Allergy Friendly Nutrition with Lisa Woodruff, RDN
Welcome! Small Steps for Joyful Eating with Food Allergies provides resources to help families & individuals manage food allergies while nurturing a healthy relationship with food. No food allergies? No problem! My recipes are allergy-friendly, which means anyone can enjoy them.
Are you new to food allergies? Start with these posts, then click on the Food Allergy Life link above.
As a food allergy mom AND dietitian, I understand the importance of quick, family-friendly recipes and meal planning ideas. When it comes to nutrition, I promote weight-neutral, common-sense approaches to help families find a healthy balance.
Looking to learn more about my nutrition philosophy? Start here:
Maple Mustard Salmon
Maple Mustard Salmon is a 20-minute sheet pan recipe! For a quick meal, serve with a bag of frozen steamer vegetables, dinner rolls or tortillas, and milk of choice.
Egg-free Brownies (with beet puree)
The secret to my Egg-free Brownies lies within the beetroot puree! It works as a binder so it can be used as an egg replacer in baked goods, like these delicious brownies.
Heart-shaped Roasted Potatoes
I’ve gotten a little obsessed with my heart-shaped cookie cutters. This is my latest fixation, heart-shaped roasted potatoes. Also known as heart fries with the kids.
Loose Meat Sandwiches
My Loose Meat Sandwich recipe was inspired by the beloved maid-rite, but with an allergy-friendly twist. This is an easy, low-maintenance slow cooker recipe that my family enjoys any time of the year!
Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Curry
Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Curry is hearty, savory, and a great use of fall harvest vegetables. It gets bonus points for being vegan and free from the top nine food allergens!
Pasta with Garlic and Broccoli
Pasta with Garlic and Broccoli can be served vegetarian-style or with a side of chicken or meat. with or without a side of meat. For a quick 20-minute meal, enjoy with a side of fruit and your favorite milk option!
Wheat-free Pizza Crust
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and that means it is heart-shaped pizza time! Plus, the differences between wheat-free and gluten-free.
Sauerkraut & Pork Roast
In honor of Oktoberfest this weekend, I decided to make a German-inspired pork roast. This slow cooker recipe is quick to prepare and offers countless options to reuse leftovers creatively.
Restaurant-Style Salsa
What to do with that bumper crop of tomatoes? Make restaurant-style salsa! This recipe is quick, easy, and so delicious. It’s great for a fall tailgate or as a side dish.
Egg-free Birthday Cupcakes
What is the secret to egg-free baking? It turns out there is no magic substitute for eggs in a cake. My secret is the process that I use to mix the ingredients together - the reverse creaming method.
Zucchini Pizza Bites
Extra zucchini in the fridge? Picky eaters at home? Need a food allergy friendly meal or snack? Want to get kids in the kitchen with you? Zucchini pizza bites to save the day!
Beetroot Puree and Egg-Free Beet Brownies
Beetroot puree is easy to make. It can be used as a red-dye alternative or to replace egg in baking. Learn how to make puree from a beet and try my egg-free beet brownie recipe!
Radish, Tofu & Potato Hash
I love a good breakfast. This vegetable hash recipe uses fried tofu instead of eggs, which makes it vegetarian, vegan, and allergy-friendly. Enjoy it with a side of toast or wrapped in a tortilla!
Homemade Veggie Broth
Ever wonder what to do with those well-intentioned veggies that are now past their prime in your fridge? Try making your own veggie broth!
Roasted Asparagus
Spring is asparagus season! Roasted asparagus is a low-maintenance, high-flavor side that can compliment anything from a slow-cooker roast to sandwiches or reheated leftovers.
Black Bean Quesadillas
Looking for a quick and easy meal to feed a crowd? Or an idea to cook once and reuse leftovers throughout the week? Check out this recipe for black bean quesadillas!
Almond Butter Smoothie
Almond butter is a great way to add protein and texture to a peanut-free smoothie. Try this recipe using banana and frozen strawberries or experiment to find your favorite flavor combination!
Build Your Own Veggie Bugs!
Ready to have fun with food? Need an activity to get kids comfortable in the kitchen? Want a creative way to introduce a new vegetable or two? If so, then these veggie bugs are for you!
Vegan Pancakes
This vegan pancake recipe is a great way to enjoy egg-free, dairy-free fluffy pancakes.