4,264 sour recipes

Old-school Hasen pfeffer, German-style braised rabbit marinated two days in spiced vinegar, browned in butter, and finished with a swirl of sour cream. Traditional Pennsylvania Dutch comfort food.

Chilled citrus berry soup blended from blueberries, yogurt, orange juice, and lemon zest. No-cook summer starter or light dessert that comes together in five minutes.

Berry fruit dip blends non-fat sour cream with seedless raspberry jam, honey, and bright lime zest. A 5-minute, no-cook party appetizer that chills into a tangy-sweet dipper for fresh fruit.

Cream cheese roll: a tender sour-cream yeast dough rolled around cream cheese filling, snipped into a braided pattern, and baked golden. A brunch-ready pastry for any occasion.

Cucumber dill dip blends finely diced cucumber, fresh dill, mayo, and sour cream into a cool, tangy spread. Pairs with raw vegetables, crackers, or grilled fish.

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.

Hungarian-style chicken paprikash with onions, sweet paprika, and sour cream sauce. Classic comfort food served over noodles or dumplings.

Creamy herring salad layers marinated herring with sliced apple, onion, and a sour cream-yogurt dressing. German-style smorgasbord classic that marinates for 5 hours and finishes with fresh dill.

Saucy meatballs simmered in a creamy cream-of-chicken and sour cream sauce with a whisper of nutmeg. Retro stovetop comfort food ready over noodles or rice.

Hungarian paprika schnitzel: veal cutlets dredged in seasoned flour, seared with paprika-laced onions, and braised gently in sour cream. A classic Central European supper dish.

Strawberries Romanoff muffins are a no-bake brunch trick: toasted English muffins spread with cinnamon-raisin purée, piled with hulled strawberries, drizzled with brown-sugar sour cream, and topped with toasted almonds.

Steamed salmon fillets served chilled with a butter-sauteed cucumber and sour cream sauce with dill. An elegant cold fish dish for warm-weather entertaining.

Cumin black bean soup with smoked ham, sweet red pepper, and toasted garlic. Ready in 40 minutes from pantry cans, finished with sour cream and pickled jalapeños for a smoky, spicy weeknight bowl.

Pot roast with dill gravy is a Scandinavian-inflected Sunday supper: chuck roast braised with dill seed and onions, then finished in a creamy sour cream and dill pan gravy. Deeply savory with a Nordic twist.

No-bake blueberry white chocolate cheese pie with a toasted hazelnut crust. Piped cream cheese filling, melted white chocolate, and a heap of fresh berries.