Does dairy-free mean vegan?
Not always—some recipes use eggs or honey. Browse the vegan tag hub when you need zero animal products, or open Browse with dairy-free selected and add a cuisine.
Dairy-free Recipes
280 recipes found
Dairy-free recipes skip milk, cheese, and butter—using olive oil, plant milks, or nutritional yeast where creaminess still matters.
Emulsion tips and hidden-dairy callouts help lactose-intolerant and vegan-adjacent cooks avoid surprise butter, cream, or whey in otherwise clean lists.
Traditional Lo Mein
35 min · Easy · Chinese
Kung Pao Chicken
45 min · Medium · Chinese
Beef and Barley Stew
140 min · Easy · American
Grilled Chicken with Medium Spices
30 min · Easy · American
Smoked Spare Ribs with Sweet Bbq Glaze
200 min · Medium · American
Quick Homemade Lemonade
10 min · Easy · American
Classic Bourbon Old Fashioned
5 min · Easy · American
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Glaze
25 min · Easy · American
Roasted Broccoli
20 min · Easy · Other
Homemade Soft Pretzels
50 min · Medium · Other
Hearty Lentil Soup
60 min · Easy · Mediterranean
Classic Braised Beef
65 min · Medium · American
Quick Chicken and Veggie Stir-fry
25 min · Easy · Chinese
Balsamic Glaze
65 min · Easy · Italian
The Ultimate Cosmopolitan
10 min · Easy · American
Hot Water with Lemon
3 min · Easy · Other
Teriyaki Beef and Broccoli
35 min · Easy · Japanese
Slow Cooker Bbq Pulled Chicken
380 min · Easy · American
Frequently asked questions
What substitutes cream in dairy-free sauces?
Coconut milk, cashew cream, and reduced vegetable broth appear with notes on when each fits savory versus sweet.
Are dairy-free desserts included?
Yes. Baking and sweet tags with dairy-free surface cakes, cookies, and fruit desserts without butter or milk.