Dairy Free doesn't have to mean missing out on tasty dinners. All these dinner recipes are not only dairy free or can be made so with easy substitutions, but they are all kid-friendly too!
Whether you are dealing with a full dairy allergy within the family, looking to reduce the amount of dairy you are consuming or just want some tasty, kid-friendly family dinner ideas then this recipe roundup is for you.
If you are dealing with a dairy allergy, then that doesn't mean you can only eat certain foods or recipes. All our recipes in the Dairy Free section of the blog are either dairy free or can easily be adapted with simple substitutions to make them allergy friendly.
Dairy Free Substitutions
These days, most supermarkets cater really well for dairy intolerances with dairy free alternatives being readily available.
But we thought it might be also helpful to list out some easy ingredient swaps when cooking:
Milk - Cow's milk can be swapped out for plant based milks such as soy milk, coconut milk, almond milk or rice milk.
Butter - Depending on the recipe being sweet or savoury, butter can often be swapped out for coconut oil or coconut butter, olive oil, or avocado oil. More particularly for baking recipes, butter might be swapped out for apple sauce, nut butters or diary free yoghurt.
Yogurt - There are plenty of dairy free yogurts available in supermarkets now such as coconut yogurt, soya yogurts and oat yogurts.
Cheese - Again similarly to yogurt, most supermarkets now stock a wide range of dairy free cheeses ranging from hard cheeses, to spreadable and soft cheeses.
Slow Cooker Chilli Con Carne
If you're looking for a really easy family meal that you can chuck in the slow cooker in the morning then you need to try this dairy free chilli recipe!
Swap the cheese and sour cream for a dairy free cheese and dairy free creme fraiche. Oatly do a really good alternative.
Crispy Chicken Burgers
Making your own homemade chicken burgers that are as crispy as a takeaway burger is honestly so easy! Oven baked with all the crunch of a chicken burger but not greasy at all!
Gnocchi Sausage Traybake
This sausage traybake recipe cooks all the elements of the meal - the meat, the carbs and the veggies - together in one dish in the oven. So simple and perfect for a quick and easy midweek meal.
Slow Cooker Beef Stew
A delicious hearty beef stew with beef, carrots and potatoes in a rich sauce. All cooked in the slow cooker. Comfort food made easy this Winter!
Hidden Veg Chicken Curry Recipe
If your family loves curries but they're also fussy eaters and dairy free, then I've got a recipe that's hopefully going to go down a storm with everyone!
Sausages In Onion Gravy
Sweet Chilli Chicken Meatballs
Delicious baked chicken meatballs flavoured with sweet chilli, soy sauce and lime juice and served with noodles and vegetables.
Easy Paella Recipe
The easiest ever paella recipe! Ready in just 10 minutes, this is a game changer for mid-week family meals!
Hidden Veg Chicken Satay
My Hidden Veggie Chicken Satay Recipe is packed with five different veggies; carrots, courgette, cauliflower, pepper and mushrooms!
Slow Cooked Lamb Ragu
This time of year for me is all about hearty comfort food and there's nothing more comforting that a big bowl of pasta and ragu to warm you up on a cold winter's day!
If you try any of these Dairy Free Dinner Recipes, please do leave me a comment below.
You can also share your pictures with me on our socials. I always love to see your creations!
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