Gluten and dairy free recipes!

Great thread idea, it is always helpful to compare notes on gluten/dairy free foods. :-)

Daiya has the best cheese substitutes, however, less is more, especially when using Daiya cheese in casseroles, melted on top, etc. Nutritional yeast flakes can also add some cheesiness, again, less is more. Don't expect these substitutes to taste exactly like real cheese though. :-)

There are almond, coconut and soy milk yogurts...most should be gluten free, but I would always double check the ingredients. Almond milk yogurt is my personal favorite...although it doesn't look as appetizing as it tastes. :-)

Coconut oil is amazing!!!! You can basically use it anywhere you used to use butter from baking, greasing pans, to smothering on toast. :-) I have made so many dairy free recipes with coconut oil and served to company and no one was ever the wiser. :-)

I'm not sure of your location, but if you have an Aldi around, they have a lot of gluten free options for a nicer price. So far everything I have tried there has been pretty good. Their gluten free brownie mix can be made dairy free with oil, and they are really good and fudgy; although they do get sort of dry the day after you cut them, so better to not cut right until you are ready to eat.

Having the right substitutes is key to remaking a recipe to be dairy/gluten free. Coconut oil and an all purpose gluten free flour blend are super helpful. Making sure seasonings and sauces are dairy/gluten free will help with variety as well (this can vary depending on the brand).

Here are some dairy free/gluten free recipes that are "keepers" for me:

3 ingredient breakfast skillet makes a nice "breakfast for supper". : http://lexiscleankitchen.com/2015/03/27/3-ingredient-breakfast-skillet/

This summery vegetable salad is so refreshing and flavorful!: http://www.pipandebby.com/pip-ebby/2011/5/23/edamame-summer-salad.html

These chicken legs are amazing! They aren't super spicy, which is perfect for us, but it you like more kick, I'm sure you could up it with more chili powder or maybe some red pepper flakes.: http://www.mrshappyhomemaker.com/sweet-spicy-roasted-chicken-legs/

Looking forward to hearing ideas from others. :-)

I lightly sprinkle nutritional yeast on things where dairy is normally used.

Like this thread idea - need some more ideas

DH is dairy free for the most part but he doesn't eat fake dairy, he eats real food. He does eat yogurt because of the lacto bacillus acid and the probiotics it contains, but otherwise it's cereal with Rice Dream (enriched), rice cakes and guacamole for lunch, and whatever I make for dinner - chicken or fish, sweet potatoes or rice, and a green salad or roasted vegetables.

OK, I guess the Rice Dream is sort of a fake food. At least it's enriched.

I am not dairy free, but am gluten free. My diary is open if you are looking for ideas. Most of my dinners are homemade and lunches are leftover from the night before. Feel free to PM me if you want any recipes.