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We Don’t Need Milk for These 21 Amazing Dairy-Free Recipes

May 14, 2024 by Iryna Bychkiv Leave a Comment

Love delicious food but miss out on cheesy goodness because of dairy? No worries! Milk doesn’t have to be the star of the show. This collection of 21 amazing dairy-free recipes is here to prove it! From creamy curries to dreamy desserts, these dishes are full of flavor and sure to satisfy.

If you’re lactose intolerant or just looking to try new things, there’s something delicious waiting for you. Get ready to surprise your taste buds and create tasty meals that are kinder to your tummy!

Mushroom Shawarma with Garlic Sauce

Shawarma with mushroom, fresh veggies and some sauce on a wooden board.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

Shawarma with fresh vegetables and homemade garlic yogurt sauce is a real crowd-pleaser. This traditional Middle Eastern recipe is quick, easy, and perfect for dinner or a party. Get the recipe.

Creamy Polenta with Mushrooms

Polenta with mushrooms in a white bowl on a dark blue background.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

This 30-minute Vegan Polenta Recipe gets its unique flavor from an umami-packed Miso Paste. Served with quick vegan sautéed mushrooms, this dairy-free polenta is SO creamy and perfect for busy days. It’s healthy, comforting, and easy to make. Get the recipe.

Spanish Chicken and Rice

Spanish chicken and rice in a pan.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

Bursting with flavor, juicy, hearty, and comforting, this Spanish Chicken And Rice makes a delicious one-pot recipe for the whole family. Perfect for a weeknight or Sunday dinner. Get the recipe.

Eggplant Potato Stew

Vegetable stew in a cast iron skillet.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

This thick and hearty Potato Stew recipe features tender potatoes, delicious aromatics, and also some chewy eggplants for a wholesome dinner meal. It’s incredibly easy to make and can be ready in just under an hour, making this is the ultimate cozy stew. Get the recipe.

Creamy Mushroom Risotto

Mushroom risotto with olives and pine nuts in a pan.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

This is hands down the BEST Creamy Mushroom Risotto and I’m not exaggerating. It’s uniquely flavorful, rich and indulgent. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy, gluten-free risotto is a perfect choice for a date night or family dinner. Get the recipe.

Creamy Miso Pasta with Pecans

Miso pesto pasta in a white bowl.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

This 30-minute Creamy Miso Pesto Pasta with Pecans is simply the best. Packed with a savory white Miso paste, garlic and crunchy Pecans, this easy vegan pasta makes a perfect recipe for busy weeknights. Get the recipe.

Potato Salad with Almond Yogurt Sauce

Potato salad in a glass bowl.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

This Healthy Potato Salad with cucumber and tomato in a garlicky almond yogurt sauce is all you need for a picnics or BBQs. This simple salad is so easy to make and it’s creamy and delicious. Get the recipe.

Poppy Seed Cake

A piece of Poppy Seed Cake close up.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

Stunning and absolutely delicious egg-free and dairy-free cake made with real poppy seeds, rich fruit layer and homemade buttercream. This easy vegan dessert will brighten up any occasion. Get the recipe.

Pumpkin Chicken Curry

Pumpkin and chicken curry on a bed of white rice in a blue bowl.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

Pumpkin Chicken Curry is juicy, tender chicken breasts cut into bite-size pieces and simmered in a flavorful and creamy canned pumpkin sauce. This easy and quick one-skillet recipe is bursting with flavor and is perfect for a cozy autumn meal. Use coconut milk for pumpkin sauce. Get the recipe.

Dutch Split Pea Soup

Dutch Split Pea Soup with a spoon in a bowl.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

Are you craving comfort food? This Dutch Split Pea Soup is exactly what you need to make when it’s cold outside. Loaded with heartwarming flavors of bacon, Polish kielbasa and vegetables, this traditional Dutch soup is a great way for putting your split peas to use. Get the recipe.

Best Mashed Potatoes with Coconut Milk

Vegan mashed potatoes in a bowl on a dark background.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

These are hands down, the BEST Mashed Potatoes. They’re the creamiest mashes potatoes, easy to make with roasted garlic and a little bit of coconut milk. This is the only dairy-free recipe that you need and it won’t disappoint. Get the recipe.

Smoked Salmon Nicoise Salad

Smoked Salmon Nicoise Salad close up.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

Smoked Salmon Nicoise Salad is vibrant, festive and so delicious! It’s a perfect summer recipe for dinner or when you have friends over and need to make something quick yet impressive. Get the recipe.

Instant Pot Coconut Chicken Curry

Instant Pot Coconut Chicken Curry in a bowl with rice.
Photo credit: Piping Pot Curry

Easy & healthy Coconut Chicken Curry made in an Instant Pot in just 30 minutes! This is simple Indian chicken curry recipe is made with ginger, garlic, onions alongside flavorful spices, and finished with creamy coconut milk. Pair this dairy-free & gluten-free curry with fragrant basmati rice. Get the recipe.

Pumpkin Pecan Pie

Pumpkin caramel pie in a baking dish.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

Pumpkin Pecan Pie is a flavorful egg-free and dairy-free dessert made with a simple homemade crust, best caramel sauce filling and a crunchy Pecan topping. Surprisingly easy to make and outrageously delicious, this fall treat is sure to impress your family and friends. Get the recipe.

Homemade Pork and Bean Recipe 

Homemade Pork and Beans in a pan.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

Craving a delicious dish that’s quick and easy to make? This Homemade Pork and Beans recipe is the one for you! With tender chunks of pork shoulder, crispy bacon, and soft navy beans, it’s a dish that’s as satisfying as it looks! What’s best is that it’s ready from scratch in just 35 minutes! Get the recipe.

Moroccan Semolina Cookies (Lemon Ghriba)

Moroccan semolina cookies on a wire rack.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

These Moroccan Semolina Cookies are a healthier version of the traditional Ghriba cookies that you’ll find all over Morocco. Made with almond and semolina flours, these lemon-flavored cookies are a perfect accompaniment to a cup of mint tea or coffee. What’s best is that they’re also simple to make and taste absolutely delicious! Get the recipe.

Banana Pancakes

Drizzling of Maple syrup over plant-based banana pancakes.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

These dairy-free banana pancakes are super easy to make and give you the lightest and fluffiest pancakes ever! Plus, they have a delicious banana flavor you’ll love! Get the recipe.

Chicken in a Creamy Walnut Garlic Sauce

Satisivi chicken in a pan.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

Chicken Satsivi is a Georgian national dish of tender chicken coated in a decadent and creamy Walnut Garlic Sauce. It’s a crowd-pleasing comfort food perfect for family dinners or holidays. Get the recipe.

Thai Eggplant Red Curry

Thai Eggplant Curry with Tofu and a spatula close up.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

This Thai Eggplant Red Curry is simple yet flavor packed meal perfect for meal prep or busy weeknights. Zucchini and tofu add richness and nutrients to this already healthy freezer-friendly dish. Made in one pot and ready in just 30 minutes. Get the recipe.

Creamy Gnocchi Soup

Vegan gnocchi soup in a black bowl.
Photo credit: Delish Knowledge

Creamy gnocchi soup with vegan sausage and kale. This simple and healthy vegan gnocchi soup is delicious and perfect for chilly evenings. Get the recipe.

Grilled Chicken Breast Recipe, Coconut Curry

Grilled chicken with coconut curry on a plate.
Photo credit: Binky’s Culinary Carnival

This is such an easy Grilled Chicken Breast Recipe! I just love the flavors of lime and Coconut together, so when I came across this recipe, I had to give it a try! Of course, I had to make a few tweaks and make it my own! Get the recipe.

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