This summer, Applegate Farms LLC, a natural and organic meat brand, partnered with Fare — Food Allergy Research & Education — to launch the first-ever Fare-Off Recipe Contest. Created in support of those struggling with food allergies, the contest encouraged home cooks and creators to submit accessible recipes that are free of the top nine allergens: milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, wheat, soy and sesame. The goal of the contest was to show support of the food allergy community and to create an arsenal of allergy-safe recipes in three categories: Grilling, Breakfast and Lunch.
Applegate and Fare are announcing the winner, Louise Tippens of Portland, Ore., with her recipe entitled "EVERYTHING Lasagna," a lunchtime dish that uses Applegate Organics Sweet Italian Sausage and cauliflower to put an allergy-friendly spin on classic lasagna.