Egg Free, Dairy Free, Nut Free Tuna Stuffed Tomatoes

We love fresh tomatoes and tuna so I decided to stuff the tomatoes with a tuna mixture. They are very good right out of the oven, but they were also good cold when I packed them for lunch when we were away from home.

Tuna Stuffed Tomatoes

5 small tomatoes - cut off the top and remove the insides
5 oz can tuna, drained
1 tsp olive oil
1 tsp mustard
Seasonings desired - I used a small dash of salt, pepper, dill, Italian seasoning, garlic powder,
       onion powder, and chili seasoning

Place the tomatoes, cut side up, on a foil lined baking sheet. In a separate bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Spoon the mixture evenly into the tomatoes. Broil on the top rack for 6-8 minutes or until they are warm and the tomato tops are brown.
*  Serve warm or cold.

Egg Free, Dairy Free, Nut Free Spinach Meatballs

The girls and I love these meatballs. We eat them plain, serve them over rice, noodles, use them as a pizza topping, etc. They are also good cold, so we take them with us when we go away.

Spinach Meatballs

2 - 3 pounds ground turkey, chicken, or beef
2 cups chopped spinach
1 finely chopped onion
1 finely chopped pepper
Seasonings desired - I used a mixture of salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic powder,
       and onion powder

Thoroughly combine all of the ingredients. Roll the mixture into 1" balls. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake at 400 for 20-30 minutes until cooked through. Drain as needed. Serve immediately. You can also freeze on the baking sheet then transfer into a Ziploc bag to store in the freezer.
*  Makes approximately 70 meatballs.

Egg Free, Dairy Free Chicken and Stuffing Muffins

These yummy "muffins" are so easy to prepare and my girls couldn't get enough of them.

Chicken and Stuffing Muffins

5 cups dry stuffing mix
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups diced or shredded cooked chicken

Combine all of the ingredients. Press firmly into sprayed muffin cups. Bake at 350 for 25 minutes or until golden. Cool for a few minutes before serving.
*  This made 16 muffins.