Try These Safe Substitutes For Your Christmas Feast

Nuts, dairy, and wheat are everywhere during the holidays, which makes it tough for allergic individuals to navigate meals and Christmas dinners. But, there are several substitutes that can be used to prepare allergen-safe dishes for your family and guests.

Here is a list that can be helpful:

🥜 NUT ALLERGY

• Nuts in stuffings, salads, and puddings can be replaced with chopped dried fruit.

• Instead of using marzipan or almond essence, opt for royal icing or fondant. You can also top your Christmas cakes with crystallized fruit.

• For the Christmas pudding, replace the peanuts with dairy-free spread.

🍞 GLUTEN AND WHEAT ALLERGY

• Opt for flours such as rice, buckwheat, sorghum, potato, corn, coconut and tapioca or choose gluten-free flour mixes.

• You can also try gluten-free ingredients such as quinoa, puffed corn, or gluten-free oats or muesli.

• Replace breadcrumbs with polenta, cornmeal, dried fruit, or cooked rice.

🥛 DAIRY ALLERGY

• Look for dairy-free (vegan) recipes or substitute butter with dairy-free margarine and milk with soy, rice, or almond milk.

• You can use olive oil instead of butter to moisten meat and fry vegetables.