Preparing gluten free food for your family should not be hard, yet many parents experience a level of stress trying to determine what to make, how to be creative, and how to entertain the kids while meals are being prepared. Did you know that cooking is a great way to interact with your children? Cooking healthy meals with your kids not only helps to develop positive eating habits, it is also a great way to interact with your children while teaching them how to cook. Plus, children can learn new skills that will be an asset to them throughout the rest of their lives and you can educate your children on any of the following:

• Food allergies
• Mathematics
• History
• Geography
• Science
• Language learning

My family has been gluten free for the past 7 years. It is a personal choice and something that I am teaching to my 3 year old son. He enjoys helping me in the kitchen and I enjoy answering his “why” questions, which occurs just about every 30 seconds.

As busy moms and dads, we know that meal planning can be a struggle. That is why Dads in the House is sharing our Weekly Gluten Free Recipe Roundup with you and your family. Our hope is that one of our paleo/ gluten free recipes will be helpful for you when it comes to that never ending question of “what am I going to make for dinner?”

Here are this week’s four fantastic favorite recipes:

Hearty Cabbage Bacon Soup

Sometimes getting kids to eat a healthy amount of vegetables can seem like a momentous task. Soup is a great way to sneak veggies into your kids’ dinner. Natural Paleo Family shared this recipe for Hearty Cabbage Bacon Soup. Cabbage is in season during the winter and bacon is a great way to add in a fun flavor that’s sure to please. It’s also super simple to customize this soup if you want to add different veggies or turn up the spice.

Courgette Pizza Bites

Pizza has always been the bane of a gluten free lifestyle. However with the number of gluten free people growing, restaurants and food production companies are starting to create more gluten free options. We are always happy to find as many kid friendly gluten free recipe as possible, and Emma from Emma Eats and Explores has offered a great idea for pizza with her recipe for Courgette Pizza Bites. The courgette base is a great way to disguise a new vegetable under some of your family’s favorite toppings. It’s easy to customize this meal with different cheese, pineapple, olives, and meats… Whatever sounds delicious to you!

Instant Pot Salsa Chicken

Mexican food is one of the easiest, budget friendly, and versatile recipes to serve in your home. This Instant Pot Salsa Chicken from One Happy Housewife can be served in corn tortillas, over rice, or in a lettuce wrap… whatever you prefer! One of the best parts of this dish is how few ingredients you need. You can add your favorite flavor of salsa to frozen chicken and have a delicious, nutritious meal in no time at all.

Paleo Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies

Who doesn’t like a good chocolate chip cookie? If you’re looking to make a sweet you can feel good about, look no further than Fearless Dining’s Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies! Sandi is one of the most amazing recipe developers that I know, and your kids will be over the moon with these gluten free treats. Not only are these cookies delicious, but the almond flour is great way to sneak a little extra protein into your little one!

What are some of your favorite gluten free recipes? Do you have a family recipe you wish had a gluten free or dairy free alternative? We would love to hear your comments and we would love to connect with you on Twitter and Instagram. Enjoy cooking with your kids and happy parenting!