12 Delicious Recipes to Celebrate National Dairy Month
Recognizing National Dairy Month is a tradition that dates back to 1937 when grocery organizations sponsored “National Milk Month” as a way to promote drinking milk during the summer months, and it was in 1939 that June became the official dairy month. Still celebrated today, Dairy Month honors the hard-working dairy farm families who produce nutritious milk and dairy foods.
Did You Know?
- Farmers measure milk in pounds, not gallons - 8.6 pounds per gallon is the standard
- It takes about 10 pounds of milk to make one pound of cheese
- Dairy cows eat about 100 pounds of food every day and drink 25-50 gallons of water
- Home delivery of milk started in 1942 as a war conservation measure
Dairy foods, especially lower fat varieties, bring a lot of taste and nutrition to our tables. Low fat milk is a great way to increase the nutrition quality of your family’s diet. An 8-ounce glass of milk is packed with 9 essential nutrients: calcium, potassium, phosphorus, protein, vitamins D, A, B12, riboflavin and niacin.
Low fat or fat free milk products are recognized for several important health benefits including bone health, especially in children and adolescents, and helping to reduce risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes as well as being associated with lower blood pressure in adults.
Add more dairy into your family’s diet at mealtime, snacktime or anytime. Need some new recipe ideas? We’ve got you covered beginning with a breakfast shake to frozen yogurt pops, and everything in between!
Peanut Butter Banana
Breakfast Shake
Two great tastes, peanut butter and banana, team up with fat-free or low-fat milk for a nutritious and creamy milkshake in this delicious shake courtesy of Siggis™. It’s a great way to start the day!
What could be easier than this super flavorful appetizer courtesy of the American Dairy Association Mideast. Get ready for rave reviews and requests to make again and again!!
Nachos are incredibly popular, and this unique spin from Stonyfield® on the Mexican favorite provides a delicious Mediterranean twist.
A multitude of flavors and textures combine in this amazing dip with a kick from Yancey’s Fancy® Grand Reserve Gouda!
New England
Clam Chowder
While you may not be at the ocean, you can still enjoy a cup or bowl of creamy New England Chowder with this simple recipe that you can make at home anytime.
Beef on
Weck Pizza
Originating in Buffalo, and a popular menu item in Western New York, Beef on Weck is served on a kummelweck roll (a roll topped with kosher salt and caraway seeds). Yancey’s Fancy® Cheese transforms the sandwich into a gourmet pizza with equally great flavor!
Chicken Satay with Coconut Curry Dipping Sauce
Traditionally paired with a peanut dipping sauce, this Chicken Satay recipe changes things up by combining creamy coconut yogurt, curry paste, lime juice and peanut butter for a new taste sensation.
Peanut Butter Pie
No oven needed for this great no-bake summer dessert from Stonyfield®. Greek vanilla bean yogurt adds to the rich creaminess that combines two flavor faves - peanut butter and chocolate.
