Everything Lactose Free Cookbook: Easy-to-prepare, low-dairy alternatives for your favorite meals »

Jan McCracken is the author of more than forty cookbooks and recipe collections, including the Healthy Carb Cookbook for DUMMIES. Jan has researched lactose intolerance (LI) to help family members who struggle with it to create "comfortable LI lifestyles" and lactose-free recipes.

Technical Reviewer: Linda Larsen is a professional home economist and the author of several Everything cookbooks, including The Everything Low-Cholesterol Cookbook, The Everything No Trans Fat Cookbook, The Everything Meals for a Month Cookbook, and The Everything Quick and Easy, 30-Minute, 5-Ingredient Cookbook. She has a degree in food science and nutrition from the University of Minnesota. Linda has been the About.com Guide to Busy Cooks since January 2002. She lives in Northfield, MN.

Creamy soups, pizza, ice cream . . . if you think your lactose intolerance keeps you from enjoying your favorite foods, think again! With The Everything Lactose-Free Cookbook, you can indulge in worry-free meals and desserts any time you want. This unique cookbook is your one-stop reference for whipping up more than 300 delicious low-lactose recipes, including:

• New York Style Cheesecake
• Grilled Salmon with Creamy Tarragon Sauce
• Passion Fruit Smoothie
• Tofu Lasagna
• Creamy Apricot Mousse
• Veggie Omelet

These delightful new recipes offer the same textures and tastes as your old favorites. Packed with useful tips and information, this one-of-a-kind cookbook will satisfy your every craving-without upsetting your stomach!