Spring Fling, Blogger-Style!: Feature Day

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TODAY is the FEATURE DAY of my Spring-filled link-up with Jo of Jo, My Gosh! where we each share our TOP 3 FAVES.  I only picked recipes to share because this is a food/allergy blog, after all, but Jo didn't adhere to such rules so if you weren't featured here, you might have been on her blog! 

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To recap, here's what I've shared with you this week:

1. Sean's Banana Berry Birthday Smoothie (Soy, Wheat, Nut, Fish and Egg-Free, Can Be Milk-Free)
    
2. Super Simple Roasted Asparagus (Soy, Wheat, Egg, Nut, Milk and Fish-Free)
    
3. Beef and Barley Stew (Soy, Nut, Fish, Egg and Wheat-Free, Can Be Milk-Free)
    
4. Mint Smoothie (Soy, Nut, Fish, Egg and Wheat-Free, Can Be Milk-Free and Diabetic Friendly)
    
5. Strawberry Spinach Salad (Soy, Wheat, Egg, Fish and Milk-Free, Can Be Nut-Free)

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Before I announce my TOP 3 FAVES, I want to say, "Thank you" to everyone who took the time to stop by, comment and/or link-up.  You all linked up some amazing crafts, posts and recipes, and we (quite literally) could not have done this without you!  Thanks for your participation, and I hope to see you all (and more) at link-ups in the future! :)

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And now, in alphabetical order, are my TOP 3 FAVE recipes that were linked up this week:

Cool Fresh Food Allergy Summertime Treat

submitted by Caroline of Grateful Foodie

Photo courtesy of Grateful Foodie

What I love about these is that they are very allergy-friendly (top 8 free and then some), fun and festive!  Caroline even shared a link on how to make your own gelatin to make it even better for you and yours, too.  Bonus! :)

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Fudge Brownies

submitted by Emily of It Bakes Me Happy

Photo courtesy of It Bakes Me Happy

What I love about these are that they are easily adaptable to be free of all the top 8 allergens (use a soy-free, dairy free chocolate like Enjoy Life in the recipe, make sure all your ingredients are soy-free, and use one of the egg substitutions here for the eggs) and they are chocolate, fudge-y goodness!  Hello!  What's not to love?  Delish!

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Raw Paleo Strawberry Macaroons

submitted by Tessa of Tessa The Domestic Diva

Photo courtesy of Tessa The Domestic Diva

What I love about these is that they are top 8 free, strawberry and coconut (love that combo) and fit so many dietary needs.  Definitely a fun, easy recipe for spring and summer!  You could even add some Enjoy Life mini chocolate chips and have yourself that winning strawberry, coconut and chocolate combo.  YUM!  (Note: I do not label coconut as a tree nut, so if you are allergic to it or to all tree nuts, this recipe is not for you.)

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Congratulations, ladies! 

Here is your featured badge if you care to use it:

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Your recipes will also be pinned to our "Spring Fling, Blogger-Style! Features" board on Pinterest.  If any of you would like to be a guest on Natural and Free, please send me an email and we'll work out a time.  I'd love to have you! :)

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If you haven't had a chance to review all the amazing submissions or grab your badge yet, now is the time! 

 

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(This post was originally posted on my original site, Natural and Free.)