Mayonnaise and Ketchup for YOU

Nothing like a good hamburger with lots of ketchup, right? And how about a chicken salad sandwich with creamy mayonnaise on the bread?

Why would you need a recipe for ketchup when there are at least half a dozen varieties available in supermarkets? Well, store-bought ketchup often contains wheat, corn, garlic and other spices. And the eggs in mayonnaise are often a no-no. By making your own, you can control what ingredients are in it. Check the recipe ingredients carefully for your own situation and if you are allergic to any of them or some of the spices mentioned below, experiment with the recipes and use ones that you can have instead. Recipes by Melissa J. Taylor.

Ketchup

6 oz. can of tomato paste (Contadina recommended)
1 tablespoon apple-cider vinegar
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons hot sauce (Purchase one made with apple-cider vinegar rather than "normal" vinegar, which can contain wheat, and check on any other questionable ingredients before using.)
¼ teaspoon onion powder
1 tablespoon molasses
3 tablespoons water
Dash pepper
Dash celery salt

Add all ingredients to a bowl; stir until fully combined...or use a blender for a more uniform texture. Add to a ketchup container for "normalcy" if desired (you can purchase a squeeze bottle), and store in the refrigerator.

Mock Mayonnaise

½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon dry mustard
Dash paprika
Dash cayenne
1 tablespoon apple- cider vinegar
1 cup canola oil
1 cup water
2 teaspoons arrowroot
1 teaspoon xanthum gum
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Dash onion powder
Dash of other spices, if you wish

Blend together until mayonnaise consistency. Store in refrigerator. Looks, smells and tastes like the real thing! Use for pasta and bean salads and lots more.

Do you have a favorite allergy-friendly recipe? One that is SO good that even non-allergics say that it's delicious? One with no wheat, or no eggs or milk,or no nuts or other problem ingredients… but maybe tastes like they're there?

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NOTE: Allergy & Asthma Center is not responsible for the recipes used on our web site. We do our best to see that they are appropriate for those allergic to certain foods but you must check the ingredients yourself or with your allergist for your own personal allergies.

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