By Laurel Green

Living Without's Favorite Books: Focus on Family

From the editors of Kiwi magazine comes Allergy-Friendly Food for Families (Andrews McMeel Publishing), a collection of 120 recipes that don’t contain gluten, dairy, eggs, nuts or soy. Although not all recipes are devoid of every listed food allergen, each offers flavorful opportunity to expand your family’s dining experience and help your children develop a diverse palate. This book covers the spectrum of easy, quick and appetizing foods. A decided plus is its focus on teaching youngsters to choose and prepare their own healthy and fun fare. Examples: A two-minute Banana Chocolate Shakeroo, a Greener Sloppy Joe (made with lentils, not beef), a Zucchini Boat (to deliver hummus). These and other kid-friendly recipes tempt and teach at the same time.