THE RECIPE NOTEBOOK

dairy-free recipes

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

Kenyan / beginner

Kenyan Coconut Curry Tilapia Fillets

Tender white fish fillets cooked gently in a aromatic coconut broth seasoned with turmeric, fresh ginger, and lemon juice.

Somali / beginner

Somali Spiced Tuna And Tomato Skillet

A rapid, traditional Somali weeknight dish featuring light tuna cooked into a bright, spiced tomato and pepper reduction.

Somali / beginner

Somali Braised Beef And Cassava Maraq

A rich Somali style beef stew simmered with cassava roots, sweet tomatoes, and fragrant xawaash spice blend.

Indonesian / beginner

Nasi Liwet Sunda (Sundanese Spiced Salted Fish And Coconut Rice)

A fragrant Sundanese one-pot rice meal simmered in light coconut broth with lemongrass, lime leaves, and crispy fried salted anchovies.

Shandong / intermediate

Shandong Chicken Stir-Fry With Sweet Bean Paste And Cucumber

Diced chicken wok-tossed with fresh cucumber cubes in an intensely savory, slightly sweet bean sauce inspired by classic Shandong flavors.

Egyptian / intermediate

Egyptian Tomato Braised Black Eyed Peas With Coriander Seared Beef

A comforting Egyptian home-cooking staple featuring tender beef browned with warm coriander and simmered alongside black-eyed peas in a rich garlic tomato sauce.

Japanese / beginner

Yuzu Kosho Glazed Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs

Crispy pan-seared boneless chicken thighs coated in a tangy, peppery glaze made with green yuzu kosho paste, soy sauce, and honey.

Afghan / intermediate

Afghan Pomegranate And Black Pepper Braised Chicken

A rich winter chicken qorma where chicken thighs are simmered in a tart pomegranate reduction seasoned with cracked black pepper and cardamom.

Japanese / beginner

Seven-Spice Glazed Japanese Eggplant Donburi

Melt-in-your-mouth pan-roasted Japanese eggplant coated in a sweet glazed soy reduction with spicy shichimi tgarashi over warm rice.

Iranian / intermediate

Iranian Herb And Kidney Bean Beef Stew

A fragrant Persian classic featuring slow-simmered beef with sautéed fresh herbs, red kidney beans, and tangy dried limes.

Turkish / intermediate

Turkish Skillet Lamb Braise With Chickpeas And Maras Pepper

Tender lamb shoulder seared with aromatic onions, simmered with chickpeas in a warm Maraş pepper and tomato gravy.

Thai / beginner

Thai Stir-Fried Water Spinach With Garlic And Soybean Paste

Crisp water spinach flash-fried over high heat with fragrant garlic, bird's eye chilies, and savory Thai yellow soybean paste.

Malaysian / intermediate

Ayam Masak Merah (Malaysian Tomato Braised Chicken)

A classic Malay celebration dish featuring turmeric-seared chicken simmered in a sweet, aromatic red chili and tomato gravy.

Thai / intermediate

Southern Thai Dry Spiced Beef Curry

Known as Kua Kling, this bold Southern Thai specialty features ground beef dry-stir-fried in fragrant curry paste and finely shredded kaffir lime leaves without coconut milk.

Egyptian / intermediate

Egyptian Torly Lamb Casserole With Zucchini And Potatoes

A heart-warming Egyptian baked stew featuring tender lamb shoulder, diced potatoes, and sliced zucchini braised in a spiced tomato broth.

Indonesian / intermediate

Ayam Rica-Rica (North Sulawesi Spicy Lemongrass Chicken)

A vibrant, fiery North Sulawesi chicken dish cooked in a coarsely ground red chili paste infused with fragrant lemongrass and fresh Thai basil.

Thai-inspired / intermediate

Northern Thai Coconut Curry Noodles

Rich egg noodles served in a fragrant coconut curry broth with chicken, garnished with crispy noodles, crisp shallots, and fresh lime.

Afghan / intermediate

Afghan Braised Lamb Thighs With Caramelized Carrots And Raisins

A comforting Afghan home-style dish featuring spiced tender lamb braised with warming cardamom and cumin, topped with caramelized carrots and sweet raisins.

Palestinian / intermediate

Palestinian Musakhan Chicken Thighs With Caramelized Onions

A skillet adaptation of a beloved Palestinian classic featuring chicken thighs coated in tart sumac, warm spices, and deeply caramelized red onions over baked flatbread.