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Oven pancakes baked on a hot buttered sheet pan with buttermilk batter. No flipping, no standing at the stove. A batch of golden pancakes in under 15 minutes.

Classic pan-fried yellow perch with crispy cornmeal crust, finished with lemon butter pan sauce. Fresh-caught lake fish ready in 45 minutes for simple suppers.

Spaghetti all'Amatriciana with bacon or prosciutto, fresh tomatoes, pimento, and grated cheese. A classic Roman pasta dish ready in 30 minutes with just a few ingredients.

Amigdala praline is a Greek almond brittle made with blanched almonds caramelized in butter and sugar with a drop of lemon juice. Crush it over tarts and ice cream for a crunchy topping.

Buttered egg noodles tossed with poppy seeds. Three-ingredient Eastern European side that pairs with roasts, schnitzels, and stews. Ready in 25 minutes.

Three-ingredient cheese crumb topping made with sharp cheddar, butter, and bread crumbs. A quick, savory sprinkle for casseroles, gratins, and baked vegetables.

Oatmeal and cereal cheesecake crust with brown sugar and melted butter. A crunchy, nutty alternative to graham cracker crusts for Black Forest cheesecake or any creamy dessert.

Sagh is a simple Indian spinach side cooked with butter, ginger, and a pinch of sugar. Wilted down and warming, it pairs with any curry or flatbread.

Pennsylvania Dutch lima beans and potatoes boiled together then finished with butter and milk. A simple, thrifty Lancaster County side dish with just five ingredients.

Classic potato gnocchi made from riced potatoes, flour, butter, and a hint of nutmeg. Light, pillowy dumplings shaped with a fork and boiled until they float.

Gourmandise cheese topped with butter-toasted pine nuts for a rich, three-ingredient appetizer that comes together in under 15 minutes.

Whole baked trout in white wine with marjoram, parsley, thyme, and butter. A simple oven-poached fish with delicate herbs in the cavity and a wine-butter pan sauce.

Glossy chocolate icing made with butter, sugar, evaporated milk, and chocolate morsels. Boils in one minute, sets up firm on warm brownies. Just 4 ingredients.

Sugared pecans in a buttery brown sugar glaze made on the stovetop in 5 minutes with just 3 ingredients. A quick snack, salad topper, or holiday gift idea.

Buttery toasted breadcrumb topping with parsley for casseroles. Three ingredients, five minutes, and every baked dish gets a golden crunchy crust.

Homemade puris, Indian deep-fried puffed bread made with whole wheat and white flour. The dough rests for an hour then fries into golden, airy pillows in seconds.