10,000 butter recipes

Creamed cucumbers boil cucumbers tender, then toss in a paprika-spiked béchamel of butter, flour, and milk. A vintage Scandinavian-leaning side dish for fish and roast pork.

Nut kolachky filling is a traditional Eastern European walnut filling for kolachky cookies and pastries. Ground walnuts, egg whites, sugar, and melted butter mixed into a thick paste.

Musmehlmus is a Swiss whole wheat mush simmered in milk until creamy, finished with browned butter and rye bread cubes. Traditional Alpine comfort with a crisp bottom crust.

Classic short pastry crust with cold butter and shortening cut into flour. The flaky, buttery, all-purpose pie shell that works for sweet pies, quiches, and tarts alike.

Classic French toast: day-old bread dipped in a cinnamon-and-egg custard and fried in butter until golden. A quick, foolproof breakfast for syrup, honey, or jam.

Classic French choux pastry with just water, butter, flour, and eggs. The foundation for cream puffs, eclairs, profiteroles, gougeres, and savory gnocchi. Master this one dough, make dozens of desserts.

A warm citrus-banana sauce simmered with butter, fresh orange and lemon juice, cinnamon, and honey. Ready in 15 minutes and made to pour over pancakes, waffles, or French toast.

Savory cheese snack crackers with butter, grated cheese, and a kick of cayenne. Slice-and-bake dough that keeps in the fridge for fresh crackers anytime you need them.

Sliced bananas drizzled with a warm sweet-and-sour sauce of egg, sugar, vinegar, and butter, topped with chopped pecans. A quirky vintage dessert that comes together in minutes.

Tender carrots braised in dark beer with butter and a touch of sugar. This German-inspired side dish is hearty, earthy, and ready in 40 minutes with just 5 ingredients.

Flourless chocolate espresso torte for Passover with a full pound of chocolate, espresso, butter, and eggs. No flour or leavening needed. Dense, crackly-topped, and dusted with powdered sugar.

Warm brown rice breakfast cereal simmered with chopped prunes, cinnamon, and a pat of butter. Low-fat, naturally sweet, and ready to top with milk, honey, or fresh fruit.

Whipped cheddar cheese and brandy spread with just four ingredients: sharp cheddar, butter, brandy, and black pepper. Pack it into a crock for a sophisticated appetizer or homemade food gift.

A dead-simple one-pan chicken bake with green beans, diced potatoes, and melted butter mixed with Italian dressing seasoning. Minimal prep, maximum weeknight dinner payoff for the whole family.

Moist holiday turkey with an orange juice butter baste and a salt-rubbed cavity that locks in juices. A simple roasting method for a juicy, golden-skinned whole turkey.

Cheese hoosies are crispy slice-and-bake cheese crackers made with sharp American cheese, butter, flour, and a dash of cayenne. Dusted with sugar for a sweet-savory bite.