Peanut Free
*Recipe is not peanut-free as written, but includes a simple modification to make it peanut-free.
Main Dishes
- Allergy-Safe Steak
Great steak is more about technique than ingredients. Here's how to make a flavorful steak without allergenic extras.
- Chicken Provençal
One-pot braised meal featuring tomatoes, potatoes, and sweet French herbs. - Hot Millet Breakfast Cereal
Breakfast porridge with fruit and spices. Note: Coconut is an optional ingredient. - Lamb with Feta-Mint Pesto
Sophisticated dinner party fare serves a crowd. (Made with pine nuts, but includes instructions to make this nut-free.) - Polenta Torte
Corn-crust substitute for pizza, topped with oven-roasted vegetables. - Tacos with Allergen-Free Seasoning
Adapt this taco recipe to match your choice of filling and spice level. - Wheat-Free, Gluten-Free Zucchini-Feta Pancakes
Greek-inspired savory crepes with vegetables and herbs.
Side Dishes
- Basic Microwave Spaghetti Squash
How to cook this unusual vegetable with a minimum of fuss.
- Carrots with Cinnamon
The sweetness of cinnamon makes a popular vegetable even more friendly to kids' palates. - Millet-Herb Stuffing
A tasty, savory side dish in its own right, or use it to stuff the Lamb with Feta-Mint Pesto (above). - Mushroom-Sage Risotto
Italian rice dish that's hearty enough to be a vegetarian main course.
Soups, Snacks, and Salads
- All-Purpose Allergy-Safe Vegetable Broth
Canned or boxed vegetable broths often include allergenic additives. Fortunately, making your own is easy.
- Allergy-Safe Gazpacho
This Spanish cold tomato soup is a summertime classic, and takes almost no time to prepare. - Allergy-Safe Quinoa Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette
Summertime cold salad featuring an Incan "supergrain." - Cranberry Chicken Salad
This tangy chicken salad recipe couldn't be simpler. If you're avoiding soy, use soy-free mayonnaise (recipe below). - Curry Chicken Salad
Chicken salad flavored with a homemade spice blend and apricots. If you're avoiding soy, use soy-free mayonnaise (recipe below). - Nut-Free Trail Mix
Can't find safe trail mix in stores? Try making your own. - Pumpkin and Apple Soup
Take advantage of two of fall's most abundant ingredients with this sweet-and-savory soup. - Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Don't throw away those seeds in your Halloween pumpkins. Pumpkin seeds are nutritious and a good substitute for nuts as a quick salty snack. - Soy-Free Larb
Traditional Thai ground pork or chicken salad that's naturally soy-free.
Sauces, Condiments, and Appetizers
- Cinnamon Applesauce
This kid favorite is easy to make at home and makes a good early solid food for babies with some simple modifications.
- Corn-Free Cranberry Sauce with Orange and Ginger
Traditional turkey accompaniment, without unhealthy high-fructose corn syrup. - Corn-Free, Soy-Free, Sulfite-Free Mayonnaise
Homemade mayonnaise just plain tastes better. This one is free from several common allergens. - Easy Red Wine Pan Sauce
Dress up steaks or chicken with this quick French reduction sauce. - Hummus
Classic Middle Eastern chickpea dip or sandwich spread. (Includes sesame.) - Red Pepper Puree
Colorful sandwich spread: try it instead of peanut butter. - Spinach-Artichoke Dip
A version of popular pub fare that's free from shellfish, wheat, and soy. - Tomato Bruschetta
This classic Italian toast preparation works equally well as a sophisticated appetizer or as rustic picnic fare.
