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Quick family dinners in about 30 minutes

For the nights when everyone is hungry now. These recipes take about 30 minutes from start to plate, with short ingredient lists and not much chopping.

What Gluten watches for: shortcut sauces, stock and spice mixes that hide gluten, dairy or allergens.

65 Quick recipes

Ginger Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry with Rice Noodles

Ginger Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry with Rice Noodles

Quick-seared sirloin and snappy broccoli tossed with garlicky ginger sauce and slippery rice noodles, lime over the top.

30 minServes 2Celiac · Hashimoto's · Pregnancy
Gluten-free mac and cheese

Gluten-free mac and cheese

Creamy stovetop macaroni in a real extra-sharp cheddar sauce, ready in half an hour.

Kids’ plate: Steamy mac and cheese bowls

25 minServes 4Celiac · Hashimoto's · Pregnancy
Seared scallops with cauliflower puree

Seared scallops with cauliflower puree

Golden-crusted scallops on a silky, lemony cauliflower puree. A date-night plate that comes together in one pan and half an hour.

30 minServes 2Celiac · AIP · Hashimoto's
Gluten-free sloppy joes

Gluten-free sloppy joes

Sweet-smoky sloppy joes piled high on toasted gluten-free buns with melted cheddar.

Kids’ plate: Sloppy Joe sliders

30 minServes 4Celiac · Hashimoto's · Pregnancy
Gluten-free chicken piccata

Gluten-free chicken piccata

Golden thin cutlets in a bright lemon-caper pan sauce, with green beans on the side. Date-night bright, on the table in half an hour.

30 minServes 2Celiac · Hashimoto's · Dairy-free
Gluten-free corn dogs

Gluten-free corn dogs

Baked mini corn dogs with a golden cornmeal crust and honey-mustard dip.

Kids’ plate: Mini corn dog poppers

30 minServes 4Celiac · Hashimoto's · Gluten-free
Pancake tacos

Pancake tacos

Small gluten-free pancakes folded like tacos around fluffy scrambled eggs and sweet fruit, with maple syrup for the grown-ups.

Kids’ plate: Pancake tacos

30 minServes 4Celiac · Hashimoto's · Pregnancy
Gluten-free shrimp scampi

Gluten-free shrimp scampi

Garlicky shrimp in a glossy lemon and white wine sauce over gluten-free linguine, made with olive oil and lots of parsley.

25 minServes 2Celiac · Hashimoto's · Dairy-free
Rainbow pizza

Rainbow pizza

Crispy sheet pan pizza with mozzarella and curved rows of peppers, broccoli and corn — a rainbow you can eat.

Kids’ plate: Rainbow pizza slices

30 minServes 4Celiac · Hashimoto's · Toddlers
Gluten-free English Muffin Pizzas

Gluten-free English Muffin Pizzas

Crisp little muffin bases, bubbling cheese and your own toppings — everyone builds their own and they bake in minutes.

Kids’ plate: Mini pizza faces

20 minServes 3Celiac · Hashimoto's · Gluten-free
Pan-seared salmon with lemon herb sauce

Pan-seared salmon with lemon herb sauce

Crisp-skinned salmon with a bright lemon, olive oil and herb sauce, and greens.

30 minServes 2Celiac · Hashimoto's · PCOS
Gluten-free fettuccine alfredo

Gluten-free fettuccine alfredo

Golden chicken and sweet peas folded into a creamy parmesan sauce on gluten-free fettuccine.

Kids’ plate: Creamy chicken noodles

30 minServes 3Celiac · Hashimoto's · Pregnancy
Gluten-free nachos

Gluten-free nachos

Sheet pan nachos with corn tortilla chips, spiced beef, black beans and melted cheddar.

Kids’ plate: Nacho plate

25 minServes 3Celiac · Hashimoto's · PCOS
Crispy gluten-free waffles

Crispy gluten-free waffles

Light, crisp waffles with deep golden edges, served with blueberries and maple syrup.

25 minServes 2Celiac · Hashimoto's · Low-FODMAP
Gluten-free oat milk pancakes

Gluten-free oat milk pancakes

Fluffy tangy pancakes made with a gluten-free flour blend and soured oat milk, stacked with blueberries and maple syrup.

25 minServes 2Celiac · Hashimoto's · Pregnancy
Gluten-free lo mein

Gluten-free lo mein

Slippery rice noodles tossed with golden chicken strips, crisp carrots, snap peas and cabbage in a garlicky tamari sauce.

Kids’ plate: Chicken noodle twirlers

30 minServes 3Celiac · Pregnancy · Toddlers
Tom kha gai

Tom kha gai

Creamy Thai coconut chicken soup, gently simmered with lemongrass, galangal and mushrooms, finished with lime and cilantro.

Kids’ plate: Creamy chicken soup

30 minServes 3Celiac · Hashimoto's · PCOS
Homemade cranberry sauce

Homemade cranberry sauce

Fresh cranberries simmered with orange juice, zest and a little maple syrup until jammy and glossy.

30 minServes 3Celiac · AIP · Hashimoto's
Gluten-free fried rice

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

25 minServes 3Celiac · Pregnancy · Toddlers
Thai basil chicken

Thai basil chicken

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

Kids’ plate: Chicken and rice bowls

30 minServes 3Celiac · Pregnancy · Toddlers
Gluten-free pizza bagels

Gluten-free pizza bagels

Mini pizzas on halved gluten-free bagels, baked until the mozzarella bubbles and the edges turn golden.

Kids’ plate: Pizza bagels

25 minServes 4Celiac · Hashimoto's · Low-FODMAP
Gluten-free drunken noodles

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

30 minServes 3Celiac · Pregnancy · Toddlers
Gluten-free butter noodles

Gluten-free butter noodles

Buttery gluten-free fettuccine with parmesan; the kids' bowl stays plain while the grown-ups get golden garlic, parsley and lemon zest.

Kids’ plate: Buttery noodle bowls

20 minServes 4Celiac · Hashimoto's · Pregnancy
Gluten-free gravy

Gluten-free gravy

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

20 minServes 3Celiac · Hashimoto's · Low-histamine
Walking tacos

Walking tacos

Seasoned beef and crunchy corn chips in a bag, topped with cheese, lettuce and avocado, eaten with a fork.

Kids’ plate: Walking tacos

25 minServes 4Celiac · Hashimoto's · Pregnancy
Dairy-free ice cream

Dairy-free ice cream

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

25 minServes 2Celiac · Hashimoto's · Dairy-free
Crispy-Skin Trout with Orange, Roasted Carrots and Spinach

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

30 minServes 4AIP · Celiac · Hashimoto's
Sheet-Pan Halibut with Roasted Zucchini and Lemon

Sheet-Pan Halibut with Roasted Zucchini and Lemon

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

25 minServes 3Alpha-gal · Celiac · Hashimoto's
Roasted Garlic-Lemon Salmon with Asparagus and Blistered Tomatoes

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.

25 minServes 3Alpha-gal · Celiac · Hashimoto's
Sheet-Pan Style Skillet Chicken Fajitas with Avocado

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.

25 minServes 3Alpha-gal · Celiac · Hashimoto's
Lemon-Thyme Roasted Cod with Asparagus and Artichokes

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.

30 minServes 3AIP · Celiac · Hashimoto's
Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Apples, Sweet Potatoes, and Kale

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.

30 minServes 3AIP · Celiac · Hashimoto's
Rosemary Pork Skillet with Rutabaga and Tender Kale

Rosemary Pork Skillet with Rutabaga and Tender Kale

Juicy pork loin sautéed with golden rutabaga cubes and tender kale, tossed in a bright rosemary and apple cider glaze.

30 minServes 4AIP · Celiac · Hashimoto's
Pan-Steamed Cod with Kohlrabi and Swiss Chard

Pan-Steamed Cod with Kohlrabi and Swiss Chard

Tender white fish gently steamed over crisp kohlrabi and wilting leafy chard, finished with fresh dill and lemon.

25 minServes 4AIP · Celiac · Hashimoto's
Ground Beef and Parsnip Skillet with Cauliflower

Ground Beef and Parsnip Skillet with Cauliflower

Savory ground beef cooked with tender parsnips and cauliflower florets, finished with fresh thyme and a bright squeeze of lemon.

25 minServes 4AIP · Celiac · Hashimoto's
Roasted Salmon with Garlic-Dill Carrots and Zucchini

Roasted Salmon with Garlic-Dill Carrots and Zucchini

Tender baked salmon fillets topped with fresh dill, garlic, and lemon, roasted on a single sheet with sliced carrots and zucchini.

30 minServes 4AIP · Celiac · Hashimoto's
Ground Beef and Cabbage Skillet with Asparagus

Ground Beef and Cabbage Skillet with Asparagus

Savory browned beef tossed with tender shredded green cabbage and crisp asparagus in a bright ginger and garlic pan sauce.

25 minServes 4AIP · Celiac · Hashimoto's
Turkey and Butternut Squash Skillet with Spinach

Turkey and Butternut Squash Skillet with Spinach

Savory herbed turkey skillet tossed with fork-tender cubes of squash and tender wilted baby spinach.

25 minServes 4AIP · Celiac · Hashimoto's
Sheet Pan Lemon Dill Salmon with Roasted Carrots and Zucchini

Sheet Pan Lemon Dill Salmon with Roasted Carrots and Zucchini

Tender roasted salmon fillets baked alongside sweet carrots and zucchini, finished with fresh dill and bright lemon zest.

25 minServes 4AIP · Celiac · Hashimoto's
Sheet Pan Lemon Thyme Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Broccoli

Sheet Pan Lemon Thyme Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Broccoli

Tender roasted chicken thigh strips, golden sweet potato cubes, and broccoli florets tossed with fragrant thyme, lemon zest, and olive oil on a single pan.

35 minServes 4AIP · Celiac · Hashimoto's
Pan-Seared Parsnips and Chickpeas with Spinach

Pan-Seared Parsnips and Chickpeas with Spinach

Tender browned parsnips simmered with hearty chickpeas and fresh baby spinach in a warm cumin-coriander broth with a squeeze of lemon.

25 minServes 2Celiac · Hashimoto's · PCOS
Spiced Ground Lamb Skillet with Eggplant and Carrots

Spiced Ground Lamb Skillet with Eggplant and Carrots

Savory spiced ground lamb tossed with tender browned eggplant, sweet carrots, fresh lemon, and cooling mint.

25 minServes 2Celiac · Hashimoto's · PCOS
Rosemary-Garlic Pork Medallions with Roasted Asparagus and Peppers

Rosemary-Garlic Pork Medallions with Roasted Asparagus and Peppers

Tender seared pork medallions coated in fragrant rosemary and garlic, served alongside blistered sweet peppers and tender roasted asparagus spears.

25 minServes 2Celiac · Hashimoto's · PCOS
Maple Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Skillet with Green Beans

Maple Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Skillet with Green Beans

Savory ground beef tossed with tender sweet potatoes and crisp green beans in a quick maple-thyme glaze.

25 minServes 2Celiac · Hashimoto's · Pregnancy
Pan-Poached Cod with Sweet Leeks and Carrots

Pan-Poached Cod with Sweet Leeks and Carrots

Tender white fish gently steamed over sweet, melting leeks and sliced carrots with fresh thyme.

25 minServes 4AIP · Celiac · Hashimoto's
Turkey and Butternut Squash Skillet with Crispy Sage

Turkey and Butternut Squash Skillet with Crispy Sage

Savory browned ground turkey cooked with fresh sage, tender steamed squash cubes, and ribboned kale in one pan.

25 minServes 4AIP · Celiac · Hashimoto's
Mild Beef and Sweet Corn Soft Tacos

Mild Beef and Sweet Corn Soft Tacos

Warm corn tortillas filled with lightly spiced ground beef, sweet corn, and diced avocado.

25 minServes 3Celiac · Hashimoto's · PCOS
Pan-Roasted Lemon Ginger Salmon with Asparagus and Summer Squash

Pan-Roasted Lemon Ginger Salmon with Asparagus and Summer Squash

Flaky salmon fillets roasted on a baking sheet alongside tender asparagus and squash with a bright ginger-parsley drizzle.

25 minServes 4AIP · Celiac · Hashimoto's

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