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Skip the Dairy, Keep the Flavor: 6 Must-Try Recipes

Polly Conner
By: Polly ConnerPosted: 5/15/25Updated: 5/15/25

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These meals bring all the flavor with none of the dairy. They’re perfect for family dinners, meal prep, or anyone avoiding milk and cheese.

Table of Contents
  • Instant Pot Coconut Rice
  • Easy Frozen Stir Fry Vegetables
  • The Best Savory Chicken
  • Sheet Pan Chicken Sausage and Veggies
  • Chicken and Steak Fajitas
  • The Perfect Grilled Steak

Instant Pot Coconut Rice

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Making Instant Pot Coconut Rice has never been easier! We’ve nailed the ideal texture—light, fluffy, and infused with just the right amount of coconut flavor. Whether you’re serving it alongside your favorite stir-fry veggies, Coconut Curry Soup, or with our Asian Turkey Meatballs, this foolproof recipe delivers restaurant-quality results every time.

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Easy Frozen Stir Fry Vegetables

Stir fry veggies in a bowl with a wooden spoon.
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Frozen stir fry vegetables are so convenient but often turn out soggy after cooking. Our easy method for how to stir fry frozen vegetables makes a big textural difference for this tasty Asian side dish. We included optional flavoring add-ins, as well.

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The Best Savory Chicken

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This Savory Chicken recipe packs a punch! In fact, I think it may be the BEST chicken marinade you’ll find. Enjoy your chicken a la carte, on top of a salad, on a sandwich, or in a wrap.

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Sheet Pan Chicken Sausage and Veggies

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This Sheet Pan Chicken Sausage and Veggies dinner only requires 3 main ingredients and is nutritious and satisfying. Under 30 minutes from start to finish and perfect for weekly meal prep!

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Chicken and Steak Fajitas

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These chicken and steak fajitas make a great go-to weeknight dinner that tastes like restaurant quality. They’re quick to assemble, easily customized to your taste preferences, and a meal that all ages enjoy. 

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The Perfect Grilled Steak

Sliced grilled steak on a wooden cutting board with garlic herb butter slices next to it.
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Follow these six steps from a chef on how to make the perfect grilled steak with Garlic Herb Butter. Spoiler alert: You’ll need to remove it from the grill sooner than you think! This recipe yields steak with a delicious, flavorful crust on the outside while keeping the inside juicy and tender.

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Polly Conner

Polly Conner

As co-founder of Thriving Home, Polly’s passionate about helping busy parents get dinner on the table. With a house full of kids, dogs, and (usually) a DIY project in the works, she knows firsthand how every minute (and every dollar) counts. As a business owner, she enjoys wearing multiple hats and serves best as a project manager for Thriving Home.

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