Recipe suggestions?

Hey guys,

Right now is a brief peak in my day so I though I would ask a less dreary question...

I'm allergic to flour, eggs, and milk. And I'm a Vegetarian. I seriously can't find anything to eat that taste good. (I have a flour and egg substitute)

Anybody know a good recipe for me? For anything.

I'm not a cook, so I don't know any recipes off the top of my head. But if I can get my act together the next day or so, I'll try to peruse some cook books. I know what you mean about getting tired of the same old things.

Do you like rice? I am a big paella fan. I also like rice and beans and arroz con pollo (chicken with rice and vegetables). (No, I am not latino!)

I am, however, part Irish and love potatoes! I like them baked, boiled and fried. You can mash them substituting warm chicken broth for milk. If you bake or boil them, substitute extra-virgin olive oil for butter.

I am on a strict diet myself as I am both glucose and lactose intolerant, and suffer from IBS as well. You can have fruit and juice. I can't.

With your allergies, it sounds like breakfast may be your most frustrating meal. I often have baked potatoes for breakfast with spices and olive oil. Sometimes, on weekends, I'll have white rice and spicey black beans. Learn to like veggies and salads. They are delicious if prepared correctly.

Since you are allergic to flour, please advise if this is a gluten or a wheat allergy.

I think one of the ways of dealing with a limited diet that forces you to give up a lot of appealing foods is to treat yourself to foods you like. Treat yourself to shrimp and steaks as long as they aren't breaded. Oriental restaurants often have meals without milk products and have rice on the side. (Avoid fried rice as it usually has scrambled eggs.) Shop at health food stores for bread and pasta products that are made without wheat products. I know what it's like to have to read the ingredient list of all the products I buy and I sure you are acquainted with doing that too. Hang in there, things will get better.

I love rice.

I have a EXTREMELY limited menu. I tried to keep it low maintenance when I posted this forum.

I can't have anything with: gluten, eggs, lactose, acidic fruits, spicy ingredients, or meat. (No milk, bread, eggs, orange juice, or salsa haha)

I don't eat meat. But that's just because it grosses me out.

(I have a lot of health issue for a kid)

Well . . . I was never a big meat or fish eater but, when I was diagnosed as glucose intolerant, I was told to eat as much lean, simply prepared meat as I wanted. There is nothing gross about meat. Humans have been eating meat for thousands and thousands of years. You have to give your body nourishing foods to survive and be healthy. Taking into account your serious food allergies, eliminating meat because it "grosses you out" is foolish. I hope you are taking a multivitamin daily to make up for some of the things you cannot eat.

I know it's not smart. But it's disgusting. Thanks for your concern

Yeah unhappy guy is spot on about the multivitamins. Be sure that you're eating veggies that give you things like protein that normally comes from meat. I think some types of beans can give you protein. I honestly don't know much about that stuff.

from the local hospital newsletter:
Cooking better with Chef Nancy:
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

Dubbed a "superfood" with a powerful, nutritional punch, quinoa ("KEEN-wah") is a vegetable seed that is high in protein and contains all nine essential amino acids. It is high in fiber, fat-free, gluten-free and has a low glycemic index, meaning it won't spike blood sugar. "A really cool trick is to boil it in green tea water – then you combine two super foods in one dish. It doesn't change the taste, but ramps up antioxidants and nutrients," says Shayna Komar, a licensed and registered dietitian at Cancer Wellness at Piedmont.
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

3/4 cup quinoa, prepared as directed on box
1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, chopped
1/4 cup capers, drained1/2 cup chopped sundried tomatoes
2 roasted red peppers, chopped
1 cup chopped artichoke hearts
1 cup garbanzo beans
1 fresh jalepeno, minced
1/4 cup minced red onion
2 tbsp chopped chives
1/2 cup chopped dill
1 Recipe Mediterranean Dressing*
In a large bowl, toss the ingredients together with the dressing.
Mediterranean Dressing*

2 anchovies
1/4 Cup EVOO
2 tbsp red vinegar
2 tbsp dill
2 cloves garlic
Sea salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
Place the ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth.