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
August 30, 2015 at 5:12 amSo many gorgeous recipes! Love this post!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 30, 2015 at 7:15 amThank you!
Stephanie says
August 29, 2015 at 8:22 pmSuch great ideas!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 29, 2015 at 10:33 pmThanks!
Marla says
August 28, 2015 at 10:06 amHi Rebecca,
All the recipes look so good but I think my favorite is # 1 Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 28, 2015 at 11:12 amIt’s so good and so (too) easy!
Sarah says
August 28, 2015 at 9:53 amOh my the Raw Balsamic Tahini Beet Noodles looks so good!!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 28, 2015 at 11:12 amIt’s a winner!
Amy says
August 28, 2015 at 7:53 amThese 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
August 28, 2015 at 7:59 amWell of course! They’re just normal food recipes! Haha!
Raia says
August 27, 2015 at 2:41 pmThose “Spaghetti & Meatballs” look pretty tasty. 😉
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 27, 2015 at 2:45 pmAn all-time classic 😉
Tianna says
August 27, 2015 at 1:48 pmthanks 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
August 27, 2015 at 2:40 pmFor sure! You can never go wrong there!
Lisa B. says
August 27, 2015 at 1:44 pmhey 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
August 27, 2015 at 2:40 pmIt’s such a fun dish and so veggie packed!
Jacqui says
August 27, 2015 at 9:25 amThese 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
August 27, 2015 at 10:34 amBut everything can be made GF!
International Elf Service says
August 27, 2015 at 3:06 amFantastic 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
August 27, 2015 at 7:03 amGreat!
Heather says
August 26, 2015 at 7:04 pmAwesome!! 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
August 26, 2015 at 7:42 pmThanks dear!
Kathy says
August 26, 2015 at 12:01 pmThese recipes look great, not gluten-free.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 26, 2015 at 12:13 pmWell of course not.
sue says
August 25, 2015 at 11:04 pmThese 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
August 25, 2015 at 11:34 pmIt’s really not hard to cook gluten-free 😉
Christine says
August 25, 2015 at 4:19 pmWe’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
August 25, 2015 at 4:22 pmThat recipe will make your family every happy!
Nikki Frank-Hamilton says
August 24, 2015 at 4:15 pmGreat 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
August 24, 2015 at 4:29 pmAwesome! Thanks Nikki!
Emily says
August 24, 2015 at 3:18 pmI’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
August 24, 2015 at 3:59 pmHaha, thank you so much girl!
Ashley Tukiainen says
August 24, 2015 at 1:53 pmGreat variety! I try and do gluten free and paleo whenever possible!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 24, 2015 at 2:55 pmThat’s nice!
Chrissa - Physical Kitchness says
August 24, 2015 at 11:51 amIndian Christmas rice?! I’m really intrigued. I want to try this. Rice is a staple dish for my hubby!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 24, 2015 at 11:55 amOne of my personal favorite rice dishes!
Farrah says
August 24, 2015 at 8:35 amThat 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
August 24, 2015 at 8:57 amI know! I want to make a big dinner this week, our last, before everyone is in different places again!
Charlotte Oates says
August 24, 2015 at 6:05 amI’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
August 24, 2015 at 7:23 amYou came to the right place for inspiration! That dish will be a showstopper!
Kate says
August 23, 2015 at 1:24 pmThese recipes look yummy. Shared them with my friend who was asking about gluten free recipes.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 23, 2015 at 4:49 pmCool!
Linda @ Veganosity says
August 23, 2015 at 12:48 pmThe 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
August 23, 2015 at 4:48 pmO that’s so nice! I wish we did that!
Steph @ The Grateful Grazer says
August 23, 2015 at 10:09 amThose tahini beet noodles though!! 🙂 Adding these to my list of must-try family meals!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 23, 2015 at 11:10 amI’m positive you and your family will love them 😉 xoxo
Bianca @ ElephantasticVegan says
August 23, 2015 at 8:53 amWhat 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
August 23, 2015 at 11:13 amThank you!
I wish I could have that more often!
Dixya @ Food, Pleasure, and Health says
August 23, 2015 at 8:26 amim 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
August 23, 2015 at 11:13 amMine’s more like dinner at the computer 😛
Thank you Dixya!
Sina @ Vegan Heaven says
August 23, 2015 at 2:16 amWhat a great collection, Rebecca! Can’t wait to try the raw balsamic tahini beet noodles! :- )
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 23, 2015 at 7:16 amYou will love that dish Sina! xoxo
Ally @OmNomAlly says
August 22, 2015 at 9:08 pmThank 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
August 22, 2015 at 10:55 pmThanks Ally!
Leslie says
August 22, 2015 at 9:02 pmYum! These all look tasty. I’m a sucker for spaghetti & chicken anyway (except fried). I’m pinning!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 23, 2015 at 7:19 amChicken is always good, but yea, I’m with you there!
Clare Speer says
August 22, 2015 at 7:34 pmThey all look so delicious … especially the chickpea recipe! Thanks!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 23, 2015 at 7:18 amThank you!
GiGi Eats says
August 22, 2015 at 6:14 pmYou have some of the best recipes on the internet, just sayin 😉
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 22, 2015 at 6:52 pmThank you!
genevieve @ gratitude & greens says
August 22, 2015 at 4:17 pmMy 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
August 22, 2015 at 4:36 pmYea!! 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
August 22, 2015 at 3:35 pmI’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
August 22, 2015 at 4:36 pmSometimes they totally are!
Marisa | Marisa Moore Nutrition says
August 22, 2015 at 12:21 pmNice round up, Rebecca! Lots of delicious looking options here – a haven for folks with allergies/intolerances!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 22, 2015 at 12:32 pmThanks Marisa!
Helene says
August 22, 2015 at 12:15 pmI am always looking for gluten free especially potluck recipes! Thanks!!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 22, 2015 at 12:31 pmNot sure if these would be the best potluck dishes, but sure!
Cynthia @craftoflaughter says
August 22, 2015 at 10:20 amoh my, they all look delicious! Thanks for the roundup!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 22, 2015 at 10:38 amThanks Cynthia!
Natalie | Feasting on Fruit says
August 22, 2015 at 9:48 amI 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
August 22, 2015 at 10:38 amThat will always be one of my favorites 😉 Beets and tahini are always love <3
Thanks my fruity friend! xoxo
Nina says
August 22, 2015 at 9:19 amThe Indian Christmas Rice looks & sounds really tasty!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 22, 2015 at 10:37 amIt is!! Thanks Nina!
Min says
August 22, 2015 at 7:57 amyou’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
August 22, 2015 at 8:33 amI 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
August 22, 2015 at 7:46 amSo 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
August 22, 2015 at 8:33 amAnything in the slow cooker!
Those are both awesome dishes!
Amber says
August 22, 2015 at 6:43 amplease come cook for me 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 22, 2015 at 7:42 amI would gladly!