4 inspiring winter meals – made better with dairy

We ask a lot from our Winter food. It needs to support our immunity and wellness while also giving us the nourishment and comfort we need through the coldest months. But cooking doesn’t have to become part of winter’s drag.

It can lift the season and be an important source of cheer through the senses as our kitchens fill with warmth and rich aromas. According to Maretha Vermaak, Registered Dietitian atRediscover Dairy, milk, amasi, yoghurt and cheese also make a unique nutritional contribution to our wellness as we navigate the peak of winter’s cold temperatures. She says, “While focusing on more hearty meals to help maintain body temperature is instinctive, we also want to ensure the nutritional balance needed to protect our health.

Dairy foods offer a unique nutritional profile from high-quality protein to bone-building calcium and immune-supporting vitamins and minerals.” Here are 4 delicious recipes that illustrate just how adaptable dairy can be in winter cooking: If you like a thicker soup, add less broth OR make a slurry of 1Tbsp corn flour and about 3 Tbsp milk. Pour slowly into your soup about 3 minutes before completion to allow the starches to cook and thicken the liquid. These winter recipes highlight that it’s worth looking beyond the obvious ways of enjoying dairy.

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A splash of milk, a spoonful of yoghurt, a drizzle of amasi or a handful of grated cheese can completely change the character of a meal, adding richness, balance and valuable nutrients at the same time. However you choose to cook this season, dairy is an easy way to make winter meals more delicious and more nourishing.

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