Dairy-Free Sauces

9 dairy-free sauces made without milk, butter, or cheese. Classic comfort food, adapted so it still tastes right.

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All-Purpose Dairy-Free Cashew Cream

A neutral dairy-free cashew cream that stands in for heavy cream in sauces, soups, pasta, and casseroles.

40 min6 servingsSauces

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Dairy-Free Alfredo Sauce

A silky dairy-free Alfredo sauce made with soaked cashews, roasted garlic, and nutritional yeast, no butter or cream needed.

25 min4 servingsSauces

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Dairy-Free Caesar Dressing

A creamy dairy-free Caesar dressing with real anchovy paste for authentic flavor, plus garlic and lemon, no Parmesan needed.

25 min8 servingsSauces

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Dairy-Free Mushroom Gravy

A deep, savory dairy-free mushroom gravy built on browned cremini and a toasted roux, blended smooth and ready for mashed potatoes or holiday plates.

45 min8 servingsSauces

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Dairy-Free Pesto

A quick dairy-free pesto with no cheese in it, built on nut-based parmesan and finished with the olive oil stirred in by hand so it never turns bitter.

15 min4 servingsSauces

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Dairy-Free Queso Sauce

Dairy-free queso sauce made creamy with cashews, potato, and carrot, plus nutritional yeast and melted vegan cheddar for real queso flavor and a pourable texture.

38 min6 servingsSauces

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Dairy-Free Ranch Dressing

A dairy-free ranch dressing with real buttermilk tang, fresh dill, parsley, chives, and garlic, good as a dip, dressing, or drizzle.

40 min8 servingsSauces

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Dairy-Free Sour Cream

Thick, tangy dairy-free sour cream made from soaked cashews, lemon juice, and apple cider vinegar, ready to spoon onto tacos, baked potatoes, or anything that needs a cool, sour hit.

100 min10 servingsSauces

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Dairy-Free Vodka Sauce

Dairy-free vodka sauce made silky with cashew cream instead of heavy cream, built on tomato paste, garlic, and a splash of vodka.

40 min4 servingsSauces