Source: FomaA, AdobeStockMilk is a versatile ingredient for a wide variety of dishes. These can be desserts, soups, porridges, side dishes, baked goods, or sauces. If you don't know what to cook with milk – we're sharing 20 excellent recipes!
1. Béchamel Sauce with Milk
Source: cookingfor.ruOne of the most common white sauces in the world.
You will need: 500 ml milk, 30 g flour, 30 g butter, 0.5 tsp nutmeg, salt, ground black pepper.
Preparation: Sauté the flour in butter until golden. Pour in the milk in a thin stream, stirring constantly. Bring the sauce to a boil, season to taste, simmer for another 1 minute, and remove from heat.
2. Milk Soup with Vermicelli
Source: dzen.ruThat very recipe from childhood – how can you resist?
You will need: 500 ml milk, 50 g vermicelli, 1 tbsp sugar, salt, butter.
Preparation: Heat milk with sugar until boiling. Add vermicelli, salt, and cook until done. Remove the soup from heat, add a little butter, and let it steep.
3. Milkshake with Berries and Honey
Source: AdobeStockYou can use both fresh and frozen berries.
You will need: 1 liter milk, 400 g ice cream, 200 g berries, 3 tbsp honey.
Preparation: Put all ingredients into a blender. Blend the milkshake until smooth and pour into glasses.
4. Chicken Soup with Milk
Source: cookpad.comA light, diet-friendly soup for the whole family.
You will need: 500 g chicken fillet, 2 carrots, 1 bell pepper, 1 onion, 1 cup milk, 1 handful vermicelli, 1 bunch herbs.
Preparation: Chop the onion, carrots, and bell pepper, and sauté until soft. Pour in 4 cups of water, bring to a boil, and add the diced chicken fillet. Cook until the chicken is done, add vermicelli, milk, and spices. Simmer the soup for another 10 minutes, add herbs, and remove from heat.
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5. Milk Ice Cream with Egg Yolks
Source: mavink.comPrepared without an ice cream maker or other special gadgets.
You will need: 500 ml milk, 1 cup sugar, 2 egg yolks, 0.5 tsp starch.
Preparation: Rub sugar, starch, and yolks until smooth, and add a little warm milk. Bring the remaining milk to a boil, remove from heat, and slowly stir in the mixture.
Return everything to heat, bring to a thick consistency (but do not boil), and quickly cool the mixture in a container with cold water, stirring. Pour the mixture into a container and place in the freezer. Stir the ice cream every hour for the first 4-5 hours.
6. Panna Cotta with Milk
Source: AdobeStockIt's especially good with jam, berries, or fruits.
You will need: 750 ml milk, 100 g sugar, 15 g gelatin, 1 tsp vanilla sugar.
Preparation: Dissolve gelatin in a few spoons of warm milk. Add both types of sugar to the remaining milk and bring almost to a boil, add gelatin and stir. Pour the dessert into molds and refrigerate.
7. Mushroom Soup with Milk
Source: za-edoy.ruWe recommend using fattier milk for this recipe.
You will need: 300 g mushrooms, 1 onion, 1 carrot, 2 potatoes, 50 g butter, 300 ml milk, 1 liter water, spices.
Preparation: Cut all vegetables into medium pieces. Sauté onion with carrot in butter, add mushrooms and cook until liquid evaporates. Boil water, add diced potatoes and the sautéed vegetables. Cook the soup for about 15 minutes over low heat, pour in milk, season, and simmer for another 5-7 minutes.
8. Pancakes with Milk
Source: mirtesen.ruNaturally, this collection couldn't be without thin, lacy pancakes.
You will need: 500 ml milk, 3 eggs, 250 g flour, 30 g butter, 30 g sugar, 0.5 tsp salt.
Preparation: Whisk eggs with sugar and salt. Pour in 150 ml of milk, then add the sifted flour, and then the remaining milk. Let the dough rest for 10 minutes, add melted butter, and fry thin pancakes on a lightly greased pan.
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9. Chocolate Pudding with Milk
Source: dzen.ruIf you love delicate and airy desserts, this is it!
You will need: 2 cups milk, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup semolina, 50 g chocolate, 1 tsp butter.
Preparation: Add grated chocolate, sugar, and butter to the milk. Bring to a boil, add semolina, and cook for 10 minutes over low heat, stirring. Pour the pudding into molds and refrigerate.
10. Pumpkin Puree Soup with Milk
Source: vk.comA wonderful seasonal dish that is also very easy to prepare.
You will need: 500 g pumpkin, 250 ml milk, 1 onion, 1 carrot, spices.
Preparation: Chop the onion, carrot, and pumpkin, and sauté all together for 5-7 minutes. Pour in a little water and stew the vegetables until soft. Add milk, bring to a boil, season, and blend the soup until smooth.
11. Cottage Cheese Casserole with Milk
Source: pinterest.comThis way, the classic cottage cheese casserole becomes even more tender.
You will need: 800 g cottage cheese, 4 eggs, 4 tbsp semolina, 1 cup milk, 4 tbsp sugar, 2 g vanilla.
Preparation: Whisk eggs with sugar and vanilla, pour in milk and mix. Combine all ingredients and blend until smooth. Add fruits or dried fruits as desired. Pour the mixture into a baking dish and bake the casserole for about 40 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius.
12. Fritters with Milk
Source: za-edoy.ruTraditionally, fritters are made with kefir, but they turn out just as good with milk.
You will need: 250 g flour, 1 egg, 250 ml milk, 0.5 tsp baking powder, 1 tbsp sugar.
Preparation: Whisk egg, milk, and sugar. Add flour with baking powder, mix the batter, and fry the fritters in a pan.
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13. Meatballs in Milk
Source: koolinar.ruLight and especially tender – an excellent choice for children.
You will need: 500 g ground meat, 100 g rice, 1 onion, 1 liter milk, spices.
Preparation: Boil rice, chop onion, mix everything with ground meat, season, and beat until sticky. Form small meatballs, place them in a baking dish, and pour milk over them until almost completely covered. Cook for about 45 minutes in the oven at 150 degrees Celsius.
14. Cookies with Milk
Source: pinterest.comWe recommend sprinkling the finished cookies with powdered sugar.
You will need: 400 g flour, 1/2 cup sugar, 100 ml milk, 1 egg, 100 g butter, 2 tsp baking powder, vanilla.
Preparation: Rub soft butter with sugar, add egg and vanilla. Rub again, pour in warm milk and mix. Add flour and baking powder, and knead the dough. Roll it out to about 20 mm thick, cut out cookies, and bake for 20 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
15. Waffles with Milk and Butter
Source: cookpad.comSoft yet crispy – simply a treasure.
You will need: 200 g flour, 180 ml milk, 100 g butter, 100 g sugar, 2 eggs, 1 tsp baking powder, salt.
Preparation: Whisk eggs with sugar and add melted butter. Pour in milk, then add flour, baking powder, and salt. Bake waffles in a waffle maker according to instructions for about 5-7 minutes.
16. Rice Porridge with Milk
Source: mykaleidoscope.ruClassic morning porridge for breakfast. You can add a little jam or honey.
You will need: 200 g round rice, 500-600 ml milk, 40 g butter, 2 tbsp sugar, salt.
Preparation: Bring milk to a boil and add washed rice, salt, and sugar. Cook the porridge over low heat until the rice is done, stirring. Add butter and let it steep for a bit.
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17. Semolina Cake with Milk
Source: livejournal.comA very fluffy and delicious semolina cake for tea or breakfast.
You will need: 250 g semolina, 250 ml milk, 100 g flour, 200 g sugar, 2 eggs, 80 ml vegetable oil, 30 g butter, 15 g baking powder, 1 tbsp lemon zest, vanilla.
Preparation: Whisk eggs with sugar and vegetable oil. Heat milk with butter, combine both mixtures, and add semolina. Let the mixture rest for half an hour, then add the remaining ingredients. Mix or blend until smooth, pour the batter into a mold, and bake the semolina cake for 40 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
18. Chocolate Banana Smoothie with Milk
Source: povar24.infoFor garnish, sprinkle the finished smoothie with cinnamon or grated chocolate.
You will need: 2 bananas, 1 cup milk, 1-2 tsp cocoa.
Preparation: Peel and arbitrarily slice the bananas. Put all ingredients into a blender and blend the smoothie until smooth.
19. Flatbreads with Herbs and Milk
Source: attuale.ruThese flatbreads are quickly fried in a pan.
You will need: 300 ml milk, 2 cups flour, 3 eggs, 2 bunches herbs, 0.5 tsp baking soda.
Preparation: Mix milk, eggs, and baking soda. Add chopped herbs and gradually stir in the flour. Fry the flatbreads on both sides in a greased pan.
20. Milk Buns
Source: pinterest.comThey simply melt in your mouth, and they're incredibly easy to make!
You will need: 300-320 g flour, 120 ml milk, 30 g butter, 1 egg, 50 g sugar, 10 g dry yeast, 2 pinches salt.
Preparation: Mix all dry ingredients. Separately whisk warm milk with egg and melted butter. Combine both mixtures, knead, and let the dough rise for 1 hour in a warm place, then divide into 8-10 portions and roll into balls. Place them on parchment paper, let them rest for another 15 minutes, and bake in the oven for 20 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius. To prevent the crust from drying out, you can place a tray of water in the oven.