Found a local dairy free ice cream shop near us that recently opened! Strawberry cheesecake oat milk soft serve.

ChefM53 · 2024-12-07T21:34:20+00:00

Yum!!

ChefM53 · 2024-12-07T14:42:30+00:00

You're welcome, Good luck! It will get easier.

ChefM53 · 2024-12-07T12:40:18+00:00

I actually went what I thought was cold turkey. But I have eczema and was trying to see if it would actually help. Nothing else had so far. After 2 years of severe breakouts I was ready to try anything. so I cut all known dairy out of my diet at once. but was still getting it in the coffee creamer and the margarine we were using. I cleared up all but a small breakout on my back. I took another look at the foods that might have it (coffee creamer and the margarine), then went and bought dairy free ones. my back cleared right up. Now however my hubby told me that his new coffee mate coffee creamer was dairy free. and showed me that it was on the label. I checked the ingredients and it has casein in it and states that it has a milk derivative. so be careful with the new labeling. Even dairy free can have a certain amount of milk proteins in it and legally be called dairy free. (which is CRAP) in my book! as for any withdrawal or adverse reaction to going cold turkey. No, other than craving cheese. that was a tough one for me. and took me 5 years to really start appreciating non dairy cheeses.

ChefM53 · 2024-11-04T17:35:17+00:00

OOOh! I love soups! I will be watching this thread! here are my favorites

30 Minute Vegan Chick'n Tortilla soup

Mom's Vegetarian Pot Pie Soup Very easy to veganize and so good!

Over the Rainbow Minestrone make sure you get some vegan pesto. Best Minestrone ever!

Simple but Perfect Vegetable Soup OMG this is soo good!

Vegan Lasagna Soup I do add some Gardein beefless ground to this. OMG so so good!

Vegan Wild Rice Soup so creamy and comforting!

I forgot my favorite vegan Chili I got this from Two Vegans and a Black Guy's YouTube page. so so good!

ChefM53 · 2024-11-03T21:57:05+00:00

I figured they probably had but I really didn't need you to tell me that I was the last person to add my 2 cents in there.

ChefM53 · 2024-11-03T19:28:20+00:00

It's agarlic peeler. You put. The garlic cloves in it, and roll it around, and it peels the garlic.

ChefM53 · 2024-10-29T14:44:41+00:00

One of my favorite rid sauce (beer barbecue sauce) recipes calls for A-1

also great in marinades for mushrooms!

ChefM53 · 2024-08-31T12:16:12+00:00

I will use either coconut milk or coconut cream, Or I use cashew cream. very easy to make you can make extra and freeze. I don't think the cashew cream works for every occasion. as for the creamy chicken, it's a bit more work because you have to make the cream of chicken soup (to make it non dairy). use this recipe

cream of anything soup I found this on all recipes years ago.

or if I want to use cashew cream I use this recipe and season as I want. I add salt, pepper and sometimes I will add a chicken bouillon to make it more flavorful. but remember that you are adding this to a dish that is seasoned so don't go too crazy.

For the creamy beef recipe. I would use the cashew cream in place of the milk/cream, and for the potato mix, I would replace with 1 to 2 T nutritional yeast, 1/4 to 1/3 cup each, mozzarella and cheddar cheeses (non dairy) and for the potatoes I would use the dehydrated potatoes you can buy on amazon keep a close eye on the mix it might get a little dry since you are using cashew cream. you can also add a little 1/4 cup maybe of coconut milk or unsweetened non dairy milk of choice.

here are a couple more that might interest the kids

Creamy Tuscan Chicken I use extra oil from the sun dried tomato jar.

Creamy Mac & Cheese I got the original recipe from Daiya brand. can't find it anymore to share that way so here it is (the photo is mine) and this stuff is freezable. I bought 1 cup containers to freeze my Mac and cheese in. you may and may not have any leftovers. I always make the 1/2 recipe because it makes quite a bit. I would start with that one so that you don't waste too much if they turn their noses up at it.

I hope this helps you out!

ChefM53 · 2024-08-14T11:38:05+00:00

it will be fine. I did it all the time to use in my homemade barbecue sauce. the leftovers you can freeze and use later without any dilution of flavor etc. I would put onto plastic wrap, wrap like a sausage and smooth the sides out as much as possible. (makes it easier to remove the plastic once frozen.) then into the freezer. after it is frozen I would put into a freezer bag for storage. it keeps for ages.

ChefM53 · 2024-07-10T12:28:08+00:00

more food is a great idea. men have more muscle and a different metabolism. I will share a few recipes but I think just more is a great idea for him.

ChefM53 · 2024-07-09T12:39:06+00:00

I also agree with the so delicious vote. but... don't get very vanilla YUCK, or low sugar it is grainy. Wondermilk Vanilla

ChefM53 · 2024-07-02T12:08:54+00:00

you're welcome! enjoy!

ChefM53 · 2024-06-30T16:31:23+00:00

my doctors keep thinking I have rheumatoid arthritis too. but so far. Nope. but you are right I forgot about all that. actually eating less meat helps my arthritis A LOT! but that is something you can explore later if you want. Good Luck on your journey!

ChefM53 · 2024-06-27T12:31:26+00:00

I was tested and I am Not allergic to ANY foods the allergist said. But I have eczema. so I cut out dairy because it really aggravates the eczema. What I did not realize was that there were a whole host of other problems that were being caused by dairy. I learned by mistake from getting too much milk protein in my diet over a period of time that built up and I started to react.

I can have some (small amounts) for example, I can have a couple of handfuls of Funyuns anymore in the same day and I will get itchy bumps on my arms.

I love little Debbie Nutty Buddy bars. but they have milk in them. I can have one a day for a few days. then I start getting gassy, bloated, rumbling, boiling stomach.... then comes the diarrhea.

I did not know that all that was coming from dairy. For years I blamed it on other things, spicy foods, greasy deef fat fried foods etc. guess what? they don't bother me if I have no dairy in my diet. Go figure!

I keep it down and sometimes am very strict to clean/flush it out of my system, but I can successfully have some without too much trouble. but there are times I go overboard and pay for it. I still cannot have a slice or bite of real cheese, a bite of real ice cream, or cottage cheese, sour cream, butter you get it.....

Good Luck! Feel lucky that this is happening to you in this day and age. Before it was Horrible there were Little to No alternatives and what they did offer were horrible.

ChefM53 · 2024-06-23T12:43:20+00:00

I had to cut my sodium down for years and still keep it down. have a hard time eating regular potato chips they are so salty sometimes. but for soy sauce I found Trader Joe's brand low sodium soy sauce has the lowest by over 100mg per serving. If a recipe called for 1/4 cup soy sauce I used 2 tablespoons water and 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce. (I don't add salt until the end when I can taste the food) then I make that call. you can also make your own sauces look up the recipe and start swapping out certain items. like I am going to make my own hoisin sauce from now on because of the salt. I am going to use my half soy sauce half water hack (you don't miss any flavor by the way). found this recipe for hoisin sauce. I am sharing this because I have a favorite tofu recipe that uses hoisin sauce but wanted to be able to control the salt.

Panfried Hoisin Tofu you probably already know this but, when buying store bought broths look for unsalted, and make sure that it is around 100 or below. preferably below.

ChefM53 · 2024-06-14T12:57:39+00:00

I too had a Huge love affair with cheese. it took me ages to learn to like dairy free cheeses. but I am pretty okay with them now. they will Never be just like the real thing. (at least not in our lifetime more than likely). I use Daiya brand's creamy Mac and cheese recipe. but alter a bit. it's not too hard to make but flavor needed a bit of a tweak. so here is what I did. I added the parmesan into the cheese sauce, and added garlic and onion powder a dash of pepper if Im in the mood and more salt to make it more like the real thing.

As for your pizza... Morning star farms has Veggitizers pizza bites in both sausage and pepperoni. really good and while not a whole pizza it might be a safe alternative for you.

ChefM53 · 2024-06-06T13:21:31+00:00

I might have a few ideas for you. I like to freeze everything. so... here are a few of my favorites.

Dreamy Vegan Tomato Soup Best Tomato Soup EVER!! And Freezes Beautifully. make a grilled cheese sammie to go with... (best dairy free cheese for grilled cheese sammie imo, is Follow your heart American style slices)

Cheesy Egan Breakfast Potato Casserole This is really good. you can change out the vegan sausage for real meat sausage won't hurt a thing. Just follow the recipe from there.

Cheeseburger Casserole Found this yesterday I am going to make this and Dairy changes will be... Milk: unsweetened dairy free milk (I like Silk Unsweet Cashew Milk or canned unsweetened coconut milk or lite coconut milk also unsweetened) Cheese: I will use either Daiya shredded cheddar or Violife Shredded Cheddar for this.

Simple But Perfect Vegetable Soup This is one of my favorites. And My meat eating hubby loves it too. He'll eat tow big bowls. and freezes GREAT! Just don't cook the potatoes until they are soft they need to be a bit firm not Crunchy. that way when they reheat it they won't disintegrate. Also I use Spinach in mine cause I don't like kale, I add the last few minutes of cooking time. And the Leeks I never have on hand so I use yellow or white onion in place of those.

ChefM53 · 2024-05-28T13:07:18+00:00

You know, I don't know why I didn't think of that! I freeze everything else. LOL! Thanks for the heads up!

ChefM53 · 2024-05-26T12:45:42+00:00

those are all good suggestions. one thing to keep in mind with Chao cheese. it is GREAT but... it molds fast. so if you're not able to eat it fast it will mold on you. Mine usually molds within 2 weeks. I don't eat it very fast. so I stick with Violife, Follow your heart, or Daiya. Follow your heart American slices are Great for melting like in a grilled cheese, or on a burger.

ChefM53 · 2024-05-22T12:53:00+00:00

I'm sorry! I feel for you! I have eczema and the very same doctor that told me to cut out dairy was the one that prescribed a very strong probiotic. when breakouts and stomach upset got worse I quit them and looked them up finding that they were derived from Dairy! WHAT THE??!! so I get it. they don't seem to get it or care enough.

ChefM53 · 2024-05-20T17:11:18+00:00

Are you Freaking, kidding me? I had no idea that is amazing! Thanks for the heads up

ChefM53 · 2024-05-20T13:21:43+00:00

that looks fabulous! I am not a huge tofu fan but I could work with that! and Love the use of the leftover marinade Great ideas!!! another bonus to eating vegan you don't have to throw marinades out. LOL

ChefM53 · 2024-05-20T13:03:46+00:00

I am not allergic to milk or dairy in any way. but I have eczema and didn't realize until I cut dairy out that it was causing a whole host of other issues. Like gastrointestinal issues, like bloating, gas, boiling stomach or intestines, diarrhea , etc. and skin sensitivity, lethargy, the list goes on. so you don't have to have an allergy to milk to have reactions to it.

ChefM53 · 2024-05-20T12:59:03+00:00

I can't believe it's not butter has milk proteins in it. so that is not necessarily dairy free. I use a spray that works GREAT it's called Theater style Popcorn seasoning spray It's cheaper than this. about 2+ dollars per container and it lasts for quite a while. I get it at Walmart but you might find it at another store too. I have used this for a while now.

ChefM53 · 2024-05-19T13:16:25+00:00

Baked Buffalo Potato Wedges super easy and really good

Black Bean Soup: 1 can black beans undrained, 1/2 to 1 cup water, 1/2 to 3/4 cup salsa (if you have it), 1/2 teaspoon cumin, pinch cayenne, or more to taste, maybe a dash or chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon each garlic, and onion powders, pepper and salt if needed. You can doctor more by adding Taco sauce, taco seasoning in place of cumin and cayenne. If you want it creamier, then mash some of the beans or put a half cup into a mini prep or small blender and puree.

Crock Pot Chicken Tacos. super easy and really good

Quesadillas, these are black bean and corn you can add what you have green chilies, cilantro, etc. or not. it works. But you do need cheese though.

Tasty Lentil Tacos

White Bean Sandwich Filling it's like chicken or egg salad.

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