Simply Recipes / Marianna Fierro
Holidays can mean different things to different people.
To some, its an exciting time to celebrate and gather for delicious meals.
But for those living with food allergies, it can be full of worry.Can I eat this?
Simply Recipes / Marianna Fierro
That means considering everyones food allergies when planning, cooking, and serving.
First off, its important to understand what allergies are and what they are not.
According toMayo Clinic,a food allergy can be defined as an immune response to eating certain foods.
An allergy isnota food preference and need to be taken seriously.
Here are my top tips for entertaining or preparing food for guests with allergies.
Send it out early to give everyone enough time to respond and plan ahead.
Visibility Is Key
Make the list of ingredients front and center.
Depending on the severity of the allergy, place dishes containing allergens on a separate table.
Dont Share Serving Utensils
Each dish should have its own serving utensil.
Avoid cross contaminationthe spoon to scoop dairy-filled mashed potato should never take a dip in the vegan stuffing!
Those With Allergies, Go First!
Serve yourself before the rest of the group goes to lower the risk of cross contamination.
If youre the host and know who your guests with allergies are, graciously guide them to go first.
Tips for Substituting Ingredients
Navigating allergies doesnt mean deprivation.
Keeping allergies in mind means reading the ingredient list carefully and substituting out an ingredient thats an allergen.
Consider the following when making common Thanksgiving foods:
