10,000 crema recipes

French apple cake with poached apples topped in a light, flourless almond batter with lemon zest and whipped egg whites. Served lukewarm with custard or cream.

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.

Bristol icebox cake: layers of vanilla wafer crumbs and a crushed pineapple-pecan-butter mixture, chilled overnight and topped with whipped cream. Vintage no-bake dessert.

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.

Mini brownie bites baked in a cream cheese pastry shell with semi-sweet chocolate, toasted pecans, and a splash of Kahlua. Rich, fudgy, and bite-sized.

Warm smoked turkey dip with cream cheese, picante sauce, Parmesan, and green onions. A quick stovetop party dip ready in 15 minutes with just five ingredients.

Cocoa drop cookies made with cream cheese for an extra-soft, tender crumb. A simple chocolate cookie with just 8 ingredients that comes together in minutes.

One-dish chicken pilaf baked with minute rice, cream of mushroom soup, and onion soup mix. Just combine, top with buttered chicken pieces, cover, and bake. Weeknight easy.

Sauteed filet mignon with a red wine vinegar and cream pan sauce finished with shallots. A classic French bistro technique that turns simple steaks into an elegant dinner.

Lemon baked Alaska with brandy-soaked lemon cake, lemon ice cream, and toasted meringue. A showstopping flambe dessert that browns in a hot oven and gets lit tableside.

Vichyssoise made in the microwave with leeks, potatoes, chicken broth, and cream. This classic chilled French potato leek soup comes together in about 30 minutes without a stovetop.

Fried lake trout with a cornmeal crust, finished with a quick pan sauce of butter, sour cream, and lemon. Classic Midwestern shore-lunch dish ready in 20 minutes.

Chocolate terrine with cream cheese, milk chocolate, and a hint of amaretto. No baking required. Just chill, slice, and serve this silky make-ahead dessert for 10.

Broccoli onion quiche with Swiss cheese and sour cream in a flaky pie crust, baked golden brown. Serve it with a fresh salad for a light summer meal.

Cheese pudding pie with a buttery nut crust, cream cheese filling, chocolate pudding layer, and whipped topping. A no-bake layered dessert with pecans that chills until set.

Creamy crab and artichoke hearts over a bed of sour cream spinach with a cayenne kick. This microwave casserole is on the table in 20 minutes flat.