Substitute for Butter for Dairy Allergic Kids

I have been expirementing with flavors, as I am having a hard time giving up that little dab of butter in my cooking, especially with meats for the extra umph of flavor. But, since I love my son more than butter, a substitute has been found. I use corn oil. In my opinion it kind of tastes like butter. So, instead of rubbing some butter on the skin on my whole chicken, I splatter it with corn oil and salt. I think as long as you use salt and garlic with your meat, you will have enough flavor. And of course cook it slow as not to dry it out.

You can also use it with your mashed potatoes, just don't use too much.