With a rich, tangy flavor, buttermilk is a staple in baked goods, marinades and even mashed potatoes. But most of us don't keep it on hand at all times – and you don't need to. Here are 5 ways to substitute buttermilk with items you probably already have on hand.
This skillet cornbread makes a great side to a warming stew or chili. Serve it warm slathered with butter.
An electric pressure cooker makes great chili in a snap, and it can also bake up delicious corn bread at the same time. When cooked, the top of the corn bread will appear pale, but the bottom will be golden brown — just invert it onto a serving plate for the best presentation.
Chicken, veggies, quinoa and a zingy buttermilk dressing are perfectly matched in this meal in a bowl.
All the flavors of your favorite deli bagel — in salad form! With the dressing, croutons and eggs made in advance, this satisfying meal is ready in less time than a lunch run.
A little smoky, slightly sweet and paired with perfectly charred baby bell peppers, these wings are next level.
Cranberry nut muffins make an easy snack or breakfast. They're the perfect combination of tartness from the cranberries with sweetness from the apples and honey.
We pair tart (rhubarb) with sweet (strawberry) and topped these muffins with a simple streusel topping for a perfect dessert treat.
Maple-roasted pears and cashews adorn this hearty kale salad with chicken and a rich buttermilk dressing.
This rustic tart full of baby greens and tangy goat cheese will have even the most devoted turkey eaters clamoring for a slice. Assemble the galette up to 24 hours in advance and bake just before serving.
Trust us, this isn’t your grandmother’s turkey pot pie! Our easy version is made from start to finish in the same skillet, making cleanup a breeze – plus, our fluffy biscuits are a nice change-up to the traditional pastry topping. If you have green beans leftover from your holiday meal, you can use them instead of the peas.
Our vegetarian butter leaf salad with grapefruit, avocado & buttermilk yogurt dressing is light and fresh and makes a nice side for your weeknight dinner or when company comes.
Sliced plums add a stunning and delicious layer to this whole-grain spelt cake scented with cinnamon and cardamom.
Fresh asparagus cleverly replaces the green beans in this Niçoise-style salad.
Blackberries and honey are combined with savory ingredients such as shallot and jalapeño for a dribble-down-your-chin kind of sauce that suits these scallion speckled fritters perfectly. Serve with sour cream on the side.
These flavorful, slightly sweet muffins make a low-calorie breakfast.
This dish will impress your guests and make you look like a Food Network Star while being surprisingly easy.
You’ll never go back to plain pork chops again once you’ve tried our buttermilk-marinated version! Juicy plums lend a burst of seasonal flavor.
One of the poster-children for antioxidants, sweet blueberries lend a burst of color to classic banana bread, while walnuts give each tender slice a textural kick.
Panko bread crumbs and crushed walnuts join forces with dried herbs to create a crispy, flavorful coating for our roast – in perfect textural contrast to its creamy blue cheese sauce.
Lean ground turkey and buttermilk-mashed Yukon gold potatoes give this seasonal family favorite all the flavor and creaminess you'd expect from a shepherd's pie—with none of the actual butter or cream. Translation: a low-cal, low-fat meal sure to soothe any wintertime craving, guilt free.
Tender spears of asparagus hug our salmon, and are topped with a tangy, hollandaise-style sauce. We don't mind when some of the creamy condiment runs into our smashed redskins either...