Recipes with butter

Lindy's-style New York cheesecake with a buttery shortbread crust, 40 ounces of cream cheese, lemon and orange zest, and a sour cream top. Classic three-temperature bake for silk-smooth texture.

Raspberry Queen of Puddings with a lemon breadcrumb custard base, a layer of raspberry jam, and golden meringue piped on top. A classic British baked pudding served hot.

Cold soups make for excellent summer fare. The best vichyssoise I ever had in my life was at a French restaurant during a Montreal summer. Humor me. Try the soup in the traditional manner but then, if you must heat it up, (sigh), go ahead.

Jerusalem artichoke gratin layered under a creamy goat cheese bechamel, dusted with breadcrumbs and baked golden for a French bistro side dish that comes together in an hour.

Gourmet meat loaf stuffed with a sauteed mushroom and sour cream filling, wrapped in seasoned ground beef with oats and Worcestershire. A hidden center that surprises every slice.

Hazelnut double chunk cookies with toasted hazelnuts, chopped semi-sweet and white chocolate, and a splash of Frangelico. Half the nuts are ground into a paste that makes the dough incredibly rich and nutty.

Huevos rancheros with fried eggs over warm corn tortillas, refried beans, Monterey Jack and fresh tomato-jalapeño-avocado salsa. Classic Mexican ranch-style breakfast.

These simple and delicious cookies are made with chocolate kisses and pecans.

German-style potato salad with a warm beer dressing, crispy bacon, mustard, and Tabasco. No mayo, served warm with a tangy, malty kick from the beer-butter roux.

Sweet and sour pork chops braised in chili sauce, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar until fork-tender. Thick-cut chops seared with ginger and simmered in a tangy, glossy sauce.

"...For those who love a harmony of softly blended flavors with the faint suggestion of seafood..."

Skillet cornbread made with stone-ground cornmeal and buttermilk, sizzled in hot butter for crispy golden edges. A Southern cast-iron classic from the famous Dairy Hollow House inn.

Very tasty pies, I used fresh cherries, still so great.

Greek kourabiedes wedding shortbread, buttery powdered-sugar cookies scented with brandy or ouzo and topped with a single clove. A snowy holiday and wedding classic that melts in the mouth.

Jam and oatmeal squares with raspberry jam between a buttery oat-walnut base and a crumbly golden topping. A simple bake-sale bar cookie with just eight ingredients.

Super blueberry pie packs 7 cups of berries into a flaky double crust, sweetened with maple syrup, thickened with tapioca, and brushed with cream for a glossy golden top. A bakery-worthy summer dessert.