For the lactose-intolerant individual, the experience of enjoying delicious meals without the tell-tale symptoms of stomach upset can be a rare event. They can't imagine sitting down to eat without having to have at least some special foods, as well as having to pass on tempting dishes reserved for others. This book ends this isolation. Its collection of recipes offers great-tasting alternatives to dishes that usually contain substantial amounts of milk, butter and cheese. Meals you thought you'd never be able to enjoy again like cream soups, salmon mousse, cheesecake and ice creams are just a few of the rediscovered delights. All these dishes contain substitutions that not only eliminate or substantially reduce lactose levels, but also provide additional health benefits. Imagine the taste sensations that await you with recipes like: Cream of Butternut Squash Soup; Caesar Salad with Creamy Garlic Dressing; Florentine Lasagna; Lemon Cheesecake; Fudge Pudding. Each recipe also contains a full nutritional analysis as well as tips on nondairy sources of calcium to maintain dietary balance.