Cooking with Whey

Anyone who’s ever made cheese at home knows that roughly three-quarters of every gallon of milk transforms into a perplexing byproduct called whey. “Don’t throw away your whey!” says cheesemaker Claudia Lucero. In Cooking with Whey, Lucero shares 60 inventive recipes that use whey, which is rich in protein, minerals, and vitamins, and adds creaminess and flavor to foods. Sweet whey, a byproduct of cheesemaking enhances baked goods and smoothies. Acid whey, produced in yogurt- and kefir-making, is ideal for brining meat, kick-starting ferments, and adding tang to main dishes. From Brazilian Limeade and Strawberry Oat Milk to Skillet Cornbread, Broth-Poached Salmon, Honey Caramels, Espresso Martinis, and many more mouth-watering recipes for beverages, soups, breads, desserts, and everyday meals, this book is the key to unlocking a delightfully surprising array of ways to put whey to work! 

How I Made My Way to Whey

Part 1: There's a Lot to Learn about Whey
Whey Use through the Ages
Types of Whey
Which Whey to Use?
An At-a-Glance Guide
Making Whey

Part 2: Recipes
Beverages
   Orange Wheylius
   Brazilian Limeade
   Whey-Torade Recovery Drink
   Ginger Barley Water
   Golden Whey
   Agua Fresca de Melon (Mexican Cantaloupe Drink)
   Horchata (Mexican Rice and Cinnamon Drink)
   Strawberry Oat Milk
   Sweet Almond Milk
   Live Orange Soda
   "Medicinal" Blueberry-Lavender Fizz
   Gianaclis's Fermented Strawberry-Mint Kefir
Cocktails
   Nicole's Lemon Meringue Pie Cocktail
   Summer Sipper
   Lightweight Caipirinha
   Hannah's Jamaica Rum Punch
   Whey and Honey Cocktail
   Espresso Martini
   Wheyward Sour
   Sparkling Honey Wine
Bread
   No-Knead Ciabatta
   Skillet Cornbread
   Heather's Flatbread
   No-Yeast Pizza Dough
   Pao de Queijo (Brazilian Cheese Bread)
Savories
   Cream of Broccoli Soup
   Butternut Corn Chowder
   Gazpacho
   Elote (Mexican Grilled Corn)
   Leta's Orecchiette Pasta with Spring Vegetables
   Cathy's Soubise-Style Risotto
   Our Holiday Potato Salad
   Tahini-Garlic Dressing
   Lighter Alfredo Sauce
   Bean and Queso Dip
   Brunost (Norwegian Brown Cheese)
   Nicole's Duck Ramen
   Lip-Smackin' Grilled Chicken Breast
   Ghee-Fried Chicken
   Baja Shrimp Cocktail
   Broth-Poached Salmon
Sweets
   Sarah's Lemon Curd
   Pineapple Soft Serve
   Mango-Coconut Sherbert
   Berries and Cream Ice Pops
   Sweetened Condensed Whey (SCW)
   No-Churn Ice Cream
   Hot Fudge Sauce
   Cajeta (Mexican Caramel Sauce)
   Linda's Honey Caramels
   Coffee Frappe
   Vanilla Poached Pears
   Jiggly "Apple Pie"
   Upside-Down Lime and Coconut Pie
   Natillas de Canela (Mexican Cinnamon Pudding Cups)

Appendix: Whey Nutrient Profiles
Acknowledgments
Index