Recipes with light cream (half&half)

Zwiebelkuchen, a traditional German onion tart with sauteed onions and bacon in a rich egg cream custard baked in a buttery homemade pastry crust. Served warm in wedges.

Cream of broccoli soup with cheese is an easy, ultra-creamy comfort bowl: tender broccoli and onion in a silky cheese sauce made foolproof with melt-perfect Velveeta, half-and-half and a flour thickener.

Blackened chicken sliced over creamy linguine with a buttery cayenne sauce, fresh tomato, and green onion. A Cajun-style pasta plate with serious smoke and spice.

Golden chicken, artichoke hearts, mushrooms, and mostaccioli pasta tossed in a velvety homemade bechamel sauce with a pinch of cayenne. An Italian-American comfort bowl ready in 30 minutes.

Horn and Hardart's classic baked macaroni and cheese with a from-scratch cheddar bechamel, a touch of tomato, and a hint of cayenne. The iconic automat recipe recreated at home.

Velvety cold peaches and cream soup with amaretto and a whisper of nutmeg. A brilliant way to use overripe peaches, and just as good made with canned peaches in winter.

Succulent shrimp bathed in a velvety cream sauce spiked with sherry and a hint of cayenne. Served in flaky homemade pastry shells, this classic Newberg comes together in just 35 minutes for an elegant weeknight dinner.

Assorted fresh garden vegetables, eggs and cream make this quiche tasty, refreshing and packed with flavors. Not only delicious, but also good for you.

Fudgy drop cookies packed with black walnuts and unsweetened chocolate, topped with a glossy homemade chocolate frosting. Old-fashioned, from-scratch baking that makes 2 dozen in under an hour.

Rolled lasagna noodles stuffed with seasoned chicken, spinach and mushrooms, smothered in a creamy Parmesan cheese sauce and broiled until golden. A make-ahead Italian comfort classic.

Easy chicken souffle uses canned cream of mushroom soup as a shortcut béchamel, folded with whipped egg whites and shredded cooked chicken for a light, fluffy weeknight main.

Applejack apple slab pie bakes 25 sliced tart apples with cinnamon and butter between a shortening pastry crust in a sheet pan, then drizzles with a sweet cream glaze. Crowd-feeding holiday pie.

Chicken asparagus quiche with Swiss cheese in a flaky pie crust. Layers of diced chicken, whole asparagus spears, and a light egg custard baked until golden and set.

Macaroni salad for 100 people with cubed ham, cheddar cheese, peas, and olives in a creamy mayo-French dressing. The go-to recipe for reunions, church suppers, and potlucks.

Scallops, shrimp, and crab in a creamy mustard and sherry sauce baked in shells with golden breadcrumbs. A classic French seafood gratin that feels like a special occasion.

Four cheese soup with leeks and potato pureed silky, blended with provolone, Parmesan, mozzarella, and cheddar. Creamy, deeply savory, finished with croutons for crunch.