166 soup powder recipes

Mary Wilhelm of Sparta sent her signature cookie, which she said she has prepared for the Food Network, Warrens Cranfest and Taste of Home magazine. Two classic flavor pairings - brown sugar and cashews, and orange and cranberry - come together.

European-style apple or cherry fritter doughnuts with kirsch-scented batter and folded egg whites for a light, airy crumb. Dropped by the spoonful and fried golden, dusted with sugar.

No-bake almond chocolate cookies blend semi-sweet and butterscotch chips with vanilla wafer crumbs and sour cream, then roll the truffle-style balls in toasted almonds. Made in 50 minutes.

Curried apple salad with raisins, walnuts, celery, and a creamy curry-lemon dressing made with soy mayonnaise and vegan sour cream. A crunchy, sweet no-cook side dish.

Wholesome oat and molasses quick bread with raisins and sour milk. No yeast, no eggs, no kneading. A hearty, old-fashioned loaf with a dark, earthy sweetness.

Low Fat Zucchini Bread: a guilt-free spice loaf made with fat-free sour cream, egg whites, and bright lemon zest. Tender crumb, classic cinnamon flavor, no oil or butter required.

Vegetable chili loaded with three kinds of beans, carrots, and tomatoes. No meat, no oil, and ready in under an hour for a hearty meatless dinner.

Grilled venison steaks rubbed with paprika, cumin, coriander, curry, and cayenne, then served with avocado-coriander cream. Bold spice rub tames the gaminess of wild game.

No-cook layered Tex-Mex dip with mashed black beans, fresh avocado, spiced sour cream, cheddar, tomatoes, and olives. A crowd-pleasing party appetizer.

Casserole bread: a hearty quick bread baked in a casserole dish with whole wheat, oats, sunflower seeds, and orange zest. No kneading, no yeast required.

Drop biscuits made with sweet potato and sour cream, topped with a crunchy brown sugar crust. Tender, slightly sweet, and golden. A Southern-style biscuit that needs no butter.

Try this decorative cookie that uses date and walnuts to give it a scrumptious taste.

Sour cream Christmas cut-out cookies with a tender, slightly tangy dough, finished with a buttery coffee frosting. Makes 6 dozen cookies. Chill dough overnight for clean edges when cutting shapes.

Silky broccoli bisque with a twist of curry powder and lime juice, garnished with sour cream and chives. Serve it hot in winter or chilled on warm summer evenings.

Giant double chocolate chip cookies with melted chocolate in the dough plus whole chips folded in, sour cream for fudgy centers, and chopped walnuts. Bakery-sized at 3 inches.

Jumbles are old-fashioned filled sandwich cookies, two rolled rounds enclosing a smear of grape jelly with three peek-a-boo windows cut into the top. Vintage pantry treat.