini, shredded

Dressing:
1/4 C. lemon juice
1/2 bunch fresh dill
1/2 C. olive oil
1/2 tsp. Celtic sea salt
2-3 cloves garlic (I only use one)

Place lemon juice, sea salt, garlic and olive oil in a blender and blend until smooth. When the dressing is mixed well, add the dill, pulsing the blender until the dill is chopped. Toss dressing with zucchini, mixing well. Enjoy!

<>< Helen of Tennessee

[JMD]

Thanks

That sounds simple and easy...I may substitute cilantro for dill..I am on a "cilantro kick" lately.

[dreamrawalwz]

I have all those food sensativties plus some and havn't found too many recipes. The one I use myself is dates, honey, and a tiny bit of banana. I put it in the dehydrator and ti tasted just like banana muffins. I find it easier to just eat simple meals of fruit and large plain salads (lemon/lime/orange juice on top).

[JMD]

Thanks for sharing Dreamrawalwz--
I wish I could eat some of the yummy things I read--what I have tried zapped me of energy. I feel better not knowing I am alone....Could you share more prep directions with your banana muffin recipe please. I do not have a dehydrator but I am planning to get one soon from my hubby:)

Do you have any recipes with avocado??

I agree just plain fruit and salads with lemon are okay for today..but I know I can do better.

Thanks

[rawgrrl]

Picked these up from various sources. Got lots more. You have to search a bit, but you'll find lots of recipes out there for you. I'd check http://fromsadtoraw.com and http://living-foods.com (not to mention the recipe forum on this site) first, because they have gads of recipes.

cherry almond pancakes

2-1/2 cups cherries
1/4 cup almonds
1/2 cup ground flaxseed or flax meal
additional ground flaxseed or flax meal as needed
pinch salt
1/2 seeded orange or juice of 1/2 orange and a little zest
4 medjool dates, soaked (optional)

process, adding flaxseed as needed for a thick pancake batter. using a 1/2-cup or 1/4-cup measure, spoon out onto teflex. carefully spread out into 1/2"-thick rounds. resist flattening; as they dehydrate they will flatten. dehydrate at 90 degrees for 6 hours. flip carefully, removing telfex, and dehydrate for 3-4 hours.

note: if you are making these for the morning, make larger size pancakes.


marinated onion rings

1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup honey
1 tbsp shoyu
1+ white onions, cut into rings

mix vinegar, honey and shoyu. add onions and marinate at least 24 hours.


peppermint licorice tea

6 tbsp dried peppermint leaves
3 tbsp licorice root
8 cups water

combine in 2-qt container and sun brew 1-2 hours, or in indirect sun 2-3 hours. strain and serve. store in fridge.

[dreamrawalwz]

I use the Ultimate Chopper, but I think a food processor is good too. I usually use 1/4 to 1/2 a banana (the older kind, not ripe, but sweeter). Then i put in the whole canister fresh dates after I've pitted them. You can add a tbs of honey if you want. Next add water a little at a time until the consistancy is kind of gooy. Next put it on the sheet for your dehydrator and make sure it's spread out evenly, but not too thin. After about 6 hours at 110 degrees it gets a fluffy-ish cakey appearance and you may need to flip it all over by sections to dry out the other side.

[JMD]

Rawgrrl

Thanks for your help..and cute comment--YES!! Food eating can be a challenge. I also forgot to mention I am sensitive to sweets...:( and heavily combined foods. I WISH I could eat nuts and fig/date combos...:(

Thank goodness for ripe juicy fruits and my juicer. I still have to pick up my dehydrator.:)

[dreamrawalwz]

I thought it was just me that was sensative to heavy combinations of foods...:) glad I'm not alone. I also thought my body was weird because it can't handel too many sweet things (dried fruit) or fats (Avos, olives)

[JMD]

no no no!! I am the same way--however that does not mean I accept it happily and do not push the envelope....I find it easier to just pack fruits and veggies. What fats DO work for you??

I seem to handle avocados alone or blended in a soup.

:)JMD

[tvillemom]

The cherry pancake recipe sounds great....I wonder if you could make muffins...I'm working on getting a dehydrator (the small, round kind) and want to use mini muffin tins. Sounds great.
Wendi