10,000 saure recipes

Idiot's Delight: a layered no-fuss dessert with pecan shortbread crust, cream cheese filling, butter pecan pudding, whipped topping, and praline pecans. Potluck royalty.

This cake won me First Prize at the county fair last year. It is very chocolaty.

Krautfleisch, a German pork and cabbage casserole with paprika, caraway, tomato, and sour cream. Tender pork cubes simmered low and slow for 90 minutes.

Pan-seared ground turkey patties simmered in a savory soy and chicken broth sauce with crisp celery, onion rings, bell pepper, and fresh tomato. An Asian-inspired skillet dinner ready in 30 minutes.

A traditional Irish oatmeal cream dessert from County Donegal. Pinhead oats soaked in milk, folded with whipped cream, orange zest, and a whisper of lemon. Silky, set, and topped with fruit sauce.

Cherry pie with a cinnamon crumb topping made by crumbling a frozen pie crust over sour cherry filling. A clever shortcut that uses two frozen crusts in completely different ways.

German-style cabbage fruit salad with shredded cabbage, diced apple, and raisins in a tangy sour cream dressing with pineapple juice. A crunchy no-cook side dish served chilled.

Southern-style corn casserole with creamed corn, whole kernels, cheddar cheese, and crushed crackers. A dump-and-bake side dish with a hint of heat from Tabasco.

Persian-style pilaf with basmati rice, red lentils and sour cherries perfumed with turmeric and cumin, finished with a buttery golden crust. A sweet-tart, aromatic side or vegetarian main with real character.

Mexican beef and mushroom stew simmers round steak cubes with picante sauce, mushrooms, and chili powder, served over rice with sour cream and taco-seasoned cheese.

Easy hamburger stroganoff turns ground beef, onions, cream of mushroom soup, and sour cream into a creamy, savory sauce over corkscrew noodles. A budget-friendly weeknight dinner on the table in about 25 minutes.

French Acadian (Canada) version of the British classic Shepherd's pie.

Baked rice with green chiles, sour cream, Monterey Jack, and cheddar cheese. A creamy, cheesy Southwestern rice casserole that comes together in 45 minutes.

A layered coffee cake built on a yellow cake mix and sour cream batter, swirled with a crunchy brown sugar streusel packed with chocolate chips, walnuts, and cinnamon. Easy enough for a weekday morning, fancy enough for brunch guests.

Spicy stir-fried whitefish in a wok with dried mushrooms, bamboo shoots, red pepper flakes, tomato sauce, rice wine, and soy sauce. A Sichuan-inspired fish dish with serious heat and a glossy, clingy sauce.

Crispy stir-fried vegetables glazed in a honey-orange-ginger sauce, stuffed into pita pockets and grilled until sealed. A crunchy, sweet-savory meatless meal in 30 minutes.