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Peanut Free Holiday recipes we love

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These are some of our Favorite recipes we make with a peanut allergic daughter. Always double check ingredients for any of your specific allergens before cooking. I have also included some of the products we use in the kitchen for specific recipes. S...
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Desserts

I have a huge sweet tooth and so do my kids. Here are some of our favorites we rotate during the Holidays. I always find a way to make them safe for my peanut allergic daughter.

 
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Simple minimal ingredients and absolutely fabulous!
Cranberry Christmas Cake
 
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An all time favorite.
Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
 
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 Now bare with me, one of the main ingredients is peanut butter… however I use sunflower butter and these are phenomenal! A little salty sweet treat. You don't have to give up recipes that use peanut butter, just find a substitute that works for your ...
Frito Bars (No Bake Dessert!)
 
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My non dessert eating husband requests this every Thanksgiving and Christmas. I use crushed oreos on the top vs chocolate chips.
Chocolate Lasagna Recipe
 
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We still make these every year even though my daughter outgrew her egg allergy. They are really good and she still requests this recipe be made.
Egg-Free Sugar Cookies with Egg-Free Royal Icing
 
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Super easy and fun for the kids.
Oreo Christmas Coal Recipe! - Passion For Savings
 
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We use pecans that are peanut free or we use Hershey-ets that only come out at Christmas time. We can't do M & Ms with a peanut allergy.
Rolo Pretzels Recipe
 
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I started using this recipe when my daughter was a toddler. Back then she was allergic to egg and we substituted each egg with 1 TBS water, 1 TBS of oil and 1 tsp of baking powder. That ratio is for one egg, so I doubled it for this recipe. Mix in a ...
Classic Milk Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe | HERSHEY'S
 
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I personally love chocolate pie! This is super easy.
No Bake Hershey Pie Recipe
 
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I love peach pie. I honestly use the Pillsbury ready made pie crust to make it easier.
Peach Pie Recipe: How to Make It
 
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Simply divine for any pumkin lover.
Easy Pumpkin Cake Recipe (VIDEO) - NatashasKitchen.com
 
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A slightly different recipe that uses sweetened condensed milk instead of evaporated.
Pumpkin Pie with Sweetened Condensed Milk
 
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We love chocolate in our desserts.
Hot Cocoa Cookies
 
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Peanut butter substitute we use.
SunButter
 
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If you are going to make a dessert with frosting or a layer dessert, you need a deep dish baker. I love this Pyrex one.
Deep 9 x 13" Rectangular Glass Baking Dish with Sage ...

Drinks

Here are some delicious drinks we enjoy during the Holiday season.

 
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Yum is all I have to say. Perfect for brunch.
Easy Christmas Morning Punch Recipe
 
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Fun for a Grinch movie night.
The Grinch Punch
 
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So good but very rich. This makes a lot so it's good for a party or house full of family.
Crock Pot Hot Chocolate Recipe
 
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This is delicious.
Shirley Temple Party Punch
 
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Such a fun drink.
S'Mores Whipped Hot Cocoa
 
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As Harry Potter Fans as well as Butterbeer fans, this is delicious and we love watching Harry Potter movies on Christmas break.
Harry Potter Butterbeer Recipe
 
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It can be hard to find peanut safe white chocolate chips. Enjoy Life foods one that can be used. Toll House also has an allergen free white chocolate chip.
Mint Hot Chocolate - Lil' Luna
 
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Is it really the Holidays if you don't make hot apple cider? This recipe is super easy.
Easy Homemade Hot Apple Cider

Breakfast

We are big breakfast people. Here are some of our favorite recipes.

 
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We are suckers for coffee cake.
Blueberry Streusel Coffee Cake
 
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Love to try different breaksfast casseroles for the Holidays. I leave the nuts out if I don't have peanut free nuts available.
Pumpkin French Toast Casserole
 
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Love trying different breaksfast pizza recipes.
Breakfast Pizza with Hash Brown Crust
 
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Kid approved.
Cake Batter Funfetti Pancakes
 
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Delicious. We even have these for supper.
Breakfast Quesadillas - 3 Easy Ways (VIDEO)
 
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Very easy to make with puff pastry dough.
Blueberry Danish
 
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We substitute the peanut butter with SunButter.
Chocolate Baked Oatmeal
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Good to pre make and have a quick breakfast while opening presents.
Make-Ahead Bacon & Spinach Breakfast Casserole Cups
 
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I personally love chia pudding for breakfast.
Berry Chia Pudding
 
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Another make ahead breakfast for busy holiday mornings. These could be frozen ahead of time.
Breakfast Burrito Recipe {Freezer Friendly}
 
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If you live in the Midwest chances are you've had Casey's General Store breakfast pizza. It's amazing.
Copycat Casey's Breakfast Pizza
 
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Another overnight casserole to pop in the oven Christmas morning.
Cheesy Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole with Ham
 
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A different twist on Monkey bread. Just use Rhoades dinner rolls which are peanut free.
Orange Pull Aparts - In Fine Taste
 
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When I am short for time I'll defrost and bake these.
Rhodes Frozen Cinnamon Rolls with Cream ...
 
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We honestly have this for supper more than breakfast but it is super simple to make.
Sausage Egg Biscuit Casserole with Gravy
 
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A make your own parfait bar is a great idea for busy holiday mornings. Just be careful of the granola, it is hard to find peanut free. I usually make my own or use grape nuts.
Easy Yogurt Parfaits (a meal prep breakfast!)
 
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An option for nut free granola.
Nut Free Granola Recipe (Gluten Free + Seed Free)
 
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Another nut free granola without coconut.
Easy Gluten Free and Nut Free Granola -

Soups

We love soup on Christmas Eve. Here are some of our favorites through the years. All peanut free. I could personally eat soup almost every day in the fall and winter.

 
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I found this recipe a few years ago and haven't looked back. It can be tricky making chili.
The Ultimate Crockpot Chili Recipe
 
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Not the healthiest option but a favorite of my daughter.
Zuppa toscana
 
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So good and hearty.
White Chicken Chili (BEST EVER!)
 
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A different variation on potato soup.
{Ultimate} Tex-Mex Tater Soup
 
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I am not a fan of traditional beef stew, however I can get behind this recipe.
Slow Cooker Chicken Stew
 
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Yum.
Loaded Potato Soup Recipe - NatashasKitchen.com
 
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It was not Christmas Eve at my Grandma's house without chicken noodle soup.
Easy Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe
 
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If you aren't feeling like chicken this is an option.
Creamy Italian Sausage Soup
 
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I personally love a good black bean soup.
Black Bean Soup
 
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Good with some crusty bread.
Broccoli Cheese Soup
 
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I'm a big fan of Beef Stroganoff. Put it in a soup and I'm sold.
Beef Stroganoff Soup {Slow Cooker or Stovetop!}
 
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I love a good home made tomato soup. This is the perfect snow day soup with grilled cheese.
Zucchini Tomato Soup
 
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Don't feel like stuffing peppers? Make a soup. I love this one.
Stuffed Pepper Soup
 
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Very good. As far as I am concerned anything can be made into soup.
Crock pot Lasagna Soup Recipe

Side dishes

What is a holiday without delicious side dishes. I like to try a new one every year.

 
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Healthy and delicious
Broccoli and Cheese Casserole (with orzo)
 
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We love peas at our house.
Creamed Peas
 
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I have no words other than YUM.
The Pioneer Woman's Twice Baked Potato Casserole
 
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Why make dinner rolls when these are delicious? Also peanut free.
Rhodes Yeast Dinner Rolls, 3 lbs, 36 Count Bag (Frozen)
 
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This screams Thanksgiving side to me.
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Garlic
 
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Another side dish we make at Thanksgiving.
Roasted Asparagus with Lemon, Butter and Parmesan
 
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So good.
Honey Butter Skillet Corn
 
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We just leave the almonds out.
Sage Dressing Recipe: How to Make It
 
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Another twist on potatoes.
Steakhouse Potatoes Romanoff
 
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THIS is LIFE.
Baked Cheesy Ranch Potatoes
 
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Here is a stuffing recipe made with cornbread.
The BEST Cornbread Dressing (Cornbread Stuffing)
 
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It's not a holiday in our house without these.
Best-Ever Deviled Eggs Recipe
 
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Here is another stuffing option that doesn't contain sausage.
Grandma's Thanksgiving Stuffing
 
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Ultimate favorite of my daughter.
Green bean casserole
 
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Do not go generic for green bean casserole.
French's Original Crispy Fried Onions, 6 oz Salad Toppings

Main Dish

 
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I always say butter is key to a great turkey.
Easy, No-Fuss Thanksgiving Turkey
 
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I honestly love a turkey breast made in the crockpot. So juicy and easy. Also great for those that don't like dark meat.
Slow Cooker Turkey Breast (Bone-In)
 
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Not a turkey person, try some ham.
Baked Ham with the Best Glaze (VIDEO) - Natasha's Kitchen
 
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Another ham recipe idea.
Brown Sugar Mustard Glazed Ham Recipe
 
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Love this slow cooker for ham or turkey breast.
Ninja Slow Cookers
 
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Another option if you are over Turkey.
Christmas Roast (on a budget)
 
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We have even made lasagna for Christmas dinner.
Best Lasagna Recipe (VIDEO) - NatashasKitchen.com
 
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Love a good prime rib.
Prime Rib Recipe (VIDEO) - NatashasKitchen.com