THE RECIPE NOTEBOOK

dairy-free recipes

Discover 745 dairy-free recipes with ingredients and step-by-step directions.

Filipino / intermediate

Pan-Seared Annatto Lemongrass Chicken (Inasal Style)

Juicy chicken thighs infused with lemongrass, garlic, and citrus, pan-seared with vibrant annatto oil for smoky caramelized depth.

Somali / intermediate

Somali Spiced Chicken Liver Skillet With Bell Peppers

A fast pan-fried dish featuring tender chicken liver tossed with crunchy peppers, hot green chile, and citrus juice.

Indonesian / intermediate

Ayam Woku Manado (Spicy Lemongrass And Basil Braised Chicken)

A fragrant, spicy chicken braise from North Sulawesi featuring vibrant turmeric, bruised lemongrass, and fresh Thai basil leaves.

Palestinian / intermediate

Palestinian Spiced Chicken And Chickpea Rice Bowl

Fragrant basmati rice infused with warm allspice, turmeric, whole garlic cloves, tender chicken thighs, and nutty chickpeas in a single pot.

Thai-inspired / beginner

Thai Coconut Tamarind Chicken Soup

A comforting, fragrant soup featuring tender chicken cooked in a creamy coconut broth spiced with lemongrass, galangal, tamarind, and lime.

Pakistani / beginner

Sindhi Aloo Baingan Masala

A vibrant home-style dry vegetable curry featuring pan-crisped potatoes and tender eggplant tossed with cumin seeds, turmeric, and tangy mango powder.

Vietnamese / intermediate

Vietnamese Steamed Calamari With Ginger And Scallions

Tender squid rings quickly steamed over aromatic ginger and spring onions, served alongside a punchy citrus fish sauce dipping dip.

Sri Lankan / intermediate

Sri Lankan Tamarind Pandan Braised Chicken Thighs

Juicy chicken thighs slow-braised in a rich coconut milk gravy infused with dark roasted curry powder and fragrant pandan.

Palestinian / intermediate

Palestinian Braised Lamb And Green Bean Stew With Caraway

A rich tomato braise featuring tender lamb pieces and fresh green beans infused with warm caraway, earthy allspice, and garlic.

Vietnamese / beginner

Vietnamese Roasted Eggplant With Scallion Oil

Tender, smoky roasted eggplants topped with warm, fragrant scallion oil, toasted peanuts, and a splash of balanced citrus-fish sauce dressing.

Somali / beginner

Somali Tamarind Garlic Shrimp Skillet With Green Chiles

A vibrant coastal Somali seafood skillet featuring juicy shrimp tossed in tangy tamarind, fragrant garlic, green chiles, and aromatic xawaash seasonings.

Korean / intermediate

Korean Sesame Garlic Beef And Zucchini Pancakes

Crispy savory Korean pancakes studded with seasoned ground beef and tender sliced zucchini, served with a tangy soy dipping sauce.

Vietnamese / beginner

Vietnamese Claypot Tofu And Braised Mushrooms

Crispy golden tofu cubes and meaty king oyster mushrooms stewed in a savory lemongrass and soy caramel sauce.

Lebanese / beginner

Lebanese Pan Seared Cod With Spicy Tahini Cilantro Sauce

Crisp pan-seared white fish coated in a warm, fragrant sauce of nutty tahini, crushed garlic, fresh cilantro, and red chili.

Pakistani / intermediate

Sindhi Ginger Tomato Chicken Karahi

A fast, high-heat Pakistani wok curry featuring tender bone-in chicken cooked with a rich tomato base, aromatic ginger matchsticks, and vibrant green chilies.

Nepalese / beginner

Kathmandu Pan-Seared Chicken Choila

Warmly spiced bite-sized chicken seared until golden, then tossed in mustard oil bloomed with dark roasted fenugreek seeds, fresh ginger, and lemon juice.

Malaysian / beginner

Nyonya Ayam Pongteh

A comforting, savory-sweet Straits-Chinese braised chicken stew featuring tender potatoes simmered in fermented yellow soybean gravy.

Egyptian / beginner

Egyptian Garlic Coriander Chicken Molokhia Stew

A classic Egyptian comforting stew made with tender chicken simmered in rich broth and blended jute leaves, finished with a fragrant garlic and coriander tasha tempering.

Indian Punjabi / intermediate

Punjabi Tariwala Chicken Curry

A comforting homestyle chicken curry cooked in a light, highly seasoned tomato-onion gravy scented with rustic whole spices.

Sri Lankan / intermediate

Sri Lankan Black Pepper And Tamarind Braised Beef

Tender chunks of beef slowly simmered with cracked black pepper, aromatic Sri Lankan spices, cinnamon, and sour tamarind for a bold black curry.

Korean / beginner

Smoky Kimchi And Tofu Stew With Beef

A comforting, deeply flavored Korean stew combining tender halal beef, tangy aged kimchi, and silky soft tofu in a fragrant chili broth.

Filipino / beginner

Filipino Ginger Chicken Rice Soup (Arroz Caldo)

A warm and restorative Filipino porridge made with tender chicken, fragrant ginger, and jasmine rice, garnished with golden fried garlic and crisp green onions.