Despite eating an all-vegetarian diet for 15 years now, Academy Award-winning actor Cillian Murphy is still struggling to come to terms with a more restrictive vegan diet, with his admitted fondness for cheese being his proverbial Achilles Heel. He isn’t the only one. In a survey published earlier this year by The Goodness Project, cheese ranked third on the list of foods that vegans miss the most after skipping it for ethical or nutritional considerations. A nutrition expert and a chef suggest quick-fix options to help you make the transition to a diary-free diet healthier and tastier.

(Left) Cashew cheese is made from soaked cashews blended with lemon juice and spices; (right) nutritional yeast can be used to add a cheesy flavour to your dishes and sauces