Recipes with margarine

Baked polenta with Parmesan and Swiss cheese, layered casserole-style for golden, bubbly edges and a creamy cornmeal center. Italian-American comfort food at its rustic best.

Buttery onion soup made with sweet sauteed onions, chicken broth, and melted mozzarella for a creamy, cheesy alternative to classic French onion. A weeknight comfort soup ready in under an hour.

Coca-Cola Cake with Buttermilk and Baked-In Marshmallows recipe

Baked spiced doughnuts with cinnamon and nutmeg, made in a mini bundt pan with no deep frying. Light, cake-like, and dusted with powdered sugar for a cleaner take on the classic.

Fresh blueberry pie with a sour cream custard filling, vanilla, and a pecan streusel topping. Creamy, fruity, and crunchy in every slice.

No-bake frozen mocha cheesecake with a chocolate wafer crust, cream cheese, condensed milk, and instant coffee. Creamy, frozen, and intensely chocolatey.

Scaloppine al limone: classic Italian pan-seared veal cutlets with a bright lemon pan sauce. Ready in under 40 minutes from six pantry ingredients. Restaurant-style results at home.

No-bake date and nut balls combine simmered dates, candied cherries and butter with rice cereal and walnuts, rolled in coconut. A retro Christmas cookie tray classic from the 1950s.

Twin cheese dip blends sharp cheddar and Roquefort with Coca-Cola, Worcestershire, and hot sauce. A retro whipped cheese spread that chills overnight for bold, tangy flavor.

Crunchy drop cookies loaded with crushed corn cereal and raisins or chocolate chips. Brown sugar keeps them chewy inside with crisp golden edges.

Oven barbecued spareribs braised low and slow for 3 hours in a homemade ketchup, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Fall-off-the-bone tender, no grill needed.

Hearty whole wheat bread loaded with oats, wheat germ, and cornmeal. Honey-sweetened dough yields 4 high-fiber loaves with nutty flavor and soft texture.

Classic cinnamon-sugar snickerdoodles with tangy cream of tartar. Soft, chewy centers with crackled sugary tops that everyone loves.

Sherried barley soup is a hearty mushroom and pearl barley soup deepened with a browned roux, a splash of sherry and Worcestershire. Earthy, savory and thick, the kind of cozy bowl that warms you through.

Chocolate chip oatmeal cookies pack 2 1/2 cups of rolled oats with semi-sweet chocolate chips and optional nuts into a chewy or crisp drop cookie. Choose the bake time to nail your texture.

Graham cracker pie crust with just three ingredients and optional sugar replacement for diabetic-friendly baking. Bake or chill to set, ready in minutes.

Fish fillets baked in foil packets with sliced onions, herb-rolled potato sticks, lemon juice, and paprika. A complete dinner for two with easy cleanup.

Miniature choco-lite puffs are bite-size cream puffs with a lightened twist: crisp choux shells filled with fluffy sugar-free chocolate pudding and whipped topping. An elegant, lower-fat party dessert that looks far fussier than it is.

Baked Caribbean bananas glazed with brown sugar, allspice, and lemon juice. A warm, caramelized tropical dessert ready in under 30 minutes.

Pecan cheese crisps made with sharp cheddar, dry mustard, and cayenne. A slice-and-bake savory cracker that makes 84 crispy, cheese-packed rounds.

Tropical cheese bars with coconut rum cream cheese filling, crushed pineapple, and a brown sugar almond crust topped with toasted coconut.

Hazelnut amaretto loaf baked in the bread machine: a tender white loaf studded with toasted hazelnuts and perfumed with amaretto liqueur. A sweet, nutty bread for breakfast or dessert.

A lighter take on chocolate brownies using reduced-fat margarine, sugar substitute, and skim evaporated milk. Topped with pecans and ready in just 30 minutes.

Lemon sour cream pie folds tangy sour cream into a stovetop lemon curd for a creamier, less sharp filling. Topped with whipped cream and lemon twists in a baked pastry shell.

Marble cheesecake swirls dark chocolate batter through a classic vanilla cream cheese filling on a graham cracker crust. A two-tone showstopper baked in a springform pan.

No-bake stained glass cookies made with melted chocolate chips, marshmallows, and chopped nuts rolled in coconut. Slice from frozen for a colorful, fudgy treat.

Mussel and bacon soup with fresh mussels steamed open in a smoky bacon, tomato, and basil fish broth. A rustic, one-pot seafood soup ready in 40 minutes.

Pan-fried turkey breast cutlets pounded thin and dredged in seasoned flour, cooked in butter until golden. A simple, 30-minute protein-forward dinner that works as a base for gravy, lemon sauce, or sandwiches.

Microwave upside-down brunch cake with ham, crushed pineapple, and brown sugar under a cornmeal batter. Sweet and savory in under 30 minutes.

Garlic buttered nuts pan-fried in butter, oil, and crushed garlic until golden and crisp. Blanched almonds and skinned peanuts finished with rock salt for a warm party snack.

Crispy golden French toast sandwiches stuffed with sweet jam, dusted with cinnamon sugar. Ready in 30 minutes, these fun triangles turn breakfast into handheld heaven for kids and adults.

Easy chocolate chip pie is a one-bowl pecan pie variation with chocolate chips and a custardy chocolate-studded filling. No corn syrup, no candy thermometer. Bake and serve warm with vanilla ice cream.

Oyster cups with chopped oysters in a cheesy celery white sauce served in homemade biscuit cups. A vintage luncheon dish with an edible bread bowl for each serving.

Vegetarian beans bourguignonne with pinto beans, red wine, mushrooms, and root vegetables in a thyme-scented tomato broth. A meatless spin on the French classic.

Raisin breakfast bars with wheat germ, honey, walnuts, and cinnamon. A chewy, wholesome grab-and-go bar baked in one pan with simple pantry ingredients.

French gougere-style cheese brioche with Gruyere cheese and a hint of cayenne, baked into an oval ring. A classic choux pastry savory bread for cocktail parties and brunches.

Chocolate bonbon cookies: a holiday favorite rolled in powdered sugar or frosted and topped with coconut. Rich chocolate-almond cookies that shine on a holiday cookie tray.

Toasted crab rolls with a mayo-bound crab salad, melted cheese, and crispy bacon on split dinner rolls. A quick open-faced seafood sandwich baked until bubbly.

Brownies baked in mason jars with cocoa, buttermilk, and cinnamon. A sealed jar brownie that makes a charming homemade gift, decorated with fabric and ribbon.

Pop's Buffalo wings deep-fry crispy then bathe in a buttery hot sauce with garlic salt, cayenne, and a paprika kick. Classic Buffalo style for a crowd of 50 wings.

Classic carrot cake loaf with grated carrots, cinnamon, chopped nuts, and cream cheese frosting. Baked in loaf pans for easy slicing, this moist oil-based cake is simple to make.

Chocolate pecan bars with a buttery cinnamon shortbread crust and a gooey brown sugar-chocolate topping. Dusted with powdered sugar and cut into squares.

Oatmeal chocolate chip cake with cocoa, walnuts, and a double hit of chocolate chips baked into a dense, fudgy 9x13 sheet cake. No frosting needed.

Soft, cake-style pumpkin spice cookies built on egg whites and pumpkin puree with cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves, baked tender for a lighter holiday cookie tin.

Spiced banana cookie wreaths: ring-shaped cookies made from banana, granola, raisins, and warm spices, drizzled with glaze and almonds. Christmas gift-worthy baking.

Stuffed mushrooms filled with smoked ham, garlic, white wine, and fresh herbs, then broiled with melted cheese. A Mexican-inspired appetizer with a crispy, savory bite.

Coco-Chips bars with a graham cracker crust, shredded coconut, chocolate chips, and sweetened condensed milk baked into gooey, chewy squares. A 5-ingredient magic bar that never fails.

Reduced-sugar chocolate cake uses egg substitute, margarine, and nonfat dry milk for a lighter tender cake. Cake flour gives a fine crumb in a 9-inch pan, cut into 16 modest squares.