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Dairy free

The Dairy-Free Recipe category on Just Maika Cooking is all about embracing bold, creamy flavors without the need for dairy. Whether you're lactose intolerant, vegan, or simply exploring dairy-free options, these recipes offer richness and satisfaction using creative alternatives that don’t compromise on taste.

Take the Best Fragrant Creamy Potato Coconut Curry Fish Soup, for example—it delivers a creamy texture thanks to coconut milk, combined with the warmth of curry and tender pieces of fish for a rich, dairy-free comfort meal. If you're in the mood for something hearty and full of Cajun flavors, the Pan-Seared Cajun Spiced Tilapia on White Bean Stew is a great option, bringing together well-seasoned fish and a bed of flavorful white beans that offer a satisfying, filling dish.

For a fresh, plant-based meal, the Spicy Falafel Pita Sandwich with Lemon Tahini Dressing is a must-try. It combines crispy falafel with a zesty, creamy tahini dressing that’s totally dairy-free but still delivers on richness. Each of these recipes is designed to be quick and easy without sacrificing the depth of flavor, proving that dairy-free doesn’t mean flavorless.

  • top close up view of the Easy and Healthy Spicy Turkey Meatball Kale Soup in a wide rim bowl garnished with toasted pinenuts
    Easy and Healthy Spicy Turkey Meatball Kale Soup
  • pico de gallo, fresh salsa in a glass container.
    Homemade Pico de Gallo | Fresh Salsa in 10 Minutes
  • Habanero tamarind glazed chicken wings served over fresh vegetable salad in a vibrant bowl.
    Habanero Tamarind Glaze | Sweet, Spicy, and Tangy
  • close up of the cranberry ginger chutney in a small decorative pan.
    Fresh Cranberry Ginger Chutney | Quick and Easy
  • scooped mango coconut felato gelato in a glass cup garnished with lime slices and lime zest.
    Mango Coconut Felato | Ninja Creami Gelato-Style Treat
  • Vibrant harissa sauce in a green bowl, garnished with lemon slices and red pepper flakes.
    Quick Harissa Sauce with Pantry Staples
  • Kale Salad and Vegetables in a Bowl
    Why Massaged Kale Benefits Matters: Easy Kale Salad Recipe
  • Quick Zhug Sauce Recipe: Green Hot Sauce in 10 Minutes
  • close up plate up of the Pan-Roasted Chicken and Andouille Sausage Gumbo in a wide rim bowl.
    Pan-Roasted Chicken and Andouille Sausage Gumbo
  • oven-roasted jerk chicken fajitas piled up on a cutting board.
    Easy Sheet Pan Jerk Chicken Fajitas | Oven-Roasted Yum
  • Vibrant Caribbean beef noodle soup with tender beef, fresh vegetables, and rich broth.
    Bold and Spicy Caribbean Beef Noodle Soup Recipe Twist
  • air fried jerk shrimp fajitas in a large wide bowl.
    Air Fryer Jerk Shrimp Fajitas | Easy Caribbean in 20 Minutes
  • chicken, green beans, onions, red bell peppers and mushrooms in a pan with hoisin sauce
    Chicken Stir-Fry with Mushrooms, Peppers, and Green Beans in Hoisin Sauce
  • stir fried Hot Honey Sesame Chicken and vegetables on a bed of white rice on a plate.
    Air-Fried Hot Honey Sesame Chicken Stir-fry
  • Hearty chicken corn chowder topped with fluffy cornbread dumplings and fresh parsley garnish.
    Creamy Chicken Corn Chowder with Dumplings | Dairy-Free
  • instant ramen noodles with sliced vegetable and an egg
    Quick Korean Vegetable Ramen (Easy Veggie Noodle Bowl)
  • top view and close up the Lemon Calabrian Chili Chicken Orzo Soup in a wide rim bowl .
    Easy Spicy Lemon Calabrian Chili Chicken Orzo Soup
  • sliced jerk seasoned steak fajitas withs sliced tri color sweet bell peppers and onions in a steaming cast iron skillet.
    Jerk Steak Fajitas | Super Easy 30 Minute Meal 
  • Loaded Plantain Fries with Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs and Spicy Slaw
  • close up of the Beituti Shawarma Chicken Thighs sliced on a cutting board.
    Air Fryer Chicken Shawarma | Quick with Beituti
  • top view of the Best Fragrant Creamy Potato Coconut Curry Fish Soup in a wide rim soup bowl
    Best Fragrant Creamy Potato Coconut Curry Fish Soup
  • close up of the Mexican Braised Chicken dish in an lodge cast iron enameled dutch oven.
    Braised Chicken | Mexican-Style with Roasted Tomato Sauce
  • chef maika hand holding a bbq chicken slider.
    Easy BBQ Chicken Sliders with Coleslaw | Spicy & Sweet
  • curry lentil ground turkey stew in a red bowl
    Curry Lentil Turkey Stew
  • baked chicken wing in hand on plate with fonio pilaf
    Spicy Peanut Chicken Wings with Mushroom Jollof Fonio Pilaf
  • curry brown chicken breast with vegetables over coconut rice and beans
    Chicken Curry Stir-Fry with Coconut Rice and Beans
  • The Spicy Shrimp Farro Risotto with Mushrooms and Peas recipe in a wide rim bowl garnished with chopped parsley
    Spicy Shrimp Farro Risotto with Mushrooms and Peas
  • Golden spiced salmon on fluffy yellow rice with colorful slaw and cilantro garnish.
    Air-Fryer Salmon with Pepper Cabbage Slaw and Yellow Rice
  • Breaded sliced tofu and brown rice topped with curried potatoes, carrots and onions on a white round plate.
    Herb Panko Tofu with Curried Potatoes, Carrots and Onions
  • curried turkey picadillo in on brown basmati rice in a round white plate
    Easy Healthy Ground Turkey Curry Picadillo Twist
  • top view of the Best Air Fryer Caribbean Style Citrus Chicken Wings recipe
    Best Air Fryer Caribbean Citrus Chicken Wings with Spicy Slaw
  • top view the Crispy Air Fryer Honey Jerk Rubbed Chicken Wings recipe next to marinated vegetables with greens and vinaigrette in a wide rim bowl
    Crispy Air Fryer Honey Jerk Rubbed Chicken Wings
  • Easy 15-Minute Marinade for Beef Kabobs
  • sliced jerk seasoned steak fajitas withs sliced tri color sweet bell peppers and onions in a steaming cast iron skillet.
    Jerk Fajita Trio: 3 Must-Try Recipes for a Spicy Weeknight Cook-Up
  • Top view of the Scotch Bonnet Smoked Turkey Collard Greens Beans Soup in a wide rim bowl
    Scotch Bonnet Smoked Turkey Collard Greens Beans Soup
  • pikliz in a ramekin.
    A Quick Look at Haitian Flavor with Pikliz-Style Citrus Slaw
  • kitchenaid food processor with blended red bell pepper aromatic paste aka ata gige.
    How to Make Ata Gige Paste – A Nigerian Aromatic Base for Cooking
  • garlic ;and ginger paste in a kitchenaid food chopper.
    Garlic and Ginger Paste: A Flavor Shortcut Every Home Cook Needs
  • chili in a bowl with shredded chicken, butternutsquqsh, kidney beans, with diced avocado spooned on top in a white wide rim bowl
    Butternut Squash Chicken Chili
  • Hearty pumpkin gnocchi chicken soup in a black bowl on a rustic wooden background.
    Easy Pumpkin Gnocchi Soup with Chicken
  • Chicken sweet potato zucchini stew in a tomato base sauce with couscous in a round white pasta bowl on a wooden board
    Spicy Chicken Vegetable Stew with Harissa Tomato Sauce
  • tofu and roasted vegetable marinade in a pyrex glass mixing bowl.
    Easy Spicy Turmeric Calabrian Chili Pepper Wet Rub

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