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Nut-free

Welcome to the Nut-Free Recipes category, where flavor takes the spotlight without the worry of nuts. Whether you're managing a nut allergy or just looking for safe, delicious meals, this collection is packed with bold, comforting dishes that skip the nuts but keep the taste.

Start with the Easy Spicy Crispy Chicken Tacos with Cholula Sour Cream, where perfectly seasoned crispy chicken meets a spicy, tangy sour cream for a taco night everyone will love. For something more comforting, the Scotch Bonnet Smoked Turkey Collard Greens Beans Soup brings deep, smoky flavors with a spicy kick, offering a hearty and satisfying bowl of warmth. And for a touch of indulgence, the Spicy Creole Shrimp and White Cheddar Cheese Risotto delivers creamy, cheesy goodness with a Creole twist, proving that nut-free can still mean rich and flavorful.

These recipes prove that going nut-free doesn’t mean sacrificing bold, exciting meals—dive in and enjoy worry-free dishes that are packed with taste!

  • top view of Air Fryer Butternut Squash Spiced Chickpeas Chicken Soup in a round wide soup bowl on a wooden board
    Air Fryer Butternut Squash Spiced Chickpeas Chicken Soup
  • Vibrant borscht soup topped with sour cream, dill, and Aleppo pepper flakes in a black bowl.
    Aleppo Pepper Spiced Vegetarian Borscht
  • top view of the plated aleppo pepper spiced dill lentil chicken soup in a round wide bowl
    Easy Aleppo Pepper Spiced Dill Lentil Chicken Soup
  • place of stacked Banana Berry Corn Muffins with Yogurt.
    Banana Berry Corn Muffins with Greek Yogurt
  • diced avocado added to the wide rim bowl of jasmine rice and vegetable medley.
    How to Cook Perfect Jasmine Rice in a Rice Cooker
  • Whipped Cottage Cheese stuffed French Omelet on a round white plate with sliced strawberries and toasted sourdough bread
    French Omelet with Whipped Garlic Herbed Cottage Cheese
  • Hearty spicy beef barley stew garnished with fresh herbs, perfect for a comforting meal.
    Instant Pot Spicy Beef Barley Stew: Haitian Hearty Comfort
  • Quick Zhug Sauce Recipe: Green Hot Sauce in 10 Minutes
  • pico de gallo, fresh salsa in a glass container.
    Homemade Pico de Gallo | Fresh Salsa in 10 Minutes
  • close up of the cranberry ginger chutney in a small decorative pan.
    Fresh Cranberry Ginger Chutney | Quick and Easy
  • lemon greek yogurt with chopped parsley on top in a glass mixing bowl with a silicone whisk.
    Creamy Lemon Greek Yogurt Dressing | Easy 5-Minute
  • Kale Salad and Vegetables in a Bowl
    Why Massaged Kale Benefits Matters: Easy Kale Salad Recipe
  • close up plate up of the Pan-Roasted Chicken and Andouille Sausage Gumbo in a wide rim bowl.
    Pan-Roasted Chicken and Andouille Sausage Gumbo
  • air fried jerk shrimp fajitas in a large wide bowl.
    Air Fryer Jerk Shrimp Fajitas | Easy Caribbean in 20 Minutes
  • The Flakiest Air Fryer Rainbow Trout | Cannellini Bean Sauté
  • sliced jerk seasoned steak fajitas withs sliced tri color sweet bell peppers and onions in a steaming cast iron skillet.
    Jerk Steak Fajitas | Super Easy 30 Minute Meal 
  • close up of the Beituti Shawarma Chicken Thighs sliced on a cutting board.
    Air Fryer Chicken Shawarma | Quick with Beituti
  • solidified garlic confit in a glass container.
    Stovetop Garlic Confit (Easy Butter-Olive Oil Method)
  • The Spicy Shrimp Farro Risotto with Mushrooms and Peas recipe in a wide rim bowl garnished with chopped parsley
    Spicy Shrimp Farro Risotto with Mushrooms and Peas
  • Golden spiced salmon on fluffy yellow rice with colorful slaw and cilantro garnish.
    Air-Fryer Salmon with Pepper Cabbage Slaw and Yellow Rice
  • Breaded sliced tofu and brown rice topped with curried potatoes, carrots and onions on a white round plate.
    Herb Panko Tofu with Curried Potatoes, Carrots and Onions
  • curried turkey picadillo in on brown basmati rice in a round white plate
    Easy Healthy Ground Turkey Curry Picadillo Twist
  • Top view of the Spicy Creole Shrimp and White Cheddar Cheese Risotto in a wide rim bowl.
    Spicy Creole Shrimp and White Cheddar Cheese Risotto
  • sliced jerk seasoned steak fajitas withs sliced tri color sweet bell peppers and onions in a steaming cast iron skillet.
    Jerk Fajita Trio: 3 Must-Try Recipes for a Spicy Weeknight Cook-Up
  • Top view of the Scotch Bonnet Smoked Turkey Collard Greens Beans Soup in a wide rim bowl
    Scotch Bonnet Smoked Turkey Collard Greens Beans Soup
  • pikliz in a ramekin.
    A Quick Look at Haitian Flavor with Pikliz-Style Citrus Slaw
  • top view of the creamy spicy sweet potato chicken and dumplings soup
    Creamy Spicy Sweet Potato Chicken and Dumplings
  • habanero tamarind glazed pork chop on a bed of deli-style coleslaw on a wide rim bowl.
    Grilled Pork Chops with Tamarind Habanero Glaze and Coleslaw
  • garlic ;and ginger paste in a kitchenaid food chopper.
    Garlic and Ginger Paste: A Flavor Shortcut Every Home Cook Needs
  • Broiled haitian style shrimp mac and cheese in a lodge cast iron blackock skillet.
    Creamy Haitian-Style Shrimp Mac and Cheese with Gouda Cheese
  • chili in a bowl with shredded chicken, butternutsquqsh, kidney beans, with diced avocado spooned on top in a white wide rim bowl
    Butternut Squash Chicken Chili
  • sumac onions in a bowl.
    Marinated Sumac Onions | Easy and Quick
  • close up of the Parsley Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad.
    Quick Parsley Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad
  • guacamole in a glass bowl.
    Quick & Easy Food Chopper Guacamole with Jalapeño Kick
  • cholula green chli sour cream in a glass bowl with a spoon.
    Homemade Cholula Green Chili Sour Cream Sauce
  • chicken and pork belly tacos topped with chunky cholula green chili sauce on a plate surrounded by pico de gallo and sliced cooked chicken.
    Air Fryer Chicken and Pork Belly Tacos | Easy & Crispy
  • side view of the Grilled beef skewers with black mushroom rice on a flat round plate with more escovitch-style vegetables in the background.
    Haitian Djon Djon Rice Recipe (Diri Djon Djon)
  • Mango cookies and cream ice cream served in a vibrant floral bowl on a wooden surface.
    Mango Cookies and Cream No‑Churn Ice Cream | Easy Homemade Recipe
  • watermelon lemonade in a tall glass with a red straw and fresh sliced lemon wheel on the rim
    Frozen Watermelon Lemonade | Refreshing Summer Drink
  • top view of two Salsa Verde Turkey and Beans Tacos with Avocado Cream on a white round plate with shallow sides on a wooden lazy susan.
    Salsa Verde Turkey and Beans Tacos with Avocado Cream
  • Vibrant curry turkey meatball soup with fresh vegetables and pasta, perfect for comfort.
    One-Pot Curry Meatball Soup with Ground Turkey and Kale
  • Colorful chicken and vegetable spaghetti pasta in a black bowl, perfect for a nutritious meal.
    Loaded Lemon Pepper Chicken Pasta

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