Cooking

The tough part with eating out is that there can be a drastic difference between what's on the menu and what you end up getting after all the stuff you're allergic to is taken out.

But if you like to cook, you can get a lot closer to the dish you want, even if it normally has foods you're allergic too. It also goes without saying that's it's the safest option when trying to eat with allergies.

This article won't teach you how to cook or talk through specific recipes. Instead, I'll share some tips & tricks I've learned cooking with allergies.


Dairy, eggs, and soy are some really common allergens in cooking. Reference this article for substitutes to some common allergens.

However, I would recommend not overdoing substitutions.


If there's a dish you really want to try, but it's hard to get it right, consider making it from scratch.

For example, if you love pancakes, but all the pancake mixes you find in the store have eggs or require dairy, try making it from scratch.

There are a lot of people with allergies and a lot of great recipes that have been tested to get the taste as close to possible to the original food. The tough part here is finding the right recipes.


If you like following recipes when cooking, I'm sure you've noticed how challenging it is to find one that works perfectly with you allergies. It's not fun to substitute every other ingredient with something else. Often times too many substitutions made the dish taste much different than intended.

The easiest workaround for me is searching "[Dish Name] No [Allergens]" or "[Dish Name] Vegan" to avoid dairy, eggs, fish, and any other animal products that may cause allergies.