2,168 creamed 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.

Bacon corn chowder with smoky bacon, sweet corn, tender potatoes, and a creamy mushroom-soup base. A pantry-friendly weeknight chowder ready in about 40 minutes.

Penny sous are handmade peanut butter ganache truffles dipped in tempered chocolate and topped with a single toasted peanut. Four-ingredient chocolatier-level dessert.

Pears Melba with Bosc pears poached in Marsala and dry wine syrup, served over vanilla ice cream with pureed raspberry sauce. A classic French dessert with elegant simplicity.

Beau Monde dip, the classic dill and onion party dip in a creamy sour cream and mayo base, seasoned with Beau Monde for a savory, celery-salt edge. Make-ahead and made for chips, crudites, or a bread bowl.

Florentine triangle cookies with a buttery shortbread crust, candied cherry and pineapple topping with almonds, and a semi-sweet chocolate drizzle. A stunning holiday cookie.

Lemon macadamia cookies with cream cheese in the dough for a soft, cakey texture and bright citrus flavor. Buttery macadamia nuts in every bite. Low and slow baking keeps them tender.

Portobello, basil, and tomato sandwich (PBT) on garlic-rubbed grilled sourdough with a lemony mayo spread. A vegetarian take on the BLT with meaty grilled mushrooms instead of bacon.

Ham and potato bake in a sharp cheddar cream sauce with pimentos. A five-ingredient casserole that uses up leftover ham and cooked potatoes.

Low calorie chocolate layer pie with a press-in flour crust, sweetened cream cheese middle, sugar-free chocolate pudding, and light whipped topping. Three layers, lighter guilt.

German pork chops in sour cream sauce, marinated with white wine, paprika, caraway, and garlic, then baked until tender. Serve with buttered noodles or dumplings.

Spam and potato casserole with cream of potato soup, sherry, and Parmesan baked until bubbly and golden. A quick comfort food dinner from pantry staples.

Hearty Hungarian bean soup with tender navy beans, sweet paprika, and a tangy sour cream finish. This old-world comfort bowl simmers low and slow with leeks, carrots, and garlic for deep, soul-warming flavor.

Pink Dream cocktail: a creamy blended dessert drink with white creme de cacao, vodka, raspberry sherbet, and vanilla ice cream. A pink milkshake with a kick, ready in 5 minutes.

Layered Mexican dip with refried beans, mashed avocado, taco-seasoned sour cream and yogurt, cheddar, and fresh tomatoes. No-cook party appetizer ready in 10 minutes.

Homemade fried elephant ears: sour-cream and buttermilk dough rolled thin, slit, fried golden, then tumbled in cinnamon sugar. State fair pastry made in your own kitchen.