Special Dietary Needs

I have more and more friends and family members discovering they have Celiac disease, lactose intolerance, egg allergies, etc.  I have done lots of searches for specialty recipes I can take to get-togethers that will be safe for everyone to eat.   I will use this post as a place to collect links to good recipes & resources.  Please, let me know of any good sites I am missing.


http://www.gicare.com/diets/gluten-free.aspx has a great list of things that do, may, and do not contain gluten.

Coconut Macaroons

2 large egg whites

Pinch of salt

1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk

3 teaspoons imitation vanilla

4-5 drops almond flavoring

2 bags shredded sweetened coconut (14-ounces each)

·    In a medium bowl, whisk egg whites and salt until frothy, about 2 minutes. Stir in condensed milk, almond flavoring, and vanilla. Using a rubber spatula, fold in coconut until well combined.

·    Heat oven to 300 degrees.

·    Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or nonstick baking mats. Use a cookie scoop to form macaroons into 1 1/4-inch mounds about 1 inch apart.

Bake until macaroons are golden brown, about 20-30 minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack; let cool completely.  Drizzle with semi-sweet chocolate.