THE RECIPE NOTEBOOK

dairy-free recipes

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

Chinese / beginner

Shaanxi Chili Crisp And Garlic Scallion Noodles

Wide wheat noodles tossed in hot sizzling garlic oil infused with chili crisp, toasted sesame seeds, and dark black vinegar.

Turkish / intermediate

Turkish Baked Eggplant And Spiced Beef Tava

Layered roasted eggplant and seasoned ground beef baked in a rich pepper-tomato sauce.

Turkish / beginner

Turkish Seared Chicken Thighs With Pomegranate Molasses And Pine Nuts

Crispy skinless chicken thighs pan-seared with dried oregano and glazed in a tangy pomegranate reduction with toasted pine nuts.

Filipino / beginner

Filipino Coconut Squash And Shrimp Stew

A lush, classic home-cooked stew featuring sweet kabocha squash, crisp green beans, and juicy shrimp simmered in savory garlic-ginger coconut cream.

Egyptian / beginner

Egyptian Mashed Fava Bean Skillet With Lemon Cumin Tahini

A warm, savory Egyptian breakfast staple made with crushed fava beans seasoned with aromatic garlic, toasted cumin, and rich lemon tahini.

Malaysian / beginner

Daging Singgang Kelantan

A clean, refreshing Kelantanese beef soup infused with aromatic slices of dried tamarind, galangal, and bruised lemongrass.

Bengali Inspired / beginner

Bengali Nigella And Green Chili Chicken

A fragrant, home-style Bengali chicken curry seasoned with warm nigella seeds, aromatic ginger-garlic paste, and vibrant green chilies.

Chinese / beginner

Cantonese Savory Tomato And Beef Stir-Fry

Marinated tender beef slices stir-fried quickly with fresh sweet tomato wedges in a velvety savory soy gravy.

Palestinian / intermediate

Palestinian Lemon And Mint Stewed Lamb With Zucchini

Tender lamb shoulder simmered alongside fresh zucchini rounds in a bright broth seasoned with dried mint and lemon.

Nepalese / beginner

Nepalese Spiced Cauliflower And Potato Tarkari

A comforting Nepalese home vegetable curry combining tender potato cubes and crisp cauliflower florets seasoned with tempered fenugreek, ginger, and turmeric.

Korean / beginner

Gochujang Honey Roast Chicken Thighs With Garlic Chips

Tender skin-on chicken thighs baked in a sweet and spicy gochujang marinade, finished with crispy golden garlic chips.

Thai / beginner

Thai Stir-Fried Spicy Lemongrass Chicken (Pad Phet Gai)

Fragrant thinly sliced chicken breast stir-fried with red curry paste, fresh lemongrass, bamboo shoots, and Thai holy basil.

Indonesian / intermediate

Ayam Goreng Kalasan (Indonesian Coconut-Braised Fried Chicken)

A Central Javanese specialty where chicken is simmered in coconut water and sweet aromatics before being fried until golden and caramelized.

Nepalese / beginner

Chitwan Style Pan-Seared Beef Taas

An iconic Nepalese pan-seared marinated beef dish seasoned with mustard oil, warm spices, and tongue-tingling timur pepper.

Lebanese / beginner

Lebanese Caramelized Onion Bulgur Pilaf With Crispy Shallots

A deep savory grain pilaf using brown bulgur and brown lentils, cooked in a dark caramelized onion broth and topped with crispy onions.

Iranian / intermediate

Iranian Tamarind And Tomato Okra Braise

A savory Southern Iranian beef stew packed with whole tender okra simmered in a tangy tamarind and garlic tomato gravy.

Somali / intermediate

Somali Garlic And Cardamom Braised Lamb Shanks

Slow-cooked halal lamb shanks cooked with warm spices, garlic, ginger, and crushed tomatoes until tender.

Nepalese / intermediate

Kathmandu Sesame Tomato Jhol Momo

Steamed chicken dumplings bathed in a warm, fragrant broth made from roasted sesame seeds, tomatoes, garlic, and wild timur pepper.

Bengali / beginner

Bengali Light Nigella Stew With Green Papaya And Fish

A comforting, light-bodied fish stew simmered with delicate green papaya wedges, nigella seeds, and gentle chili warmth.

Indian Punjabi / intermediate

Amritsari Crispy Spiced Fish Fry

Golden, fragrant fish fillets coated in carom seed and gram flour batter, shallow-fried for a crisp exterior and succulent interior.

Vietnamese / intermediate

Vietnamese Lemongrass And Chili Braised Duck

Rich duck pieces braised down in natural coconut water with finely minced lemongrass, garlic, and sliced chilies until glazed.