3,492 bitter recipes

British lamb and apple casserole layered with potatoes, onions, raisins, and Marmite broth, baked under a golden potato crust. A hearty one-pot meal with sweet-savory depth.

Cajun shrimp and eggplant casserole baked with rice, the holy trinity of onion, bell pepper, and celery, topped with buttered bread crumbs. Southern comfort in a baking dish.

Old-fashioned cream of lima bean soup simmered low and slow with butter, paprika, and a touch of cream. Thick, hearty, and full of homestyle comfort in every bowl.

Platanos con crema: warm butter-softened bananas sprinkled with sweet sherry and sugar, topped with vanilla whipped cream. A quick Latin American dessert ready in minutes.

Cream cheese bars with a Bisquick brown sugar walnut crust and a tangy lemon-cream cheese filling. Streusel-topped, easy weeknight dessert ready in 65 minutes.

Creamy onion and garlic soup thickened with a roux and enriched with heavy cream, white wine, and beef stock. Topped with broiled blue cheese croutons.

Soft, tender bread machine loaf made with cream of wheat cereal for a uniquely smooth crumb. Just add ingredients, press start, and let the machine do the work.

Orange poppy seed layer cake soaked in fresh orange syrup and frosted with vanilla cream cheese frosting. A stunning two-layer celebration cake with citrus flavor in every bite.

Lima beans in sour cream with basil, savory, and sauteed onion. A creamy, herbed side dish that transforms frozen limas into something special in just 15 minutes.

Espresso-braised onions caramelize sliced onions in butter and sugar, then reduce with brewed espresso and chicken stock for a deep, bittersweet onion side dish or steak topping.

Crispy Danish flatbread made with ground oats and buttermilk. Skillet-fried or oven-baked until spotted and golden. High fiber, no yeast, and ready to spread with butter, jam, or honey.

Shrimp fettuccine in a buttery white wine sauce with mushrooms, tomatoes, and Creole seasoning. Shrimp stock builds deep seafood flavor into every strand.

Homemade English muffins cooked on a griddle, not baked. Soft yeast dough with straight-sided rounds that tear open for the signature craggy, butter-catching interior.

Tender sliced pears baked beneath a rich cocoa batter with dark brown sugar and golden syrup. This British-style chocolate pear pudding serves 8 and comes together in about an hour.

Buttery shortbread crust topped with sticky honey-pecan caramel that sets into chewy, candied perfection. Cut into diamonds and dust with powdered sugar for elegant cookie bars.

Punjabi besan kofta curry with crispy chickpea flour dumplings stuffed with dried plums, simmered in a rich tomato-onion gravy with garam masala and ghee. A show-stopping vegetarian main dish from North Indian kitchens.