Anyone cooking for a crowd knows how hard it can be to come up with something that pleases everyone. Sometimes, it’s impossible. Deciding what to make can get even trickier when you’re working around food allergies, whether that’s to dairy, eggs, gluten, nuts or sesame.
Ensuring a group can safely eat any given dish is crucial if you’re thinking about what to serve kids, especially if there are some you don’t know as well. We combed our archives to come up with some allergy-friendly snacks that are also kid-friendly but would work just as well for hungry grown-ups. These recipes are vegan, gluten-free, nut-free and sesame-free, or include variations on how to suit those diets. Remember, it’s still always a good idea to ask in advance about any special dietary needs.