Top 10 Valentine's Day Recipes
February 10, 2010
In less than 4 days, Cupid will spread love with chocolate hearts, red roses and pink candles. If you are looking for something special this year, we may have few suggestions to spoil your family, enjoy with your children or just surprise the love of your life.
With chocolates and sweets, Valentine's Day is not the easiest holiday for people with severe food alleriges, intolerances and restricted diets; therefore,we have decided to look out for simple and easy recipes to prepare for that special occasion.
Once again, we have found allergen-free recipes and ideas to bake and eat in the comfort of your own home to avoid crowded restaurants. On the menu: starters, main courses and desserts to enjoy as a romantic dinner with your love ones.
Please note that we have contacted personally each author, website owner, association, organization and foundation for their authorization and permission to link to this special Top 10 Valentine's Day Recipes.
1. The AAAAI (American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology) offered a complete menu with breakfast, dinners and desserts recipes free of eggs, wheat, peanuts, tree nuts and milk. Their Food Allergy-Free Valentine's Recipes will inspire you!
2. To complete your Valentine's menu, Alicia Fleming of Go Dairy Free suggested Delicious Recipes Abound for Dairy-Free and Vegan Valentines.
3. The FAAN (Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network) organization featured the Valentine Peppermint Pop'ems recipe free of milk, eggs, peanuts and nuts.
4. Enjoy Life Foods posted on their website, a recipe free of wheat, gluten, peanuts, tree nuts, eggs, soy, diary or shellfish Sweetheart Smores. The Sweethearts S'mores are perfect for your child' lunchbox as a Valentine's surprise.
5. Another great idea for school parties is the Homemade Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Chocolate Candy by Becky from Must Follow Recipes . This recipe was written by Mel from Life with a Dairy-Free Toddler as a contributing author.
6. For more dairy and vegan treats, Alicia Fleming of One Frugal Foodie suggested the Chocolate Winners and PB Chocolate Hearts Recipe & Chocolate Marshmallow Addiction.
7. For a romantic allergen-free option, as some people may react to flowers and perfume, Gina Clowes of Allergy Moms posted a creative recipe free of peanuts Valentine's Day Edible Roses.
8. For a sweet tooth, the Rich and Delicious Gluten Free Chocolate Cake Recipe by Ruth Smith from Best Allergy Sites will be a success for chocolate lovers.
9. For a complete guideline, The Kids with Food Allergies (KFA) suggested different ways to celebrate Valentine's Day with school party tips, allergy-safe crafts and allergy-free recipes in their Valentine's Day Celebrate with Food Allergies and Have Fun Too PDF.
10. Finally, Becky Bergman of Peanut Allergy Mom posted tips and suggestions for a safe celebration at school, during parties and at home with your allergic children. Make sure to follow her instructions to avoid any allergic reactions for that special day. Celebrating Valentine's Day.
Have a safe and Happy Valentine's Day from mallergies!
Sources:
www.aaaai.org
www.foodallergy.org
www.godairyfree.org
www.enjoylifefoods.com
www.mustfollowrecipes.blogspot.com
www.dairyfreetoddler.blogspot.com
www.onefrugalfoodie.com
www.allergymoms.com
www.bestallergysites.com
www.kidswithfoodallergies.org
www.peanutallergymom.com
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