Dairy Free - Egg Free - Nut Free Treats

Pumpkin Raisin Bread and Chocolate Cake
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"When I opened the cake, the aroma alone said chocolate all the way, but the flavor and quality did not disappoint. It was rich, moist and oh so chocolaty ... definitely lip licking good." From Barb Nicoletti's review on http://www.godairyfree.org/. To read the entire review log onto http://www.sweetalexis.com .

Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Nut Free Recipe

This recipe was sent to me by Barb Nicoletti at http://www.godairyfree.org/. Barb was kind enough to give our products glowing reviews on the GoDairyFree.org website. When asked if she had a good cheese substitute, this is the recipe she sent. Both kids and my husband love the recipe and now is a stable in our home. Thanks Barb!

"Cheezy" Sauce:
3 Cups Dairy Free Vegetable Broth or Water (I like Knorr's cubes)
1/4 Cup All Purpose Flour (or gluten-free all purpose)
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
3 Cloves Garlic, minced
Pinch of dried Thyme (crumbled in your fingers)
1/4 teaspoon Salt
Several pinches of freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon turmeric
3/4 Cup Nutritional Yeast Flakes (I use 1 Red Pepper diced instead)
1 Tablespoon fresh Lemon juice
1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard (we omit due to allergy)

To Prepare "Cheezy" Sauce:
Combine the broth and flour in a measuring cup and whisk with a fork until dissolved (a couple of lumps okay).
Preheat a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Place the oil and garlic in the pan and gently cook for about 2 minutes, stirring often and being careful not to burn the garlic.
Add the Thyme, Salt and Black Pepper, cook for about 15 seconds.
Add the Broth, Turmeric and Yeast (or red pepper) and raise to medium heat.
Use a whisk to stir constantly. The mixture should start bubbling and thickening in about 3 minutes - if it doesn't turn the heat a bit higher.
Once the mixture is bubbling and thickening, stir and cook for about 2 more minutes.
Add the lemon juice and mustard.
The mixture should resemble a thick, melty cheese.
Taste for salt, turn off the heat and cover the pan to keep warm until ready to use.

Suggested uses:
Great on pasta, veggies, potato and bacon bake, pizza, baked mac and "cheeze" or burgers.

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A little about us...

Sweet Alexis is an allergy friendly company, dedicated to not only create delicious treats free of Dairy, Eggs and Nuts, but to help create awareness for food allergies.

All of our Dairy Free, Egg Free, Nut Free products are made in a dedicated commercial kitchen on dedicated commercial equipment.

Sweet Alexis was created for Alexis and Ryan who both suffer from multiple food allergies. Although Ryan's are not as severe, Alexis' are life threatening. If any of her allergens are ingested, she can go into anaphylactic shock which is an allergic reaction that causes the throat and tongue to swell, body organs to shut down and cardiac arrest. If not given her medication immediately, it can be fatal.

Out of necessity, I created treats that were safe for my children to eat. As it turns out, they are delicious and friends and family began requesting we bring them to parties, functions, etc. Realizing the lack of delicious, safe baked goods in the marketplace we decided to create a company so it can be shared with other families like ourselves. Our full story and our full line of products can be viewed at http://www.sweetalexis.com/.

This blog was created as a way for me to share stories, information, recipes, etc. Alexis is now in 2ND grade and Ryan is in preschool living wonderfully normal, well adjusted, fulfilled lives. We have an amazing support system and live in a community that respects and understands the severity of our situation.

It hasn't always been easy and at times sad and scary. We've made adjustments and at times made mistakes, but my hope in sharing these experiences with others is to offer a bit of support or inspiration.

Thank you and welcome,

Michele