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Whole wheat bread machine loaf with malt extract and vital wheat gluten for a sturdy, well-risen crumb. A flexible base recipe with endless variations from rye to banana bread.

A rich sour cream chocolate cake with a cocoa fudge filling marbled through the batter, creating "craters" as it bakes. Topped with chopped nuts and a dusting of powdered sugar. One pan, zero fuss.

Lemon-tarragon chicken breasts with mushrooms and sherry, finished with a sour cream pan sauce over egg noodles. A creamy, herbed skillet chicken dinner ready in under 45 minutes.

Hungarian paprikash with skinless chicken legs braised in a sweet-paprika tomato broth, then finished with a sour cream gravy whisked smooth at the end. A weeknight-friendly take on classic Csirkepaprikás.

Budapest tea bread bundt cake with a swirled cinnamon, cocoa, raisin, and walnut filling. A Hungarian-inspired sour cream coffee cake for tea time or brunch.

A luxurious almond cake made with real almond paste, sour cream, and a full cup of butter for an ultra-moist, tender crumb. Golden on top, dusted with powdered sugar, and worth every indulgent bite.

Cheesy potato and egg casserole layers sliced potatoes, hard-boiled eggs and tomato in a sharp cheddar and sour cream sauce, topped with crumbs and baked golden. A comforting vegetarian side or brunch bake.

Ground ham shaped into bite-sized balls with fresh dill and Dijon mustard, browned in butter, then smothered in a creamy dill sour cream sauce. Serve over noodles for a cozy dinner for six.

Homemade sourdough bread with dried apricots, walnuts, and whole wheat flour. Makes 3 loaves with a tangy crumb and pockets of sweet fruit.

Chili-crusted flank steak fajitas grilled with marinated tri-color bell peppers, onions, and Roma tomatoes. A bright, lime-kissed Tex-Mex plate wrapped in warm flour tortillas.

Just the thing to nibble with a cup of mulled wine or hot spiced apple cider, these simple, versatile crackers also lend themselves beautifully to cheeses, dips, and spicy spreads.

Hearty buttermilk rye bread for the bread machine with caraway seeds, brown sugar, and vital wheat gluten. Dump it all in, press start, and enjoy a fresh-baked loaf.

A moist banana buttermilk cake layered with crushed pineapple and smothered in a billowy Bavarian cream frosting made with sour cream and whipped cream. Tropical, lush, and celebration-ready.

Sauerkraut chocolate cake with a rich sour cream chocolate frosting. The sauerkraut adds surprising moisture and tang that no one will guess, topped with a creamy melted chip frosting.

Yeasted coffee cake with a sour cream dough, sweet cream cheese filling rolled jelly-roll style, and vanilla glaze with sliced almonds. An overnight rise makes it brunch-ready.

Savory minced beef nestled in a flaky base with a golden puff pastry top creates individual handheld meat pies that bring British pub food straight to your kitchen.