Recipes with butter

Mushroom and spinach casserole sautees fresh mushrooms in butter, then bakes with creamed spinach, cream of chicken soup, and a buttery crouton crust. Crowd-pleasing party side or potluck bake.

Veal in a Dijon mustard cream sauce with honey, shallots, and white wine. Works with medallions for a quick dinner or stew meat for a slow braise.

Chocolate-coconut layer cake with tender buttermilk chocolate layers, flaked coconut folded through, and a rich walnut-chocolate filling between whipped cream layers.

Pan-fried fish fillet strips on a warm blanched cabbage salad with bell pepper, thyme, and lemon vinaigrette. A light, Central European-style fish and slaw supper.

Tropical macadamia nut cookies with banana, coconut, and pineapple fruit spread. No refined sugar needed. Crispy edges, soft centers, and island vibes.

Chocolate teacake loaf with cocoa, buttermilk, plumped currants, and chopped pecans. A not-too-sweet British-style cake baked in a loaf pan.

Double chocolate walnut biscotti with cocoa powder and semi-sweet chocolate chips baked twice for a crisp, crunchy cookie. Dusted with powdered sugar and perfect for dunking in coffee.

Spiced couscous with butter-bloomed cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves, tossed with currants and toasted cashews or pistachios. A fragrant Middle Eastern side dish ready in 15 minutes.

Spiced couscous with butter-bloomed cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves, tossed with currants and toasted cashews or pistachios. A fragrant Middle Eastern side dish ready in 15 minutes.

Slow cooker whole chicken with lemon juice, thyme, paprika, and parsley. Rub with butter, set it, and forget it for tender, fall-off-the-bone results in 8 hours.

Steamed mussels tossed in caramelized onions, white wine broth, balsamic vinegar, and cream. A rich, savory one-pot seafood dish that's restaurant-quality in about an hour.

Cocoa cream pie with a from-scratch chocolate pudding filling made from cocoa powder, milk, and cornstarch in a baked pie shell. Topped with whipped cream after chilling 6-8 hours.

Classic French onion soup with deeply caramelized onions, brown stock, white wine, and Cognac, topped with toasted bread rounds and melted Swiss cheese. A true bistro-style recipe.

Celebrate the Kentucky Derby with this famous apple pie.

Celebrate the Kentucky Derby with this famous apple pie.

Flambe bananas in brown sugar butter sauce with raisins, walnuts, and brandy. A 15-minute showstopper dessert with caramelized fruit and a dramatic flame finish.