For the lactose-intolerant, it can be a rare event to enjoy a delicious meal without the telltale symptoms of gastrointestinal upset soon following. Sufferers quickly learn to avoid many foods and give up their favorite dishes.

200 Best Lactose-Free Recipes is a collection of tasty recipes for alternatives to dishes that usually contain substantial amounts of milk, butter, and cheese. Just as tasty and delicious as the originals, all the dishes use substitutions that eliminate or substantially reduce lactose levels while also providing additional health benefits.

The recipes include cream soups, salmon mousse, cheesecake and even ice cream, to name just a few of the delights waiting to be rediscovered and enjoyed again. The book features tempting dishes such as:

• Cream of Butternut Squash Soup
  
• Caesar Salad with Creamy Garlic Dressing
  
• Florentine Lasagna
  
• Lemon Cheesecake
  
• Fudge Pudding
  

Each recipe has a full nutrient analysis as well as tips on non-dairy sources of calcium to help maintain dietary balance.

Jan Main is a professional home economist and caterer who has taught cooking and writing about food for 20 years."