3,933 soul recipes

Peppered tenderloin steaks seared in a hot pan and finished with a quick brandy pan sauce enriched with sour cream. Bistro-style steak au poivre ready in under 30 minutes.

English Derby cheesecake folds whipped egg whites into a cream cheese, sour cream, and lemon batter for a tall, cloud-light texture. A classic British baked cheesecake with a slow oven cool that prevents cracks.

Quick tomato-spinach pasta sauce blended with fresh basil, dill, garlic, and vegetable soup mix. A pantry-friendly sauce that stretches a jar of spaghetti sauce into a full vegetable-rich dinner.

Mushroom Florentine casserole layers chopped spinach, cream of mushroom soup, and sliced mushrooms with a crunchy savory topping. A 5-ingredient weeknight side that bakes in 20 minutes.

Old-time maple gingerbread sweetened with a full cup of maple syrup and made moist with sour cream. Only seven ingredients for a dense, spiced quick bread. Serve warm with whipped cream.

Curried garlic dip made with yogurt, sour cream, curry powder, garlic powder, and dry mustard. A creamy, five-ingredient party dip for vegetables and chicken drumettes.

Harlequin dip with sour cream, mayonnaise, chopped ripe olives, curry powder, Worcestershire, and mustard. A creamy, savory party dip ready after a one-hour chill.

Slow cooker Italian beef sandwiches with shredded chuck roast simmered in herbed broth with basil, oregano, and onion soup mix. Pile the tender beef onto Italian rolls and serve Chicago-style with dipping juice.

Tex-Mex carrot soup pureed with cumin and ginger, topped with a cilantro-tomato sour cream salsa. A smooth, earthy soup with warm spice and a cool, creamy finish.

Hearty pinto bean soup simmered with smoky ham hocks, diced onions, celery, and tomato. Thick, warming, and ready in about 40 minutes for a budget-friendly weeknight supper.

Coconut pecan brownies built on a boxed fudge brownie mix doctored with sour cream and a can of coconut pecan frosting stirred right into the batter. German chocolate cake meets brownie.

Mushroom stroganoff layers fresh mushrooms with rehydrated dried mushrooms in a sour cream sauce spiked with brandy and sherry, served over buttery egg noodles. A meatless take with serious umami.

Chicken breasts blanketed in Swiss cheese, bathed in cream of mushroom soup with wine, and topped with buttered breadcrumbs. Retro casserole comfort that's ready in under an hour.

Homemade barbecue sauce with tomato soup, Worcestershire, horseradish, and brown sugar. Ready in 15 minutes with a tangy kick that beats the bottled stuff.

Make-ahead bran muffin batter that keeps in the fridge for 6 weeks. Mix once, bake fresh muffins any morning with fruit bran cereal, sour milk, and warm cinnamon.

Hungarian sour cherry soup (meggyleves): a chilled summer soup of cherries, sugar, cinnamon, dry red wine, and heavy cream. Served cold, sweet, and tangy as a starter or light dessert.