Curried beef meatballs with almonds and water chestnuts, fried crisp and served in a sweet-and-sour pineapple curry sauce. A crowd-pleasing appetizer for parties.
Warm feta and spinach dip: cream cheese and crumbled feta blended with fresh spinach, garlic, and thyme, then warmed into a creamy, savory party dip. Mediterranean spin on the classic.
Italian onion soup with caramelized Vidalia onions in beef broth, topped with homemade croutons, Parmesan, and melted mozzarella baked until bubbly and golden.
Why Be Normal Burger mixes ground turkey with wild rice, whole cranberry sauce, and cooking wine for a Thanksgiving-inspired grilled burger. Anything but ordinary.
These crispy pan-fried crabcakes get their crunch from a golden cornmeal crust while minced cornichons and jalapeño add bright, briny heat. Fresh lump crab stays the star with minimal filler.
Marinating chicken in this creamy, orang-y and sweet marinade really gives the chicken lots of yummy flavor, also make the chicken very tender, then coated with almond-bread crumb mixture. It's succulent in the inside and golden, brown and crusty on the outside when it's out of the oven.
Grilled Sicilian involtini with beef pounded thin, stuffed with Pecorino, pine nuts, currants, and parsley, then skewered on rosemary sprigs and grilled fast.
Low-fat fried fish fillets coated in Parmesan breadcrumbs and egg whites, frozen for a crisp crust, then pan-fried with cooking spray instead of oil.
Family's Favourite Chestnut Stuffing for Poultry recipe
These scrumptious fish cakes are made out of bread crumbs, potatoes and pickling spices. Great on it's own or with a meal!
Oven-baked chicken Kiev with boneless breasts dipped in butter, coated in a Parmesan-herb crumb crust, and finished with a white wine, scallion and parsley butter sauce. A baked take, no deep frying required.
Stuffed flank steak rolled with a mushroom, herb, and bread crumb filling, browned in bacon fat, and braised in beef broth with a Dijon mustard gravy.
Ham loaf made with ground ham and pork, glazed with a tangy currant jelly and mustard sauce. The best way to use leftover ham in a comforting retro meatloaf.
Vegan macaroni and cheese with vegan cheddar shreds, plum tomatoes, green onions, Dijon, and a crispy breadcrumb top. A dairy-free version of the classic comfort dish.
A baked breakfast ham ring molds ground ham and sausage with bread crumbs and a kick of horseradish, then unmolds onto a platter with fluffy scrambled eggs piled in the center. A retro brunch showstopper.
Yogurt chicken oven-bakes plain yogurt-dipped, breadcrumb-coated chicken legs and thighs to crispy golden tenderness. Served with a vibrant garlic-mint herb dipping sauce.
To highlight the onion's diversity, below are four recipes, each with a different type of onion, and a different cooking technique, (one not cooked at all).
Uunissa paistettu hauki, the Finnish whole baked pike stuffed with rice, cucumber, hard-cooked eggs, chives and parsley, browned in butter and finished in the oven until firm and flaky.
Microwave zucchini lasagna with ground beef, cottage cheese, and shredded mozzarella. A low-carb pasta-free lasagna that uses zucchini slices as the noodles and cooks in 30 minutes.
Breaded pork chops braised until tender, topped with a warm sour cherry sauce spiked with cinnamon, cloves, honey, and Madeira wine. An elegant but approachable dinner.
The recipe was quite easy, and the mixture of coating added a layer of great flavor and texture to the succulent beef tenderloin. My family certainly enjoyed it!
Broiled shrimp and scallops marinated in brandy, olive oil, and Herbs de Provence, then crisped under the broiler with a breadcrumb coating. Served with a silky white wine beurre blanc and a squeeze of lemon.
Cordon bleu casserole with cubed turkey and ham in a creamy dill sauce, topped with cheddar breadcrumbs and walnuts. A cozy way to use leftover holiday meat.
Rolled and stuffed lamb shoulder with breadcrumbs, bacon, orange zest, and fresh herbs, roasted and glazed with honey and orange juice for a sweet-savory Sunday centerpiece.
Classic chicken Kiev: pounded chicken breast wrapped around a finger of chive-butter, breaded twice, chilled, and deep-fried until golden. The butter bursts at first cut, just like it should.
Wirsingroellchen are German Savoy cabbage rolls stuffed with ground leftover meat, parsley, and breadcrumbs, baked under a basting of sour cream. A thrifty, nutmeg-warmed classic from the old country.
Layered sausage and macaroni casserole with mushrooms, cottage cheese, and Italian herbs, topped with bread crumbs. A hearty weeknight bake with big savory flavor.
Variation: Peas, hard-cooked eggs, artichoke hearts, olives, pimientos or many other foods may be used in place of the mushrooms. Swiss, Muenster, Monterey Jack, Tilsit. Mozzarella or any other cheese may be substituted for the Cheddar cheese.
Pan-fried crab cakes with dry mustard and egg yolks, served with a creamy tomato dill sauce. Golden-crusted on the outside, tender flaked crab on the inside.
Jumbo lump crab cakes bound with a house-made lime-Dijon hollandaise, coated in panko, then pan-seared golden and finished in the oven. Restaurant-grade cakes with zero filler overpowering the crab.
Vegan carrot pudding with ginger, cinnamon, walnuts, and raisins topped with a fruit compote and cashew cream. A dairy-free, egg-free baked dessert sweetened with maple syrup.
A tender and juicy pork chops dish made with chicken broth, parmesan cheese and white wine.
Layered venison and rice pie with browned ground deer meat, breadcrumbs, cheese, and tomato sauce baked in a pie shell. Hunter's pantry comfort food.
Easy tuna noodle casserole made from pantry staples: egg noodles, cream of mushroom soup, and tuna, baked under a crunchy paprika-dusted breadcrumb topping. A budget-friendly weeknight comfort classic.
Kalbsbrust mit Krauterfullung: German stuffed veal breast with bacon, mushroom, and fresh herb stuffing, roasted in beef broth and finished with a sour cream pan sauce.
Grandma's favorite summer dish can now be yours with this simple recipe that's extremely easy to understand.
Fat-free pumpkin pie with a bread crumb crust, egg whites, and skim evaporated milk. All the warm Thanksgiving spice flavor with none of the butter or yolks.
Fried green tomatoes over angel hair pasta with garlic-infused olive oil, Parmesan, and crispy breadcrumbs. A Southern-Italian fusion main that turns unripe garden tomatoes into a proper dinner.
Broiled salmon steaks topped with a garlic, parsley, and dill breadcrumb crust. A 25-minute fish dinner finished under the broiler for a golden herb crust on a flaky salmon steak.
Crispy pantry tuna patties with celery, scallions, and soft breadcrumbs, pan-fried golden and served with a quick lemon sour cream sauce. Pantry dinner that doubles as next-day cold lunch.
Ground chicken and veal patties loaded with sautéed mushrooms and herbs, pan-fried and oven-crisped, then served with a punchy Dijon and English mustard sauce. Bistro-style burgers for eight.
Mediterranean Meatballs with Yogurt & Feta Sauce recipe
Tex-Mex beef meatballs with green chilies and cheese, served with homemade zesty tomato salsa and crispy tortilla chips. Mexican party appetizer ready in 75 minutes.
Have a party with these savory and succulent meatballs that can be served as an appetizer or with a pasta dish.
Liver dumplings (leberknödel) blend scraped beef liver with lard, breadcrumbs, egg, and parsley, then poach in clear broth. Single-serving Austrian-German soup garnish.
Baked tomatoes with Parmesan, breadcrumbs, and thyme. A 3-ingredient Italian side dish that comes together in 30 minutes and pairs with almost any main course.
Baked pork chops topped with a savory corn bread crumb dressing, finished with a cream of mushroom gravy made from the pan drippings. A hearty one-pan comfort meal.
Pecan-crusted catfish with sweet potato chips: catfish fingers brushed with honey-mustard, breaded in toasted pecans, and pan-fried alongside crispy sweet potato rounds. A Southern weeknight plate.