Dairy Substitutes

Milk 

If a recipe calls for cow's milk, any unsweetened version of the following list can be substituted. These can be substituted in equal amounts. For example, if a recipe calls for 2 cups whole milk, 2 cups soy milk is the appropriate substitute.

• Soy milk
• Coconut milk
• Almond milk
• Rice milk

Buttermilk 

The following recipe can be substituted in equal amounts.

• Add 2 tbs of lemon juice or apple cider vinegar to a cup of soy milk.
• Stir until well blended. 
• Let stand for 5-10 minutes.

Ricotta Cheese

Sour Cream

Parmesan Cheese

For a wider variety of dairy substitutes, see the "Commercial" section of this blog.