Give it a good shake and get to cooking!

Weve all been there.

Try it at your next cookout.

Glazed Buttermilk Donut Cake

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Pork Chops With Dijon-Buttermilk Sauce

Thispork chop recipehas earned rave reviews from our readers.

There’s no better compliment than that.

Fresh Salmon Cakes With Buttermilk Dressing

Looking for an easy, breezy seafood dinner?

Our Favorite Buttermilk Biscuits on a plate with butter and jam

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Try these salmon cakes.

A hint of lemon juice, vanilla, and salt makes this buttercream something special.

(Just hold the garlic.)

Buttermilk Coleslaw

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It’s the easiest upgrade: everything comes together in a single pan and only requires a few ingredients.

One reviewer also recommends using it as a dip for fruit.

BLT Salad With Buttermilk-Parmesan Dressing

What’s better than a BLT?

Pork Chops with Dijon-Buttermilk Sauce

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A BLT you’re free to eat with a fork.

This sandwich-turned-salad is tied together with a fantastic buttermilk-parmesan dressing.

ensure to use whole buttermilk, not low-fat, for the best results.

Lemon-Buttermilk Icebox Pie

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It’s also tasty on fish tacos, or even as a spread for burgers.

And thanks to the buttermilk, they are light and fluffy.

Not a fan of blueberries, substitute blackberries, raspberries, or diced strawberries.

Buttermilk Alfredo Chicken Spinach Pasta

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Try it yourself, and join ourcarrot cake fan club.

One-Bowl Banana Bread

Buttermilk in banana bread?

It’s moist, just sweet enough, and comes together in a single bowl.

Fresh Salmon Cakes with Buttermilk Dressing

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It’s easy enough to make, you could even do both.

Buttermilk keeps the crumb moist but not too dense.

Thanks to buttermilk, they are nice and fluffy on the inside, with a pleasant hint of tanginess.

Buttermilk Frosting

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This recipe is for rolled dumplings, which are thick, puffy, noodle-like.

it’s possible for you to make one glorious Bundt or use a brownie Bundt pan for mini cakes.

Fluffy Buttermilk Waffles

Our homemade waffle recipe is highly rated for good reason.

No-Knead Buttermilk Bread

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It uses cake flour, beaten egg whites, and 2 cups of buttermilk for ultra-light and fluffy results.

Glazed Buttermilk Donut Cake

Tangy buttermilk adds wonderful tart richness to this decadent sweet treat.

Buttermilk Dressing with a salad behind it

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Air Fryer Buttermilk Chicken Tenders

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buttermilk glaze for Best Carrot Cake

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BLT Salad with Buttermilk-Parmesan Dressing and Buttery Croutons

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buttermilk pecan pralines

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Heirloom Tomato Pie Recipe

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Beef Flautas with Buttermilk-Avocado Crema image

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Southern Living Blueberry Biscuits in a basket to serve

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Best Carrot Cake on a white plate with orange splatter

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Southern Living One Bowl Banana Bread sliced on a plate to serve with a cup of tea

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Cranberry-Orange Bread

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a plate of hush puppies with coleslaw on side

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Fried Pickle Chips

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Chicken and Rolled Dumplings

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Triple-Chocolate Buttermilk Pound Cake

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Our Best-Ever Fluffy Buttermilk Waffles