Getting back to the table with 6 family favorite gluten-free dinner recipes. Amidst the chaos and hustle of the school year, gathering around the table for a nourishing, healthy meal with great company, laughs, and love is essential for reconnecting and de-stressing!
August’s Theme – Back To The Dinner Table: After the hustle and bustle of the holiday/vacation season, August is the time many families get ‘back to routine.’ Show us your favorite recipe to help families get ‘back to the dinner table.’ It might be a favorite family recipe from your childhood that you’ve ReDuxed; or maybe it’s your family’s current favorite. Let’s all gather back at the table!
This month’s Recipe ReDux theme is all about getting back to the table with the ones you love for nourishing healthy meals, laughs, and love. Even though my family is not a “sit-around-the-table” family, I still love the idea of the classic family dinner. When we’re all tired and stressed from a long day at work or school, knowing there is a place to talk it out, with ones who love and care about you, is a wonderful feeling. Not only can the conversation be enriching, but the healthy food shared around the table can make memorable moments for years to come. This is where traditions form and love grows greater. So I thought back to some of the meals I’ve shared with my family that became instant favorites. All these recipes are of course gluten-free, dairy, egg, soy, and nut free. Easy to prepare, delicious, and everyone in the family will love them so you won’t have to cook 50 different dishes to satisfy or accommodate every different person!
1. Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken – This has been a long time favorite with my family. It also couldn’t be easier to throw together since it’s made in the slow cooker! All you need is chicken, a jar of your favorite salsa, and some additional spices to make it a touch more “homemade”. Effortless healthy entree!
2. Gluten-Free & Vegan “Spaghetti and Meatballs” – Who doesn’t love the classic spaghetti and meatballs? No one…that’s who! Now everyone in the family can enjoy no matter what allergies you have AND you can have double or triple servings without packing in the heavy calories and carbs!
3. Italian Chickpea Casserole – More Italian, but it’s a cuisine that always is associated with comfort and love! A lightened up 100% plant-based casserole that will fill those hungry bellies is the best way possible!
4. Raw Balsamic Tahini Beet Noodles – This will always stick out in my mind as a family favorite and one of my personal favorites on the blog. Being a lover of beets and tahini, this dish just make my mouth water! Looks fancy, but really is super easy and full or amazing flavors!
5. Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken – I made this dish last summer right before my family departed ways as the school year began. It was a great “final” farewell dish that everyone loved! Just like the salsa chicken, this chicken is made in the slow cooker with just bbq sauce, chicken, and some bell peppers!
6. Indian Christmas Rice – Don’t let the title fool you; this rice is perfect all year-round! My family devoured this rice! I thought I would have leftovers, but that didn’t happen 😛 Creamy, warming, and full of healthy whole grains, the coconut milk is the star of the show in this dish!
6 great recipes that will bring the family running to the dinner table! It’s time to create memories in a nourishing and wholesome way. Great conversation, love, and food! That’s what life is about, right? Enjoy!
So tell me:
+ What are some of your family favorite dinner meals?
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Honest mum says
So many gorgeous recipes! Love this post!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Thank you!
Stephanie says
Such great ideas!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Thanks!
Marla says
Hi Rebecca,
All the recipes look so good but I think my favorite is # 1 Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
It’s so good and so (too) easy!
Sarah says
Oh my the Raw Balsamic Tahini Beet Noodles looks so good!!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
It’s a winner!
Amy says
These looks delicious! We are lucky to not have any food issues in our home but I think we’d all love them still!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Well of course! They’re just normal food recipes! Haha!
Raia says
Those “Spaghetti & Meatballs” look pretty tasty. 😉
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
An all-time classic 😉
Tianna says
thanks for this! My favorite meal is baked fish or chicken with sweet potatoes and salad 🙂 solid staple meal and easy!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
For sure! You can never go wrong there!
Lisa B. says
hey look really good and I am going to try the Vegan Spaghetti & Meatballs. I am always looking for new ways to make that for the kids.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
It’s such a fun dish and so veggie packed!
Jacqui says
These look so great! I’ve been gluten free for 14 years and I’m still always looking for recipes! YUM!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
But everything can be made GF!
International Elf Service says
Fantastic recipes! I’ve bookmarked this post to give them a go. We’re avoiding the same things, so this is really helpful. Thank you for sharing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Great!
Heather says
Awesome!! I’ve been looking for some more recipes to add to my monthly planner! Thanks for sharing – these look amazing. 🙂
-Milk Mama Heather
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Thanks dear!
Kathy says
These recipes look great, not gluten-free.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Well of course not.
sue says
These photos do not look like gluten-free recipes and I would certainly try them. It is great that so many recipes now can be transferred to gluten-free so thank you for sharing.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
It’s really not hard to cook gluten-free 😉
Christine says
We’re not a gluten-free family but most of us feel better when we don’t eat much of it. You can bet your booty I’ll be back for that beet recipe. YUM.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
That recipe will make your family every happy!
Nikki Frank-Hamilton says
Great sampler of gluten free recipes! I pinned the Indian Christmas Rice, it looks delish and my daughter is vegetarian, this will be great for both of us! Thanks.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Awesome! Thanks Nikki!
Emily says
I’m not sure which one to make first! They all look so yummy. I’m a sucker for spaghetti squash…. hmmmm 😉 PS Love the name of your blog 😉
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Haha, thank you so much girl!
Ashley Tukiainen says
Great variety! I try and do gluten free and paleo whenever possible!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
That’s nice!
Chrissa - Physical Kitchness says
Indian Christmas rice?! I’m really intrigued. I want to try this. Rice is a staple dish for my hubby!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
One of my personal favorite rice dishes!
Farrah says
That slow cooker BBQ chicken looks delicious! <3 I really miss eating dinner with my family! It's been ages since I've seen them!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
I know! I want to make a big dinner this week, our last, before everyone is in different places again!
Charlotte Oates says
I’m on a mission at the moment to learn to cook more “free-from” recipes so I’m always on the lookout for great ideas. I particularly love the sound of the beet and tahini noodles – just my sort of thing.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
You came to the right place for inspiration! That dish will be a showstopper!
Kate says
These recipes look yummy. Shared them with my friend who was asking about gluten free recipes.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Cool!
Linda @ Veganosity says
The one thing that I don’t like about being an empty nester is the lack of family dinners. We had dinner at the table every night when my kids where young. Sometimes that meant eating at 9 pm after sports, but I didn’t care, it was the only time we could be together as a family during the week.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
O that’s so nice! I wish we did that!
Steph @ The Grateful Grazer says
Those tahini beet noodles though!! 🙂 Adding these to my list of must-try family meals!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
I’m positive you and your family will love them 😉 xoxo
Bianca @ ElephantasticVegan says
What a lovely roundup! Especially the raw beet noodles look great – I love easy dishes like that. I love sitting together at a table and enjoying dinner together. The conversations are much better than watching TV while eating food.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Thank you!
I wish I could have that more often!
Dixya @ Food, Pleasure, and Health says
im glad im not the only one who isnt eating meals on the table..at my new place, i dont have a dining table so its been more of a dinner on my couch. i love that salsa chicken and chickpea recipe. thank you 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Mine’s more like dinner at the computer 😛
Thank you Dixya!
Sina @ Vegan Heaven says
What a great collection, Rebecca! Can’t wait to try the raw balsamic tahini beet noodles! :- )
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
You will love that dish Sina! xoxo
Ally @OmNomAlly says
Thank you for this delicious round-up of recipes guaranteed to get us back to the table. I’d be happy to enjoy any one of these for dinner, they all look amazing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Thanks Ally!
Leslie says
Yum! These all look tasty. I’m a sucker for spaghetti & chicken anyway (except fried). I’m pinning!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Chicken is always good, but yea, I’m with you there!
Clare Speer says
They all look so delicious … especially the chickpea recipe! Thanks!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Thank you!
GiGi Eats says
You have some of the best recipes on the internet, just sayin 😉
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Thank you!
genevieve @ gratitude & greens says
My favourite family meals/meals with friends aren’t dishes, but potlucks. It’s so nice when everyone comes together to share a dish they love! Eyeing those beet tahini noodles right now 😉
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Yea!! You get a little over everything and it’s such a great way to connect and share your own “flavor” 😉
Kristen @ The Endless Meal says
I’m loving this roundup! It’s so nice to have simple healthy meals that don’t require a lot of fuss. I always think those are the best kinds of dinners. 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Sometimes they totally are!
Marisa | Marisa Moore Nutrition says
Nice round up, Rebecca! Lots of delicious looking options here – a haven for folks with allergies/intolerances!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Thanks Marisa!
Helene says
I am always looking for gluten free especially potluck recipes! Thanks!!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Not sure if these would be the best potluck dishes, but sure!
Cynthia @craftoflaughter says
oh my, they all look delicious! Thanks for the roundup!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Thanks Cynthia!
Natalie | Feasting on Fruit says
I think the roundup was a good way to go! Now it’s like a whole week’s worth of family dinners! Plus I’ve always loved that little Beet Balsamic Salad, it looks like something you’d get at one of those fancy gourmet raw places…but you know healthier and easier and not 25 dollars 😉 haha But plating skills ✔
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
That will always be one of my favorites 😉 Beets and tahini are always love <3
Thanks my fruity friend! xoxo
Nina says
The Indian Christmas Rice looks & sounds really tasty!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
It is!! Thanks Nina!
Min says
you’d think that gathering around the table would be easy since its just the hubby and me, but we still have to make it a conscious decision to do so. I’m loving all of your family favs! I’ll have to say that the beet noodles wth tahini def caught my attention the most!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
I wish we were able to do it in my house too!
That’s one of my mom’s ultimate favorites!
Aggie | Aggie's Kitchen says
So many great dishes here!! Salsa chicken is a lifesaver and I really want to try that chickpea casserole and Christmas rice!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Anything in the slow cooker!
Those are both awesome dishes!
Amber says
please come cook for me 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
I would gladly!