862 golden recipes

Oyster spinach soup with pureed oysters in a creamy milk and half-and-half base, finished under the broiler with a golden cap of whipped cream.

Flaky puff pastry spiraled around horn molds, baked golden, then piped full of sweetened whipped cream and topped with grated chocolate. A classic European pastry at home.

Crunchy drop cookies loaded with crushed corn cereal and raisins or chocolate chips. Brown sugar keeps them chewy inside with crisp golden edges.

Cheesy garlic bread broiled with a butter spread loaded with fresh Romano, Parmesan, garlic, and parsley. Golden, bubbly, and ready in 10 minutes flat.

Indulgent challah French toast dipped in heavy cream, eggs, vanilla, and a splash of Triple Sec, then griddled golden with cinnamon. Weekend brunch that earns its name.

German-style Westphalian cheesecake with cottage cheese, cream cheese, and whipped egg whites for a light, airy texture. Golden-topped and cooled slowly to prevent cracking.

California spin on Welsh rarebit with creamy Monterey Jack melted in white wine, spooned over toast with garlicky sauteed mushrooms, then broiled until bubbly and golden.

Lemon oregano chicken thighs: pan-seared until golden, then roasted in a bright lemon-butter-oregano pan sauce. A fast Greek-leaning weeknight dinner with crispy skin and tender meat.

Tofu burgers with grated carrot, minced leeks, and ground sesame seeds. Pan-fried until crispy and golden, these vegetarian patties hold together without eggs or breadcrumbs.

Roast goose with a festive wild rice stuffing of mandarin oranges, chestnuts, and pine nuts. The skin is pricked to render the goose's rich fat and crisp golden, making a classic Christmas centerpiece.

Broiled rainbow trout marinated in lemon juice, basted with toasted sesame seed butter. A simple, elegant whole fish preparation with just 6 ingredients and golden, nutty flavor.

Minced oysters baked with eggs, cracker crumbs, celery seed, and butter until golden brown. A classic Southern oyster casserole from a quart of fresh oysters.

Homemade chicken broth simmered low and slow with aromatic vegetables, bay leaf, and fresh parsley for a rich, golden stock that beats anything from a can.

Honey roasted chicken quarters glazed with olive oil, orange juice, honey, and paprika. Just 5 ingredients for golden, sticky-sweet roasted chicken with crispy skin.

Crispy chicken chunks coated in water chestnut flour, deep-fried golden, then tossed with roasted peanuts in a spicy sauce of chili paste, dark soy, sesame oil, and Chinese red vinegar. Restaurant-quality kung pao at home.

Mock crab roe is a clever Chinese dish of steamed white fish mixed with egg yolks and scallions, then fried into golden nuggets. Served with soy-vinegar dip.