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If you cannot have rice/soy/almond/oat milk, is there another way to make a smoothie? That sounded GOOD!!! How about blending some pumpkin puree with ice cubes and some pears or dates to sweeten it up a bit? Too bad you can't have cinnamon, but I at least you can have some pretty sweet and tasty fruits!

Is there a way to make a veggie stock exclusively with the veggies I listed to go with a risotto? I can't put things like celery in a soup anymore! I'm sure if you follow any veggie stock recipe, just substituting a mix of your vegetables and herbs, it would be fine. And delicious! Here's a recipe you could try; it seems flexible as far as adding whatever herbs and spices you like and can eat:

10 cups water
4 thin-skinned potatoes, scrubbed and halved
8 mushrooms, cleaned
2 carrots, unpeeled, scrubbed
2 cloves garlic, unpeeled
1 teaspoon coarse salt
add whatever other herbs you like or can tolerate

In a large stockpot, combine water, potatoes, mushrooms, leeks, carrots, garlic, salt, herbs. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 90 minutes. Strain, removing all solids. Let cool. Keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for long term storage. Makes 8 servings.

Also, since you mentioned you can eat meat/fish, can you have chicken broth? I really like Pacific Organic Free Range Chicken Broth (it's FF), which contains Organic Chicken, Seat Salt, Organic Chicken Flavor, Organic Potato Dextrose, Organic Onion Powder, Tumeric - oh, you can't have the last two ingredients.

You are WONDERFUL, thank you sooooo much *hugs* I've been spending a lot of time going through old recipes, and I should be thanking you for all the wonderful ideas you've posted. Your avocado and sardine ideas came in handy during the hot summer! Take care!

Ruch

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