Milk is one of those products in the fridge that can end up getting wasted and thrown away if we’re not careful. If the milk is nearing its end date, but still smells OK, it’s good to use. In fact, for one of these recipes, even if it smells a little cheesy it’s fine! Read on for three recipes that will use up old milk.
Broccoli Soup
Ingredients:
- 1 head of broccoli
- 1 onion
- 1 cup of milk (if you don’t have a whole cup, top up your milk with water)
- 1/2 cup of cream
- 1/2 cup of grated cheese
- 1 tablespoon of oil
Instructions:
Finely slice the onion. Heat some oil in a pan, and then add the sliced onion. Cook for 10 minutes, until it is starting to soften. Roughly chop the broccoli, separating the stem from the florets. Add the pieces of stem to the pan first, cook for about 3 minutes before adding the florets. Cook for a further 2 minutes, before adding the milk. Season with salt and pepper and bring to a simmer. Slowly swirl the cream into the soup and stir through. Heat for another few minutes, before removing from the heat. Stir the grated cheese into the soup, before decanting into bowls and serving.
Creamy Pasta Bake
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of dried pasta
- 1/2 cup of milk
- 1 cup of cream
- 1 cup of frozen peas
- 1/4 cup of plain flour
- 1/4 cup of butter
Instructions:
Boil the pasta according to packet instructions, and then set aside. In a heavy based saucepan, heat the butter until it melts and then add the flour. Coat the flour until it starts to cook, don’t allow it to stick or burn. Remove from the heat and very slowly add the milk, stirring throughout. If there are lumps, pause and stir thoroughly to dissolve them. Once the milk has been added, do the same with the cream. When the sauce is smooth and velvety, season well with salt and pepper. Cook the peas, drain and then stir through the pasta. Stir the sauce through the pasta, and then transfer the mix to an oven dish and bake at 350°F for 25 minutes.
Sour Milk Pancakes
Ingredients:
- 1 cup plain flour
- 1 cup sour milk (you can use old milk for this if you wish, or add 1 tbsp of lemon juice to the milk to create your own)
- 2 eggs
- Salt
- Oil
Instructions:
In a large bowl, sift the flour and a pinch of salt. Make a well in the center of the flour, and break in the eggs. Whisk lightly, before adding the milk. Whisk until the batter is smooth. Heat the oil in a pan, and start cooking your pancakes.
