If you are new to navigating your allium allergy, be prepared to spend much more time inside the grocery store. What use to take us 10 minutes for a quick grocery run is now at least 30 minutes. It does get better, but at first it’s daunting. Turning over every bottle and all packaging to look at the ingredients is time consuming. At first you think just looking for the words garlic and onions does the trick… but nope! You also have to be mindful of ambiguous words like “natural flavoring,” “spice blend,” or any kind of vegetable or meat broths. Even spices like chili powder you can’t buy. You need to look into making your own spice blends which has been fun! We do a blend of paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, pepper and cumin! Same goes with any sort of BBQ rubs or Italian blends.

To dive a little more into our favorite spices to replace garlic and onions, please see my blog post titled “Best Spices to Replace Garlic and Onions.” We will also post some key spices in our Our Favorites tab!

Tips to Make Allium Free Dinners at Home:

When cooking allium-free dinners at home, it's important to focus on using alternative ingredients to add flavor. Herbs like basil, oregano, cumin, funnel seed and thyme can be great substitutes for the depth of flavor that garlic and onions typically provide. Consider using ingredients like cucumber or celery for a similar aromatic and texture in your dishes. Additionally, incorporating acidic elements like lemon juice or vinegar can brighten up the flavors of your dishes. By getting creative with your ingredient choices and flavor combinations, you can enjoy a delicious and satisfying allium-free dinner which you never thought possible!