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Recipes Using Fresh Milk, Cream, and Buttermilk

Local dairies were once going the way of the dinosaur, but they're starting to make a come back and with them come fresh milk products worth highlighting at the table. Try these easy recipes

Berry Fool

Tangy berries and luscious whipped cream make a simple yet elegant classic English dessert in a snap.

Buttermilk Cake

This easy Buttermilk Cake is light and tasty - perfect plain with coffee or tea or with sweet, delicate berries.

Buttermilk Dill Salad Dressing

This light yet creamy dressing is perfect for the tender, young lettuces of spring and early summer.

Buttermilk Panna Cotta

Wow your guests with this ultra-easy dessert. Quality buttermilk and cream are highlighted in the silky-smooth texture that pairs beautifully with fresh berries or orchard fruits in season.

Cranberry Ice Cream

Tangy cranberries make a nice foil to the thick cream in this dessert tailor-made for the holiday table. Look for fresh, organic cranberries from small growers in October and November.

Spaghetti Squash in Jalapeno Cream

Spaghetti Squash is roasted, scraped into thin strands before being mixed with a jalapeno-infused cream sauce, topped with cheese, and baked until bubbling and brown.

Strawberry Chocolate Shake

Create an easy, creamy shake without the ice cream. Freezing the strawberries thickens the mix; chocolate milk adds a bit of nuttiness and extra sweetness.

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