These gluten-free dairy-free dinner recipes are perfect for anyone with dietary restrictions. If you’re cooking for a family or entertaining with guests, these dinner recipes are perfect for everyone at the table. With flavorful recipes that don’t sacrifice on texture, there’s no need to make anything separate for dietary restrictions. You’ll find a wide variety of recipes from Asian & Mexican inspired dinners to creamy comfort foods and Sunday roast dinners.
With over 10 years of developing gluten-free and dairy-free recipes, I’ve come up with so many good options. Today, I have all of our tried and true favorites that have been the most popular here on the blog as well as with our family and friends.
So the next time you need to cook gluten-free and dairy-free for anyone, these recipes are the perfect option that your whole table will love!
Creamy Gluten Free Dairy Free Comfort Food Recipes
- Creamy Garlic Chicken
- Tuscan Chicken
- Ground Beef Stroganoff
- Creamy Taco Soup
- Easy Chicken Curry
- Healthy Zuppa Toscana
- Creamy Clam Chowder
- Coconut Lime Chicken
- Instant Pot Whole30 Tuscan Chicken
- Instant Pot Butter Chicken
- Chorizo Pasta
- Slow Cooker Ham & Potato Soup
- Salmon Chowder
These recipes are my ultimate creamy recipes that don’t sacrifice flavor or texture. They’re my go-to for creamy comfort food that everyone will love.
My ‘most made’ fancier options are the Creamy Garlic Chicken and Tuscan Chicken, but you can’t go wrong with this list.
Comfort Food Recipes
- Slow Cooker Pot Roast
- Slow Cooker Pork Roast
- Dutch Oven Pot Roast
- Dutch Oven Pork Stew
- Dutch Oven Beef Stew
- Pork Sirloin Roast
- Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon
- Lemon Chicken Thighs
- Ribeye Roast
- Instant Pot BBQ Chicken
- Classic Chicken Salad
- Pork Tenderloin
- Beef Tenderloin
- Oven Baked Pork Ribs
- Instant Pot Chicken & Rice
These comfort food dinners are also perfect Sunday dinner recipes if you, your family, or guests are gluten-free and dairy free. From classic roast dinners, to fancy filet mignon, there is something for every occasion.
Asian Inspired Dinners
- Mango Curry
- Hibachi at Home
- Pineapple Curry
- Honey Garlic Chicken Stir Fry
- Thai Lettuce Wraps
- Healthy Orange Chicken
- Korean Ground Beef Bowls
- Ground Beef Stir Fry
- Ground Pork Stir Fry
- Thai Green Curry
- Thai Yellow Curry
- Banh Mi Burger Bowls
- Sweet and Sour Stir Fry
- Thai Meatballs with Mango Coconut Sauce
- California Sushi Bowls
- Sriracha Shrimp Sushi Bowls
- Instant Pot Egg Roll Bowl
Asian-inspired recipes are some of my favorite flavors to work with that lend themselves naturally to being both gluten-free and dairy-free.
A couple of easy recipe ingredient swaps and you are good to go! We use gluten free soy sauce/tamari or coconut aminos. And for any curry that traditionally uses heavy cream we use unsweetened coconut milk or coconut cream.
Gluten Free Dairy Free Dinner Salads
- Crispy Buffalo Chicken Salad
- Chicken Fajita Salad
- Sweet Chili Mango Salad
- Turkey Taco Salad
- Curried Mango Chicken Salad
- Vietnamese Chicken Salad
- Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Salad
- Guacamole Salad with Chipotle Chicken
- Vietnamese Rice Noodle Salad
- Mandarin Chicken Salad
- Summer Veggie Pesto Pasta Salad
- Chicken BLAT Salad with Avocado Ranch
- Easy Thai Beef Salad
- Mediterranean Salad with Hummus Dressing
I grew up with the classic green salad with ranch dressing, so I love a great flavor packed salad inspired by different cuisines. I do of course have a dairy free ranch dressing recipe we love as well.
But these salads have every flavor from Asian to Mexican and Mediterranean. They’re anything but boring salads and the perfect way to add more veggies to your diet.
Mexican Inspired Recipes
- Instant Pot Salsa Chicken
- Instant Pot Chicken Tinga
- Instant Pot Carnitas
- Instant Pot Beef Barbacoa
- Taco Bowls
- Taco Meat
- Blackstone Fajitas
- Shrimp Fajitas
- Chipotle Chicken
- Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowls
- Barbacoa Burrito Bowls
- Carnitas Burrito Bowls
- Fish Taco Bowls
- Slow Cooker Salsa Beef
- Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken
- Chipotle Honey Chicken Burrito Bowls
Mexican-inspired recipes are some of our favorites because they’re so easy to make gluten-free and dairy-free. You can make bowl dinners, fajitas, or tacos with the recipes listed above.
Instead of the usual cheese and sour cream, try my Chipotle Aioli , Cilantro Lime Dressing , or Chipotle Honey Vinaigrette . We find we prefer a flavorful sauce to dairy-free cheese or sour cream!
The burrito bowls recipes have lots of dairy free options listed for inspiration as well.
With these 85 gluten-free dairy-free dinner recipes to choose from, you’ll find creamy options, comfort food, Asian recipes, and Mexican recipes that are all perfect for gluten-free and dairy-free.
The best way to feed someone who is gluten-free and dairy-free is to check the labels of any packaged ingredient you buy. For instance Italian sausage isn’t always gluten free and dairy free, but some brands are. With my 85 gluten-free and dairy-free dinner recipes, there’s lots to choose from along with tips for what ingredients to buy.
Tips & Tricks
- We’ve found in over 10 years of cooking gluten-free & dairy-free that the best flavors are when you lean into cuisines that are naturally gluten-free and dairy-free, or with minimal substitutions.
- Recipes that are pure gluten and dairy, like a fettuccine alfredo or pizza, are impossible to truly replicate with awesome results. However, if it’s creamy you’re looking for, I have lots of recipes that fit the bill and truly satisfy with both great flavor and texture!
- A few key ingredients will go a long way to making great gluten-free, dairy-free recipes. I use 100% brown rice gluten-free pasta from Jovial. To add extra creaminess, I will swirl in a bit of dairy-free cream cheese from Kite Hill. Unsweetened coconut cream also works really well with many recipes. But if you’re making a subtle dish, the Kite Hill cream cheese works better than coconut.
- Some of the recipes listed here today have butter as an ingredient. But these recipes also have dairy-free options listed for the butter. My favorite is ghee if tolerated, then olive oil, and finally dairy-free/vegan butter.
Bonus Sheet Pan Dinners
- Lemon Chicken & Asparagus
- Honey Dijon Salmon & Asparagus
- Sausage & Peppers Sheet Pan Dinner
- Double Ranch Pork Chop Dinner
- Sheet Pan Stir Fry
- Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
- Italian Chicken & Veggie Sheet Pan
- Sheet Pan Fajita Meal Prep
- Balsamic Chicken & Veggies
- Honey Mustard Chicken & Potatoes
Gluten Free & Dairy Free dinners don’t need to be hard by any means! These sheet pan dinners are recipes we make over and over again. They’re especially good for entertaining as well.
I really hope you find some new favorites with these Gluten Free Dairy Free Dinner Recipe ideas! If you do get a chance to make these recipes, I’d love to hear from you.
These easy-to-make recipes are perfect for what to serve with Cod. From pasta and potato side dishes to salads, veggies, and sauces, you’ll find everything you need to serve this tasty fish for dinner. All the recipes listed here are naturally gluten-free with many dairy-free options.
Cod is one of my favorite types of fish because it’s relatively affordable and mild enough to pair well with so many flavors. Cod is a thicker white fillet that bakes up flaky and moist.
Wild-caught cod tastes the best, and don’t be afraid to look for frozen fish if you live in a land-locked state, especially in a small town. Of course, if you have a good source of super fresh fish, go for it!
But the ‘fresh’ fish at your local grocery store usually isn’t worth the price tag over frozen fish fillets.
Roasted Potatoes & Carrots
Pasta Side Dishes
- Creamy Garlic Parmesan Pasta
- One Pot Mac and Cheese
- Creamy Tomato Pasta
- One Pot Caprese Pasta
- Lemon Cream Sauce tossed w/1 pound of pasta
These 5 pasta side dishes are all perfect for the mild-mannered cod. My lemon cream sauce tossed with pasta is extra perfect with my Lemon Herb Baked Cod . A bit of lemon in both dishes works well together, and the creamy pasta adds the perfect richness to the lighter fish.
Potato Side Dishes
- Mashed Potatoes
- Roasted Potatoes & Carrots
- Cheesy Mashed Potatoes
- Instant Pot Crispy Potatoes
- Pan-Fried Rosemary Potatoes
- Grilled Potatoes
- Baked Sweet Potatoes
- Mashed Sweet Potato
- Roasted Sweet Potato
All these potato side dishes work well with cod or my Lemon Herb Baked Cod . The cheesy mashed potatoes are my favorite make-ahead option. And the grilled potatoes are always on the menu during the summer months.
I’ll even make my baked cod on the grill by placing the baking dish on a grill on medium heat after making the potatoes. The potatoes are perfect at room temperature, so there’s no need to keep them warm while the cod cooks.
Fresh Salads
- Apple Spinach Salad
- Strawberry Spinach Salad
- Easy Green Salad
- Caesar Salad (made w/o the chicken)
- Best of Summer Salad
- Italian Chopped Salad
- Watermelon Feta Salad
- Best Broccoli Salad
- Bacon Kale Caesar Salad
- Citrus Spinach Salad
There’s a little something for every season in this list of salads. If you’re entertaining, it’s nice to pick a pasta or potato, then add a salad and a veggie from below.
If you’re looking for a super light supper, try my Lemon Herb Baked Cod with a seasonal salad and enjoy.
Vegetable Side Dishes
- Roasted Broccoli
- Garlic Roasted Carrots
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts
- Maple Sage Carrots
- Roasted Green Beans
- Honey Glazed Carrots
- Garlic Butter Mushrooms
- Lemon Herb Zucchini
- Sautéed Green Beans
- Air Fryer Asparagus
- Roasted Asparagus
- Sautéed Spinach
- Creamy Mashed Cauliflower
- Cheesy Mashed Cauliflower
- Prosciutto Asparagus
- Mashed Butternut Squash
Choose 1-2 of these veggie side dishes depending on what is in season for you. I especially love asparagus with fish, but I love asparagus with just about anything. My Sautéed Green Beans are the easiest and most accessible year-round side dish everyone loves.
Add a saucy side
- Lemon Cream Sauce
- Garlic Cream Sauce
- Mushroom Cream Sauce
- Parmesan Cream Sauce
- Garlic Butter Sauce
If you make a plain baked cod recipe, these sauces are my favorites for white fish. The Lemon Cream Sauce is especially good paired with asparagus.
But the Mushroom Cream Sauce is cozier for the winter months with a potato option and Mashed Butternut . These 5 sauces are perfect with the oven-baked veggies for endless combinations for what to serve with cod.
Cod is a mild mannered white fish that pairs well with almost any flavor you can think of. We love it for fish tacos or a fancy meal with lemon cream sauce and asparagus.
Any veggie goes well with cod. Mashed potatoes, salads, and roasted veggies are all a good choice.
Creamy Mashed Cauliflower
Menus for what to serve with cod
- Spring: Cod + Lemon Cream Sauce + Roasted Asparagus + Strawberry Spinach Salad and/or add my Creamy Mashed Cauliflower + Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp with Honey Ice Cream for dessert.
- Summer: Cod + Garlic Butter Sauce + Grilled Potatoes + Italian Chopped Salad + Peach Crisp with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream for dessert.
- Fall: Cod + Garlic Parmesan Pasta + Maple Sage Carrots + Broccoli Salad + Apple Crisp and Maple Ice Cream for dessert.
- Winter: Cod + Mushroom Cream Sauce + Mashed Potatoes + Roasted Broccoli + Apple Spinach Salad with Death by Chocolate for dessert.
These menus are written with entertaining in mind, but you can easily scale them back by making 1-2 side dishes instead of 3-4. My Death by Chocolate is great year-round and can be made ahead, so it’s perfect for easy entertaining.
Air Fryer Asparagus
