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Hello,
I have food allergies. I am allergic to:
- Onions
- Garlic
- Scallions
- Leeks
- Shallots
- Chives
- Asparagus
I can have individual spices and herbs like: salt, pepper, oregano, sage, thyme, basil, parsley, cilantro, cayenne pepper, plain chili’s, jalapeno, rosemary, dill, cinnamon, tarragon, marjoram, cardamom, nutmeg, ginger, turmeric, clove, mustard powder, savory, lavender, fennel, mint, bay leaf, cumin, caraway, poppy seeds, coriander, saffron. Flavor enhancers like: olive and other oils, butter, lemon, lime, tomato, caper, wine & vinegar are also safe.
Please check pre-made broths, sauces, spice blends and salad dressings for words like natural flavors, broth, spices, spice extractives & caramel color as these may contain my allergens.
In Spanish
Hola, tengo alergias alimentarias. Soy alérgico a las cebollas, el ajo, las cebolletas, los puerros, las chalotas, las cebolletas y los espárragos. Puedo tener especias y hierbas individuales como: sal, pimienta, orégano, salvia, tomillo, albahaca, perejil, cilantro, pimienta de cayena, chile natural, jalapeño, romero, eneldo, canela, estragón, mejorana, cardamomo, nuez moscada, jengibre, cúrcuma. , clavo, mostaza en polvo, ajedrea, lavanda, hinojo, menta, laurel, comino, alcaravea, semillas de amapola, cilantro, azafrán. Los potenciadores del sabor como: oliva y otros aceites, mantequilla, limón, lima, tomate, alcaparras, vino y vinagre también son seguros. Consulte los caldos, salsas, mezclas de especias y aderezos para ensaladas preparados previamente para ver palabras como sabores naturales, caldo, especias, extractos de especias y color caramelo, ya que pueden contener mis alérgenos.
Compatible Herbs | Substitutions |
Basil | Oregano, Thyme, Mint |
Bay Leaf | Thyme, Oregano (Italian or Mexican), Basil, Juniper Berries (not for pregnant women) Boldo Leaves, Rosemary, Red Bay Leaf |
Cardamom | Allspice, Apple or Pumpkin Pie Spice, Cinnamon, Cloves, Nutmeg, or Ginger. If you need the Cardamom for a savory dish add Cumin to these spices. Try toasting the above spices and it will deepen the flavor. |
Chervil | Tarragon or Parsley |
Cilantro | Parsley |
Coriander | Cumin |
Cumin | Ground Coriander, Caraway Seeds, Curry Powder or Turmeric, Garam Masala, Paprika, Ground Fennel Seeds |
Dill | Fennel, Thyme, Rosemary, Parsley, Chervil, Basil, Tarragon |
Fennel Seed | Anise, Dill, Cumin, Caraway Seeds, Licorice Root, Celery Seed, Mahlab |
Ginger | Nutmeg, Allspice, Turmeric, Cardamom, Cinnamon, Mace. For fresh Ginger try Jaboticaba (Brazilian fruit), Jerusalem Artichokes |
Harissa | Cayenne Pepper, Red Pepper Flakes, Tabasco Sauce, Sambal Oelek Chili Paste and add Cumin, or make it homemade: mix a teaspoon of Chili Flakes (like Aleppo Pepper) with a teaspoon of Ground Cumin, a pinch of Salt, and a little Olive Oil (or vegetable oil) to create a paste consistency. |
Herb de Provence | Blend Rosemary, Lavender, Basil, Thyme, Marjoram, Bay Leaf, Sage, Savory, Fennel & Oregano |
Italian seasoning | Blend Oregano, Rosemary, Basil, |
Marjoram | Basil, Thyme, or Savory |
Mint | Basil, Marjoram, Rosemary |
Oregano | Thyme or Basil |
Paprika | Chipotle Chili Powder, Cayenne Pepper, Ancho Pepper Powder, Aleppo |
Parsley | Chervil, Cilantro |
Poultry Seasoning | Blend Sage, Thyme, Marjoram, Savory, Black Pepper, Rosemary |
Red Pepper Flakes | Hot Pepper Sauce, Cayenne Pepper |
Rosemary | Thyme, Tarragon, Savory |
Saffron | Turmeric, Paprika, Curry Powder, Cardamom, Cumin, Safflower, Marigold Spice |
Sage | Rosemary, Marjoram, Thyme, Savory, Oregano, Tarragon, Bay Leaf or Poultry Seasoning |
Savory | Thyme, Sage, Marjoram |
Sesame Seed | Hemp Seeds, Poppy Seeds, Sunflower Seeds, Pumpkin Seeds, Flax Seeds, Roasted Almonds, Roasted Pine Nuts, Pistachio Nuts, Chia Seeds, Sesame Oil if you’re not sensitive. |
Sumac | Lemon Zest |
Tarragon | Dill, Fennel, Oregano, Marjoram, Angelica, Basil, Chervil, Anise, Rosemary |
Thyme | Oregano, Marjoram, Basil, Savory, Poultry Seasoning, Italian Seasoning, Za’atar Spice, Herbs de Provence |
Turmeric | Saffron, Ground Ginger, Ground Cumin, Curry Powder, Dry Mustard, Paprika, |
Za’tar (without garlic) | Mix 1 tsp of each: Ground Thyme, Oregano, Marjoram, Cumin, Coriander, Sumac and Sesame seeds |
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Disclaimer: Patti’s Allergy Conscious Kitchen is meant to provide suggestions and does not infer medical advice. This information comes from personal and shared experiences and is not meant to be medical advice. The focus of the recipes on this site are Allium/Gluten free and attempts to make substitutions for egg, dairy, and nut allergies.