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Have a quart ofbuttermilkhiding in the back of your fridge?
Fear not: there are myriad ways to use this Southern staple, spanning from sweet to savory.
(It’s easy tomake at hometoo!)

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It brings tang to our favorite salad dressings, like our Herbed Buttermilk Ranch.
It adds richness to plenty of savory dishes, like our Buttermilk Alfredo Chicken Spinach Pasta.
Is there anything that buttermilk can’t do?

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Pork Chops with Dijon-Buttermilk Sauce
The bold buttermilk-dijon sauce is the star of this comforting supper.
Buttermilk Coleslaw
This recipe is so much better than the one that’s on the coleslaw bag.
Whole buttermilk, and a generous amount of black pepper.

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A graham cracker crust and jammy blueberry compote balances out the acidity of the filling nicely.
We recommend making a double batch to have on hand for salads and dipping vegetables.
Fluffy Buttermilk Waffles
These are too delicious to save for breakfast.

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One bite and you’ll be a believer, too.
Drop Biscuits
Now here’s a biscuit recipe that removes all the fuss without sacrificing on flavor.
The buttermilk gives these biscuits a moist, tender interior and lots of flavor.

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Brush melted butter on top of each biscuit before serving.
No-Knead Buttermilk Bread
Your Dutch oven will allow this bread to come together with no kneading required.
Beef Flautas with Buttermilk-Avocado Crema
Having a dipping sauce is essential when serving flautas.

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This creamy sauce is a mix of avocado, sour cream, buttermilk, and lime juice.
Buttermilk Frosting
Homemade buttermilk frosting is easy to make and requires just four ingredients.
Buttermilk Biscuits
This versatile biscuit recipe only takes five ingredients to make.

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This cake means business.
A duo of glazesone creamy chocolate, the other subtle buttermilkcomes together atop this dreamy confection.
Buttermilk-Pecan Pralines
Using paper baking cups will help give every praline the ideal shape.

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you’re able to remove them from the cups once the candy has set.

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