10,000 butter recipes

Homemade potato gnocchi, pillowy basil-flecked potato dumplings made from mashed potato and just enough flour to hold. Boil them a few minutes until they float, then toss with your favorite sauce.

A buttery raisin scone bake layered with strawberry jam, scored into warm wedges. All the flaky charm of individual scones with half the fuss.

Halloween witches' broom sticks shape biscuit dough into twisted handles topped with fringed twig bundles, brushed with butter and Parmesan. A savory shaped snack kids can help craft for Halloween parties.

Breaded pork tenderloin medallions pan-fried in butter and olive oil, then topped with a white wine mushroom sauce finished with lemon juice. Classic bistro technique, weeknight timing.

Baked catfish fillets coated in Parmesan cheese and flour, topped with sliced almonds and melted butter. A crispy, golden fish dinner ready in 45 minutes.

Breakfast chicken hash baked with leftover chicken, gravy or cream, tarragon, and pimiento. A fast way to turn last night's roast chicken into a savory weekend brunch. Serve with corn cakes or waffles.

Creamy baked cheese grits loaded with sauteed jalapenos, poblanos, and red bell pepper. A spicy, cheesy Southern casserole that feeds a crowd.

Coffee-walnut toffee cooked to 290F with espresso, molasses, and cinnamon, then topped with swirled bittersweet chocolate and more toasted walnuts. A two-week make-ahead candy.

Bourbon pie loaded with chocolate chips and chopped pecans in a buttery, boozy custard filling. Like a Kentucky Derby pie with a warm bourbon kick, served with whipped cream.

Yukon Gold potatoes melt into sharp cheddar for a silky, creamy soup topped with nutmeg that rivals any restaurant version but costs a fraction of the price.

A rich chocolate bar cake made with melted chocolate candy bars and chocolate syrup for double chocolate depth, plus buttermilk for a tender crumb and pecans for crunch. Baked in a tube pan, no frosting needed.

Creamy pumpkin cheesecake with warm cinnamon and nutmeg nestled in a spiced graham cracker crust. An easier alternative to pumpkin pie for your holiday dessert table.

Pisang goreng (Indonesian fried bananas) in a light egg batter, served over vanilla ice cream with a warm brown sugar rum sauce. A tropical dessert.

Traditional German muffins laced with rum, studded with almonds and raisins, scented with orange zest. Rich, tender crumb with old-world spice and fruit.

Just one bite, you will totally be charmed by this super chocolaty, creamy and silky cheesecake!

Rice-stuffed Cornish hens with a sweet filling of raisins, walnuts, honey, lemon juice, and cinnamon. Roasted with butter-rubbed skin until golden and juicy.