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Blueberry ricotta hotcakes
- Not quite a pancake or even a flapjack, but hotcakes still require milk for their wonderfully fluffy textures. Tip: to extend its shelf life, store milk in a cool and stable environment in your fridge (but not the fridge door, where temperatures can fluctuate).
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1 / 31 Fotos
Milk ice-cream
- Take three ingredients—milk, sugar, and vanilla extract—and you're halfway to whipping up a yummy ice-cream dish. And guess what? It has half the fat of regular ice-cream, so there's no need to feel guilty!
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2 / 31 Fotos
Watering the garden
- What? Surely not! Well, yes, actually. Adding a few drops of milk to water before watering the garden adds a calcium nutrient boost to plant and flower beds.
© Shutterstock
3 / 31 Fotos
Pancakes
- Milk and pancakes are a match made in heaven, and so versatile. Very often you'll be using milk to create tasty fillings too, like ricotta or cottage cheese.
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4 / 31 Fotos
Whipped cream
- Did you know that you can turn milk into homemade whipped cream without using heavy cream? Instead, add unflavored gelatin and confectioners' sugar for a sneaky but equally wicked substitute.
© Shutterstock
5 / 31 Fotos
Beauty therapy
- Cleopatra was on to something when she insisted on bathing in a tub of milk. The lactic acid in milk helps reduce pigmentation, heals and hydrates dry skin, and helps counter acne. Taking a bath in milk is probably a tad extravagant, but using milk as a daily facial can work wonders.
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6 / 31 Fotos
Cottage cheese
- Use nonfat milk when making cottage cheese. Light and healthy, this cheese is super nutritious and makes a perfect sandwich spread or baked potato topping.
© Shutterstock
7 / 31 Fotos
Frozen milk cubes
- A fun way to use up milk, especially on a hot summer's day. Freeze the milk and drop a couple of cubes into chilled coffee for a thirst-quenching caffeine pick-me-up.
© Shutterstock
8 / 31 Fotos
Mozzarella cheese
- Another cheese you can easily make using leftover milk, mozzarella can be used in a variety of recipes. The best is made from the milk of the water buffalo. But you can use any type of milk and still taste Italian.
© Shutterstock
9 / 31 Fotos
Homemade latte
- Impress by making a perfect latte without using a machine. The trick is to shake the milk in a jar until it doubles in volume. Then drizzle over coffee in a style that would impress Picasso.
© Shutterstock
10 / 31 Fotos
Country gravy
- Sometimes called white gravy, this is really just a pan sauce made from the drippings in a skillet after cooking meat. But the key ingredient is milk, whisked in with gusto and left to simmer until thickened.
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11 / 31 Fotos
Rum baba
- Rum babas actually only need a drop of milk in the mix, but these boozy treats taste so good you'll end up putting aside a carton as an excuse to make more.
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12 / 31 Fotos
Poppy seed milk bread
- A cup of milk for taste and a few poppy seeds for crunch mixed with other key ingredients and you won't savor a more delicious and wholesome homemade bread.
© Shutterstock
13 / 31 Fotos
Chocolate milk
- For the most heavenly result, this favorite standby should be made with good quality cocoa powder and whole milk. Add powered sugar and a bit of vanilla to taste.
© Shutterstock
14 / 31 Fotos
Cauliflower cheese
- A traditional British dish but often called cauliflower gratin beyond the United Kingdom, this appealing dish uses around three cups of milk in its preparation.
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15 / 31 Fotos
Eggnog
- Traditionally a Christmas season treat in Canada and the United States, eggnog is made with milk, cream, sugar, whipped egg whites, and egg yolks. But hey, why wait once a year to knock back this delectable drink?
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16 / 31 Fotos
Poached haddock
- Poaching is a very common method for cooking smoked or unsmoked haddock. And the way to do it? Pour milk over the fish, bring to a simmer, and poach for about six minutes. The leftover milk can be used for a fish pie, soup, or sauce. Easy!
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17 / 31 Fotos
Tea with milk
- For some, adding milk to tea is sacrilege. And sure, some teas are best savored without it. But tea with milk combines the comforts of freshly brewed tea with the rich, creamy texture of milk. And it's a proven comfort beverage.
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18 / 31 Fotos
Rice pudding
- A wonderfully simple but totally gratifying dessert made from short grain white rice mixed with milk and, frankly, not much else. A pinch of sugar, perhaps, and a bit of vanilla flavoring. Oh, and don't forget the ground cinnamon to top it all off.
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19 / 31 Fotos
Bubble tea
- Bubble tea is a tea-based drink the recipes of which contain tea of some kind, milk and sugar flavors, and various toppings or "pearls," such as tapioca balls, or fruit jelly. A Taiwanese invention, the two most popular varieties are black pearl milk tea and green pearl milk tea.
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20 / 31 Fotos
Milk braised Dijon chicken
- When meat is braised in milk, you don't taste the milk at all. Instead, it tenderizes the meat and turns into a deliciously creamy sauce. Add Dijon mustard and you'll have a showstopper of a dish.
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21 / 31 Fotos
Fruit smoothie
- You don't have to use milk in a smoothie—yogurt works just as well. But if you have milk to use up, why not? Smoothies are packed with nutrients, protein, and vitamins, and that extra hit of calcium won't hurt at all.
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22 / 31 Fotos
Banana cake
- Got some overripe bananas you need to shift? Grab the eggs, flour, butter, salt, and have three tablespoons of fresh milk at hand—all the ingredients you need to make a wonderfully gooey banana cake.
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23 / 31 Fotos
Corn with milk
- Try boiling corn by adding a drop of milk to the water. It'll make the corn taste sweeter and more juicy.
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24 / 31 Fotos
"Bolinhas"
- A variation of a beloved Portuguese recipe, this is a baked doughnut that requires a quarter cup of milk among other key ingredients to create the star filling: a layer of rich, smooth, sweet custard!
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25 / 31 Fotos
Strawberry custard tart
- Speaking of custard, how about this for a seasonal surprise? Use only the freshest ruby red strawberries to create a dessert to die for. Full fat milk lends the custard mix extra weight, quite literally.
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26 / 31 Fotos
Croque-monsieur
- This traditional French snack sees a baked ham and cheese toasted sandwich become a culinary masterpiece of minimalist preparation with the addition of a smooth, velvety béchamel sauce, made from a white roux (butter and flour) and milk.
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27 / 31 Fotos
Chocolate pudding
- It's nice to indulge now and again, and who doesn't like chocolate? This deliciously decadent treat uses eggs (or cornstarch), cocoa powder, sugar, chocolate chips, and milk, with a dash of vanilla extract for good measure. Enjoy!
© Shutterstock
28 / 31 Fotos
Cheese sauce
- Mature English Cheddar and Italian Parmesan are two cheeses that when grated into a mix of plain flour, milk, butter, nutmeg, and cayenne and black pepper make superb sauces. If you're watching the calories, use semi-skimmed milk.
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29 / 31 Fotos
Macaroni and cheese
- Taking the cheese sauce idea one step further, and especially if you still have milk to use up, cook up a sizzling fix of macaroni and cheese. Yummy! See also: Myths, truths, and fun facts about milk
© Shutterstock
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0 / 31 Fotos
Blueberry ricotta hotcakes
- Not quite a pancake or even a flapjack, but hotcakes still require milk for their wonderfully fluffy textures. Tip: to extend its shelf life, store milk in a cool and stable environment in your fridge (but not the fridge door, where temperatures can fluctuate).
© Shutterstock
1 / 31 Fotos
Milk ice-cream
- Take three ingredients—milk, sugar, and vanilla extract—and you're halfway to whipping up a yummy ice-cream dish. And guess what? It has half the fat of regular ice-cream, so there's no need to feel guilty!
© Shutterstock
2 / 31 Fotos
Watering the garden
- What? Surely not! Well, yes, actually. Adding a few drops of milk to water before watering the garden adds a calcium nutrient boost to plant and flower beds.
© Shutterstock
3 / 31 Fotos
Pancakes
- Milk and pancakes are a match made in heaven, and so versatile. Very often you'll be using milk to create tasty fillings too, like ricotta or cottage cheese.
© Shutterstock
4 / 31 Fotos
Whipped cream
- Did you know that you can turn milk into homemade whipped cream without using heavy cream? Instead, add unflavored gelatin and confectioners' sugar for a sneaky but equally wicked substitute.
© Shutterstock
5 / 31 Fotos
Beauty therapy
- Cleopatra was on to something when she insisted on bathing in a tub of milk. The lactic acid in milk helps reduce pigmentation, heals and hydrates dry skin, and helps counter acne. Taking a bath in milk is probably a tad extravagant, but using milk as a daily facial can work wonders.
© Shutterstock
6 / 31 Fotos
Cottage cheese
- Use nonfat milk when making cottage cheese. Light and healthy, this cheese is super nutritious and makes a perfect sandwich spread or baked potato topping.
© Shutterstock
7 / 31 Fotos
Frozen milk cubes
- A fun way to use up milk, especially on a hot summer's day. Freeze the milk and drop a couple of cubes into chilled coffee for a thirst-quenching caffeine pick-me-up.
© Shutterstock
8 / 31 Fotos
Mozzarella cheese
- Another cheese you can easily make using leftover milk, mozzarella can be used in a variety of recipes. The best is made from the milk of the water buffalo. But you can use any type of milk and still taste Italian.
© Shutterstock
9 / 31 Fotos
Homemade latte
- Impress by making a perfect latte without using a machine. The trick is to shake the milk in a jar until it doubles in volume. Then drizzle over coffee in a style that would impress Picasso.
© Shutterstock
10 / 31 Fotos
Country gravy
- Sometimes called white gravy, this is really just a pan sauce made from the drippings in a skillet after cooking meat. But the key ingredient is milk, whisked in with gusto and left to simmer until thickened.
© Shutterstock
11 / 31 Fotos
Rum baba
- Rum babas actually only need a drop of milk in the mix, but these boozy treats taste so good you'll end up putting aside a carton as an excuse to make more.
© Shutterstock
12 / 31 Fotos
Poppy seed milk bread
- A cup of milk for taste and a few poppy seeds for crunch mixed with other key ingredients and you won't savor a more delicious and wholesome homemade bread.
© Shutterstock
13 / 31 Fotos
Chocolate milk
- For the most heavenly result, this favorite standby should be made with good quality cocoa powder and whole milk. Add powered sugar and a bit of vanilla to taste.
© Shutterstock
14 / 31 Fotos
Cauliflower cheese
- A traditional British dish but often called cauliflower gratin beyond the United Kingdom, this appealing dish uses around three cups of milk in its preparation.
© Shutterstock
15 / 31 Fotos
Eggnog
- Traditionally a Christmas season treat in Canada and the United States, eggnog is made with milk, cream, sugar, whipped egg whites, and egg yolks. But hey, why wait once a year to knock back this delectable drink?
© Shutterstock
16 / 31 Fotos
Poached haddock
- Poaching is a very common method for cooking smoked or unsmoked haddock. And the way to do it? Pour milk over the fish, bring to a simmer, and poach for about six minutes. The leftover milk can be used for a fish pie, soup, or sauce. Easy!
© Shutterstock
17 / 31 Fotos
Tea with milk
- For some, adding milk to tea is sacrilege. And sure, some teas are best savored without it. But tea with milk combines the comforts of freshly brewed tea with the rich, creamy texture of milk. And it's a proven comfort beverage.
© Shutterstock
18 / 31 Fotos
Rice pudding
- A wonderfully simple but totally gratifying dessert made from short grain white rice mixed with milk and, frankly, not much else. A pinch of sugar, perhaps, and a bit of vanilla flavoring. Oh, and don't forget the ground cinnamon to top it all off.
© Shutterstock
19 / 31 Fotos
Bubble tea
- Bubble tea is a tea-based drink the recipes of which contain tea of some kind, milk and sugar flavors, and various toppings or "pearls," such as tapioca balls, or fruit jelly. A Taiwanese invention, the two most popular varieties are black pearl milk tea and green pearl milk tea.
© Shutterstock
20 / 31 Fotos
Milk braised Dijon chicken
- When meat is braised in milk, you don't taste the milk at all. Instead, it tenderizes the meat and turns into a deliciously creamy sauce. Add Dijon mustard and you'll have a showstopper of a dish.
© Shutterstock
21 / 31 Fotos
Fruit smoothie
- You don't have to use milk in a smoothie—yogurt works just as well. But if you have milk to use up, why not? Smoothies are packed with nutrients, protein, and vitamins, and that extra hit of calcium won't hurt at all.
© Shutterstock
22 / 31 Fotos
Banana cake
- Got some overripe bananas you need to shift? Grab the eggs, flour, butter, salt, and have three tablespoons of fresh milk at hand—all the ingredients you need to make a wonderfully gooey banana cake.
© Shutterstock
23 / 31 Fotos
Corn with milk
- Try boiling corn by adding a drop of milk to the water. It'll make the corn taste sweeter and more juicy.
© Shutterstock
24 / 31 Fotos
"Bolinhas"
- A variation of a beloved Portuguese recipe, this is a baked doughnut that requires a quarter cup of milk among other key ingredients to create the star filling: a layer of rich, smooth, sweet custard!
© Shutterstock
25 / 31 Fotos
Strawberry custard tart
- Speaking of custard, how about this for a seasonal surprise? Use only the freshest ruby red strawberries to create a dessert to die for. Full fat milk lends the custard mix extra weight, quite literally.
© Shutterstock
26 / 31 Fotos
Croque-monsieur
- This traditional French snack sees a baked ham and cheese toasted sandwich become a culinary masterpiece of minimalist preparation with the addition of a smooth, velvety béchamel sauce, made from a white roux (butter and flour) and milk.
© Shutterstock
27 / 31 Fotos
Chocolate pudding
- It's nice to indulge now and again, and who doesn't like chocolate? This deliciously decadent treat uses eggs (or cornstarch), cocoa powder, sugar, chocolate chips, and milk, with a dash of vanilla extract for good measure. Enjoy!
© Shutterstock
28 / 31 Fotos
Cheese sauce
- Mature English Cheddar and Italian Parmesan are two cheeses that when grated into a mix of plain flour, milk, butter, nutmeg, and cayenne and black pepper make superb sauces. If you're watching the calories, use semi-skimmed milk.
© Shutterstock
29 / 31 Fotos
Macaroni and cheese
- Taking the cheese sauce idea one step further, and especially if you still have milk to use up, cook up a sizzling fix of macaroni and cheese. Yummy! See also: Myths, truths, and fun facts about milk
© Shutterstock
30 / 31 Fotos
Amazing ways to use up milk
You'll never waste it again!
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Milk is one of the most popular drinks in the world. It's also an essential ingredient in numerous recipes. Problem is, it's got rather a limited shelf life. Indeed, who hasn't ended up with more milk than they need and wondering what to do with it before it sours? Fortunately, there are many different ways to use up milk, which means you never again have to waste a drop of this delicious dairy product.
Click through the following gallery and learn what you can do with this nutrient-rich liquid food. You'll never cry over spilled milk again!
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