Author: Alisa Fleming

Who doesn’t swoon over creamy macaroni & cheese casserole with that golden, bubbly top? This baked macaroni and cheese is ultra rich and full of cheesy flavor. BUT it’s made without any cheese substitutes! It’s a from-scratch recipe that keeps it real with a roux-based dairy-free sauce and all the right seasonings. Unlike many other cheesy recipes, this one doesn’t contain any lemon or vinegar. So it has more of a savory “cheese” flavor without the tang. It was originally shared with us by PETA back in 2006, but we’ve given the post a big update! Special Diet Notes: Vegan…

This Lessarella Cheez came from the 5 star “Country Life Vegetarian Cookbook” by Diana Fleming. You can use this Lessarella Cheez on pizzas, to make lasagna, macaroni cheese, on the top of mashed potatoes when making a bean shepherd’s pie, on toast with tomatoes. You can make it thick and set it and cut it the next day or you can make it thinner and pour it over vegetables as a cheese sauce. I use this recipe most frequently as it has no nuts or seeds which makes it cheaper. However, if you can afford them, the recipes with nuts and seeds are so…

This Cheezy Sauce is a vegan cheese sauce made from simple ingredients and unlike most vegan cheese sauces, it’s nut-free! It’s a plant-based cheezy sauce that is smooth, creamy, and flavorful. It’s incredibly versatile – it’s a great substitute in mac and cheese, makes a delicious dip, or a nice creamy element to spaghetti. Special Diet Notes: Cheezy Sauce By ingredients, this recipe is dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, peanut-free, nut-free, soy-free, vegan, and vegetarian. “Cheezy” Sauce Print Author: Alisa Fleming Ingredients 1 cup tomatoes 1 cup water ½ cup lemon juice 1½ teaspoon salt 3 tablespoon oil ⅛…

This Almond Cream recipe was shared with us by friend of the blog, Gizmo. I found agar-agar flakes in both Wild Oats and Whole Foods. This is a great sub for heavy cream or whipped cream for topping desserts… Special Diet Notes: Almond Cream By ingredients, this recipe is dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, grain-free, soy-free, peanut-free, vegan, plant-based, and vegetarian. 4.2 from 5 reviews Almond Cream Print Author: Gizmo Ingredients 3 cups water, divided 1 cup whole almonds ¼ cup maple syrup 3 tablespoon agar-agar flakes ⅛ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon vanilla ⅛ teaspoon almond extract Instructions In…

When I took on a strict dairy-free diet, I was amazed by the number of breads that contained milk ingredients.  From whey to caseinates to nonfat milk – I was hard-pressed to find a loaf without dairy. Undeterred, I decided to take up bread baking. After all, milk isn’t needed for a good loaf of bread. And my first success was this classic dairy-free whole wheat bread recipe. I’ve since made several variations, which can be found in my flagship book, Go Dairy Free: The Ultimate Guide and Cookbook. But this mild, hearty loaf is where it all started. Really,…

Dairy consumption has been positively linked to acne for many teenagers and adults. There have been numerous studies proving this association, including a portion of the landmark Nurses Health Study involving 47,355 women in 1998. Unfortunately, the reasons behind this milk-acne connection are much less concrete. Regardless, the facts are that thousands of people have given up dairy foods only to have their acne magically disappear. The results these people have seen speak for themselves and they need no particular explanation. For those of you who are still hesitant on the trial and error method, here are a few different…