Have you ever needed buttermilk for a recipe — like Chili Pepper Madness’jalapeno “bottle caps” or Alexandra’s Kitchen’s buttermilk blueberry breakfast cake — but didn’t have any on hand? If so, there ...

Boxed cornbread is the busy cook's friend, but it often turns out more dry and crumbly than the homemade version. This simple ...

Traditional buttermilk is the low-fat, high-protein liquid left over after churning butter. If the butter-making process begins with cultured (fermented or ripened) cream, sour cream buttermilk is ...

I love soaking chicken in buttermilk. It is a truly unmatched marinade. The lactic acid tenderizes and flavors the meat, and the proteins accelerate browning, resulting in a beautifully bronzed, yet ...

Buttermilk is a classic addition to pancakes, cakes and other baked goods. It’s also a key ingredient in many sauces used in entrees. Its tangy creaminess ramps up a bland recipe into something tasty ...

Traditionally speaking, buttermilk is a liquid by-product of butter-churning. Here's the gist: You start with cream, churn (or food-process) until it separates, and end up with butter and buttermilk.

Ina Garten's buttermilk mashed potatoes are my new favorite holiday side dish. The buttermilk makes these tangier than other ...