Recipes with butter

Hazelnut double fudge pie with cocoa, chocolate chips, hazelnut liqueur, and cream baked in a flaky shell. Dense, wet-brownie texture with intense fudge richness. Slice thin, it's that decadent.

Three-layer chocolate mint cake with a green mint buttercream center and glossy chocolate ganache topping. Rich, fudgy, and seriously refreshing.

Hash brown quiche with a crispy shredded-potato crust, no pastry needed, loaded with diced ham and three melty cheeses in a soft egg custard. A naturally gluten-free brunch centerpiece.

Kefallinian meat pie layers spiced lamb, rice, feta, and potatoes between buttery phyllo sheets with hints of cinnamon, orange zest, and fresh mint. A Greek island classic from Kefalonia.

Italian baked stuffed peaches filled with ground almonds, crushed amaretti cookies, and egg, drizzled with Marsala wine and baked until golden. An elegant summer dessert served warm or chilled.

Honey-glazed carrots and parsnips simmered in butter and chicken stock, then oven-roasted with a honey-lemon-curry glaze. Make-ahead friendly holiday side dish.

Savory-sweet waffles with ground ham, applesauce, cinnamon, and brown sugar folded into a light batter with whipped egg whites. A hearty brunch waffle with built-in protein.

Grandma's classic pound cake: just five ingredients (butter, flour, eggs, sugar, vanilla) baked into a tender, golden loaf. Old-fashioned heritage recipe with no leavening.

Classic Poires Belle Helene with whole pears poached in vanilla syrup, served with vanilla ice cream and warm homemade chocolate sauce. An elegant French dessert.

Barbecued beef buns simmered in a tangy homemade sauce with ketchup, vinegar, Worcestershire, and lemon. A great make-ahead recipe for feeding a crowd at cookouts and potlucks.

Olive quiche with a hash brown potato crust, two cheeses, green chilies, and spicy olives. Gluten-free and hearty with a crispy golden potato shell instead of pastry.

New Orleans-style pain perdu French toast with orange flower water, brandy, lemon zest, and nutmeg. Stale French bread soaked rich and fried golden, dusted with powdered sugar.

Pork chops with raspberry sauce pan-sear boneless chops, then deglaze with shallot, chicken stock, raspberry jam, and vinegar for a glossy sweet-tart pan sauce. A 30-minute bistro-style dinner.

Apple cranberry pie with a buttery oat crumble topping replaces the top crust. Tart Granny Smiths and fresh cranberries baked low and slow under brown sugar streusel for a fall dessert with bite.

Maple pecan upside-down cake with pure maple syrup, brown sugar, currants, yogurt, and a hint of mace. Inverted to reveal a sticky, caramelized pecan topping served warm.

Roast capon stuffed with rye bread, caraway seeds, and parsley, cooked in the microwave. A retro technique that delivers juicy, tender poultry fast.