Deceptively Delicious by Jessica Seinfeld

[harrietsmama]

I checked this out at the library and I love the concept, but almost every recipe seems to use white and /or brown sugar. My son can't have sugar, and other than xylitol and barley malt syrup, he goes bonkers from all the other stuff - haven't tried stevia, but that definitely needs special recipes

Many of her recipes also call for many forms of dairy. My daughter can eat some cheeses, but no other dairy. I know I can sub some of it with tofu and other soy products

Anyone familiar or have a general guide for replacing sugars and dairy? Like buttermilk, cream cheese, sour cream, yogurt (plain), skim milk - I know there are a ton of milks out there, but many don't _bake_ well

Thanks!

[lil_miss_understood]

I've personally found this to be an invaluable resource for dairy-free alternatives.
I can't help with the sugar but I'm interested to find out as well.

[harrietsmama]

Originally Posted by JacquelineR

I've personally found this to be an invaluable resource for dairy-free alternatives.
I can't help with the sugar but I'm interested to find out as well.

Thanks!

[kjbrown92]

DS can't do cane sugar and DD can't do beet sugar or honey, so I've been using tapioca syrup, agave, date sugar, maple sugar, and maple syrup. Frankly, I have to make every recipe 2 or 3 times to get it right. I was using rice milk in a lot of things, but now DS can't have rice, so I either use water or coconut milk. It's a whole lot of trial and error.

[camandmacsmom]

Hi there,

I'm not familiar with Jessica Seinfelds book nor am I familiar with replacing sugar in recipes with alternatives. My kids (3 of them) are allergic to dairy and we've had a lot of success with the recipes from Jennifer McCann's Vegan Lunch Box book (she also has a blog with some of her recipes just do a search for Vegan Lunch Box). hth. CJ

http://www.christa.mabel.ca/mabel.ph...lergy%20alerts

[harrietsmama]

Originally Posted by camandmacsmom

Hi there,

I'm not familiar with Jessica Seinfelds book nor am I familiar with replacing sugar in recipes with alternatives. My kids (3 of them) are allergic to dairy and we've had a lot of success with the recipes from Jennifer McCann's Vegan Lunch Box book (she also has a blog with some of her recipes just do a search for Vegan Lunch Box). hth. CJ

http://www.christa.mabel.ca/mabel.ph...lergy%20alerts

Thanks!

[jayell79]

I don't have any advice for replacing sugar or dairy, but rather how to use puréed fruits and veggies. It's just like making a low fat version of any recipe.
Replace up to ¾ of the shortening, butter, or oil with the puree. I have not read this book, but I would guess that the amount of veggies is less then that. So you can use any recipes that you have already been using.