10,000 creamy recipes

Penne alla vodka with Italian plum tomatoes cooked down for 25 minutes, then simmered with cream, vodka, and red pepper flakes. Rich, creamy, and make-ahead friendly.

Pesto carbonara combining fresh basil and garlic with a classic egg-cream-Parmesan carbonara sauce over vermicelli. Crispy bacon and the heat of the pasta gently cook the egg mixture.

Dried apples simmered in cider, spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, then baked in a flaky double crust with cream poured through the top. This Appalachian-style pie delivers concentrated apple flavor no fresh pie can match.

Sour cream coffee cake is a tender, moist brunch cake with a cinnamon-walnut sugar topping layered both through the middle and on top. Sour cream keeps the crumb soft and fine, with a gentle tang.

Slow cooker family pot roast with chuck, celery, onions, cream of tomato soup, beef bouillon, and sage. A 9-hour hands-off Sunday roast that thickens into rich gravy.

Fettuccine in lemon cream sauce with ham strips and asparagus. A bright, creamy pasta dish that comes together while the noodles cook.

If you want to enjoy a great light drink after Christmas dinner, try this creamy eggnog that will even have Grandma singing Christmas carols.

Creamy Dijon mustard dip with sour cream, mayo, and green onions. A tangy, sharp party dip for fresh vegetables that comes together in 10 minutes.

Creamy shrimp spread blended with cream cheese, mayo, lemon juice, and dill. A quick food processor appetizer for crackers or rye bread, ready in minutes.

Potato, onion, and rosemary casserole layered with buttery caramelized onions, sliced russets, and half-and-half. Baked until golden and creamy, cut into wedges to serve.

Marshmallow cream fudge made in the microwave with chocolate chips, evaporated milk, and butter cooked to soft ball stage. Creamy, smooth, and no candy thermometer needed.

Fettuccine with walnut sauce made from sauteed garlic, onions, sour cream, and Parmesan. A rich, creamy pasta dinner ready in 20 minutes. Microwave-friendly sauce method.

Fresh melon salad with cantaloupe, honeydew, and watermelon tossed in a creamy mint and cardamom sauce. A chilled summer fruit dish with light sour cream dressing.

Shortcut fettuccine with a creamy Parmesan sauce made from cream of mushroom soup, milk, and butter. A five-ingredient pantry dinner ready in 15 minutes flat.

An unexpected chilled soup featuring black olives simmered in chicken stock with cream, egg, dry sherry, and a dash of steak sauce. Briny, creamy, and utterly sophisticated.

Blender vegetable soup with chicken broth, sour cream, and lemon juice. Serve it chilled on hot days or warm for a quick, creamy pureed soup any time.