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Dairy-Free Recipes

Dairy-free and lactose-free main dishes, side dishes, desserts, and more.

Hummus

Recipe for Hummus, a Middle Eastern spread that makes a good substitute for peanut butter.

Polenta Torte

Recipe for Polenta Torte from Your About.com Guide to Food Allergies

Red Pepper Puree

Recipe for Red Pepper Puree, an unexpected and tangy sandwich spread.

Chicken Provençal

Allergen-free recipe for Chicken Provençal

Millet-Herb Stuffing

Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Allergy-Safe Recipe for Millet-Herb Stuffing

Dairy-Free, Soy-Free Peppermint Candies

These creamy peppermints melt in your mouth like old-fashioned pillow mints.

Allergy-Safe Gazpacho

Gazpacho, a Spanish soup served cold, is a quick and easy summer dish suitable for many allergy sufferers.

Recipe -- All-Purpose Allergy-Safe Vegetable Broth

Vegetable broth often includes wheat, soy, or other food allergens. Here's an allergy-safe vegetable broth recipe.

Tacos With Allergen-Free Seasoning

A quick and easy taco recipes that's free from common allergens.

Dairy-Free Strawberry-Banana Smoothie

Looking for an easy, healthy breakfast? Here's a non-dairy strawberry-banana smoothie recipe.

Dairy-Free Grits - Lactose-Free Southern Grits

Spice up your breakfast with this dairy-free version of classic Southern grits.

Nut-Free Trail Mix

Most trail mixes have peanuts, almonds, or other nuts. Here's a recipe that's free from peanuts and tree nuts. Happy hiking!

Corn-Free, Soy-Free, Sulfite-Free Mayonnaise

Most commercial mayonnaise is made from high fructose corn syrup and soy-based oils and emulsifiers, which can be problematic for people with certain allergies and sensitivities. Here's a quick and easy recipe that's free from corn, soy, and sulfites.

Allergy-Safe Quinoa Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette

Quinoa, a staple food of the Incas, is gaining popularity as a protein-rich, easily digestible grain. Learn how to cook this allergy-friendly grain with a delicious summer salad.

Carrots with Cinnamon

Allergy-safe, kid-friendly, healthy recipe for carrots with cinnamon.

Tomato Bruschetta

Bruschetta, a classic Piedmontese recipe, takes advantage of seasonal summer ingredients when topped with tomatoes and basil. It's traditionally made with crusty Italian bread, but because gluten-free bread tastes best toasted, this recipe is a good application for commercial wheat-free breads.

Dairy-Free Corn on the Cob

Dairy-free, soy-free corn on the cob with a south-of-the-border kick.

Soy-Free Larb

Most East Asian recipes aren't safe for soy allergies. Larb, a Thai pork or chicken salad, is an exception.

Cranberry Chicken Salad

A simple, quick, allergy-safe recipe for chicken salad with dried cranberries.

Curry Chicken Salad

Curry and chicken are a lovely match. This chicken salad pairs a homemade curry blend with apricots.

Hot Millet Breakfast Cereal

Recipe for a hot breakfast cereal using millet, a grain that is less allergenic than most commercial hot cereal mixes on the market.

Dairy-Free Hempmilk Tapioca Pudding

Dairy-free tapioca pudding recipe using hempmilk, a newer non-dairy beverage that works well for desserts.

Allergy-Safe Steak

Most commercial steak sauces include common allergens like soy, wheat, corn, fish, or nuts. Here's an allergy-safe recipe for a flavorful steak without the allergenic extras.

Easy Red Wine Pan Sauce

An easy red wine pan sauce to serve with steak or chicken.

Panisse with Spring Vegetables

Wheat- and Gluten-Free Recipe for panisse with spring vegetables.

Cinnamon Applesauce

Kid-friendly recipe for cinnamon applesauce -- a recipe that can be adapted to make a great dessert, or an allergy-safe homemade baby food.

Wheat-Free, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Tempura Batter

Wheat-free, gluten-free, dairy-free recipe for Japanese tempura batter.

Basic Microwave Spaghetti Squash

Learn how to cook spaghetti squash in the microwave. Includes numerous serving suggestions.

Pumpkin and Apple Soup

Pumpkin and apple soup, suitable for Thanksgiving dinner.

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Don't just throw away pumpkin seeds from jack-o-lanterns, Thanksgiving pies, and autumn decorations! Pumpkin seeds are a nutritious snack and a good substitute for nuts.

Corn-Free Cranberry Sauce with Orange and Ginger

Corn-free recipe for Thanksgiving cranberry sauce with orange and ginger.

Allergy-Safe Lamb Burgers

Allergy-Safe Recipe for Lamb Burgers

Allergy-Safe Italian Dressing

Recipe for allergy-safe Italian dressing - soy-free, corn-free, wheat-free, MSG-free.

Soy-Free, Additive-Free Lentil Soup

Soy-free, additive-free, MSG-free recipe for lentil soup -- easy and quick lentil soup recipe using dried lentils.

Allergy-Safe Chicken and Hominy Soup (Pozole)

Multiple allergy-safe recipe for chicken pozole, a chicken and hominy soup you can make in your crockpot.

Corn-Free Rhubarb Compote

Recipe for Corn-Free Rhubarb Compote

Allergy-Safe Galettes

Recipe for Allergy-Safe Galettes, a Breton buckwheat crepe that can be made free of virtually all common allergens.

Allergy-Safe Pizza and Focaccia Dough

Recipe for an allergy-safe pizza or focaccia bread, free from all common allergens.

Allergen-Free Sweet Potato Casserole

A slightly less sweet version of a family favorite in my childhood home, naturally free from all "big eight" allergens.

Basic Wheat-Free, Gluten-Free Poultry Gravy

How to make basic wheat-free or gluten-free gravy from scratch --- no chicken or turkey required!

Allergy-Safe Duck with Sage Sauce

Luxurious allergy-safe recipe for duck with a sage sauce.

Apple-Pomegranate Pork Loin

Festive recipe for apple-pomegranate pork loin, free from major allergens.

Broccoli with Vinaigrette

Healthy, allergen-safe, and delicious recipe for broccoli with tangy vinaigrette dressing.

Gingered Pears

Gingered pears recipe, a dessert or side dish that's low in fat and free from most common allergies.

Guacamole

Easy recipe for guacamole, a favorite dip and excellent sandwich spread for many food allergies.

Fried Plantains

How to make fried plantains, a crispy and delicious finger food that can be made without eggs or wheat.

Cinnamon Applesauce

Kid-friendly recipe for cinnamon applesauce -- a recipe that can be adapted to make a great dessert, or an allergy-safe homemade baby food.

Panisse with Spring Vegetables

Wheat- and Gluten-Free Recipe for panisse with spring vegetables.

Fruit Salad with Allergy-Safe Champagne-Lime Dressing

Fruit salad with a delicious allergy-safe dressing that will keep your cut fruits looking beautiful longer. Great for brunch or parties!

Wheat-Free, Gluten-Free Fried Chicken

Southern-style gluten-free fried chicken? You bet. Here's a wheat-free fried chicken recipe that's also either egg-free or dairy-free.

Easy Allergy-Safe Roast Chicken

Roast chicken recipe that's simple, quick, and safe for virtually all food allergies.

Egg-Free Scrambled Breakfast Tofu

An unexpected alternative to eggs! Scrambled tofu is a family-friendly egg-free breakfast dish.

Dairy-Free Potato-Leek Soup

Dairy-free recipe for potato-leek soup.

Dairy-Free Wild Mushroom Soup

Dairy-free recipe for wild mushroom soup.

Shellfish-Free Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

Recipe for shellfish-free chicken and sausage gumbo -- authentic flavor without shrimp, crawfish, or other shellfish.

Wheat-Free, Gluten-Free Beef and Grain Soup

Getting enough whole grains in your diet for anyone on a wheat-free or gluten-free diet can be challenging, but this filling soup features three different whole grains plus a healthy serving of vegetables.

Onion-Free, Garlic-Free Chicken Chili

Recipe for onion-free, garlic-free chicken chili -- all the chili flavor without onions or garlic.

Allergy-Safe Crockpot Chili

Simple allergy-safe crockpot chili recipe -- free from dairy, wheat, soy, and other common allergens.

Peanut-Free, Nut-Free and Wheat-Free Cranberry Flaxseed Granola

Looking for peanut-free and nut-free granola? Easy peanut-free, nut-free and wheat-free recipe for cranberry and flaxseed granola.

Easiest Allergy-Safe Homemade Chicken Stock

Not having any luck finding a canned chicken broth without fillers, additives, or other allergens? Make your own homemade chicken stock. Easy and delicious chicken stock recipe.

Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Multigrain Pumpkin Muffins

Healthy, tasty, gluten-free, and dairy-free? Believe it. Easy gluten-free and dairy-free recipe for multigrain pumpkin muffins.

Dairy-Free Strawberry-Banana Smoothie

Looking for an easy, healthy breakfast? Here's a non-dairy strawberry-banana smoothie recipe.

Foods to Avoid on a Milk-Free Diet

Learn which foods to avoid on a milk-free diet, and where to search for hidden dairy ingredients.

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