Pan-fried ginger salmon cakes built on canned salmon with fresh grated ginger, scallions, and parsley. Served over peppery watercress with a lemon-ginger oil dressing.
Steamed cranberry pudding, a brighter take on Christmas pudding: tart cranberries, walnuts, and apricots in a suet batter, steamed moist and served warm with caramel or hard sauce. A festive holiday dessert.
Italian turkey sausage patties with lemon zest, bread crumb coating, herbed tomato sauce, and melted mozzarella. A lighter skillet sausage Parmesan in under 45 minutes.
Microwave cauliflower pick-ups dipped in butter and coated in Parmesan breadcrumbs with tarragon and paprika. A quick, crunchy appetizer ready in 20 minutes.
Mirlitons farcis aux crevettes: stuffed chayote squash filled with a shrimp and bechamel filling, topped with cheddar breadcrumbs, and baked golden. A New Orleans Creole classic.
Lentil loaf: a vegetarian meatloaf alternative made with cooked lentils, tomato, onion, parmesan, and breadcrumbs. A hearty, protein-packed weeknight dinner for four.
Baked Parmesan chicken strips coated in a homemade bread crumb, parsley, and Parmigiano-Reggiano crust. Buttery, golden chicken basted in pan drippings until tender.
Squash lasagna replaces noodles with sauteed yellow crookneck squash and zucchini layered with Italian sausage, spaghetti sauce, Monterey Jack, and cottage cheese. A low-carb, noodle-free casserole.
Hearty homemade veggie burgers packed with protein-rich lentils, green peas, and grated carrots. Pan-fried until golden and crispy on the outside, tender within.
Whole stuffed rabbit with an apple, onion, and breadcrumb stuffing seasoned with thyme and parsley, braised in stock until fork-tender. A classic British-style country dish.
Cheesy chicken with basil in a smooth and creamy sauce.
Kahlua orange nut cake is a moist tube cake with a buttery walnut crumb crust, fragrant orange-Kahlua batter, and a coffee liqueur glaze. Coffee, citrus, and toasted walnut in every bite.
Microwave stuffed mushrooms with Parmesan, sherry, and crispy crumb filling. Diabetic-friendly vegetarian appetizer ready in just 15 minutes with simple pantry staples.
Creamy goat cheese adds wonderful flavor to this savory salad.
Asian-inspired meatball salad with pan-fried beef meatballs, pineapple chunks, and crisp vegetables tossed in a sweet-and-sour sauce made with soy, vinegar, and white wine. Served chilled over shredded lettuce.
Tuscan-style white bean and potato pie: garlic-pureed navy beans topped with caramelized onions, potatoes, and Parmesan, baked into a golden rustic torta. Vegetarian Italian main dish.
Gratin Catalan with layered eggplant, roasted peppers, capers, anchovies, and a pine nut breadcrumb topping. A rustic Mediterranean vegetable bake served warm or at room temperature.
Irish mackerel with rhubarb stuffing and a tangy rhubarb puree sauce. Fillets rolled around a breadcrumb-rhubarb-onion filling and baked until flaky. A traditional Irish pairing.
Italian-American spaghetti and meatballs with a three-meat blend (beef, pork, veal), a slow-simmered tomato sauce with red wine, and parmesan-bread crumb meatballs browned then finished in sauce.
Giant prawns stuffed with smoked salmon, bread crumbs, garlic, and parsley, then broiled in white wine and finished with a butter pan sauce. An elegant seafood appetizer for two.
A quick and easy recipe that will have you making these scrumptious burgers in no time!
Veal Parmesan breaded with Parmesan and oregano, pan-fried golden, deglazed with white wine, then topped with tomato sauce and melted mozzarella under the broiler.
Oven-baked 'fried' chicken: buttermilk-dipped chicken breast rolled in seasoned Parmesan bread crumbs and baked crispy. Lower-fat alternative to deep frying with all the crunch.
Macaroni and cheese baked into firm, sliceable squares with eggs, breadcrumbs, and a quick herbed tomato sauce. A retro pantry dinner that actually holds its shape on the plate.
Spinach rolls wrap garlicky spinach, ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan in phyllo pastry, then bake until gold and crackling. A lighter take on spanakopita with just a few minutes of hands-on time.
Gratin of greens casserole with spinach, Swiss chard, zucchini, rice, and garlic baked in olive oil with an egg custard and breadcrumb crust. A Provencal-style vegetable gratin.
Homemade Shake-N-Bake coating mix made from scratch with seasoned bread crumbs, paprika, garlic, onion, and Bell's poultry seasoning. Skips the preservatives and costs a fraction of store-bought.
Classic eggplant Parmigiana with breaded and fried eggplant rounds layered with homemade tomato-basil sauce, Parmesan, and sliced mozzarella. The Italian-American staple done from scratch.
Crispy golden fried oysters, dredged in seasoned flour, egg, and crumbs, then deep-fried hot and fast. Plump and briny inside, shatteringly crunchy outside, and made for dunking in tartar sauce.
Meat-za pie with a ground beef crust topped with tomato paste, cheddar, Parmesan, and optional pepperoni. A pizza-meets-meatloaf hybrid that's ready in 30 minutes flat.
Bacon onion pie with a buttered bread crumb crust, crispy bacon, golden sauteed onions, and a cheddar-topped egg custard. A savory quiche-style pie without traditional pastry dough.
Pennsylvania Dutch veal loaf with ground veal, bread crumbs, nutmeg, parsley, and stock, dotted with butter and baked. A traditional meatloaf served hot or cold that slices clean for sandwiches.
Swedish meatballs browned in butter and simmered in stock with a sherry-spiked gravy. Tender, savory, and smothered in a rich pan sauce.
Eggplant casserole with bacon, garlic, Italian herbs, and a buttery bread crumb topping. Smoky, savory, and baked until the crumbs turn golden brown.
Butterflied salmon fillet rolled around a fines herbes stuffing of parsley, tarragon, and thyme, finished with a reduced sherry butter sauce. A French-inspired entertaining centerpiece.
Cheesy figue vert gratin: a Caribbean side dish of green bananas simmered in chicken stock, mashed with onions, cream, and eggs, then baked under a cheddar and breadcrumb crust.
Asparagus au gratin with Swiss cheese, buttery bread crumbs, and dry mustard. Blanched crisp-tender then baked golden in 20 minutes total. A quick, elegant side.
Stuffed beefsteak tomatoes packed with minced spinach, carrot, celery, and onion bound in breadcrumbs, topped with Parmesan. Vegetarian side or appetizer.
Clam stuffed mushroom caps filled with sauteed clams, garlic, breadcrumbs, and parsley, then broiled until golden. A classic seafood appetizer finished with fresh lemon juice.
Scalloped potatoes and ham casserole with creamy milk gravy, layered with onions and topped with buttery bread crumbs. A hearty one-dish dinner that bakes hands-free.
Baked salmon patties made in muffin cups for easy, no-flip portions, then topped with a bright lemon-cayenne cream sauce. A budget-friendly canned-salmon dinner with a zesty finish.
Baked sesame sea scallops marinated in soy sauce, white wine, and ginger, then coated in sesame seeds and bread crumbs for a crispy, golden crust without frying.
With freshly picked spring asparagus, there are so many delicious ways to enjoy it. Such as this roasted crispy and cheesy parmesan coated asparagus recipe, it is quick and easy to make, and the flavor is just outstanding, it can be a simple snack, side dish or a light appetizer to impress your company.
Turkey meatloaf with sun-dried tomatoes, Italian herbs, and egg whites instead of whole eggs. Sauteed aromatics cooked into the mix give this lighter meatloaf deep, savory flavor.
Iowa chops stuffed with brandy-soaked apricots, pecans, currants, orange zest, and fennel. Seared, baked, and finished with flambeed brandy for a tableside showstopper.
Reuben casserole with layers of sauerkraut, corned beef, Swiss cheese, and Thousand Island dressing topped with buttery bread crumbs. All the deli sandwich flavors in one dish.
Chicken breasts rolled around creamy, herby Boursin cheese, coated in crispy breadcrumbs, and baked in melted butter. Only 6 ingredients and ready in 45 minutes.
Rich and creamy baked spinach casserole made with cream cheese, butter, and onion soup mix, topped with crispy breadcrumbs. Only 5 ingredients and a holiday side dish crowd-pleaser.