Gluten-free, dairy-free dinner ideas for the whole family
Cooking without gluten and dairy at once rules out a lot of shortcuts: no flour to thicken, no butter, no cheese on top. These recipes get creaminess from blended vegetables, coconut milk and olive oil, and crunch from roasting.

What Gluten watches for: hidden gluten in soy sauce and stock, and hidden dairy (whey, casein, butter) in packaged foods.
421 Gluten-free dairy-free recipes


Ginger Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry with Rice Noodles
Quick-seared sirloin and snappy broccoli tossed with garlicky ginger sauce and slippery rice noodles, lime over the top.


Smoky Pork Chops with Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges and Apple Slaw
Thick pork chops seared until deeply browned, crisp sweet potato wedges and a crunchy apple-and-cabbage slaw to cut through.


One-Pan Crispy Chicken with Lemony Rice and Peas
Chicken thighs roast on top of garlicky rice so the grains soak up the drippings, with sweet peas and a bright hit of lemon.


Gluten-free fish sticks
Oven-baked cod strips in a crisp gluten-free crumb, with a quick pickle-dill tartar sauce and buttery peas.
Kids’ plate: Fish stick boats


Gluten-free baked chicken tenders
Crispy oven-baked chicken tenders with a golden cornmeal crust, honey mustard and ketchup for dunking, plus crunchy carrot and cucumber sticks.
Kids’ plate: Dipping tenders


Gluten-free chicken katsu
Crispy golden chicken cutlets over fluffy rice and cool shredded cabbage, with a sweet-savoury katsu sauce for spooning or dipping.
Kids’ plate: Chicken strip katsu dippers


Gluten-free biscuits
Flaky, tall tangy biscuits with a tender crumb, made with a gluten-free flour blend, soured soy milk and dairy-free butter. Split them warm and eat them plain or with a little honey.


Dairy-free mac and cheese
Creamy mac and cheese with a cashew and butternut squash cheese sauce on gluten-free pasta.


Gluten-free ramen
Shredded chicken in a ginger-tamari broth over rice noodles, with a jammy-hard egg, spinach and scallions.
Kids’ plate: Chicken noodle soup bowls


Gluten-free vanilla cupcakes
Fluffy vanilla cupcakes topped with swirls of dairy-free buttercream and fresh raspberries.


Gluten-free pie crust
A flaky, all-purpose gluten-free crust that rolls out without cracking and blind-bakes crisp, ready for any filling.


Gluten-free meatloaf
A classic glazed meatloaf with gluten-free breadcrumbs, roasted carrots and green beans.


Gluten-free pho
Beef pho with rice noodles in a spiced broth with fresh herbs and lime.
Kids’ plate: Noodle soup boats


Gluten-free beef bulgogi
Sweet-savoury Korean beef seared hot with pear and garlic, piled on rice with carrot strips and cucumber.
Kids’ plate: Beef and rice bowls


Gluten-free bibimbap
A Korean rice bowl with savoury beef, warm seasoned vegetables and a fried egg, topped with a glossy sweet-chili sauce.
Kids’ plate: Rainbow rice bowl


Chana masala
Chickpeas simmered in a warmly spiced tomato and onion sauce, served over fluffy basmati rice with lemon and cilantro.
Kids’ plate: Chana and rice bowls


Gluten-free tempura
Crispy shrimp and vegetable tempura in a light rice flour batter, with a tamari-ginger dipping sauce.
Kids’ plate: Crispy shrimp and veggie tempura


Seared scallops with cauliflower puree
Golden-crusted scallops on a silky, lemony cauliflower puree. A date-night plate that comes together in one pan and half an hour.


Gluten-free samosas
Golden baked potato and pea samosas in a crisp gluten-free pastry, with a bright mint chutney for dipping.
Kids’ plate: Little samosa pockets


Gluten-free pumpkin bread
A moist, spiced pumpkin loaf with a crackly top, warm from the oven with butter or a drizzle of honey.


Gluten-free chicken piccata
Golden thin cutlets in a bright lemon-caper pan sauce, with green beans on the side. Date-night bright, on the table in half an hour.


Dairy-free mushroom risotto
A slow-stirred, glossy mushroom risotto made creamy with olive oil and good stock, brightened with lemon zest and thyme.


Gluten-free shrimp scampi
Garlicky shrimp in a glossy lemon and white wine sauce over gluten-free linguine, made with olive oil and lots of parsley.


Gluten-free teriyaki chicken
Chicken thighs seared then glazed in a homemade tamari-honey teriyaki, over rice with cool cucumber ribbons.
Kids’ plate: Teriyaki chicken strips


Gluten-free chicken fajitas
Sizzling chicken and peppers with a homemade spice mix, rolled into warm corn tortillas with avocado and lime.
Kids’ plate: Chicken fajita roll-ups


Seared steak with chimichurri
Crusty seared ribeye with a bright fresh parsley chimichurri and golden roast potatoes.


Gluten-free pecan pie
A gooey, deep-caramel pecan pie in a crisp gluten-free crust — Thanksgiving dessert everyone shares.


Pan-seared salmon with lemon herb sauce
Crisp-skinned salmon with a bright lemon, olive oil and herb sauce, and greens.


Gluten-free muffins
Bakery-style blueberry muffins with tall domes and crackly sugared tops, baked hot then lowered.


Gluten-free apple pie
A double-crust cinnamon apple pie with flaky gluten-free pastry, made without butter — crisp on top, jammy underneath.


Crispy gluten-free waffles
Light, crisp waffles with deep golden edges, served with blueberries and maple syrup.


Gluten-free oat milk pancakes
Fluffy tangy pancakes made with a gluten-free flour blend and soured oat milk, stacked with blueberries and maple syrup.


Gluten-free pumpkin pie
Classic spiced pumpkin pie in a flaky coconut-oil crust, rich and creamy with coconut milk — a Thanksgiving slice everyone can share.


Gluten-free sesame chicken
Crispy pan-fried chicken in a sticky honey-tamari glaze, with steamed rice and snap peas.
Kids’ plate: Chicken strip dip plate


Gluten-free sweet potato casserole
Velvety sweet potato mash under a pecan crumble, with a maple-orange cranberry spooned through.


Gluten-free fried chicken
Crispy, juicy fried chicken in a seasoned gluten-free coating, drizzled with honey.


Gluten-free tamales
Tender shredded pork in soft masa, steamed in corn husks, with a bright tomato salsa for spooning over.
Kids’ plate: Unwrap-it-yourself tamales


Gluten-free sweet and sour chicken
Crispy cornstarch chicken tossed with juicy pineapple and peppers in a glossy sweet and sour sauce.
Kids’ plate: Chicken bites and pineapple


Gluten-free dinner rolls
Soft pull-apart yeast rolls, golden on top and fluffy inside, baked in a round pan so everyone tears off their own.


Gluten-free chili
A hearty beef and bean chili simmered with a homemade gluten-free spice mix, thick and cozy in one pot.


Gluten-free beef and broccoli
Tender beef and broccoli in a glossy tamari and ginger sauce, spooned over jasmine rice.
Kids’ plate: Beef and broccoli rice bowls


Gluten-free cornbread
Golden skillet cornbread with tender corn kernels, baked in a screaming-hot pan so the crust crackles.


Gluten-free chicken noodle soup
Golden chicken broth with tender shredded chicken, sweet carrots, celery and wide gluten-free noodles.


Gluten-free lo mein
Slippery rice noodles tossed with golden chicken strips, crisp carrots, snap peas and cabbage in a garlicky tamari sauce.
Kids’ plate: Chicken noodle twirlers


Tom kha gai
Creamy Thai coconut chicken soup, gently simmered with lemongrass, galangal and mushrooms, finished with lime and cilantro.
Kids’ plate: Creamy chicken soup


Homemade cranberry sauce
Fresh cranberries simmered with orange juice, zest and a little maple syrup until jammy and glossy.


Gluten-free shepherd's pie
Savory lamb and carrot filling under golden olive-oil mashed potatoes, baked until the top gets crispy edges.


Gluten-free chocolate cake
A rich, moist one-bowl chocolate layer cake with glossy dairy-free chocolate frosting.
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Gluten-free dairy-free cooking questions
What can I use instead of cheese?
Toasted seeds, avocado, olives or a dairy-free pesto give the same salty, rich finish. Nutritional yeast tastes cheesy and is dairy-free; check its label for gluten.
Do kids get enough calcium without dairy?
They can, from leafy greens, fortified dairy-free milk, canned fish with soft bones, beans and tofu. Ask your paediatrician if you’re unsure.
Gluten gives food ideas, not medical advice. Recipes are checked against the restrictions you enter, but always check labels for allergens and cross-contact, and talk to your doctor or dietitian about your diet.