Eating dairy-free doesn't have to mean missing out on your favourite meals. Free from foods and clever ingredient swaps mean that you can still create delicious, satisfying meals, from hearty soups to indulgent dairy-free cakes and bakes - give our dairy-free meals a go.
Chef Romy Gill MBE shares her delicious chole (chickpea) recipe for Vaisakhi that's the perfect balance of spices and creaminess.
A nut roast is a fantastic alternative to a meat main course or traditional Christmas dinner. This delicious recipe is full of hearty veg – butternut squash, aubergine, red pepper – as well as nuts, herbs and green olives.
These beautifully spiced pea and potato patties show that you don't need meat to enjoy a seriously satisfying burger. Ginger, chilli and turmeric bring warmth and colour to these vegan burgers, which are fried until golden, topped with mango chutney and fresh coriander and sandwiched in a soft bun. Give this easy vegan burger recipe a go!
These vegan summer rolls look impressive but they're super-easy to make and quick too, making them ideal for a summery lunch or light evening meal. Fry tofu until nice and crisp and roll into rice wraps with crunchy veggies, fruit and fresh herbs. It's a flavour and texture experience you'll want to recreate again and again!
Whizz up this salmon salad in just 10 minutes for a delicious and satisfying lunch or light dinner. We've used hot smoked salmon and mixed grains for ease and speed, alongside lots of lovely citrus flavours and fresh, fragrant herbs. You couldn't wish for a better lunch!
This speedy chow mein recipe is packed with veg, providing 2 of your 5-a-day and a hit of vitamin C. It doesn't scrimp on flavour either – we've used chow mein stir-fry sauce to keep things quick and easy, alongside red onion, garlic and chilli. This is fab, feel-good food!
These tasty tacos make a great midweek meal or weekend fakeaway – you can serve them up in just 30 minutes! Pork mince makes a nice change from beef, with garlic, red onion and fajita seasoning bringing bold flavour. Whizz up a quick tomato salsa and let everyone tuck in!
Tuck into a bowl of bright spring flavours with this quick and easy spaghetti dinner. Watercress, herbs and lemon bring freshness, while tinned tuna makes this a high-protein, budget-friendly meal. Reduce the chilli if you prefer a milder taste.
Inspired by the French classic tuna Niçoise, this bold and bright salad features smoked mackerel, which adds a lovely rich, aromatic quality. We've still included most of the ingredients of the much-loved Niçoise salad, including a quick and delicious dressing. Throw together in 25 minutes for a super-fresh springtime meal!
This Brazilian-style fish stew is loaded with flavour and is a delicious way to enjoy basa fillets. On the table in 25 minutes, it's ideal for a quick midweek meal when you're craving big flavours but don't have much time to cook.
If this decade were a drink, it would be the spritz, and right now it's all about Campari. So here's our Bicicletta recipe – a fruity Campari spritz that's the perfect summer sip. As drinks writer Miriam Nice says, ‘This easy Campari cocktail sits somewhere between a Negroni and an Aperol Spritz. It’s lighter than a Negroni but retains the pleasing bitterness.’
Rich, fragrant and gently spiced, a good satay sauce is a hero ingredient in your fridge, just the ticket for pepping up meat, fish, veg and salads. We like it drizzled over steak or vegetable skewers, or try tossing it through noodles and shredded veggies for a quick and flavoursome meal.
If you fancy something a bit different drizzled over your salads, try this quick salad dressing recipe, inspired by spicy-sweet teriyaki sauce. It's bold, fragrant and versatile – try it with grilled salmon, rice and salad leaves topped with sesame seeds – delicious!
This French dressing recipe is the business! Whip up a batch in 5 minutes and store in the fridge, ready to use for grilled veg, meat or fish (see tip, below). Or try drizzling over a leafy salad topped with jammy boiled eggs for the perfect side.
Shake up your chicken salads with this exciting Chinese-inspired recipe that's high in protein and gives 2 of your 5-a-day. Smashing a cucumber allows the marinade ingredients to penetrate throughout, creating bold flavour. Serve with vibrant, juicy bang bang chicken thighs for a fun, street food-style meal.
Here's our take on zhoug – the spicy Yemeni sauce that certainly packs a flavour punch. Jam packed with fresh herbs, green chilli and lemon, it's ridiculously easy to whizz up in just 5 minutes. Drizzle over veg or salads as a sauce or enjoy as a dip with warmed pitta or whatever you fancy – it's delicious!
Soba noodles include some buckwheat flour, which has a distinctive nutty quality. It pairs beautifully with zesty, fragrant flavours – here we've added fresh coriander, spring onion, lime and green chilli for a big hit of flavour. This is lovely noodle salad for lunch or a light dinner for two.
This flavoursome pasta salad makes a great lunch on the go or simple spring dinner. Ready in 15 minutes, it uses leftover marinated courgettes (see tip, below) and budget-friendly tinned salmon, so it's a super-easy solution when hunger strikes!
Bring brightness to your table with this delicious herb-crusted roast leg of lamb, accompanied by a vibrant salsa verde that's brimming with fresh and fragrant herbs. Serving 4, this recipe is ideal for a springtime Sunday roast, with herby potatoes and your favourite seasonal veg. Perfect for pairing with a sophisticated sip - Courvoisier VS Cognac is fruity and luxurious.
Try this Spanish-inspired chicken and peppers one-pot recipe for a hassle-free winter warmer. Peppers, onion and tender chicken thighs are simmered in a spiced tomato sauce and served with fluffy rice for a hearty dinner.
Monkfish has a meaty texture but delicate flavour that makes it perfect for wrapping in Parma ham and roasting for a special fish dish. Stuffed with sundried tomatoes and basil, this Mediterranean-style recipe is served with colourful roasted veg.
Prepare this stunning centrepiece to impress your vegan guests on Christmas day. Roasting a whole butternut squash, scooping out the sweet flesh and then filling with layers of chargrilled peppers, mushroom, chestnuts and spinach is really easy to do
Need a vegan centrepiece for your Christmas dinner? Make this cauliflower Kiev schnitzel recipe for the perfect partners to your festive sides. Golden and crisp breadcrumbed cauliflower steaks are drizzled with herby garlic oil for a vegan twist on a retro classic.
Looking for a vegan main for Christmas this year? Give an American meatloaf a vegan makeover with this Moroccan lentil 'meatloaf', filled with flaked almonds, mushrooms and sweet potato and coated in a spicy tomato sauce for a festive centrepiece.
With all the flavours of classic nut roast, this vegan nut and mushroom roast tart with homemade pesto drizzle is the ideal easy vegan Christmas dinner.
This nutty-based and gluten-free vegan vegetable tart recipe, with a fragrant pesto, is sure to be a Sunday lunch crowd pleaser.
If you’re not having turkey this year, try this showstopping sticky pomegranate-glazed roast beef for an alternative Christmas main. Classic roast beef is given a glossy pomegranate glaze for a sweet and tangy Middle Eastern spin.
Try something new with turkey this Christmas. Our festive meatloaf is made using turkey mince and is topped with a herby mushroom sauce and crispy sage leaves. Try this as a great gluten-free centrepiece.
Serve this dairy and gluten-free recipe with a simple green salad for a winning weekend dish
Gammon is a Christmas classic. In this 4-ingredient recipe, we've coated the meat with a sticky marmalade and brown sugar glaze. Try this as a great gluten-free, festive main course alternative.
Slow-cooked until tender and coated in a mouthwateringly sticky glaze, this duck is a stunning centrepiece to serve up on Christmas day. Serve with roasted shallots, juicy clementines and cinnamon sticks for a wonderfully festive main.
Serve up a twist on traditional Boxing Day ham with this succulent rosemary and maple-glazed gammon joint, the perfect partner for leftover Christmas dinner veg
Swap out nut roast and serve up this vegan mushroom hotpot for an alternative Christmas main. Totally vegan and gluten-free, the intense veggie filling combines mushrooms, swede and lentils in a rich porcini gravy, topped with crispy golden potatoes.