What is a good cheese alternative?

Question

I've tried all the stuff @ the health food store. Soy, almond and rice. They're all gross. I know there's no substitute for the real thing but I'm allergic. Anyone know of one that is really close to cheese?

Answer 1

Ugh. If I couldn't have real cheese, I wouldn't deal with the "alternatives"

Answer 2

Theres this stuff you can buy called "Veagan Cheese" and its pretty good. Look it up on google.

Answer 3

What are you allergic to, the enzymes used for cheese production or lactose intolerant. If its the enzymes, there are some cheese which are produced differently using different enzymes, but if its a lactose allergy then its pretty hard to get around

Answer 4

hummus and nut cheeses are your best bet!

Answer 5

Cold cream of wheat, sounds gross I know but when you add in garlic, hummus, and other spices it makes a great spread and dip! We make it for my sister all the time!

Answer 6

Delicious:  I have eaten this with wheat crackers, toasted English Muffins, or pita bread.  It has the tangy taste you might be looking for.  

HUMMUS

1 BUNCH PARSLEY- wash in pot, drain in strainer.

2 LARGE CLOVES GARLIC- peel, slice, brown in iron fry pan stirring constantly, set aside.

2 TABLESPOONS PINE NUTS- toast in iron fry pan, set aside.

1 1/2 FRESH LEMONS- halve and squeeze in a juicer.

2 CANS GARBANZO BEANS- drain.

2/3 CUP TAHINI- stir well before measuring out.

* A LITTLE WATER WHEN DIP IS TOO THICK TO SPIN IN PROCESSOR

1.First chop (pulse) the parsley in the processor then scrape into another bowl & set aside.

2.In the now empty processor bowl, spin the garlic & pine nuts until mashed.

3.Add drained garbanzos, few shakes of powdered cumin, coriander & salt.

4.Add a Tablespoon (or two) of olive oil. **OPTIONAL: TAHINI = OILY

5.Add 2/3 cup of Tahini.

6.Add all the squeezed lemon juice.

7.Spin until mixture is smooth.

8.Add the chopped parsley. Spin briefly in processor, scraping side of the bowl as necessary.

9.Scrape hummus into a plastic food saver, cover with plastic wrap, then snap on the container lid. Chill in refrigerator overnight for best results.

High in roughage (garbanzo beans, nuts, and parsley), fat (tahini and olive oil) and vitamin C (parsley and lemon juice).

Answer 7

There's a soy "cheese" product you can buy at Safeway and Safe On Foods, they have a Jalepeno one that's pretty fantastic. I eat cheese but still eat this sometimes just because it's sooo good! It takes a little longer to melt but it will. You should definately check it out! It's by "Soy" (as in the company)