2,536 creamy recipes

Mock lobster Flemish style dresses up humble white fish, poached in a beer broth, bound in a silky cream and egg-yolk sauce, spooned into scallop shells, and broiled under Gruyere. An elegant fish gratin on a budget.

Beef tenderloin with morels and tarragon-Marsala sauce pan-sears filets and finishes them in a cream sauce built on earthy morels, sweet Marsala, and anise-tinged tarragon. Restaurant-plate dinner without the prix fixe.

Treat your guests with this delicious cheese ball that's simple to make, and goes well with any kind of snack!

Porcini mushroom crostini with shiitake, cream, garlic, and Asiago cheese broiled on Italian toast. A rich, earthy Italian appetizer with deep mushroom flavor from dried and fresh fungi.

Slow cooker German lamb stew with sour cream, dill, caraway, and rosemary. Browned lamb cubes braise all day in beef stock, then finish with a rich sour cream sauce.

English muffin with ham, tomato, and basil pesto baked under a garlic cream cheese topping. An open-face brunch bite with crisped edges and a fresh homemade pesto drizzle.

Savory sherry cheese puffs: bite-size choux pastries filled with cream cheese, sharp cheddar, chopped green olives, and a splash of dry sherry. A retro cocktail-party appetizer.

Drink garnish guide covering frosted glasses, sugar and salt rims, plus garnish ideas for fruit, vegetable and coffee drinks. Old-school bartender finishing touches that turn ordinary drinks into something proper.

Creamy shrimp spread with cream cheese, lemon juice, horseradish, and Worcestershire sauce. A quick no-cook appetizer that comes together in minutes and pairs perfectly with crackers or fresh veggies.

Gesztenye kremleves is a silky Hungarian cream of chestnut soup with veal, parsnip, carrot, and celeriac, finished with an egg yolk and cream liaison.

Diabetic-friendly chocolate chiffon mold lined with ladyfingers and set with gelatin and whipped egg whites. A retro low-fat dessert with light cocoa flavor and elegant presentation.

Sauteed chicken breast in a brandy-laced mushroom cream sauce, served over wild rice. A bistro-style dinner from the pantry, ready in under an hour.

Blackened chicken sliced over creamy linguine with a buttery cayenne sauce, fresh tomato, and green onion. A Cajun-style pasta plate with serious smoke and spice.

Lightened-up hash brown casserole with frozen shredded potatoes, evaporated skim milk, nonfat sour cream, and sharp cheddar under a crisp buttered cornflake crust. A church-potluck classic, reformed.

Baked breakfast casserole with bacon, eggs, Swiss cheese, and cream. A crustless quiche-style dish that feeds four with minimal prep.

Creamy green olive soup with pureed olives, sauteed onion and garlic, chicken broth, sherry, and a hit of Tabasco. A briny, elegant first-course soup with garlic crouton garnish.