11 gluten-free, dairy-free menus for meal prep | How to meal prep for a gluten-free, dairy-free family | Seasonal Menus | Kid-Friendly Menus

I’m a personal chef. These menus are some of my clients’ favorite weekly meals.  This was for a family of five- two adults and three kids. 
If you don’t have your own personal chef, here’s a great way to get started. You can see how I organize myself to save time. 
The menus include 3 dinners per week, plus 1 healthy snack and 1 healthy breakfasts (usually muffins).
It’s a bit much too do in one day if it’s not your full-time job, so I suggest you just start with a few recipes if you’re just getting started.
The recipes are gluten-free, dairy-free, and most importantly kid-friendly.  I’m sharing them exactly as I shared the menus with my clients. I shared the dates too, so you can see what’s in season in the menus. There are repeats since they requested their favorites again and again (sweet potato fries, please!). 
Hopefully it gives you some ideas on what to make for your meal prep.
I would make these menus one day of the week, usually Monday or Tuesday and leave the meals in the fridge for the week. 
I typically spend 5-6 hours one day between shopping, preparing and cleaning up. But start with just a few meals if that’s overwhelming. 
If you need some help feel free to message me HERE.  
Here is the basic breakdown of meal prep in 9 steps that have helped me save time and headache.   
I do the planning the day before, and the grocery shopping the morning before cooking. 

9 Meal Prep Steps: 

  1. Make a menu/s
  2. Get your family’s approval of the menu
  3. Make a grocery list 
  4. Print menu and recipes (helps later)
  5. Cook starches first
  6. Roast veggies
  7. Finish with cooking proteins
  8. Put in containers and label
  9. Clean as you go
You’ll see some links to the recipes. For more, send me a message on my website.
Enjoy!
Service: 3X4 (3 entrees, 4 portions of each) PLUS Breakfast Prep & Healthy Snack.
January 3rd menu
  • Roasted Green Beans and Broccoli
  • White Rice
 
2. BBQ Chicken Breast (served with Primal Hawaiian BBQ sauce) 
 
3. Filet Mignon Steak Tacos with Chimichurri (mild parsley-cilantro sauce)
  • Rice, Peppers, Onion, Broccolini
 
Breakfast Prep:
 
 
 Healthy Snack:
 
 

December 20th menu
 1. Sesame Honey Lemon Chicken
  • Roasted Green Beans and Broccoli
  • White Rice
 
2. Skirt Steak Fajita Bowl 
  • Cilantro Lime Rice
  • Peppers and Onions
  • Fresh Avocado
 
  • sweet potato fries
  • cucumber-tomato salad with sliced red onion and lemon dressing
 
Breakfast Prep:
 Healthy Snack:
 
 
 
 
 
December 13th menu
1. Chicken Soup with carrots, celery, onion, spinach
side of white rice
 
  • Roasted Green Beans and Broccoli
  • White Rice
 
3. Grilled Chicken Pomodoro (Cherry Tomato)
  • GF Penne Pasta
  • Mixed Green Salad with Carrot Ribbons, Pecans, Cucumbers with Balsamic Vinaigrette 
 
Breakfast Prep:
Healthy Snack:

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December 6th menu
1. Teriyaki Ground Beef Skillet 
  • white rice
  • carrots, green beans, purple cabbage
 
 2. BBQ Chicken Breast 
 
3. Shredded Chicken Tacos with Red Salsa 
  • shredded lettuce, cabbage, radish, cilantro, lime
  • Cilantro Lime Rice
 
Breakfast Prep:
 
Healthy Snack:
November 29th menu
1. Fajita Steak (Top Sirloin) Bowl with Guacamole
 
  • Carrots, Celery, Onion, Broccoli
  • White Rice
 
3. Grilled Lemon chicken 
  • Baked sweet potatoes 
  • Roasted Green Beans
 
 
Breakfast Prep:
 
Healthy Snack:
 
 

 
November 15th menu
  • shredded chicken, butternut squash, carrots, kale
 

2. Shredded Chicken Tacos with Red Salsa 
  • shredded lettuce, cabbage, radish, cilantro, lime
  • Mexican Tomato Rice
 
 3. Beef Bolognese (ground Beef with tomato sauce) penne pasta 
  • Carrots, celery, onion
  • roasted green beans
 
 
Breakfast Prep:
 
Healthy Snack:
 
 
 
November 8th menu
 
1.  Mom’s Chicken and Squash soup
  • shredded chicken, butternut squash, carrots, kale
 
2. Beef Teriyaki Bowl
  • White rice
  • Broccoli, carrots, red bell peppers, and spinach
 
3. Turkey Burgers with Dairy-Free Pesto sauce
  • sweet potato fries
  • cucumber-tomato salad with sliced red onion and lemon dressing
 
Breakfast Prep:
 
Healthy Snack:
 
November 1st menu
 
1. Chicken teriyaki bowl 
  • bok choy, sugar snap peas, red bell peppers 
  • White rice 
 
2. Beef Pad Thai with rice noodles
  • Napa cabbage, bean sprouts, broccoli, carrots, crushed peanuts
 
3. Grilled Lemon chicken 
  • Baked sweet potatoes 
  • arugula salad with watermelon, cherry tomatoes, red onion, balsamic glaze, hazelnuts
 
 
Breakfast Prep:
  • GF Cacao banana muffins
 
Healthy Snack:
 
 
 
October 25th Menu
1. Steak Tacos (Top Sirloin) with Mild Chimichurri Sauce
  • Roasted Cherry tomatoes, broccoli, and sugar snap peas, brussels or zucchini
  • Black Forbidden Rice
 
2. Greek Turkey Burgers in Lettuce Wrap 
  • Cucumber-Tomato and Parsley Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
  • Roasted Sweet Potato
 
3. Grilled Chicken Pomodoro (Cherry Tomato) 
  • GF Penne Pasta
  • Mixed Green Salad with Carrot Ribbons, Pecans, Cucumbers with Balsamic Vinaigrette 
 
Breakfast Prep:
  • GF Banana Bread Muffin with Chocolate Chips
 
Healthy Snack:
 
 
 
October 18th Menu
1. Lettuce Wrapped Asian-Style Turkey Burgers
  • Lightly Pickled Carrot, Radish, Red Cabbage, Cucumber
  • Sweet Potato “Fries”
2. Fajita Steak (Top Sirloin) Bowl with Pico De Gallo Salsa
  • Roasted Kale, Zucchini, Peppers and Onion, Guacamole
  • Mexican Tomato Red Rice
 
3. Marinated Skirt Steak with Balsamic Reduction and Fall Salad
  • Salad: arugula, roasted butternut squash, pecans, parsley, pomegranate orange dressing 
  • White rice
Breakfast Prep:
Healthy Snack:
October 11th Menu
1. Breaded Chicken Tenders with GF Panko
  • Mixed Green Salad with tomato and cucumber, balsamic vinaigrette
  • Baked Sweet Potato
2. Italian Sausage, GF Penne Pasta 
  • Cherry tomato pomodoro sauce
  • roasted asparagus, zucchini, sauteed spinach
3. Teriyaki Ground Beef Skillet 
  • white rice
  • carrots, green beans, purple cabbage
Breakfast Prep:
Healthy Snack:
  • Banana Berry Parfait with Peanut Butter Granola
October 4th Menu
1. BBQ Chicken (Primal Hawaiian BBQ sauce)
  • Sweet Potato Fries
  • Roasted Asparagus, Sweet Corn Cilantro Salad
2. Shredded Chicken Tacos with Red Salsa 
  • shredded lettuce, cabbage, radish, cilantro, lime
  • Mexican Tomato Rice
3. Veggie Sushi with Avocado, cucumber, carrot
  • Pan-fried Salmon with ginger-lime sauce
  • Roasted Broccoli
Breakfast Prep:
  • GF Banana Bread Muffin with Chocolate Chips
Healthy Snack:
  • 5-ingredient Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars
September 27th Menu
1. Turkey Meatballs with Marinara Sauce
  • Banza Pasta
  • Mixed green salad with carrot and cucumber ribbons
2. Filet Mignon Steak Tacos with Chimichurri (mild parsley-cilantro sauce)
  • Rice, Peppers, Onion, Broccolini
3. Sesame Honey Chicken Bowl-
  • red cabbage, cilantro, carrots, broccoli over rice
Breakfast Prep:
Healthy Snack:
  • Muesli Bar with almonds, walnuts, chia seeds, almond butter, coconut oil, oats
September 20th Menu
1. Marinated Skirt Steak with Balsamic Reduction and Late Summer Salad
  • Salad: arugula, shaved zucchini and squash, hazelnut, mint, meyer lemon dressing 
2. Honey-Dijon Salmon  
  • Bean sprouts, scallions, cilantro, red cabbage, broccoli
  • Black forbidden rice 
3. Turkey burger Lettuce wrap 
  • Green goddess sauce (green onion, bell, cilantro)
  • Sprouts, tomato, red onion, avocado
  • Baked carrot fries 
Breakfast Prep:
  • Almond Flour Banana and Chocolate Muffins (GF and low carb)
Healthy Snack:
September 13th Menu
1. Flank Steak with Tomatillo Salsa (Mild) 
  • Peppers, Broccoli, Yellow Squash
  • Cilantro-Lime White Rice
2. Japanese Curry with Chicken 
  • Carrots, Celery, Onion, broccoli
  • White Rice
3. Chicken Breast with Dairy-Free Pesto over Rice Noodles  
  • Lemon-Thyme Brussel Sprouts, Heirloom Carrots
Breakfast Prep:
  • Blueberry Banana Bars with Dates
Healthy Snack:
  • No-Bean Roasted Carrot Hummus with celery, carrot, pita chips
 
August 26th Menu 
1. Grilled Chicken Breast with Pesto Sauce (Dairy-free)
  • Asparagus, Cauliflower, Yellow Squash
  • White Rice
2. Lettuce Wrapped Asian-Style Turkey Burgers
  • Lightly Pickled Carrot, Radish, Red Cabbage, Cucumber
  • Sweet Potato “Fries”
3. Fajita Steak (Top Sirloin) Bowl with Pico De Gallo Salsa
  • Roasted Kale, Zucchini, Peppers and Onion, Guacamole
  • Mexican Tomato Red Rice
Breakfast Prep:
Healthy Snack:
  • Lemon Herb Hummus with Fresh Veggies (Carrot, Celery, Peppers, Radish)

Keep Cookin’


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