Dairy recipe collection

Every year before my grandkids come over to my place, I usually bake a large batch of these cookies, and everyone loves them. I do however add some chocolate chips to the batter, and they are some great addition.

Two-meat meat loaf made with ground chuck and ground pork, bound with oatmeal and seasoned with allspice and thyme. Served with a whiskey-tomato pan sauce.

Creamy hominy casserole baked with sour cream, cheddar cheese, green chilies, and cumin. A Southwestern-style side dish that's hearty, cheesy, and ready in about an hour with pantry-friendly canned hominy.

Honey brownies sweetened with honey instead of sugar, made with melted semi-sweet chocolate, butter, and chopped walnuts. Fudgy, dense, and naturally moist.

Honey lemon sponge cake is a take on Japanese castella (kasutera): a tall, springy, honey-sweetened sponge brightened with lemon. Whipped eggs alone give it lift, no butter needed, for a delicate, fine-grained crumb.

Soft drop cookies sweetened with honey instead of sugar, packed with plump raisins and a hint of warm nutmeg. Done in 30 minutes.

Zesty drop biscuits with sharp horseradish, Parmesan, and Italian herbs. Quick savory sides with a spicy kick that pair beautifully with roast beef or prime rib.

Baked artichoke and shrimp dip with cream cheese, Parmesan, picante sauce, and mayonnaise. A hot, creamy, spicy party dip ready in 35 minutes.

Crab pasta in a creamy tomato sauce with steamed mushrooms, peas, lemon, nutmeg, and Parmesan. A cozy seafood dinner for two ready in 30 minutes.

Hot Dippity Dogs are bite-sized hot dog pieces on toothpicks dipped in melted Velveeta cheese. A fun, easy 2-ingredient snack kids can make themselves.

A simple but delicious dish that is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.

Hot olive cheese puffs wrap briny green olives in a sharp cheddar dough with butter, flour, and a hit of paprika. Make-ahead friendly, freezer-stable, and the kind of retro appetizer that always disappears first.

Homemade gochujang (Korean hot sauce) fermented from meju, glutinous rice flour, barley malt, chili powder, and salt. A traditional month-long fermentation project that yields 4 gallons.

Hot sausage and mirliton casserole is the New Orleans Creole classic: chayote squash baked with Italian sausage, bell peppers, bread cubes, mozzarella, and fontina. A holiday-table staple.

Instead of guacamole or a salad dish, make these hot stuffed avocado. Creamy, cheesy, warm and packed with yumminess. They are great for Super Bowl or any gather-together occasions.

Thai pad thai-style fried rice noodles with pork and shrimp tossed in a tangy fish sauce, lime, and chili dressing. Topped with peanuts, bean sprouts, and cilantro.