Gluten-free, dairy-free dinner ideas for the whole family

Gluten-free fried rice

Golden egg fried rice with crisp-edged rice, sweet carrots, peas and a savoury tamari gloss — ready in 25 minutes.

Kids’ plate: Egg fried rice

Thai basil chicken

Garlicky minced chicken stir-fried with Thai basil and tamari, spooned over jasmine rice.

Kids’ plate: Chicken and rice bowls

Roast turkey breast

Herb-roasted bone-in turkey breast with garlic, sage and thyme, juicy and golden, for a smaller Thanksgiving.

Gluten-free chicken and dumplings

Golden chicken simmered with carrots and celery in a savory broth, topped with soft herby dumplings straight from the pot.

Gluten-free dumplings

Pork and chive dumplings in a chewy homemade rice-flour dough, crisped in the pan, with a tamari dipping sauce.

Kids’ plate: Golden pan-fried dumplings

Gluten-free pad see ew

Wide, chewy rice noodles wokked with golden chicken, Chinese broccoli and soft ribbons of egg in a savoury-sweet tamari sauce.

Kids’ plate: Chicken noodle pile

Dairy-free cheesecake

A creamy baked cashew and coconut cream cheesecake on a toasted almond crumb, finished with fresh raspberries.

Dairy-free mashed potatoes

Fluffy Yukon Gold mash beaten with garlic-infused olive oil, warm stock and plant milk — cloud-soft and richly savoury, no butter needed.

Gluten-free egg rolls

Crackly baked pork and cabbage egg rolls with a savoury tamari dip, all crisp without a drop of frying oil.

Kids’ plate: Crunchy pork roll-ups

Gluten-free brownies

Fudgy chocolate brownies with crackly tops, made with dairy-free dark chocolate and olive oil.

Gluten-free green bean casserole

Green beans folded into a creamy from-scratch mushroom sauce and baked, crowned with crunchy rice-flour fried onions.

Gluten-free drunken noodles

Wide rice noodles wok-tossed with chicken, sweet peppers and Thai basil in a garlicky tamari-fish sauce glaze.

Kids’ plate: Mild chicken noodle twirls

Gluten-free banana bread

A moist, banana-forward loaf with melty dark chocolate chips throughout.

Gluten-free General Tso's chicken

Crispy chicken tossed in a sticky, sweet-tangy sauce with steamed broccoli and sesame seeds.

Kids’ plate: Sweet honey chicken bites

Gluten-free gravy

Silky turkey gravy from the pan drippings and stock, thickened with cornstarch instead of flour.

Gluten-free Thai green curry

Creamy coconut green curry with golden chicken, snappy green beans and Thai basil, over jasmine rice.

Kids’ plate: Chicken and rice dipper bowls

Gluten-free orange chicken

Crispy pan-fried chicken in a sticky orange, garlic and ginger sauce, served over steamed rice with broccoli.

Kids’ plate: Orange chicken bites

Gluten-free chocolate chip cookies

Chewy, golden chocolate chip cookies made with a gluten-free flour blend and dairy-free chocolate. Crisp at the edges, soft in the middle.

Gluten-free stuffing

Classic Thanksgiving stuffing with cubes of gluten-free bread, celery, onion, sage and thyme, baked in a dish until the top is golden and crisp.

Gluten-free pad thai

Sweet-and-sour tamarind chicken with springy rice noodles and scrambled eggs, tossed in one wok or wide pan.

Kids’ plate: Noodle twirl bowls

Gluten-free chicken pot pie

Creamy chicken and vegetable filling under a flaky olive-oil crust, cozy and golden.

Dairy-free ice cream

No-churn vanilla ice cream whipped from coconut cream, scooped cold with raspberries and warm toasted almonds.

Gluten-free dino nuggets

Dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets with a crunchy golden cornflake coating, baked and made for dunking in ketchup.

Kids’ plate: Dino nuggets

Crispy-Skin Trout with Orange, Roasted Carrots and Spinach

Golden-skinned trout with a bright orange-rosemary finish, sweet caramelised roasted carrots and garlicky wilted spinach.

Kids’ plate: Trout Bites and Carrot Boats

Pan-Seared Duck with Honey-Apple Glaze, Roasted Turnips and Carrots

Crispy-skinned duck with a sweet cider glaze, golden roasted turnips and sweet caramelised carrots — one skillet and one tray.

Kids’ plate: Duck slices with turnip mash and carrot coins

Maple-Rosemary Chicken with Roasted Beets and Carrots

Sticky sheet-pan chicken thighs over sweet caramelised beets and carrots, finished with lemon.

Kids’ plate: Sticky chicken and rainbow veggie sticks

Garlic-Lemon Shrimp with Quinoa and Roasted Asparagus

Quick skillet shrimp in garlic, lemon and dill over fluffy quinoa, with a sheet pan of sweet roasted asparagus and blistered tomatoes.

Golden Turkey and Rice Skillet with Squash and Peas

One-skillet ground turkey with sweet browned squash, turmeric and lemon, spooned over fluffy brown rice.

Lemon-Oregano Sheet-Pan Chicken with Sweet Potato Wedges

Juicy thighs roast alongside crisp-edged sweet potato wedges, zucchini and red onion — one pan, big lemon-herb flavour.

Herbed Lamb Meatballs with Silky Sweet Potato Mash and Broccoli

Small garlicky lamb meatballs with ginger and mint, piled on smooth sweet potato mash with steamed broccoli.

Sheet-Pan Lemon Oregano Shrimp with Roasted Carrots and Zucchini

Juicy garlic-oregano shrimp roasted over sweet carrots and zucchini, finished with lemon and dill.

Skillet Pork Chops with Caramelized Apples and Cabbage

Golden pork chops with sweet apple wedges and silky cabbage cooked right in the same pan.

Skillet Shrimp with Lemon-Basil Zucchini Ribbons

Garlicky shrimp seared fast and tossed with ribbons of zucchini, torn basil and bright lemon.

Pork and Green Bean Coconut Noodles

Silky rice noodles with garlicky minced pork, crunchy beans and a coconut-lime sauce.

Turkey Meatballs with Courgette, Spinach and Lemon Pasta

Small herby turkey meatballs tossed with golden courgette, wilted spinach and lemon-zest pasta.

Moroccan Sheet-Pan Chicken and Smoky Carrots with Crispy Chickpeas

One tray: paprika chicken, sweet carrots and crunchy chickpeas, finished with lemon and coriander.

Sheet-Pan Halibut with Roasted Zucchini and Lemon

Tender baked halibut roasted alongside sweet red onions and zucchini, served over warm white rice.

Braised Lentils and Carrots with Spinach

Tender brown lentils and sweet carrot rounds simmered with cumin and shallots, finished with fresh spinach and a squeeze of lemon.

Maple-Rosemary Turkey Skillet with Butternut Squash and Brussels Sprouts

Tender ground turkey sizzled with caramelized roasted butternut squash and browned brussels sprouts in a glossy maple-herb glaze.

Roasted Sweet Potato and Black Bean Rice Bowls

Tender spiced sweet potatoes and warm black beans tossed with wilted kale, served over brown rice with diced avocado and fresh lime.

Roasted Garlic-Lemon Salmon with Asparagus and Blistered Tomatoes

Tender salmon fillets roasted on a sheet pan with fresh asparagus and sweet blistered cherry tomatoes, served over fluffy jasmine rice.

Sheet-Pan Lemon Cod with Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans

Tender white fish baked alongside crispy herb-seasoned potatoes and tender green beans for an easy, complete sheet-pan supper.

Sheet-Pan Style Skillet Chicken Fajitas with Avocado

Tender chicken strips and sweet charred peppers tossed with lime, piled into warm corn tortillas with sliced avocado.

Glazed Chicken Meatballs with Roasted Kohlrabi and Rutabaga

Tender herb-scented chicken meatballs pan-glazed in pan juices and served alongside golden, sweet roasted root vegetables.

Sheet-Pan Salmon with Roasted Butternut Squash and Broccoli

Tender salmon roasted alongside sweet butternut squash and caramelized broccoli florets with rosemary and fresh lemon zest.

Lemon-Thyme Roasted Cod with Asparagus and Artichokes

Tender white fish roasted alongside tender asparagus and golden-edged artichoke hearts, finished with fragrant thyme and fresh lemon juice.

Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Apples, Sweet Potatoes, and Kale

Tender browned pork chops served over sweet potato rounds, crisp apples, and wilting greens cooked together in a single skillet.

Herbed Beef and Carrot Skillet with Parsnip Mash

Savory ground beef and sweet diced carrots simmered with fresh thyme, served over velvety mashed parsnips.