1,240 golden recipes

Carciofi alla Giudia - whole artichokes deep-fried twice in olive oil until they bloom open like golden roses. A Roman Jewish specialty with crisp outer leaves and a tender center.

Buttermilk cornbread studded with sharp cheddar and chopped green chilis. Made with whole wheat flour and cornmeal, this quick bread bakes up in just 10 minutes with a golden crust and moist, savory crumb.

Potsticker crisps made by baking dumpling wrappers until golden and shatteringly crisp. A one-ingredient appetizer chip ready in under 10 minutes.

One-pot Italian chicken and rice baked with tomatoes, olives, pimentos, and green peas. The rice toasts golden before baking and absorbs all the pan juices.

Turkey mole empanadas wrapped in flaky puff pastry with cilantro and scallions. Baked golden in 10 minutes for an easy Mexican-inspired appetizer with rich, spiced filling.

Deep-fried sticky rice dumplings filled with pork, dried shrimp, and bamboo shoots in a sweet rice flour dough. A crispy, chewy Chinese dim sum classic that puffs up golden brown in the fryer.

Porcupine cookies are a 4-ingredient gluten-free retro cookie: eggs, sugar, chopped dates, and walnuts rolled in shredded coconut, then slow-baked until the coconut crisps golden.

The easiest bread you'll ever bake: just self-rising flour, sugar, and a can of warm beer. No yeast, no kneading, no waiting. Golden and crusty in about an hour.

Classic double-crust apple pie with cinnamon, nutmeg, and fresh lemon juice in a buttery pate brisee shell. Three pounds of Northern Spy or McIntosh apples baked golden and bubbling.

Soft orange oatmeal cookies with fresh orange zest, orange juice, nutmeg, and quick oats. A citrusy Southern-style drop cookie with a chewy, golden edge.

Saffron pasta dough kneads durum semolina flour with saffron-bloomed water for golden, fragrant fresh pasta. Egg-free formula works for hand-rolled or extruder shapes.

Fried cornmeal mush with tomato gravy, sliced from a chilled loaf and pan-fried until golden and crispy. A classic Southern breakfast served with maple syrup or savory tomato gravy.

Oven baked sweet plantains slice ripe plantains on the bias and roast in a hot oven until golden, caramelized, and candy-sweet. A two-ingredient, no-fry side.

Roasted curried almonds glazed with mango chutney, turmeric, and curry powder. A 20-minute spiced snack that's golden, crunchy, and ridiculously addictive. Only 4 ingredients.

Simple European fruit cake with pastry crust topped with sliced apples or stoned plums. Bake until golden, then dust with sugar for a rustic dessert that highlights seasonal fruit.

Greek spanakopita Peloponnisos style: spinach, leeks, and spring onions rolled in olive oil-brushed phyllo pastry and baked golden. A dairy-free version without the traditional feta cheese.