Dairy Free

Being dairy free can be tough, but that shouldn’t mean you miss out on delicious food. Here you will find a collection of recipes that are traditionally dairy free, but also where dairy free substitutes are an easy swap.

pork/ham hock soup, with butternut squash, carrot, leek, onion, and garlic
Brooke

Ham Hock Soup

Now this ham hock soup is a Kiwi winter classic! Not only is it budget friendly, the ingredients of choice are super variable, and it makes the perfect cozy dinner for a chilly winter evening.

bacon tomato garlic spaghetti pasta with parmesan cheese
Brooke

Bacon Tomato Pasta

Now this bacon tomato pasta is definitely one of the easiest recipes I’m sharing. With only 5 main ingredients, and less than 10 steps to follow, it makes the perfect simple dinner. All while being super tasty!

tomato pesto pasta with kale and lasagne pasta, topped with parmesan cheese
Brooke

Tomato Pesto Pasta

This healthy tomato pesto pasta, takes the heavenly flavours of pesto and combines them with the sweetness of cherry tomatoes. If you’re looking for a super simple and flavour packed meal, this one’s for you!

lentil potato soup with kale. served with toasted pitas
Brooke

Lentil Potato Soup

This creamy and dreamy lentil potato soup is perfect for a delicious fulfilling meal. Flavourful lentils in a smooth coconut cream base, with kale and everyone’s favourite carby vegetable – potato!

pressure cooked massaman curry on rice, with beef, onions, and potato
Brooke

Massaman Curry

Fork tender beef, delicious potatoes, and a flavour packed gravy – this massaman curry is absolutely divine. Done in a pressure cooker, or slow cooker, this is a recipe with simple ingredients but a far from simple taste. This is definitely a dish to try!

beef short rib slow cooked ragu in a tomato based sauce with gnocchi
Brooke

Short Rib Ragu

This short rib ragu is nothing short of luxurious; slow cooked on low in a rich red wine and tomato based sauce. If you are wanting to immerse yourself in divine Italian cuisine, without the plane tickets, then this is the dish for you!

slow cooked beef bourguignon red wine stew on cheesy mashed potatoes and parmesan roasted brussel sprouts
Brooke

Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon

Hearty slow cooker beef bourguignon is the perfect easy meal. Tender beef that falls apart, bacon, carrots, and mushroom all bathed in a rich red wine sauce. Chuck it in the slow cooker in the morning, forget about it, and it’s ready to go for dinner in the evening.

golden tumeric healthy chicken soup with rice
Brooke

Golden Chicken Soup

This golden chicken soup is divine. With tender chicken breasts, delicious aromatic veggies, in a smooth slightly tangy broth… what’s not to love? If you’re looking for a cozy but healthy dinner, then this is the recipe for you.

parmesan roasted brussel sprouts side dish
Brooke

Parmesan Roasted Brussel Sprouts

Let me introduce you to one of my favourite ways to eat a vegetable… parmesan roasted brussel sprouts. I never thought I would be putting brussel sprouts in my favourite veggies, but here we are! These are lightly crispy on the outside, and coated in a delicious seasoning.

mediterranean chicken bake, chicken thighs, potato, onion, cherry tomatoes in a lime, olive oil, garlic, and honey sauce
Brooke

Mediterranean Chicken Bake

This one dish Mediterranean chicken bake is perfect for a healthy ‘lazy’ meal. Juicy chicken thighs, cherry tomatoes, onion, and potato all bathed in a harmonious flavourful marinade and sauce. Let this dish take you on a Mediterranean inspired journey, escape through food!