3,686 batter recipes

Mock apple pie made entirely from Ritz crackers, sugar syrup, and cinnamon. The Depression-era classic that fooled families when apples were scarce or expensive, still uncannily convincing today.

Southern chocolate chess pie: a one-bowl classic with butter, cocoa, sugar, eggs, and a touch of cornmeal in an unbaked pie shell. Crackly sugar top, fudgy interior.

Samoosa potato filling tempers mustard seeds in hot oil and butter, then folds in onions, diced boiled potatoes, turmeric (borrie), and chili powder. The classic South African-Indian samoosa stuffing for crisp folded pastries.

Osso bucco in bianco, the white Milanese version braised in white wine without tomato. Veal shanks go fall-off-the-bone tender, finished with fresh lemon zest and parsley gremolata.

Three-ingredient primavera cream sauce with heavy cream, butter, and Parmesan melted into a silky coating for pasta or spring vegetables. Quick Italian-style white sauce ready in 10 minutes.

Mushroom croustades: hollowed crusty rolls filled with garlic-rosemary butter and a creamy mushroom saute. A French-leaning vegetarian starter with dinner-party drama.

Steakhouse pan-broiled steak done right in a cast iron skillet, salted ahead and seared in its own beef fat for a deep crust, then finished with a quick red wine and brandy pan sauce mounted with butter.

Holiday baked oysters layer buttery toasted bread cubes with briny oysters, cream, lemon, and a cayenne kick, then bake into a golden casserole. The classic scalloped oysters that grace holiday tables.

Grilled chicken breasts marinated in lemon-garlic butter, then brushed with orange marmalade for a sticky, citrus-sweet glaze and golden char. Bright, simple grilling with pantry staples.

Baked salmon fillets topped with pistachio-basil compound butter made from pistachios, fresh basil, garlic, and lime juice. Baked in white wine for an elegant, easy dinner.

Indian-spiced split pea soup with curry powder, carrots, celery, and tomatoes, sautéed in ghee and finished with cream. Hearty, warming, and vegetarian-friendly in 40 minutes.

True old-fashioned chocolate fudge cooked to soft ball stage with unsweetened chocolate, milk, and corn syrup. Smooth, creamy, and made the traditional way.

No-bake marshmallow chip clusters bind peanuts, raisins, pretzels, and chocolate chips with melted marshmallow into sweet-salty haystacks. Stovetop dessert ready in under 90 minutes.

Rustic herb and barley stew with rabbit, leeks, garlic, and sage simmered until fall-off-the-bone tender. Pearl barley thickens the broth into a hearty, one-pot meal.

Add a fruit explosion to your succulent pork chops with this tasty recipe that will have everyone licking their chops!

Espresso-hazelnut shortbread cookies with real coffee grounds, toasted hazelnuts, and cold butter baked low and slow. Sandy, crumbly, and deeply aromatic with a bold coffee bite.