Other Dairy Alternatives

If you miss cheese, you probably miss other dairy products too. There are many recipes for nut-based nondairy milks in cookbooks and online, so here I just provide an innovative version that’s extremely quick and easy because it uses almond butter, not raw, soaked nuts. This chapter also includes recipes that allow you to replicate sour cream, crème fraîche, yogurt, and whipped cream in your home kitchen using only wholesome natural foods, without highly processed ingredients such as soy protein isolates, which are found in so many store-bought vegan analogs of dairy products. All of the recipes in this chapter are easy to make and require only a few ingredients—and in a couple of cases, a little patience. The rich, creamy flavors of these alternatives will add new dimensions to your meals without all of the cholesterol of their dairy counterparts.