This chicken salad is full of color and flavor with the addition of lots of fresh fruit! This is the perfect easy recipe for a summer lunch or snack.

There’s a hint of spring in the air, so that has me thinking about warm weather food! It’s been nice to enjoy lots of comfort food during the winter, but now that spring is just around the corner, it’s time for lighter things like pasta salad and sandwiches.

We love chicken salad at our house, and this is a twist on an old favorite! Fresh pineapple, grapes, and apples make this version sweet, savory, and delicious! It’s wonderful on toasted bread or with your favorite crackers. You can even make your own gluten free crackers to serve with this recipe!

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These vegan funfetti cupcakes are perfect for a party! Super soft vanilla cake is studded with colorful sprinkles and topped with a delicious dairy free strawberry frosting.

If you’re planning an allergy friendly birthday party, you need a delicious, allergy friendly dessert that’s both festive and delicious. These vegan funfetti cupcakes are just the thing!

Cupcakes are always fun, and the pretty pink frosting on top has just the right amount of strawberry flavor. This recipe is very straightforward, so it’s great for those who are new to vegan baking.

I think you’ll love these cupcakes, and no one will ever guess that these are free of dairy and eggs. We just made these at my house for a special celebration, and they were a big hit!

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If you’re looking for festive, easy, Christmas cookie recipes that are free of nuts, you’ve found them! These are some of the best traditional holiday cookies – all made nut free and allergy friendly. Don’t miss out on holiday treats due to food allergies!

At this time of year, it seems like nuts are everywhere! There are more candies, cookies, and other desserts in every restaurant and grocery store, all laden with nuts. And any cookbook you look through is loaded with recipes for treats and snacks with nuts.

Thankfully, you can make so many holiday treats without nuts. My amazing 3 ingredient fudge is nut free, I make nut free Chex mix, and I even have a buckeye candy recipe without peanut butter.

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These pumpkin spice cookies are chewy and delicious, and the maple glaze on top is the perfect finishing touch! This easy recipe is gluten free, nut free, and vegan.

I love a good pumpkin dessert. Whether it’s a slice of pumpkin cake, or a no-bake pumpkin cheesecake, or these delicious cookies, pumpkin is a flavor that I don’t get tired of.

If you love pumpkin treats, this cookie recipe is for you! These cookies have a great texture, even without gluten, dairy, or eggs. If you’re new to gluten free baking, this may be a recipe to try – it’s very straightforward!

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Ingredient Notes

• Gluten Free Flour Blend – I love Namaste Perfect Flour Blend for baking cookies – it’s easy to use and results in a great texture.

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This is an easy appetizer that’s perfect for the holiday season! Caramelized white bean dip is full of flavor, and goes so well with chips, veggies, or homemade gluten free crackers.

It’s the holiday season, and that means more reasons to gather! Which is a good thing! If you have dietary needs or food allergies to deal with, it can also be a stressful thing.

I like to have easy appetizer recipes at the ready that work for multiple dietary needs. This bean dip is free of the top 9 allergens, and it’s very versatile! Serve it with chips, veggies, crackers, or your favorite toasted bread.

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Ingredient Notes

• Beans – I used canned Great Northern beans.

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