Although Gluten Free 4 U is your best bet for tasty, completely gluten-free sweets and savouries, we also offer a wide range of tasty foods for other dietary restrictions. Whether you’re looking for gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, fructose-friendly, soy-free, or vegan meals for yourself and/or your family, you’ll find great recipes from our team at Gluten Free 4 U.

Dairy or lactose intolerance can be a real bugbear for many, to say the least. Perhaps even a single bite from a snack filled with cheese or made with dairy can really ruin your day, so it’s good to know that there are dairy-free choices available at Gluten Free 4 U that offer the full, great taste of the original recipe without any of the problems.

01. Handmade Arancini

Although arancini translates to “little oranges” in Italian, make no mistake, this tasty finger food contains no citrus at all, nor are they sweet. Our Arancini – Traditional Handmade Bolognese Balls are filled with bolognese al ragù sauce, spices, and slow-cooked minced meat. Why are they called little oranges, then? It could be that their little rice ball shape turns a golden orange colour when deep fried, resembling a little orange.

What is certain is that you and your family will likely be enjoying every last bite of these tasty savoury snacks. Prepare them as an appetiser before serving the main course and pair with a glass of red wine to complement the bolognese filling.

02. Dumplings

Much like with pizza, few people have an aversion to tasty dumplings. Some of those that avoid them, however, do so for dietary reasons like lactose intolerance since dairy is frequently used in many dumpling recipes. Not so with our Dumplings – Pork & Beef, a completely dairy-free and soy-free alternative that tastes just as great (or perhaps even better than) the ‘real deal.’

03. Gnocchi

In many ways, Gnocchi are like pasta (although technically, gnocchi are dumplings and not pasta). Bring them to a boil in a pot of water, strain, then add your favourite sauce for a great first course (or a full meal).

Gnocchi take their name from Italian gnocchi ‘wood knots’ due to their gnarled and curled shape. They are traditionally made from flour and egg, although many acceptable alternatives such as potato are widespread and common these days. Our gnocchi offer great flavour and are made of potato, as well as being completely free of any egg, dairy, soy, or yeast.

Pair with a green pesto sauce or your sauce of choice and a bottle of white wine.

04. Mini Pizzas

Who doesn’t love a great pizza? Our Mini Pizza – Vegan Mediterranean style is a thin-crust Italian favourite topped with vegan cheese, spinach, mushrooms, olives, capsicum, and a tomato sauce that brings together all of these wonderful flavours. It’s also completely dairy-free, so go ahead and take a bite without any regrets.

05. Rissole

The humble yet tasty rissole is a funny dish. Whereas in its native France, rissoles are a dessert menu item containing baked pear compote, they’re widely known in Australia and New Zealand to be a savoury meat-filled pasty often lacking the pastry casing itself. In other words, it’s essentially a minced beef patty as is common in much of England as well.

Our Rissole – Pork & Beef is an excellent hearty side for a big dinner event, but it can also be eaten as an appetiser or as a main course when paired with a salad and/or rice or potatoes. Pair with a bottle of red wine.

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Pick your favourite dairy-free items from our Gluten Free 4 U bakeries in Melbourne, or shop online today.