Plenty of wholesome and delicious foods are naturally wheat and milk free: fruit, veg, meat, fish, nuts, seeds, beans, legumes, non-wheat grains… What’s more, there’s an ever-growing range of gluten- and dairy-free products out there, with substitutes for almost anything. Want dairy-free ice cream or gluten-free croissants? No problem.

Giving up wheat and milk never has to come at the expense of enjoying flavoursome, mouthwatering, absolutely delicious food. Just think about all the great ingredients you can eat and come up with yummy ways of putting them together. To help you out, we’ve assembled a list of our favourite gluten- and dairy-free meals. Here you’ll find fantastic fish dishes, Asian stir fries, Middle Eastern salads and more to inspire quick-fix suppers and start compiling your own gluten- and dairy-free meal plan. Remember: there’s a whole world of gluten- and dairy-free flavours to explore!

Spaghetti with bottarga roe

Bottarga is a Mediterranean delicacy made from the roe sacs of grey mullet or bluefin tuna and this wonderful pasta recipe is a brilliant way to use it. Flavoured with garlic and zingy lime juice, our spaghetti with bottarga roe is such a terrific mix of tastes and textures that it might just become your new favourite dish. Click here.

Fried rice with vegetables

Bursting with exciting Thai flavours this versatile dish is great for throwing together in a hurry. You can use the taste bud-tingling sauce, made from lime juice, chilli and soya and fish sauces, to flavour almost any mixed veg you want – cauliflower, carrots, broccoli… Throw in some leftover rice and you have one of the easiest and tastiest gluten- and dairy-free meals around. Read entire recipe.

Fish and chips

A brilliant dairy- and gluten-free take on a British classic – and made with a fraction of the fat! Tuck into succulent cod coated in a glorious gluten-free breadcrumb mix and oven-baked alongside delicious chunky chips. Just sprinkle with salt and malt vinegar and add a side order of mushy peas for an authentic seaside-style treat. Read more.

Vegan falafel wrap

Perfect for your office lunch box, this Middle Eastern-inspired wrap is full of colour, flavour and nutrients – and completely vegan, too. Prepare your chickpea falafel patties the night before so they’re all ready to stuff into one of Schär’s gluten-free wraps along with fresh greens, avocado and the delicious tomato salsa. Destined to become one of the most useful gluten- and dairy-free recipes in your repertoire. Continue reading.

Beet Pesto Pasta

How’s this for spectacular gluten- and dairy-free food? The bright purple slivers of spaghetti are sure to make this the talk of any table – and that’s before anyone puts it in their mouth. The beetroot pesto brings a depth of flavour and colour that’s impossible to beat, while a sprinkling of sunflower seeds adds welcome crunch. Just keep away from your best white shirt! Click here.

Quinoa tabbouleh salad

There’s nothing taboo about tabbouleh for those on gluten- and dairy-free diets. Simply swap bulgar wheat for quinoa to make this classic Middle Eastern salad gluten-free. Featuring cucumber, tomatoes, parsley, mint and lemon juice, it’s jam-packed with nutrients and flavour and surprisingly addictive. A refreshing addition to your growing gluten- and dairy-free meal plan. Continue reading.

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