Coming up with dairy free meals isn’t always easy. I mean, no cheese or butter? How does that work? I actually grew up on a dairy farm and had access to the best of the dairy foods. I really was quite spoiled.
But later in life, my health changed. My body can’t handle a lot of foods anymore. And unfortunately, that includes dairy. Seems rather sad that a farm girl can’t even have dairy anymore, doesn’t it? At first it was. If you have ever lived with a food allergy or food intolerance, you know that eventually, it’s for the best. Feeling better physically is really what is important.
Thankfully, there are lots of other great foods to eat!
I have found that coconut oil is a great butter substitute in many of my favorite recipes, including cookies and brownies. And thankfully there are a lot of milk alternatives, such as almond milk, coconut milk, cashew milk, and more. For most recipes, I like to use unsweetened almond milk as it is quite mild in flavor. (Make sure to avoid the vanilla flavored varieties unless you want that in your cooking.)
Ice cream was hard to let go of, but there are lots of awesome-tasting dairy free sorbets out there. My favorite is basically mango puree and sugar. With those as the main ingredients, I should just try to make them myself!
As far as cheese goes, I haven’t ventured into any dairy free options for that yet. Maybe I will someday. But for now, I can’t imagine anything coming close to the awesome flavor and texture of cheese. So for the most part, I just don’t add cheese to what I am eating.
The rest of my family still eats dairy, so I don’t deprive them. My method is to cook the basic meal, then separate my portion out and add the dairy to their portion, if it can work out that way. Sometimes I just adapt a regular recipe with dairy free options and sometimes I pick recipes that already don’t have dairy in them. It’s important to have a variety and try new things.
It does take preparation and practice, but in the end, me feeling well and also giving my family good nutritious meals is what it’s all about. If you are extremely allergic or sensitive to dairy, always make sure to check labels and food sources to ensure that you are not ingesting any hidden dairy.
Here is a dairy free meal plan for you to try:
Roasted Pork Chops and Peaches Recipe, one of my go to recipes for an easy dinner night.
Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 small red onion, very thinly sliced
- 2 medium peaches, halved and very thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Pinch of red-pepper flakes
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 4 bone-in pork chops (1 inch thick)
- Oil for grill
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This easy and flavourful salad is perfect for a hearty lunch or a light dinner.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Heinz Tomato Ketchup
- 3 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 8 cups lightly packed mesclun salad greens
- Salad Organic Mixed baby Greens
- 2 (7.5 ounce) cans canned salmon, skin and bones removed
- 1 cup thinly sliced carrot
- 1 cup thinly sliced cucumber
- 1/4 cup sliced radish
- 1/4 cup lightly packed cilantro leaves
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
The sweet, caramelized flavor of grilled corn makes an excellent addition to steak tacos.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. boneless top sirloin steak, cut into strips
- 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
- 2 c. water
- 1 c. Taco Bell home originals thick and chunky mild salsa
- 1 (1 1/4 oz.) pkg. Taco Bell home originals taco seasoning mix
- 2 c. Minute rice, uncooked
- 8 to 12 (6 to 8-inch) flour tortillas
- (omit cheese)
Warm up with a bowl of comforting, hearty split pea soup, comfort food in a bowl, homemade soup does wonders for the soul!
Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped yellow onions
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/8 cup good olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 -1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups medium-diced carrots (3 to 4 carrots)
- 1 cup medium-diced red boiling potatoes, unpeeled (3 small)
- 1 pound dried split green peas
- 8 cups chicken stock or water
Garlic and basil flavor the tomato sauce that coats this tender Chicken Marinara. A friend gave me this skillet recipe several years ago. It's easy to make using pre-sliced mushrooms, commercial pasta sauce and quick-cooking pasta.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
- 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning (always check the label)
- 1 jar (26 ounces) meatless spaghetti sauce
- 1/2 cup dry red wine or chicken broth
- Hot cooked angel hair pasta or spaghetti
Wrapped in bacon and topped with KRAFT BBQ sauce, green onions and shredded cheese, these hot dogs have a delicious down-home appeal.
Ingredients
- 4 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon
- 4 OSCAR MAYER Selects Uncured Angus Bun-Length Beef Franks
- 4 hot dog buns
- 1/4 cup BULL'S-EYE Memphis Style Barbecue Sauce
- 2 green onions, sliced
- (omit cheese)
This recipe is very simple, very easy, and tastes better than anything youll find in a restaurant. Seriously! Fresh, spicy kebabs don't just taste great – the whole family will enjoy.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds skinned and boned chicken thighs
- Marinade of choice (check label for dairy free, or make your own)
- 8 to 10 flat wooden skewers
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
If you are looking for other new dairy free meals to try, check out Remember Stuff’s easy search option. Just go to search recipes and type “dairy free” and see what you can find!
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