I’m often met with a sigh and gasp when I tell people I can’t eat garlic. Then I feed them a dish like this tomatillo and avocado crema with tacos from Laurent Dagenais, and the only gasps I hear are followed by " Can I have some more?” This simple recipe packs a lot of flavor and would be delicious on just about anything. Grilled chicken, Veggies, Fish, Steak, Eggs, your newborn baby's toes, your call! You’ll need an oven, a blender, ice, and a little patience.

There are so many hot sauces to choose from, how do you lock in safe varieties that won’t cause a reaction. Leave it to me! I’ve been emailing companies and taste testing hot sauces so you don’t have to. These are hands down the best garlic free and gluten-free hot sauces.