Category: Recipes and Meals

• GF/DF Pumpkin Curry Soup

  

  Looking for the perfect marriage of pumpkin soup season to warm you on a fall day? Try this super easy pumpkin curry soup recipe!

  aprilbarcalow

  October 3, 2025

  Recipes and Meals

  budget, cheap, curry, dairy free, dinner, easy, gluten free, ideas, inexpensive, pumpkin, quick, slow cooker, soup, supper, vegan option

• Gluten Free Baked Beans

  

  Read on for the perfect summer side dish–just in time for cookout season! These allergen-friendly baked beans are sure to be a crowd pleaser.

  aprilbarcalow

  June 13, 2025

  Recipes and Meals

  allergen free, allergy friendly, baked beans, barbecue, beans, cookout, from scratch, gluten free, healthy, holiday, instant pot, july 4th, lactose free, nut free, pressure cooker, recipe, side dish, summer

• Gluten Free Soda Bread

  

  Needing a quick, easy bread option that’s gluten free (with dairy free and vegan option)? This simple soda bread should be just the thing!

  aprilbarcalow

  March 14, 2025

  Recipes and Meals

  allergen friendly, baking, bread, celiac safe, dairy free, easy, gluten free, quick, recipe, vegan

• Coping with Winter Blues

  

  Dreading the long months of winter ahead? Here are a few of the ways I cope.

  aprilbarcalow

  January 10, 2025

  Hobbies and Recreation, House and Home, Personal Care, Recipes and Meals

  chronic fatigue, chronic illness, chronic pain, cold intolerance, coping skills, Depression, drink recipe, ideas, instant coffee mix, recipe, seasonal affective disorder, tips, tools, winter

• GF/DF Green Bean Casserole

  

  Looking for an easy, safe green bean casserole recipe to bring to holiday gatherings? Look no further!

  aprilbarcalow

  October 11, 2024

  Recipes and Meals

  budget-friendly, casserole, celebration, celiac disease, celiac safe, cheap, christmas, dairy free, dinner, food allergies, food allergy, gluten free, green bean, holiday, lactose intolerant, quick, side dish, thanksgiving, vegetable

• GF DF Fried Rice for One

  

  Looking for a quick, easy, allergen-safe meal you can take along to holiday get-togethers? Check out this simple recipe for fried rice for one!

  aprilbarcalow

  December 22, 2023

  Recipes and Meals

  budget, celebration, cheap, children, family, gluten free, healthy, hosting, inexpensive, light, meal planning

• Polish Roots Sheet Pan Dinner

  

  Check out my recipe for Polish Roots! Versatile and naturally gluten- and dairy-free, with vegan and vegetarian options!

  aprilbarcalow

  November 6, 2023

  Recipes and Meals

  allergen friendly, autumn, budget saver, dairy free, dinner, easy, fall, family dinner, gluten free, inexpensive, quick, root vegetable, sheet pan, vegan, vegetarian

• Pho-Inspired Individual Broth Bowls

  

  Looking for a super quick, easy, healthy supper that can be tailored to each person? Whether you’re having a sick day or just want something warm to eat, this pho-inspired soup recipe has you covered–in just 15 minutes! Plus, no actual cooking. I mean, come on!

  aprilbarcalow

  September 26, 2023

  Recipes and Meals

  broth bowl, celiac safe, chronic illness, dairy free, dinner, disability, easy, fatigue, flare day, gluten free, healthy supper, ideas, lunch, quick, recipe, sick day, soup, supper, tips, vegan, vegetarian

• Accessible Picnics

  

  The fun of going out for a picnic is often hampered by mobility issues and food intolerance. If you’re itching for an outdoor meal, here are just a few work-arounds to make the fun accessible for everyone!

  aprilbarcalow

  July 4, 2023

  Hobbies and Recreation, Recipes and Meals

  accessible, chronic fatigue, chronic illness, disability, eating, family, fatigue, friends, gluten free, holiday, meal, meal planning, outdoors, picnic, recreation, solutions, summer, tips, wheelchair

• Cheater “Lobster” Bisque

  

  Looking for an inexpensive, celiac-safe bisque to warm you on a cold night? Check out my cheater “lobster” bisque recipe, with easy dairy free option!

  aprilbarcalow

  January 10, 2023

  Recipes and Meals

  bisque, budget friendly, celiac friendly, celiac safe, cheap, chowder, dairy free, dinner, easy, gluten free, inexpensive, meal, recipe, salmon, soup