This season of life has been crazy stressful lately. As much as I enjoy cooking, I need to start conserving all the extra time and energy that I can spare. So I’m jumping ship to family meals that take 20 minutes or less to get on the table. I’ve collected some of my favorites in this post…

Sesame Ginger Salad Bowl provides a variety of colors, textures, and flavors in just one dish. It is also allergy-friendly and makes for a great “spring-forward” meal idea.

Homemade Beef Bone Broth is a great way to add flavor to soups, stews, and recipes. Give this a try if you have beef soup bones in your freezer or if you have concerns about food allergy labeling or cross-contact with allergens outside the top nine!

No Bake Granola Bars are free from the top nine food allergens and a homemade alternative to costly allergy-friendly packaged granola bars. These make a great nut-free option for school lunch or snacks!

Freezer-Friendly Pumpkin Muffins are an egg-free way to enjoy pumpkin all year long. My family likes to add chocolate chips for extra flavor and texture. This recipe makes a double batch, which is great for large families or those who want to freeze extra for later!

Parents - how are you feeling about Halloween? Are you excited for your kids to get to experience all the costumes, silliness, and trick-or-treating experiences? Or are you having trouble focusing on anything other than the candy and sweets?

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 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!

Allergy-Friendly Birthday Cake is the perfect egg-free, milk-free, and nut-free dessert to enjoy at your next #foodallergyfamily birthday celebration. It’s flavorful and moist and pairs perfectly with homemade allergy-friendly ice cream!

Sunflower Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies are soft and chewy with a delicious roasted-flavor. This recipe is an allergy-friendly option for those with nut allergies!

Allergy-Friendly Runza Casserole is a hearty yet satisfying take on the ground beef and cabbage-filled bread pocket that is infamous in Nebraska and surrounding states.

Patriotic Frozen Banana Pops are a cool, refreshing addition to your red, white, and blue celebration. Enjoy this allergy-friendly recipe as a snack or fun side at your holiday meal!

Chocolate Chip Pecan cookies are egg-free & peanut-free, yet so delicious with a fudge-like center. This allergy-friendly recipe can be easily modified to accommodate wheat-free, milk-free, and nut-free.

Allergy-friendly Pancakes are lightly, fluffy, and egg-free! Plus, they make a great canvas for self-portrait pancakes using sliced fruit and vegetables. This is a fun summer meal for kids and kids-at-heart to enjoy together!

Banana Nut Bread is soft, tender, and loaded with nutty flavor. This baked egg recipe uses ground nuts to safely expose toddlers and young kids to pecans or walnuts.