Oh, the joy of discovering dinner options that leave you satisfied, minus the usual suspects. Imagine a feast where gluten, dairy, and eggs take a backseat—yet the flavors steal the spotlight with their boldness and charm. I stumbled across these treasures while attempting to please a picky group of friends during a recent get-together, and let’s just say, they were wowed (and so was I, truth be told).
Steps
- Preheat the oven and prepare the baking dish for the Baked Honey Mustard Chicken & Potatoes.
- Place the pork in the slow cooker with seasonings for the Slow Cooker Pork Tacos.
- Layer ingredients in a large bowl for the Frito Taco Salad.
- Cook pasta, then toss with bacon, peas, and lemon dressing for Bacon, Pea and Lemon Pasta Salad.
- Prepare the pork patties and assemble with toppings for Italian Pork Sliders.
- Cook chicken with green chiles and blend into a creamy sauce for Creamy Green Chile Chicken.
- Roll the chicken filling in tortillas and bake for Baked Chicken Taquitos.
- Prepare bacon and ramen noodles, then combine with sauce for Bacon Ramen Noodles.
- Simmer chicken with vegetables and seasonings for Chicken Cacciatore.
- Cook rice and add proteins and spices for Skillet Jambalaya.
- Combine cooked pasta with spinach and sausage for Spinach & Sausage Pasta.
- Arrange chicken and vegetables on a sheet pan and bake for Salsa Chicken Sheet Pan.
- Cook pasta and toss with lemon chicken for Lemon Chicken Pasta.
- Slow cook pork with pineapple and chipotle sauce for Pineapple Chipotle Pork Tacos.
- Coat chicken with spices and bake for Unfried Chicken.
- Simmer ground meat in sauce for Homemade Ragu.
- Stir-fry chicken with vegetables and sauce for Moo Goo Gai Pan.
- Sauté chicken and vegetables with teriyaki sauce for Chicken Teriyaki Stir Fry.
- Cook chicken with black pepper sauce for Black Pepper Chicken.
- Combine cooked pasta with creamy lemon, basil, and avocado sauce for Creamy Lemon, Basil & Avocado Pasta.
- Simmer tomatoes and herbs for Tomato Basil Soup.
- Cook chicken in a creamy Tuscan sauce for Creamy Tuscan Chicken.
- Layer ingredients in a casserole dish and bake for Sloppy Joe Casserole.
- Cook sausage and peppers, then toss with pasta for Sausage and Peppers Pasta.
- Sear pork chops and simmer with sauce for San Francisco Pork Chops.
- Stir-fry chicken and broccoli with Korean sauce for Korean Chicken & Broccoli.
- Cook noodles and vegetables with sauce for Lo Mein.
- Simmer potatoes and seasonings for Loaded Potato Soup.
- Slow cook ingredients to blend flavors for Green Chile Enchilada Soup.
- Mix chicken salad ingredients and serve on bread for Chicken Salad Sandwiches.
- Combine chicken with noodles and seasonings for Crack Chicken Noodle Soup.
Ingredients
- Chicken breasts – 4 pieces (for Baked Honey Mustard Chicken & Potatoes)
- Yellow potatoes – 4 cups, diced
- Honey – 1/2 cup
- Dijon mustard – 1/2 cup
- Salt – 1 teaspoon
- Black pepper – 1/2 teaspoon
- Olive oil – 2 tablespoons
- Pork shoulder – 2 pounds (for Slow Cooker Pork Tacos)
- Taco seasoning – 2 tablespoons
- Salsa – 1 cup
- Corn tortillas – 12
- Ground beef – 1 pound (for Frito Taco Salad)
- Frito chips – 3 cups
- Shredded lettuce – 4 cups
- Diced tomatoes – 1 cup
- Kidney beans – 1 can
- Sliced olives – 1/2 cup
- Bacon – 6 slices, cooked and crumbled (for Bacon, Pea and Lemon Pasta Salad)
- Frozen peas – 1 cup
- Lemon juice – 1/4 cup
- Pasta of choice – 8 ounces
- Italian sausage – 1 pound, cooked and crumbled (for Italian Pork Sliders)
- Slider buns – 12
- Green chiles – 2 cans, diced (for Creamy Green Chile Chicken)
- Coconut milk – 1 can
- Chicken thighs – 4 pieces
- Corn tortillas – 10 (for Baked Chicken Taquitos)
- Chicken breast – 2 cups, cooked and shredded
- Ramen noodles – 2 packs (for Bacon Ramen Noodles)
- Chicken broth – 4 cups
- Spinach – 2 cups
- Diced tomatoes – 1 can (for Chicken Cacciatore)
- Bell peppers – 2, sliced
- Italian seasoning – 1 tablespoon
- Jambalaya rice mix – 1 box (for Skillet Jambalaya)
- Sausage – 1 pound, sliced
- Cajun seasoning – 1 tablespoon
- Penne pasta – 12 ounces (for Spinach & Sausage Pasta)
- Italian sausage – 1 pound, sliced
- Baby spinach – 4 cups
- Salsa – 2 cups (for Salsa Chicken Sheet Pan)
- Chicken breasts – 4 pieces
- Lemon – 1, juiced (for Lemon Chicken Pasta)
- Gluten-free pasta – 8 ounces
- Pineapple – 1 cup, diced (for Pineapple Chipotle Pork Tacos)
- Chipotle peppers in adobo – 1 can
- Pork tenderloin – 1 pound
- Chicken drumsticks – 8 pieces (for Unfried Chicken)
- Gluten-free breadcrumbs – 1 cup
- Ragu sauce – 2 cups (for Homemade Ragu)
- Ground beef – 1 pound
- Mushrooms – 1 cup, sliced (for Moo Goo Gai Pan)
- Chicken breast – 2 cups, sliced
- Stir fry sauce – 1/2 cup
- Chicken thighs – 1 pound (for Chicken Teriyaki Stir Fry)
- Broccoli florets – 2 cups
- Teriyaki sauce – 1/2 cup
- Chicken breasts – 4 pieces (for Black Pepper Chicken)
- Black pepper – 2 teaspoons
- Basil – 1/4 cup, chopped (for Creamy Lemon, Basil & Avocado Pasta)
- Avocado – 1, mashed
- Tomato soup – 4 cups (for Tomato Basil Soup)
- Fresh basil – 1/4 cup, chopped
- Chicken breasts – 4 pieces (for Creamy Tuscan Chicken)
- Sun-dried tomatoes – 1/2 cup
- Ground beef – 1 pound (for Sloppy Joe Casserole)
- Gluten-free pasta – 8 ounces
- Bell peppers – 2, sliced (for Sausage and Peppers Pasta)
- Italian sausage – 1 pound, sliced
- Pork chops – 4 (for San Francisco Pork Chops)
- Soy sauce – 1/4 cup
- Chicken breasts – 4 pieces (for Korean Chicken & Broccoli)
- Broccoli florets – 2 cups
- Garlic – 2 cloves, minced
- Lo Mein noodles – 8 ounces (for Lo Mein)
- Mixed vegetables – 2 cups
- Potato – 4, diced (for Loaded Potato Soup)
- Coconut milk – 1 can
- Green chiles – 1 can (for Green Chile Enchilada Soup)
- Chicken broth – 4 cups
- Shredded chicken – 2 cups (for Chicken Salad Sandwiches)
- Gluten-free bread – 8 slices
- Cooked pasta – 8 ounces (for Crack Chicken Noodle Soup)
- Cream cheese – 1 package, dairy-free
FAQ
- Do I need to follow a vegan diet with these recipes?
- No, you don’t have to be vegan. While milk and egg allergies might make some of your meals vegan by default, many of these recipes still include meat like chicken, fish, pork, and beef. However, if you prefer a meatless option, you can substitute beans or lentils for protein.
- Which plant-based milk is best for these recipes?
- Choosing plant-based milk is mostly a matter of personal preference, and any dairy-free milk should work in these recipes. Soy milk is a popular choice for drinking, while rice milk is often used for cooking due to its mild flavor. Coconut milk, particularly the canned full-fat kind, is used as a substitute for heavy cream.
- What options are there for gluten-free bread as a side dish?
- You can find store-bought gluten-free bread like BFree White Dinner Rolls or Little Northern Bakehouse Wide Slices, which are great for garlic toast. Additionally, there are homemade options such as pumpkin cornbread, top-8-free cornbread, and gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free breadsticks.
- Do the recipes require unusual ingredients?
- Most ingredients are simple and commonly found in regular grocery stores like Walmart. Occasionally, you might need specialty items like dairy-free sour cream or cream cheese, but these are usually accessible or available online.
- Is there a meal plan available for gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free meals?
- Yes, there are e-cookbooks available that offer seasonal meal plans with grocery lists. These include a winter e-cookbook with hearty meals and a summer e-cookbook with lighter dishes. There is also a printed cookbook free of the top 8 allergens, including gluten, dairy, and eggs, for those who prefer a physical book.
Tips
- Experiment with different plant-based milk options to find your preferred taste and texture for cooking, keeping in mind that coconut milk in cans can serve as a great substitute for heavy cream.
- Consider using nutritional yeast as a flavorful alternative to dairy-free cheese in recipes that require a cheesy taste, as dairy-free cheese can be pricey and might not meet taste expectations.
- For gluten-free pasta, explore various brands like Jovial and Barilla to find the shape and texture that best suit your dishes, and remember that corn tortillas or Mission Gluten Free Tortillas are good alternatives for gluten-free wraps.
- When planning meals, utilize available resources such as e-cookbooks that provide seasonal meal plans and grocery lists to simplify the process of adhering to gluten-free, dairy-free, and egg-free diets.
Equipment
- Instant Pot – Useful for recipes that benefit from pressure cooking.
- Slow Cooker – Essential for recipes like Slow Cooker Pork Tacos.
- High-Quality Blender or Food Processor – Helpful for soups and other recipes requiring pureeing or mixing.
- Spiralizer – Useful if you want to make vegetable noodles for gluten-free pasta alternatives.
- Mandoline Slicer – For evenly slicing vegetables, which can be useful in salads and stir-fries.
- Cast Iron Skillet – Great for dishes like Skillet Jambalaya or San Francisco Pork Chops.
- Non-stick Sheet Pan – Necessary for sheet pan recipes like Salsa Chicken Sheet Pan.
- Rice Cooker – Convenient for perfectly cooked rice to accompany many of the Asian-inspired dishes.
- Silicone Baking Mats – Helpful for baking or roasting without sticking, especially when avoiding traditional baking sheets.
- Digital Meat Thermometer – Important for ensuring meat is cooked to the proper temperature, especially when trying new recipes.
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