Hi all,
Was just thinking that I might attempt to use one or more of the Edward & Son Rice crackers as the bread portion of my next "safe" dressing attempt. Other half would be the "safe" cornbread for which I'll have to use Egg Replacer, and a sub for milk.
All other ingredients would be the same as in a normal dressing.
Has anyone ever tried to make dressing using rice crackers instead of the various "allergen"-free breads?
Also, if the crackers don't work out so well, has anyone ever used the Eden brand bread in the frozen section that is also free of yeast among the other allergens as the bread part of their dressing?
What I'm thinking is that if the cornbread comes out tasting fairly normal, that with all the seasoning, and turkey juices, any discrepancies in flavor should be well disguised.
Another thought I had was that if I used the "toasted onion" flavor of crackers, that those would increase the oniony tastes. Another good choice might be the "vegetable" flavored ones, but I think a combination of the two leaning a bit toward the onion might be best. Plain would probably be pretty fool proof, provided I added enough flavor otherwise.
What do you good cooks think about the possibility of this working out?
Thanks a heep!
Yours, Luce
"Multiple -Allergen"-free dressing idea
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Luce, I don't think I qualify for the "good cook" label, but your idea sounds reasonable to me and I'd probably go with the flavored crackers too.
Hope it tastes wonderful. I will be celebrating Thanksgiving at my daughter's home and I've been told I'm in charge of pies. I have no hope of remaining "cave woman" that day. I'd be in bad shape without my Asacol, I'm afraid.
Hope your dressing comes out fantastic and please let us know how everyone liked it.
Shirley
Hope it tastes wonderful. I will be celebrating Thanksgiving at my daughter's home and I've been told I'm in charge of pies. I have no hope of remaining "cave woman" that day. I'd be in bad shape without my Asacol, I'm afraid.
Hope your dressing comes out fantastic and please let us know how everyone liked it.
ShirleyWhen the eagles are silent, the parrots begin to jabber"
-- Winston Churchill
-- Winston Churchill
Shirley,
Stick to your principles! Haha! You can do it -- get someone to act as your taste tester.
I'll bet you'll get lots of volunteers.
Actually, my sister, mom, and I may be the only ones actually eating this stuff if it's fit to eat. Otherwise, it'll just be me and the trash can. Hope not though. This will be my third Thanksgiving without dressing, so this will really just be a sorta fun experiment rather than something to keep me from feeling deprived. Can't remember, but seems to me it may be my sister's first Thanksgiving gf. Will have to ask her that if she calls tonight.
Yep, think that's what I'll use in the experiment -- the flavored crackers. Thanks for the encouragement to do that.
By the way, I'm sure that you're an excellent cook, particularly since you started out in Ga.
Yours, Luce
Stick to your principles! Haha! You can do it -- get someone to act as your taste tester.
I'll bet you'll get lots of volunteers.
Actually, my sister, mom, and I may be the only ones actually eating this stuff if it's fit to eat. Otherwise, it'll just be me and the trash can. Hope not though. This will be my third Thanksgiving without dressing, so this will really just be a sorta fun experiment rather than something to keep me from feeling deprived. Can't remember, but seems to me it may be my sister's first Thanksgiving gf. Will have to ask her that if she calls tonight.
Yep, think that's what I'll use in the experiment -- the flavored crackers. Thanks for the encouragement to do that.
By the way, I'm sure that you're an excellent cook, particularly since you started out in Ga.
Yours, Luce
Hi Luce!
I don't think it would hurt to add a couple of the onion flavored crackers.
I"d use the cornbread as your base, then saute some onion and celery to add to it. Then make sure you use your egg replacer to help bind everything together. Then add some safe chicken stock or broth, just enough to moisten, and your poultry seasoning and a little sage. Don't use alot of either of the two seasonings.. They can be potent to taste. I sometimes grate a carrot and add it to my stuffing too. Bake at 350 for about 30-45 minutes.
Hope this helps!!
Love
Dee~~~
I don't think it would hurt to add a couple of the onion flavored crackers.
I"d use the cornbread as your base, then saute some onion and celery to add to it. Then make sure you use your egg replacer to help bind everything together. Then add some safe chicken stock or broth, just enough to moisten, and your poultry seasoning and a little sage. Don't use alot of either of the two seasonings.. They can be potent to taste. I sometimes grate a carrot and add it to my stuffing too. Bake at 350 for about 30-45 minutes.
Hope this helps!!
Love
Dee~~~