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Dairy Recipes

Dairy stars in these butter-based emulsions, creamy gratins, yogurt sauces, rich cheesecakes, and countless other sweet and savory dishes.

Modern Baked Mac and Cheese With Cheddar and Gruyère

Daniel Gritzer

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Appetizers and Hors d'Oeuvres

Whipped Feta Dip

Go from crumbly to smooth and spreadable in no time.

Daniel Gritzer

Diner-Style Ham and Cheese Omelette for Two

Fluffy, tender, and hearty.

J. Kenji López-Alt

Pressure Cooker Corn Risotto

Sweet corn and salty pecorino cheese come together in this simple no-stir pressure cooked risotto.

Sohla El-Waylly

The Best Vegan Nacho Cheese Sauce

Creamy, tangy, gooey vegan nacho sauce that's perfect for dripping, dipping, or just eating with a spoon.

J. Kenji López-Alt

Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese Casserole With Cheddar and Gruyère

Cheesy, gooey, crisp-crusted, and satisfying.

Daniel Gritzer

Homemade Ricotta

A splash of vinegar will do ya.

Daniel Gritzer

Creamy Orecchiette With Spring Onions, Fennel, and Bacon

Turn spring vegetables into a creamy pasta sauce instead of soup.

Sasha Marx

Breakfast and Brunch

The Grilled Cheese Eggsplosion

What happens if you build a grilled cheese out of two eggs-in-the-hole? Deliciousness.

J. Kenji López-Alt

Roman-Style Fettuccine With Alfredo Sauce

Three main ingredients, a world of richness and flavor.

Daniel Gritzer

Appetizers and Hors d'Oeuvres

Crispy Cheese- and Kimchi-Topped Skillet Rice

A new use for leftover rice.

Sho Spaeth

Appetizers and Hors d'Oeuvres

Tequeños (Venezuelan Cheese Sticks)

With a rich pastry crust wrapped around salty queso blanco, these Venezuelan cheese sticks put their mozzarella brethren to shame.

Joshua Bousel

From-Scratch Real Pistachio Ice Cream

How to make the best pistachio ice cream, from whole pistachios rather than paste.

Stella Parks

Bacon, Corn, and Cheddar Pancakes

Pancakes go savory with crisp bacon, sautéed corn, and jalapeños.

J. Kenji López-Alt

Buttermilk Blue Cheese Dressing

Homemade blue cheese dressing is worth the extra effort.

Daniel Gritzer

Cuban Sandwiches

The king of ham and cheese sandwiches.

J. Kenji López-Alt

Easy Queso Fresco or Paneer

Great for grilling or for eating right away.

Jennifer Latham

Lighter Fettuccine Alfredo

A luxurious pasta in Alfredo sauce that won't weigh you down.

J. Kenji López-Alt

Appetizers and Hors d'Oeuvres

Spanakopita (Greek Savory Greens Pie)

Use up whatever greens you have on hand in this revamped spanakopita.

Sohla El-Waylly

The Fully Loaded Iceberg Wedge Salad

This classic salad is a celebration of rich, cooling flavors and a diversity of textures.

Daniel Gritzer

Lemon-Ricotta Cheesecake

A bright and tangy lemon cheesecake, made with cream cheese and fresh ricotta.

Stella Parks

Homemade Yogurt

Smooth, creamy, delicious, and easy.

Daniel Gritzer

Better Pressure Cooker Butter Chicken

A pressure cooker makes butter chicken a snap.

Sho Spaeth

Spicy Chicken Quesadillas

Shredded chicken, kicked up with jalapeño and pepper Jack, makes a hearty filling for flaky quesadillas.

J. Kenji López-Alt

Italian-Style Eggplant Parmesan (Melanzane alla Parmigiana)

A lighter eggplant Parmesan that makes the most of seasonal produce.

Daniel Gritzer

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