Although dairy is not considered a meat (look Ma, I know my food pyramid, circle thing!), I wanted to continue with last week's post about dairy. Reading over the article, I know how surprising, and negative, the dairy outlook may be, and I gave no way to alleviate that dairy void some of us may be feeling. So, whether you are in a dairy-free fix or you just want some creative recipes sans the milk, these are sure to please the cook and the eaters alike!
There is a fantastic site that I happened upon the other day. It is godairyfree.org and, go figure, it is filled with tons of dairy free options. The site has vegan and meat dishes made without any dairy. All of the recipes below are from Go Dairy Free!
Breakfast
When I was little I hated quiche. Then, I changed my tune. I have only liked quiche for a very short amount of time and thought that this dairy free deal would kick quiche off the menu completely. Thank goodness, I was wrong!
No, quiche is not high (or even low) on the health-o-meter, but it is so yummy and one of my favorites for special occasion breakfasts. This quiche does not use too many dairy substitutes, so it is not difficult to find the ingredients or make the meal.
Lunch
You say the words "curry" or "coconut milk" and I will start drooling like one of Pavlov's dogs. That being said, it is no surprise that a vegan curry rice would be high on my list of lunch noms. This curry rice only takes about 30 minutes to prepare and is filled with lots of healthy nuggets of goodness. One of the best perks about this recipe is that it has no soy products either. Just like people who cannot eat meat, there are people who cannot eat soy. The recipe is pretty easy to follow and can be altered if needed. I may try this with a few more leafy greens or a bean trio for extra fun!
Dinner
I wanted to add this not-so-healthy dish in to show that vegan or dairy free is not necessarily health crazed rabbit food. Vegan and dairy free is not always a one way ticket to Healthville. Depending on how much research a person does and what they consume on a daily basis, their diet can be extremely unhealthy and still fit into the vegan or dairy free category.
Vegan and dairy free diets can still taste yummy and still be unhealthy. Because of this, vegans and those who do not eat dairy have to be just as careful with what they eat and can splurge just as much. This Mac and Cheez would definitely be considered a yummy splurge!