Allergy Friendly Nutrition with Lisa Woodruff, RDN
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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.
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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!
Sesame Ginger Salad Bowl
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.
Beef Bone Broth
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
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!
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!
Patriotic Frozen Banana Pops
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
Rutabaga and Potato Fries
Have you tried rutabaga before? If not, give the root vegetable a chance with this recipe for homemade fries.