A refreshing blend of zucchini, red onion, and a simple vinaigrette makes this summer zucchini noodle salad perfect for hot days! Use your spiralizer to make these zoodles in no time! Our garden will be exploding with zucchini soon, and I can’t wait! We love this summer vegetable – whether it’s in salads, or chocolate…
Allergy Friendly Side Dish Recipes
A delicious side dish or two is the perfect way to round out a meal! Try some allergy friendly side dish recipes like Garlic Dill Green Beans, Nut Free Sweet Potato Casserole, or the best Dairy Free Mashed Potatoes.
You won't believe the variety of flavors in this versatile recipe collection that's free of the top allergens!
Easy Caprese Salad.
This recipe for easy caprese salad is just wonderful for summer! Fresh tomatoes, basil, and soft mozzarella – this is a great salad for a barbecue or picnic. This is one of my favorite summer recipes – easy caprese salad. Simple and elegant, and so easy to put together. This is just the thing to…
Homemade Paleo BBQ Sauce.
Homemade Paleo BBQ sauce is delicious and very simple to make! This recipe is perfect for chicken, beef, or pork. Get ready to ramp up the flavor of your favorite summer grilling recipes! Did you know…barbecue sauce is so easy to make? Doesn’t it make you happy when you find out how easy it is…
Savory Roasted Asparagus (Vegan, Dairy Free).
This delicious savory roasted asparagus takes just minutes to make and is sure to become a new favorite side dish! The cheesy flavor is so tasty, and it’s dairy free and vegan, too. Do you get excited at this time of year, when you finally start to see some signs of spring? Whether it’s in…
Easy Carrot Noodles.
These easy carrot noodles are a delicious way to enjoy carrots! Kids and adults love this very simple side dish, and you can make this without any fancy kitchen tools! Carrot noodles are one of my favorite side dishes, especially in the spring! I love vegetable noodles – this recipe for chicken meatballs and zoodles…
Garlic Dill Green Bean Tomato Salad.
This garlic dill green bean tomato salad is full of fresh flavor and color! Red onions, tomatoes, chickpeas, and a delicious dressing make this salad a delicious side dish or a light lunch. The warmer weather makes me crave all the fresh, green recipes, how about you? This salad is so summery – there’s nothing…
Curried Quinoa Broccoli Salad.
A delicious curried quinoa broccoli salad is the perfect addition to your summer picnic or barbecue! This easy salad is gluten free, dairy free, and so flavorful. When the warm weather hits, I love to make quinoa salads. They are just so easy to make, and you can add anything at all to them and…
Lemon Dill Zucchini Noodles.
Lemon dill zucchini noodles are a delicious and light side dish for spring! These are easy to make and perfect for the warmer weather! One of my favorite ways to enjoy zucchini is to make zucchini noodles, or zoodles. It’s so easy, and it’s actually one of the only ways that my son will eat…
Easy Picnic Corn Salad.
This fresh and colorful picnic corn salad is sure to be a crowd pleaser! Full of peppers, onions, zucchini, and corn, this is a great side dish for a barbecue or potluck. Don’t you love easy, summery recipes that are naturally gluten free and vegan? There’s nothing like a simple salad to bring to a…
Asparagus Quinoa Salad with Lemon Mustard Vinaigrette.
Fresh and healthy asparagus is paired with quinoa and a tangy lemon mustard vinaigrette dressing. This asparagus quinoa salad is a wonderful side dish for spring and summer. It’s spring!! We made it! We made it through February. And now we are getting close to spring, and warmer temperatures, and NO SNOW. (I hope). With…
Super Tasty Garlic Roasted Broccoli.
This recipe for the garlic roasted broccoli is simply the best! This is the perfect easy side dish for any meal. Kids and adults love this garlicky, crispy broccoli. What’s your favorite way to eat broccoli? We love broccoli soup, and crunchy broccoli salad, but I think the easiest and tastiest way is to make…
Garlic Rosemary Roasted Potatoes.
Garlic rosemary roasted potatoes are comfort food at its simplest and most delicious! These potatoes are the perfect side dish for chicken, beef, or fish. Mmmm…potatoes…a favorite comfort food. And so versatile, too! I mean, I have a lot of favorite foods, but if I’m feeling under the weather, or tired, or it’s freezing cold outside…potatoes…
How to Roast Garlic.
Learn how to roast garlic with this simple tutorial. Add the mellow flavor of roasted garlic to your recipes – you will love how easy this is! Mmm…garlic! Who else is a huge fan of garlic? I love to cook with garlic. From homemade pasta salad to garlic spaghetti, garlic makes an appearance in many…
Vegan Creamed Corn (Gluten Free, Dairy Free).
Gluten free and vegan creamed corn is a comforting side dish that takes just minutes to make. This is delicious, dairy free comfort food that’s just right for a Sunday dinner. Holiday meals often have many different side dishes – that’s what makes them so special! And so very filling, too – bring on the…
Super Simple Gluten Free Stuffing.
Enjoy this super simple gluten free stuffing with your Thanksgiving dinner this year. This is a classic recipe, and it’s so easy to put together! A delicious part of the Thanksgiving meal is the stuffing. There’s just something extra yummy about a pan full of buttery, flavorful bread and herbs and spices. It’s hard to…
Sweet Potato Mushroom Wild Rice Stuffing.
A wonderfully flavorful wild rice stuffing with sweet potatoes and mushrooms. Vegan and gluten free, and perfect for Thanksgiving! What’s your favorite part of the Thanksgiving meal? For many people, it’s the stuffing. Whether it’s cornbread stuffing, or a more traditional bread stuffing, everyone loves this delicious side dish. We love all types of stuffing…
Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes (Dairy Free).
Slow cooker mashed potatoes are creamy, buttery, and the perfect side dish for Thanksgiving. Save some room on the stove and let your slow cooker do the work with this easy recipe! What’s the biggest challenge on Thanksgiving day? I’m sure we could all name a few challenges, especially if you are cooking for food…
Maple Mustard Roasted Brussels Sprouts.
Maple mustard roasted Brussels sprouts are a delicious savory sweet side that goes well with the Thanksgiving turkey! This easy recipe is gluten free and vegan. Brussels sprouts…friend or foe? Do these little green globes make their way onto your holiday table? I wasn’t always crazy about this cruciferous vegetable, but once I tried these…
Roasted Delicata Squash with Fresh Cranberries.
Roasted delicata squash with fresh cranberries is an easy, tasty, and colorful Thanksgiving side dish. This is a delicious recipe that’s naturally gluten free and vegan. Even though we are barely into November, I’m ready to share Thanksgiving recipes galore! It’s no secret that I love delicata squash…it’s my very favorite. It’s easy to prepare,…
Deliciously Easy Roasted Red Potatoes.
These easy roasted red potatoes are always a hit! They’re the perfect side dish that’s family friendly, too. Serve with a beef roast or chicken legs for a comforting meal. Are you getting in the mood for comfort food now that the weather is cooler? When the weather turns, it’s time to bring out all…
Nut Free Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole.
This delicious vegan sweet potato casserole is a favorite classic recipe at holiday time! Now everyone can enjoy this dish – it’s nut free and allergy friendly! There’s nothing like being thrown a curve ball like a new tree nut allergy right before the holidays. After we were told my son had a severe cashew…
Vegan Cornbread Casserole.
Vegan cornbread casserole is a wonderful addition to any holiday table! This delicious side dish is so warm and comforting, and it’s sure to be a family favorite. My mom was a wonderful cook, and there are many recipes that stand out in my mind that were present at special occasions and holidays when I…
Vegan Creamed Spinach (Gluten Free, Dairy Free).
Delicious vegan creamed spinach is the perfect side dish. It’s just right for serving at a holiday meal or Sunday dinner. It seems that people either love or hate spinach. I know that for some people, the promise of cooked spinach doesn’t exactly make them come running to the table. But this vegan creamed spinach…
Easy and Tasty Roasted Carrot Fries.
Roasted carrot fries are a delicious alternative to potato fries! This healthy side dish is loaded with vitamin A and fiber! One of our favorite ways to eat carrots is roasted carrot fries. Carrots are a great choice for fries – they’re full of flavor, lower in carbohydrates than potatoes, and they get really delicious…
