Casa Luca Della - Fearless Food: Delicious Allergy-Free Recipes for Kids

Our bodies are armed with immune systems. Its the immune systems job to fight infections, viruses, and invaders. Sometimes the immune system identifies a certain food as one of these invaders and attacks it. While our immune system fights, a chemical response is triggered and causes an allergic reaction. Reactions vary greatly from a mild skin irritation to having trouble breathing. Any time you feel you are having a reaction, tell an adult immediately.

The best way to avoid having an allergic reaction is to be aware of what you are eating. Be careful not to consume that allergen. If you are not sure if that allergen is in a food, ask an adult or read the ingredient label of the food container before eating. Unfortunately, allergens can sometimes be hard to identify in an ingredient list. Check out http://www.foodallergy.org for a full list of hidden food allergen terms.

Avoiding food allergens can be hard to manage, especially when they are found in so many of our favorite foods. This cookbook will take you on a culinary journey to explore many of the dishes youve had to avoid because of a food allergy.

A safe kitchen is a fun kitchen! Always start your recipes with clean hands, surfaces, and tools. Wash your hands and any tools you may use in future steps of a recipe, especially when handling raw meat. Make sure you have an adult nearby to help you with any task you dont feel comfortable doing, such as cutting vegetables or carrying hot pans.

Have other food allergies? No problem. Check out the list at the end of each recipe for substitutions for other common allergens. Look out for other cool tips and ideas too!

Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cook Time: 10 minutes | Serves: 1

Eggs are a staple in many breakfast foods. But you can create a unique take on a classic early morning meal by using protein-packed chickpeas. Youll want to scramble to make this delicious breakfast entre!

1. 1/3 cup chickpea flour
2. 1/4 cup water
3. 1/4 teaspoon salt
4. 1/4 teaspoon paprika
5. 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
6. 1 tablespoon olive oil

1. small bowl
2. measuring cups/spoons
3. whisk
4. non-stick skillet
5. spatula

Allergens Eradicated!

No major food allergens found here.

1. Combine the chickpea flour, water, salt, paprika, and garlic powder in a small bowl. Whisk ingredients until mixed well. Set aside.
2. Add the olive oil to the skillet and put over a burner set to medium heat.
3. Add the flour mixture to the skillet when the olive oil is hot. The oil will appear to ripple a bit when it is ready.
4. Allow to cook for about three minutes, or until the edges begin to bubble.
5. Use a spatula to break up the batter into bite-sized pieces. Continue to cook until the batter is cooked through, approximately another two to three minutes.
6. Remove from heat and serve immediately.

Include your favorite veggies or toppings such as mushrooms, spinach, peppers, or onions. Add them to the skillet after step 3.

Blueberry Bread

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 1 hour | Makes: 1 loaf

You dont need eggs to make fluffy, rich bread. Plump and juicy blueberries add a punch of flavor and antioxidants to this freshly baked loaf. Start your day with a sweet blueberry treat!

Ingredients

1. cooking spray
2. 2 cups all-purpose flour
3. 1 teaspoon baking soda
4. 1 teaspoon kosher salt
5. 1/3 cup oil, such as olive oil
6. 3 ripe bananas
7. 3/4 cup granulated sugar
8. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
9. 1 cup thawed frozen blueberries

Tools

1. loaf pan
2. 2 mixing bowls
3. measuring cups/spoons
4. wooden spoon
5. fork
6. toothpick

Allergen Alert!

If you need to avoid wheat, use a wheat-free flour blend instead of all-purpose flour.

1. Preheat oven to 325F. Coat the loaf pan generously with the cooking spray and set aside.
2. Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl. Stir well and set aside.
3. Combine the oil, bananas, sugar, and vanilla extract in a second mixing bowl. Using a fork, mash the bananas and mix until they are mostly smooth.