Delicious Recipes For Any Occasion

10-15 min.

Recipe Type Dairy Basics
Skill Level intermediate

Queso Fresco

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Cook Time: 10-15 min.

Recipe Type Dips & Spreads
Skill Level intermediate
Specialty Plant-based

Elote Dip

Prep Time: 5 min.

Cook Time: 10 min.

30 min.

Recipe Type Main Dishes, Pasta
Skill Level intermediate
Specialty 30 Minute Meals, Kid-Friendly, Plant-based

Ricotta Gnocchi

Prep Time: 30 min.

Cook Time:

Recipe Type Desserts
Skill Level intermediate
Specialty Better for You

Maple Pecan Dessert Pancake

Prep Time: 10 min.

Cook Time: 15 min.

Recipe Type Main Dishes
Skill Level intermediate
Specialty 30 Minute Meals, Better for You, Plant-based

Cauliflower “Risotto” with Shrimp and Peas

Prep Time: 30 min.

Cook Time:

Recipe Type Main Dishes
Skill Level intermediate
Specialty Better for You, Plant-based

Broccoli Cheddar Skillet Strata

Prep Time: 15 min.

Cook Time: 20 min.

Recipe Type Soups & Slow Cookers
Skill Level intermediate
Specialty 30 Minute Meals, Better for You, Plant-based

Mushroom Stroganoff Soup

Prep Time: 30 min.

Cook Time:

Recipe Type Beverages
Skill Level Beginner
Specialty Kid-Friendly
Holiday Beverages, Kid-Friendly

Hot Chocolate

Prep Time: 5 min.

Cook Time:

Recipe Type Main Dishes, Soups & Slow Cookers
Cuisine Italian
Skill Level intermediate
Specialty 30 Minute Meals, Kid-Friendly

Creamy One Pot Spaghetti

Prep Time: 20 min.

Cook Time: 10 min.

Recipe Type Main Dishes
Skill Level intermediate
Specialty 30 Minute Meals, Better for You, Plant-based

Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers

Prep Time: 20 min

Cook Time: 30-35 min

Recipe Type Main Dishes, Pasta
Skill Level Beginner
Specialty 30 Minute Meals, Kid-Friendly

Skillet Macaroni and Cheese

Prep Time: 5 min

Cook Time: 25 min

5 min.

Recipe Type Beverages
Skill Level Beginner

Creamy Bourbon Cocktail

Prep Time: 5 min.

Cook Time:

10 min.

Recipe Type Beverages
Skill Level Beginner

Creamy Tropical Margarita

Prep Time: 10 min.

Cook Time:

5 min.

Recipe Type Beverages
Skill Level Beginner

Limoncello Raspberry Float

Prep Time: 5 min.

Cook Time:

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May 7

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Dairy is an affordable choice of nutrition that isn't easily replaced by other food sources. So what would happen to our #environment and access to #essentialnutrients if farmers and dairy cows went on vacation? 🌴🐄

The answer may surprise you.

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #sustainability #climatechange #gotmmilk

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May 6

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We are excited to announce our third #MiSchoolFoodHero – Congratulations to Jennifer Raymond-Brown, the Food Service Director at Jefferson Schools! Jenn goes above and beyond to make sure the meals served are nutritious, delicious and appetizing. 🌟

“Working to ensure all of our students are fed during a global pandemic has been very challenging and rewarding," said Jenn. " I am grateful to work with an amazing team within a terrific school district and with a very appreciating community.”

She was nominated by Millie Grow who added, “Jenn is a phenomenal worker and supervisor. She has dedicated herself to serving the Jefferson community, making a difficult year for so many of our families a bit easier.”

School food service workers continue to provide comforting and nutritious meals to students. Michigan dairy farmers applaud their efforts and want to continue to recognize community members who have gone above and beyond. Read stories on previously featured #MiFoodHeroes by visiting the 🔗 in our bio.

📚: @marandatv, @michdepted, @nokidhungry, @pakmodepandas, @communitykicksorg, @mischoolboards

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #MiFoodHero #schoolbreakfast #schoollunch #MiSchools #summerfeeding #HungerHero

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May 5

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Have you ever heard of #tlayuda? As a traditional Oaxacan street food, tlayuda is made of a large fried tortilla topped with all the goods such as refried beans, lettuce, cheese and salsa! 🧀🥑

Celebrate #CincoDeMayo with our friend Jenn's inspired recipe, 🔗 in bio.

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #mexicaninspired #recipeideas

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May 4

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Looking for a new #TacoTuesday or #CincoDeMayo margarita recipe? Made with whole milk, this tropical dream in a glass is sure to be the pineapple on top of a Michigan spring day! 🍍🥛☀️

This and more delicious dairy recipes inspired by Mexico can be found in our most recent blog post, 🔗 in bio.

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #taconight #mexicaninspireddishes

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May 3

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May is #NationalOsteoporosisMonth. Consuming nutrient-rich foods and staying active are important habits for bone health.

As the top food source of calcium and vitamin D, three servings of dairy a day as part of a well-balanced diet helps build and maintain strong bones throughout life. 🥛🧀

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #bonehealth #osteoporosis

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Apr 30

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Michigan dairy farmers are starting to plant crops that will later be harvested and become feed for their cows. 🐄

Dairy cows eat a variety of feed ingredients that are mixed into a Total Mixed Ration, or “cow casserole,” to ensure they are getting the nutrients they need to produce the high-quality milk we enjoy!

Some common casserole ingredients include:

🌽 Corn silage
🌾Haylage/Hay
🌱 Soybean meal

Learn more about alfalfa from @messykennedy! ⬇️

#RG @messykennedy When things start warming up every farmer gets antsy to get moving. It’s like seeing your neighbor mow their law, but on steroids. We had some beautiful weather on Friday and our hay is planted. We planted a mix of oats and peas with alfalfa. Alfalfa is great cow food and a perfect addition to our cow casserole because it’s high in protein. The oats and peas help protect the alfalfa while it’s just starting to grow and we can harvest more feed earlier because it grows more in cooler weather.

Grasses and alfalfa are great for the soil health too. They can help with soil compaction, are a natural water filter and once we are done with the grass it leaves organic matter (plant food) in the soil for the next crop.

#farmlife #migrownmigreat #dairygood #undeniablydairy #WomenWhoFarm #MeetYourFarmer #FridayIntroductions #WomenInAg #FemaleFoodHero #smallbusiness #familybusiness #livingmybestlife #KnowYourFarmer #farmher #farmtotable #farmfamily #countrywomen #food #foodie #foodstartsonthefarm #proudtofarm #womensworkwednesday #lovewhatyoudo #cutebabyanimals #lifeisgood #wegrowmichigan #plant21 #cowchow #sustainability

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Apr 28

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Front porch cheesin to celebrate #NationalGrilledCheeseMonth! 🎉🧀

We can’t think of a comfort food more deserving of a month-long celebration. What is your go-to bread and cheese combination? Do you add 🥑 or 🍅?

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy

#RG @stefmturner Front porch cheesin 🧀 becaussseeee it was 80, sunny-ish, annnddd dinner was done in about 8 minutes. 💁🏼‍♀️ We celebrated #nationalgrilledcheesemonth with a picnic, and our favorite “girl cheese” combo- 2 kinds of cheese (cheddar & Muenster), bread, ham, and can’t forget the ketchup for dipping.
Yes- they call it “girl cheese” and I’m never correcting them 🤣. Also, do you guys dip yours in ketchup? Or is this weird? I guess it’s something I grew up on so I thought everyone did it? Did you?

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Apr 27

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"Say Cheese!" 🧀🦷

Instead of #TongueOutTuesday it's #TeethOutTuesday! #DYK dairy foods like cheese, milk and yogurt are beneficial for dental health?

These foods provide children with protein, vitamins and minerals, especially calcium and phosphorus, that support their growth and development. Dairy may also help reduce tooth decay. Cheese increases saliva production which acts as a natural rinse for the mouth that washes away cavity-causing bacteria.

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #oralhealth #dentalhealth #dentist #TOT

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Apr 26

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Apr 23

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U.S. Olympic hopeful Gabby DeLoof (@gdeloof) continues to train to conquer more medals and countless competitions by fueling with real milk.

#TeamMilk #MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy

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Apr 22

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Happy #EarthDay! 🐄🌎 Dairy farmers are committed to fostering a healthier planet and providing safe, nutrient-rich dairy foods to tables and lunchrooms across the state.

Thanks to innovative dairy farming practices, the carbon footprint of producing 1 gallon of milk ⬇️ by 19% between 2007 and 2017, requiring 30% less water and 21% less land. 🥛

Did you miss our Earth Day Virtual Farm Tour? Watch the recording on our website. See how farmer James at Weber Family Dairy responsibly cares for his calves, cows, land and community. 💻

Learn how the dairy community plans to nourish the planet for future generations on our #blog, 🔗 in bio.

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #sustainability #MMMVFT #VirtualFarmTour #EarthDay2021 #goodforyou #goodforplanet #goodforcommunity #fuelyourgood #earthdayactivities

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Apr 21

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Apr 17

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We are only a few days away from our next Virtual Farm Tour with farmer James at Weber Family Dairy! Join us on Tuesday, April 20th at 10 a.m. ET to see how he focuses on Earth Day every day. 🌎🐄

The tour will be streamed LIVE on our Facebook Page and YouTube Channel the day of! 🔗 in bio.

TEACHERS - register your classroom to attend ahead of time, 🔗 to the registration page in bio.

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #VFT #MMMVFT #VirtualLearning #RemoteLearning

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Apr 16

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Michigan’s dairy farmers applaud 👏 @buschsmarket shoppers and associates who made the recent Spring Milk Drive the largest to date! 🎉 With the help of 18 teams and organizations that supported their local stores, over 730,000 glasses of fresh, nutritious milk are on their way to @forgottenharvest and @foodgatherers to help kids get the protein, calcium and vitamin D they need. THANK YOU for helping us make a difference in our local communities. 🥛❤️

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #BuschsMilkDrive #milkdrive #foodpantry @ConquerWithMilk

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Apr 15

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We are excited to announce our second #MiSchoolFoodHero – Congratulations to Heidi Leffew, the head cook at Bear Lake School. Heidi's dedication to ensuring all kids are fed didn't start when the pandemic started. Not only does she steam vegetables minutes before lunchtime so they don’t get soggy, Heidi has worked tirelessly to serve nutritious meals to Laker students in-person, curbside, on the weekends and via deliveries. 🌟

“I am blessed to be involved with such a great team here at Bear Lake School from my director on down,” said Heidi. “The last year has been crazy but together we worked it out.”

Food Service Director for Bear Lake Schools, Tim Klenow, nominated Heidi who added, "Heidi is someone who does everything in their power for the good of their students, their community and her family without asking anything in return. I just want her to see that she is making a difference.”

School food service workers continue to provide comforting and nutritious meals to students. Michigan dairy farmers applaud their efforts and want to continue to recognize community members who have gone above and beyond. Know a school #MiFoodHero that deserves recognition? Nominate them before April 30th, 🔗 in bio.

❤️: @bearlakelakers
📚: @marandatv, @michdepted, @nokidhungry, @pakmodepandas, @communitykicksorg, @mischoolboards

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #MiFoodHeroes #schoolbreakfast #schoollunch #MiSchools

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Apr 11

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Tomorrow is #NationalGrilledCheeseDay! Celebrate by making a grilled cheese recipe that comes with an unexpected twist, 🔗 to our #blog in bio. 🧀🍅

Pair your ooey gooey cheese sandwich with a bowl of tomato soup for a comforting Sunday supper!

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #grilledcheese #cheese #sundaydinner #recipeideas

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Apr 10

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#DYK the carbon footprint of one gallon of milk is 19% less than it was a decade ago? By 2050, U.S. Dairy will achieve carbon neutrality or better while improving water use and quality! 🐄🌎

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #sustainability

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Apr 8

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Simple and delicious, top your next yogurt bowl or smoothie with Lemon Cardamom Coconut Granola. 🍋☀️ This recipe is sure to bring spoonfuls of sunshine to your morning, 🔗 in bio.

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #breakfast #smoothiebowl #yogurttoppings #smoothies

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Apr 6

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Apr 5

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As one of the largest retailers and past U.S. Dairy Sustainability Award winner, @KrogerCo diverts more than 97% of waste from landfills as they recover cardboard, paper, pallets and food waste in manufacturing operations. ♻️🐄

Learn how they make #cottagecheese from high-quality Michigan milk. 🔗 to the full video with our friend Jenn in our bio.

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #recycle #sustainability #dairy #kroger

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Apr 3

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Apr 1

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Who says you shouldn't fill up on rolls? 🐰🌷 With sweet dough and a sugar glaze, we promise these Lemon Rolls will have your Easter brunch guests hopping up and down for more. 🔗 to recipe in bio.

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #brunch #easterbrunch #sweetrolls #spring #springrecipes

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Mar 30

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We are excited to announce our first #MiSchoolFoodHero – Congratulations to Dawn Pully, the Food Service Director at Bendle Public Schools! At the start of the pandemic, her team stood on their feet for hours making and packing 500 to 700 to-go student meals a day. Dawn braved the elements alongside of them, distributing food all while trying to make it fun for everyone. 🌟

“The right thing to do is not always the easiest and I definitely learned that over the last year," she said. "This year has made me LOVE my job even more. I want to thank my team for pushing right on through the tough times.”

Dawn was nominated by her colleague Nancy who added, "It is truly incredible what she does for our community and the students. She never stops!"

School food service workers continue to provide comforting and nutritious meals to students. Michigan dairy farmers applaud their efforts and want to continue to recognize community members who have gone above and beyond. Know a school #MiFoodHero that deserves recognition? Nominate them today, 🔗 in bio.

📚: @marandatv, @michdepted, @nokidhungry, @pakmodepandas, @communitykicksorg, @mischoolboards

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #MiFoodHeroes #schoolbreakfast #schoollunch #MiSchools

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Mar 27

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Make #RealMilk part of your competition strategy to be sure your body is getting the calcium it needs, much like Professional Snowboarder @jake_vedder. 🤘🥛

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #snowboarding #michigan #sportsnutrition

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Mar 23

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Today on #NationalAgDay, we raise a glass to Michigan’s dairy community who continue to work safely and tirelessly to get nutritious, wholesome dairy foods to tables, lunchrooms and food pantries across the state.

To all those along the dairy supply chain - farm families, veterinarians, nutritionists, truck drivers, processing employees and so many more – we appreciate your commitment to nourishing our communities for generations efficiently and sustainably.

Learn more about Michigan dairy farmer’s commitment to sustainability by following the 🔗 in our bio.

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #AgDay21 #NationalAgWeek #dairy #MiDairy

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Mar 19

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Have you ever wondered what cows eat? Dairy farmers work with nutritionists to ensure they eat a healthy diet during #NationalNutritionMonth and year-round so they are able to produce high-quality milk! 🐄🥛

Learn what's in a handful of Total Mixed Ration, or “cow casserole," by following the 🔗 in our bio.

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #cows #dairyfarm #cowcare

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Mar 18

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Do you have the tastiest #realdairy smoothie recipe around? Break out your blender and share the touchdown-worthy recipe in a creative video using #SmoothieBlitzContest for a chance to become Fuel Up to Play 60's first-ever Smoothie Ambassador! 🏆 Nate Burleson (@nateburleson), former Detroit Lion and @futp60 Player Ambassador, will be reacting to his favorites - get blending! 🏈💪

🔗 in bio to learn more.

#MilkMeansMore #FuelGreatness #UndeniablyDairy #FUTP60 #Smoothies #OnePride #NFL #Contest

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Mar 15

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Mar 12

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⭐ Smoothie Hack ⭐

Freeze milk in ice cube trays to blend with yogurt and fruit for a delicious, non-watered-down breakfast to-go!

#UndeniablyDairy #MilkMeansMore #smoothies

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Mar 11

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Mar 10

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School ‘meals-to-go’ has taken on new meaning at Bridgeport-Spaulding Community Schools. The school nutrition team is using their new vans to deliver meals to any student who may not have transportation for the mobile pick-up. The vans have played a large role in keeping students in Bridgeport eating nutritious meals. 🚘🥛🍎

School food service programs continue to provide comforting, consistent and nutritious meals to students. Do you know a #MiFoodHero that deserves to be recognized? Nominate them this #NationalSchoolBreakfastWeek through the 🔗 in our bio.

❤️: Bridgeport-Spaulding Community School District
📸: Raj Mehta, Emily Rose Chene & Jordan Hay

#NSBW21 #MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #schools #schoolbreakfast #schoollunch #gotmilk #gotbreakfast

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