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Recipes from the dairy
Finding Inspiration in Every ingredient
adds richness, flavor, moisture, creaminess, and tenderness to countless homemade foods. From milk, cream, butter, buttermilk, cheese, and yogurt to other fresh dairy products, these versatile ingredients can be used in breads, baked goods, sauces, soups, meals, and desserts. Learn how to make the most of dairy in your everyday cooking and baking.
Recipes by ingredient
Milk
Milk as an ingredient adds moisture, richness, flavor, and tenderness to countless homemade foods. From breads and baked goods to soups, sauces, desserts, and everyday meals, learn how to make the most of fresh milk in your kitchen.
Separate Cream from Milk
naturally separate rich cream from fresh milk for use in butter, whipped cream, sauces, desserts, and other homemade foods.
Pasteurize Raw Milk
how to safely heat fresh raw milk to reduce harmful bacteria while preserving its fresh flavor and nutritional qualities.
Strawberry Mango Smoothie Bowl
a thick, creamy, and refreshing breakfast made by blending sweet strawberries and tropical mango into a spoonable smoothie. Top it with fresh fruit, granola, coconut, seeds, or your favorite toppings.
Strawberry Nectarine Smoothie
a fresh and refreshing homemade drink that combines sweet strawberries with juicy nectarines for a naturally fruity flavor.
Bread Pudding
a simple, comforting dessert that turns leftover bread into a rich and satisfying treat.
Buttermilk Substitutes
make simple homemade alternatives when you don’t have buttermilk on hand.
Make Goat's Milk Palatable
explores simple ways to improve the flavor and freshness of goat’s milk for those who find its taste too strong or unfamiliar.
Creamy Peach French Toast Casserole
a comforting make-ahead breakfast that combines soft bread, sweet peaches, and a rich, creamy custard for a warm and satisfying dish.
Cheese Curds
make fresh cheese curds with their characteristic mild flavor and fun, squeaky texture.
Mesophilic Starter
This starter is essential for many cheese varieties, helping milk ferment properly and develop the right flavors and textures.
Homemade Eggnog from Scratch
make rich, creamy eggnog at home using simple ingredients and traditional preparation methods.
Strawberry Puff Pancake Recipe
a light and fluffy oven-baked pancake topped with sweet, juicy strawberries and your favorite toppings.
Strawberry Cream Muffins using Homemade Bisquick Mix
soft, tender muffins filled with sweet strawberries and a rich, creamy flavor.
Waffles Using Homemade Bisquick Mix
light, fluffy, and crisp on the outside, made quickly with your homemade baking mix.
Pancakes from Homemade Bisquick Mix
light, fluffy, and easy to prepare using your homemade baking mix.
Biscuits from Homemade Bisquick Mix
quick, tender, and buttery biscuits made using your homemade baking mix and a few simple ingredients.
Sally Lunn Bread
a rich, soft, and tender yeast bread with a light texture and slightly sweet flavor.
Heritage Potato Donuts
soft, tender homemade donuts made with potatoes, creating a light texture and delicious old-fashioned flavor.
Squash Rolls
soft, tender homemade rolls made with cooked squash, giving them a beautiful color, subtle sweetness, and delicious texture.
Peach Pie Cobbler
combines juicy peaches with the warm flavors of a classic peach pie and a sweet, tender cobbler topping.
Irresistible Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
soft, fluffy rolls filled with buttery cinnamon sugar and baked until golden and delicious.
White Bean Chicken Chili
a hearty, comforting meal made with tender chicken, creamy white beans, flavorful spices, and a savory broth.
Make Yogurt Culture in an Instant Pot
a simple way to prepare creamy, homemade yogurt using milk and a small amount of live yogurt culture.
Light and Fluffy Homemade Hamburger Buns
soft, tender, and slightly golden, making the perfect base for a juicy homemade hamburger.
Amish Baked Oatmeal in a Jar
a hearty, comforting breakfast made with wholesome oats, sweeteners, and simple pantry ingredients.
cream
Cream as an ingredient adds richness, smoothness, and a luxurious texture to both sweet and savory homemade foods. From sauces and soups to baked goods, desserts, butter, and homemade ice cream, cream is a versatile dairy ingredient that can make simple recipes extra special.
Old Fashioned Strawberry Ice Cream
I love that no special equipment is needed and it is so fast to make.
Peach Ice Cream Without an Ice Cream Maker
It requires no special equipment and takes mere minutes to make.
Separate Cream from Milk
naturally separate rich cream from fresh milk for use in butter, whipped cream, sauces, desserts, and other homemade foods.
Raspberry Whipped Cream
light and fluffy homemade whipped cream infused with the fresh, sweet-tart flavor of raspberries.
Make Butter in a Butter Churn
a traditional way to turn fresh cream into rich, homemade butter.
Butter in a KitchenAid Mixer
an easy way to turn heavy cream into fresh, homemade butter with minimal effort.
Make Butter in a Food Processor
a simple way to turn heavy cream into fresh, homemade butter in just a few minutes.
Homemade Whipped Cream
a light, fluffy topping made with simple ingredients and perfect for adding a creamy touch to desserts.
Strawberry Cream Muffins using Homemade Bisquick Mix
soft, tender muffins filled with sweet strawberries and a rich, creamy flavor.
Sausage Tortellini Soup
a hearty and flavorful soup made with savory sausage, tender tortellini, vegetables, and a rich, seasoned broth.
Popcorn Balls
a fun, old-fashioned treat made by coating freshly popped popcorn with a sweet syrup and shaping it into easy-to-eat balls.
Tomato Tortellini Soup
a warm and comforting soup made with rich tomato soup, tender tortellini, and flavorful herbs and seasonings.
White Bean Chicken Chili
a hearty, comforting meal made with tender chicken, creamy white beans, flavorful spices, and a savory broth.
butter
Butter as an ingredient adds rich flavor, tenderness, and moisture to countless homemade foods. From breads, biscuits, and pastries to sauces, vegetables, and desserts, butter is a versatile kitchen staple that can turn simple ingredients into delicious homemade dishes.
Buttermilk Waffles
light, crisp, and flavorful homemade waffles using tangy buttermilk.
Bread Pudding
a simple, comforting dessert that turns leftover bread into a rich and satisfying treat.
Creamy Peach French Toast Casserole
a comforting make-ahead breakfast that combines soft bread, sweet peaches, and a rich, creamy custard for a warm and satisfying dish.
Make Ahead Pie Crust
a convenient way to prepare homemade pie dough ahead of time so it’s ready whenever you need it.
Strawberry Puff Pancake Recipe
a light and fluffy oven-baked pancake topped with sweet, juicy strawberries and your favorite toppings.
Sally Lunn Bread
a rich, soft, and tender yeast bread with a light texture and slightly sweet flavor.
Lilac Lemon Shortbread Cookies
delicate, buttery cookies infused with the bright flavor of lemon and the subtle floral sweetness of lilac blossoms.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix
combines simple dry ingredients with plenty of chocolate chips to make a convenient homemade cookie mix.
Layered Buttermilk Rolls
soft, tender homemade rolls with delicious flaky layers and a rich buttermilk flavor.
Squash Rolls
soft, tender homemade rolls made with cooked squash, giving them a beautiful color, subtle sweetness, and delicious texture.
Peach Pie Cobbler
combines juicy peaches with the warm flavors of a classic peach pie and a sweet, tender cobbler topping.
Homemade French Bread
a light and airy loaf with a crisp, golden crust and soft, chewy center.
Irresistible Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
soft, fluffy rolls filled with buttery cinnamon sugar and baked until golden and delicious.
Light and Fluffy Homemade Hamburger Buns
soft, tender, and slightly golden, making the perfect base for a juicy homemade hamburger.
Mason Jar Oatmeal Raisin Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix
combines hearty oats, sweet raisins, chocolate chips, and other dry ingredients in a convenient jar for an easy homemade batch of cookies.
Mason Jar Snickerdoodle Cookie Mix
layer the dry ingredients for soft, buttery snickerdoodle cookies in a convenient mason jar.
Amish Baked Oatmeal in a Jar
a hearty, comforting breakfast made with wholesome oats, sweeteners, and simple pantry ingredients.
Mason Jar Crisp & Crumble Topping
a simple, make-ahead mixture of oats, flour, sugar, and other pantry staples that can be stored in a jar and used whenever you want a quick homemade dessert.
buttermilk
Buttermilk as an ingredient adds moisture, tenderness, richness, and a pleasant tang to many homemade foods. It is especially useful in biscuits, pancakes, waffles, breads, cakes, muffins, marinades, dressings, and other recipes where its acidity helps create a light, tender texture. Learn how to make the most of homemade buttermilk in your everyday cooking and baking.
Buttermilk Waffles
light, crisp, and flavorful homemade waffles using tangy buttermilk.
Buttermilk Substitutes
make simple homemade alternatives when you don’t have buttermilk on hand.
Layered Buttermilk Rolls
soft, tender homemade rolls with delicious flaky layers and a rich buttermilk flavor.
Cheese
Cheese as an ingredient adds rich flavor, creamy texture, and satisfying goodness to countless homemade foods. From breads, casseroles, soups, and sauces to eggs, pasta, appetizers, and baked dishes, cheese can turn simple ingredients into hearty and flavorful meals. Learn how to make the most of homemade and store-bought cheeses in your everyday cooking.
Homemade Cheese Bread
a soft, savory, fermented loaf of bread filled with delicious cheese.
Homemade Pizza and Calzones
delicious ways to use homemade dough with your favorite meats, cheeses, vegetables, sauces, and preserved ingredients.
Chili Dip from Canned Meat Lover's Chili
a quick and hearty appetizer made by transforming homemade canned chili into a warm, savory dip.
Yogurt
Yogurt as an ingredient adds creaminess, moisture, richness, and a pleasant tang to many homemade foods. From smoothies, sauces, soups, and marinades to breads, muffins, cakes, desserts, and breakfast dishes, yogurt is a versatile dairy ingredient that can add flavor and texture while making recipes more satisfying.
Strawberry Nectarine Smoothie
a fresh and refreshing homemade drink that combines sweet strawberries with juicy nectarines for a naturally fruity flavor.
Strawberry Banana Smoothie
a quick and refreshing homemade drink made with sweet strawberries and creamy banana blended together for a naturally delicious treat.
Make Yogurt Culture in an Instant Pot
a simple way to prepare creamy, homemade yogurt using milk and a small amount of live yogurt culture.
