Preparing meals are especially more difficult when one member of the family has food allergies. It doesn't help that I am no great cook, but it's extra challenging to whip up something that's palatable and safe. When I doscovered that my son had milk allergies, I scoured the web and recipe books for allergen-free recipes and alternatives to milk, cheese and cream.

There's one delicious alternative to dairy milk/cream that I'd like to share with you: Coconut Milk.

I've used coconut milk or coconut cream as replacement in recipes calling for cream or milk. Of course, it gives the dish a different flavor, but my family loves the sweet, coconut note! I love it best in desserts or for a creamy sauce to fish!

Here are some coconut milk recipes you can try out. Scour the ingredients for other offending items, though, and either leave it out or find a replacement. Enjoy!