Dairy-Free TF

[PatienceAndLove]

DD has an allergy to milk protein.

Suggestions for doing TF dairy-free?

[lizzylou]

My son and I did GAPS (which is all traditional foods, less grains) and we were dairy-free on the full version of the diet for awhile. It's really pretty easy. Is there something in particular that you are concerned about?

Out of curiosity, have you tried raw milk? 

[PatienceAndLove]

Originally Posted by lizzylou 

My son and I did GAPS (which is all traditional foods, less grains) and we were dairy-free on the full version of the diet for awhile. It's really pretty easy. Is there something in particular that you are concerned about?

Out of curiosity, have you tried raw milk? 

DD is allergic to casein- the protein in milk, so no milk products of any type, raw or otherwise. If it was only an intolerance, I would try raw milk.

I am just wondering how one goes about eating TF when one is dairy-free. Most of the recipies I have found rely on butter and whole milk. I can always use dairy-free "butter" and coconut milk- but then won't we lose some of the reason for going TF?

[Ghislaine]

I'm currently dairy free and rediscovered lard!  It's fabulous for frying eggs or any other kind of skillet cooking.  I haven't quite gotten to the point of spreading it on bread, but I'm tempted! 

Coconut milk is a fine TF substitute for milk too.  I've recently used it to substitute cream in a squash soup recipe and for milk in rice pudding!  Yum!

I'll admit that cheese is more challenging though. 

[PatienceAndLove]

Originally Posted by Ghislaine 

I'm currently dairy free and rediscovered lard!  It's fabulous for frying eggs or any other kind of skillet cooking.  I haven't quite gotten to the point of spreading it on bread, but I'm tempted! 

Coconut milk is a fine TF substitute for milk too.  I've recently used it to substitute cream in a squash soup recipe and for milk in rice pudding!  Yum!

I'll admit that cheese is more challenging though. 

I made a spinach-artichoke dip casserole for dinner last night, and used diya and floow your heart vegan cheeses in it. It turned out well... and I don't use faux-cheese very often... but I still felt... guilty?

I know why I am using faux cheese, but it still bothers me that I am not using "the real stuff".  I really believe that the real stuff is far better for people, so when I use faux stuff, I feel kinda bad.
 

[Ushkina]

I think ghee is casein-free. We are trying gluten-free dairy-free diet for my son and I use ghee or coconut oil for cooking. 

[Ghislaine]

I think as you get more and more used to being dairy free, you'll probably find yourself using the faux-cheese less often.  You'll develop a set of meals that don't even need it. 

Right now I'm soaking grains using lemon juice or vinegar.  Soups, Stews, Stir Frys and Currys are always go tos while dairy free.  I tend towards Asian foods a lot for dairy free. 

[gardenmommy]

I tend to gravitate toward meals that are naturally dairy-free:  stews, roasted chicken with lots of veggies (cooked in coconut oil), meatloaf with lots of veggies, soups, etc.  If there is something i want that requires dairy, I almost always use coconut milk or water.  we are not totally DF, so I can use cream and butter, but cheese and milk are off-limits for sure.  You will get used to DF, and will build a repertoire of recipes that work for your family.  

[Koalamom]

We are TF and DF. It has been about 2 years. The last year has been strictly no dairy of any sort. It can be done. We just got used to not having dairy and no we never even used fake cheese. I do like to check out the vegan section to see their yummy recipes and add TF swist to it. Like the dairy free lasagna, so good. You use soaked ground almonds and lemon juice instead of the ricotta. We use bone broth, nettle infusions, lots of animal fats like tallow, EVOO, and the occasional, spectrum palm shortening/oil. If we weren't allergic to coconut, we would use coconut oil and milk.