Dairy free meal to take to family with new baby

[Anonymous]

What's a good dairy free meal to take to a family with a new baby? I usually take things like a pan of enchiladas, lasagne or chicken pot pie to friends when they have a baby, but none of those will work here. I'd rather not try to use fake dairy products, either.

I've been in a real cooking rut lately anyway, and just can't think of anything. I'm also 8 months pregnant and have a toddler, so I'd love some simple suggestions.

[Anonymous]

stir fry, or something asian inspired? not much dairy there.
crock pot pulled pork with buns
steak and potatoes
chili
chicken soup

[Anonymous]

jambalaya

paella

roasted chicken and vegetables

[Anonymous]

Make enchiladas without cheese. I make vegan bean enchiladas. You could still use chicken assuming it is cooked first. Roll up your enchiladas and bake them for about 30 minutes at 350. They'll get a little crispy on top but stay soft on the bottom.

For my vegan bean enchiladas, I take a can of black beans, rinsed and add it to lightly sauteed onions and garlic, cook them together for about 5 minutes and add some cumin. Wrap the beans in a tortilla and line them up in a baking dish. 30 min at 350.

You could also make some crock pot dishes like beef stew. Especially if she's very recently given birth, beef can be good for restoring iron levels. Chili, which is also easily made vegetarian.

[Anonymous]

Any type of curry that uses coconut milk instead of dairy
Lentils, rice, and carmelized onion
Black beans, rice, and avocado
Black bean chili
Turkey and white bean chili
Skirt steak fajitas
Banana bread, zucchini bread, pumpkin bread (substitute olive oil or veggie oil for the butter)

So thoughtful of you!

[Anonymous]

Thai yellow curry and rice is my go-to to bring people that have just had a baby. But they have all been my friends who I *know* love my curry. . .It's my mom's (who is Thai) recipe, if you want it

[Anonymous]

Google "cashew ricotta". Then add that into the lasagna and you're all set!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Thai yellow curry and rice is my go-to to bring people that have just had a baby. But they have all been my friends who I *know* love my curry. . .It's my mom's (who is Thai) recipe, if you want it

I would love this recipe if you don't mind!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Thai yellow curry and rice is my go-to to bring people that have just had a baby. But they have all been my friends who I *know* love my curry. . .It's my mom's (who is Thai) recipe, if you want it

I would love this recipe if you don't mind!!

Me too!

[Anonymous]

I'd go with a big pot of soup or stew. It's getting chillier, and soup or stew is easy to reheat in single portions-- easy with a crazy newborn schedule and when mom/dad aren't eating at the same time.