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I’m new here as of today! I have wheat and dairy allergies/sensitivities (the cause of my IBS which is greatly improved now since I no longer eat anything with wheat or dairy), and recently started developing issues with the “nightshades” like tomatoes and potatoes, and some sensitivities to corn and sugar. My daughter who is 7 has multiple food allergies/sensitivities too – dairy, and MSG which is so hard to track! She gets severely ill from MSG. She also seems sensitive to sugar and food dyes. We haven’t narrowed down exactly which it is with her yet, because most things that have food dyes have sugar, too. My husband is wondering about his sensitivity to wheat too and is on a trial elimination diet. So I guess it is a family affair. Any suggestions for good allergy free cook books that actually taste good? I’m hoping the recipies here will help, too. I’m looking forward to this site as a helpful resource. Thanks.

Kbaby’s mom—my favorite cookbook is “Cooking Allergy Free” by Carol Fenster, Ph.D. The book offers options for gluten-free, dairy-free, and egg-free recipes. For more recommendations, you can click on the “Recipes” tab on this website, then look towards the bottom of the left-hand side for “Suggested Cookbooks”.

Thanks for the resource. I will definitely look into getting that cookbook. I am so struggling now with trying to find foods I can eat (eliminating dairy, wheat, corn, soy, tomatoes, sugar, chocolate, peanuts, is so hard. This elimination diet is hard! And then you feel like you can only eat a few things. I’m so hungry for some good homemade stuff that tastes good! Thanks again for the resource!

Sure thing. I also forgot to mention that this cookbook has optional ways to substitute for sugar, as well.

Also FYI, you might try using only organic sugar. I have found I have a sensitivity toward some non-organic sugar (possibly contaminated with another allergen at the factory?), but seem to be okay with organic sugar.