Dairy is a nutritional powerhouse. It offers the richest natural source of calcium and has a host of other vitamins, minerals, and high-quality nutrients. As more and more studies show that fat is more friend than foe, the time has come to rediscover and reinvent all the wonderful products that start with milk. In The Modern Dairy, Annie Bell explains the science behind this food's goodness and how to make the smartest decisions at the market. She then offers more than 100 original recipes that celebrate dairy in healthy ways and reflect the way we cook and eat today. Chapters include "Homemade" with flavored yogurts, fromage frais, and whipped sweet and savory butters. There are delicious "Melts" such as a Fennel, Gorgonzola and Rosemary Pizza and Halloumi Burgers with Lemon and Mint. Vegetarians will find plenty of satisfying dishes such as Broccoli and Quinoa Pilaf with Crispy Feta, a Very Tomatoey Mac 'n' Cheese, and Eggs with Smoky Cauliflower and Manchego.

Desserts range from the indulgence of a Parisian Blackcurrant Cheesecake to the wholesome comfort of Honey Yogurt Ice Cream.