Recipes with flour

Crispy deep-fried oyster croquettes wrapped in a mushroom-shallot bechamel, breaded and fried golden. An elegant French-style seafood appetizer with a creamy, briny center.

Vushka are tiny Ukrainian ear-shaped dumplings filled with mushrooms, boiled until they float, and served in hot borscht. A traditional holiday staple.

Thick, crispy fish fry batter made with ice cold water, flour, oil, and baking powder. Produces a crunchy golden coating for deep-fried fish fillets using simple pantry staples you already have.

Cheddar tuna au gratin with a paprika-spiked cheese sauce, cottage cheese for extra protein, and buttered bread crumb topping. Old-school pantry casserole that comes together with everything in the cupboard.

A layered casserole of wild rice, poached chicken, green beans, and mushrooms in a sherry-Parmesan cream sauce topped with sliced almonds. Minnesota hot-dish at its best.

Curry-spiced shrimp and grouper chowder built on a butter-flour roux, chicken broth, clam juice, and half-and-half with tender potato cubes. A creamy Gulf Coast-style seafood chowder with a warming Indian twist.

Classic New York black and white cookies with soft, cakey rounds frosted half in vanilla fondant and half in chocolate. Bakery-style cookies made with cake flour for that signature pillowy texture.

Raw apple bundt cake stays incredibly moist thanks to three cups of fresh chopped apples, plus flaked coconut, sweet dates, and toasted pecans. A dense, spiced fall cake that needs no frosting.

Three-layer chocolate souffle cake filled and frosted with homemade chocolate pudding made from scratch. Light, airy layers meet thick, velvety custard.

Pompano en papillote: New Orleans classic of Gulf pompano baked in foil packets over a sherry-spiked béchamel studded with shrimp and crab. Antoine's-style fine dining at home.

Mexican polvoron cookies rolled in a cinnamon-chocolate-sugar coating while still warm. Tender, crumbly shortbread-style cookies with a hint of cinnamon baked low and slow.

German pork chops in onion beer sauce (Schweinekotelett in Zwiebelsosse). Pan-fried chops simmered in beer and beef broth with sliced onions and gravy.

Laufabrauð (Icelandic snowflake bread): paper-thin rounds of dough decorated with intricate cut-outs, fried crispy in hot lard. A Christmas tradition from the Westfjords going back generations.

Sliced apples baked under a crumbly corn flake topping spiked with orange zest, brown sugar, and nutmeg, then drizzled with fresh orange juice.

Traditional English Banbury cake made with yeasted dough, currants, and warm spices like nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, and mace. A rich, buttery spiced cake from Oxfordshire.

Rosky's (Czech rohlíky): cream cheese pastry cookies filled with apricot, dusted with powdered sugar. The Old World holiday cookie your grandmother kept on the tin every Christmas.

Deep-fried whole red snapper with a crispy flour coating, smothered in homemade sweet and sour sauce with pineapple, bell pepper, and onion. A showstopping Chinese-style centerpiece.

Rustic Mediterranean olive bread with dried mint, chopped onion, and black olives baked into a round loaf. Made with a sponge starter for deep, complex flavor.

Savory sausage crepes: tender homemade crepes rolled around a filling of smoked sausage, onion, cheddar and cream cheese, baked until hot and finished with a sour cream butter topping. A make-ahead brunch you can freeze.

Old-fashioned molasses cookies made with lard and sour cream for a tender, flaky texture butter can't match. Spiced with cinnamon and ginger, chilled overnight, then rolled thick and soft.

Greek koulouria cookies twisted into ropes, brushed with egg yolk, and topped with sesame seeds. Crisp, buttery, and lightly sweet with a golden crunch.

Rich brownie torte baked in a round pan, loaded with walnuts, and coated in a glossy chocolate glaze. Garnished with fresh strawberries for a stunning, fudgy dessert that slices into elegant wedges.

Sliced turkey breast in a creamy paprika sauce made with low-fat yogurt and tomato paste, served over parsley-tossed noodles. A lighter take on the Hungarian classic that's ready in under an hour.

Double-crust apple cranberry pie with crystallized ginger, lemon zest, and allspice. Decorated with pastry leaves and finished with demerara sugar for sparkle.

Original German sweet chocolate cake with Baker's German chocolate, buttermilk, and folded egg whites in three layers. Frost with classic coconut-pecan frosting.

A golden, billowy oven-puffed pancake with lemon zest and vanilla, crowned with sweet black cherries, sliced almonds, and a dusting of powdered sugar. Inn-worthy brunch in 40 minutes.

Flounder fillets poached in a sweet-sour beer sauce with brown sugar, cloves, and peppercorns. A quick stovetop fish dinner with bold Northern European flavors.

Baked Australian Scotch eggs with hard-boiled eggs wrapped in sausage meat, coated in breadcrumbs and oven-baked. Classic British pub snack made lighter.

Fluffy oat pancakes studded with grated apple and cinnamon. The oats add hearty texture while fresh apple keeps them moist. Make them with milk or apple juice for natural sweetness.

Soft orange raisin bar cookies made with sour cream, ground raisins, and fresh orange zest. Finished with powdered sugar or orange icing for a citrus-sweet treat.

Kaessuppe is a classic German cheese soup: a buttery roux bound with beef broth, melted Emmentaler, and egg yolks, served with golden butter-fried bread croutons on top. Alpine comfort in under 30 minutes.

Deliciously rich. These irresistible grasshopper pie bars are perfect to impress your friends or family. Creamy, smooth, and decadent, it melts in your mouth.

Buttery almond cutout cookies shaped like birds with sliced almond feather wings and a sparkly sugar glaze. A whimsical holiday baking project the whole family will love.

Two-layer banana cake with whole wheat pastry flour, filled and topped with vanilla Bavarian cream and fresh banana slices. A lighter, more elegant take on classic banana cream pie.

Carrot cake meets fresh strawberries in this spiced bundt cake loaded with pecans, brown sugar, and warm cinnamon. Finished with a strawberry cream cheese glaze that drips down every ridge.

Peach Melba pie with fresh peaches and raspberries in a brown sugar filling spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, baked in a double-crust pastry with an egg wash glaze.

The perfect scrumptious cake for Thanksgiving dinner that your kids will love!

Creamy green tomato soup spiced with cinnamon and cloves, thickened with a butter-flour roux and milk. A clever way to use end-of-season unripe tomatoes.

Sour cream bundt cake with a hidden layer of cinnamon, brown sugar, and chopped pecans. Made with whole wheat flour for a heartier crumb. Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm for brunch.

Spiced apple rings baked in brown sugar and warm spices, then flipped to reveal a glistening caramelized topping on this classic upside-down cake.

Peanut butter and milk chocolate jumbles loaded with chopped chocolate bar pieces. A chewy drop cookie with a rich peanut butter base and melty chocolate chunks.

Moggy is a traditional Manx and Lancashire sweet bread loaf made with flour, lard, and golden syrup. Crumbly, dense, and faintly molasses-like. Sliced and buttered thick the way the British Isles have done it for centuries.

An old fashioned recipe that some here may recognize by other names.

This scrumptious spicy apple pie is served with a hot brandy sauce.

Buttery shortbread base topped with raspberry jam and broiled almond meringue. Two-stage baking creates layers of tender cake, fruity jam, and golden meringue.

Whole wheat coffee cake with fresh fruit, lemon, yogurt, and a cinnamon-brown sugar crumble topping. Made with egg whites and nonfat yogurt, this lighter brunch cake serves 16.

Classic Italian bechamel sauce (Salsa di Balsamella) made with butter, flour, and warm milk, seasoned with nutmeg and cayenne. A smooth, creamy base for lasagna, pasta bakes, and gratins.

Yeast-free carob date bread made with whole wheat, buckwheat, and brown rice flour. Kneaded by hand and rested overnight for a dense, naturally sweet, low-fat loaf.