July 2011
July 24, 2011 by Dairy Free NYC
When you are craving seafood, and want something spicy and non dairy, shrimp fra diavolo is great dish to try. After reading some different recipes to get ideas, I thought I would create my own dish… no recipe is the way to go. Menu: Shrimp Fra Diavolo, Garlic Bread, and Roasted Asparagus Ingredients: 1/2 LB of Shrimp, a few Tablespoons of olive oil, sea salt, red pepper flakes, 1 head of garlic, non-dairy margarine, 1 loaf of non-dairy italian bread, a box of your favorite pasta, 1 jar of your favorite tomato sauce, 1 bundle of asparagus. As I do with any good Italian dish, I started by sauteing some onions in olive oil, with a pinch of … Read the rest >
Tags: fra diavolo, Italian, lactose free, lactose intolerant, new york city, non-dairy, nyc, pasta, shrimp, shrimp fra diavolo
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July 16, 2011 by Dairy Free NYC
If there is ever a day to venture outside in NYC for lunch, today was that kind of day. I decided I’d head to Korilla BBQ with a friend, and see if there were any dairy free options. Korilla BBQ has been featured on Food Network’s “The Great Food Truck Race, Season 2″, and was supposed to be really good. So since we were set on going out to eat, I thought it’d be a good day to give it a try. Although their menu is online (a great thing if trying to eat out dairy free), they didn’t list their ingredients, which was frustrating. I decided I’d go and ask… Turned out not to be a problem. There was … Read the rest >
Tags: asian food, burrito, dairy free, food truck, kimchi, korean bbq, korilla, korillabbq, lactose intolerant, new york city, nyc
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July 15, 2011 by Dairy Free NYC
Anyone who avoids dairy, knows how great Asian cuisines are. Because cows (and their milk) were not prevalent in Asia, Asians never fully developed the enzymes necessary to break down dairy products. This lack of enzymes led to a high rate of lactose intolerance, and therefore, very little dairy (if any at all) in Asian foods. That being said, not all people are willing to eat “authentic” Asian cuisine, even to avoid dairy. For those who are not afraid, you need to check out our Chinatown walking dumpling tour. Naturally there are plenty of places to eat dumplings in Chinatown… and almost all of them are very cheap too (bonus). But for this walk, we are going to take a … Read the rest >
Tags: asian food, Chinese, dumplings, eating out, food tour, lactose intolerant, walking food tour
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July 13, 2011 by Dairy Free NYC
So we love sushi because it’s (relatively) healthy, tastes great, and is dairy free — except for the Americanized things like Philadelphia Rolls. It can be expensive, so that’s why we suggested making your own (www.dairyfreenyc.com/homemade-sushi-2/). This can be an inexpensive way to indulge in a great sushi lunch/dinner. But what if you don’t want to do all of that work? Is there anywhere you can enjoy sushi and not pay an arm and a leg? One of our hidden gems in New York City is Iwasaki (on 1st Avenue and 61st Street). This place is like hard boiled eggs….tough to beat (insert laughter here). Iwasaki has a “special menu” that you often have to request directly. And trust us, … Read the rest >
Tags: asian food, dairy free, eating out, lactose free, lactose intolerant, midtown, midtown east, new york city, restaurants, sushi
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July 13, 2011 by Dairy Free NYC
Do your homework before you go out to eat – Most restaurants have their menus online, and many national chains even include nutrition information on their websites. Check them out! And if you can’t find the information you need, call the restaurant, and ask what you’ll be able to eat. Pick the right restaurant! If you have a choice, pick a restaurant you know has items you can eat – or at least a place that seems like it will be accommodating (based on your research and phone call). If you can, don’t eat out at a peak time – You have a better chance of getting attentive service if you avoid the rush. The wait staff and the kitchen … Read the rest >
Tags: allergies, dairy free, eating out, lactose intolerant, non-dairy, restaurants
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July 11, 2011 by Dairy Free NYC
Tried a new brunch place on Sunday, Boca East. The restaurant had a great feel, and was very friendly to those avoiding dairy. I wasn’t able to find much information on the restaurant prior to going, (which always makes me a bit nervous), but was pleasantly surprised when we arrived. The place had a great feel, very rustic and “authentic” feeling — whatever that means. It just feels like the right word to describe the place. One big plus — I saw/overheard the owner speaking Italian to the chef… big points. There were plenty of items that seemed lactose/dairy free, but I went with the eggs and homemade sausage (at the request of a friend). The food was great, and … Read the rest >
Tags: brunch, dairy free, eating out, eggs, lactose free, mimosa
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July 11, 2011 by Dairy Free NYC
As I’ve come to learn, one way to ensure all food at a party is dairy free — make it yourself. So when we decided to have a few people over for a summer bbq this weekend, ensuring there were some dairy free foods was no problem. Depending on how ambitious (or lazy) I want to be, different items work better. Since I was coming from a baseball game, and intended to enjoy some of the company, I wanted a lazy menu. I think one of the easiest and most popular grilled dishes is grilled vegetables — and specifically grilled onions. Many people enjoy raw vidalia onions, and even more people enjoy them grilled. When you leave them on … Read the rest >
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July 10, 2011 by Dairy Free NYC
Homemade Sushi — Spicy Tuna, Salmon Avocado, and Spicy Salmon As we’ve discussed before, sticking to Asian food is a great way to avoid dairy. Japanese, and specifically sushi, is a great example of that. If you avoid the Americanized products (i.e. Philadelphia roll), you won’t find any dairy products at a sushi restaurant. Many people think that making sushi at home can be extremely difficult, and it can be. But it doesn’t have to be. Loving sushi, I decided I wanted to make my own (especially because it can be so expensive to eat sushi out in New York City). I asked the sushi chef in our work cafeteria for some pointers (which were very helpful), and watched a … Read the rest >
Tags: asian, cooking, dairy free, lactose free, lactose intolerant, sushi
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July 8, 2011 by Dairy Free NYC
When it’s summer and the weather is nice out, what’s better than a BBQ? Not much. For those avoiding dairy, it can be tricky avoiding cheese, or things that have touched cheese. But last week we grilled up a great dairy free meal — Hot dogs with caramelized onions, and a side of oven roasted potatoes (one of our favorite side dishes on DairyFreeNYC). There was nothing too complicated about this meal. I started by chopping two large vidalia onions. I made sure to leave the rings intact as much as possible, as this creates a better end product. I added some olive oil to a pan, a pinch of kosher salt, and about a tablespoon of dark … Read the rest >
Tags: cooking at home, grill, hot dogs, lactose free, lactose intolerant, outdoor, potatoes
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July 7, 2011 by Dairy Free NYC
Not that there is anything wrong with dairy, but plenty of us simply can’t eat it. Any of it. This website is for those people. Some avoid dairy out of necessity, some by choice, but whatever the reason is, bookmark this site to find out about dairy free cooking and eating. We will show you where to eat, how to cook, and overall, how to enjoy food … dairy free!
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