Grand Marnier chocolate pecan torte: a flourless ground-pecan chocolate cake laced with orange liqueur, glazed with silky chocolate ganache, and crowned with whipped cream rosettes and fresh orange slices. A showpiece dinner party dessert.
Klops is a traditional Polish meatloaf made with ground beef, pork, salt pork, and kidney fat, finished with a cream pan gravy. Rich, old-world flavor in every slice.
Crispy chicken breasts stuffed with herbed cheese, baked golden, then draped in a glossy kumquat-orange sauce with tarragon. Fancy enough for guests but surprisingly doable.
Sauteed shrimp in a rich cream cheese and Swiss cheese sauce with white wine, broiled under golden breadcrumbs. Serve this elegant French-inspired casserole over rice or pasta in under 45 minutes.
Tender breaded veal cutlets pan-fried until golden, then braised in a savory Worcestershire pan sauce. A classic comfort meal that turns simple cutlets into fork-tender, saucy goodness.
Stuffed pork chops filled with chopped apples, cheddar cheese, toasted pecans, and Italian bread crumbs with apple pie spice, baked in orange juice until golden and juicy.
Individual baked corn custards with green onions and a crispy Parmesan breadcrumb topping. Scaled for two, low-calorie, and elegant enough for a dinner party side.
Mexican-style chicken Kiev stuffs chicken breasts with green chiles and Monterey Jack, rolled in chili-cumin breadcrumbs, and served with a cumin-tomato sauce.
Picante turkey pie with a ground turkey crust filled with zucchini, mushrooms, peppers, and picante sauce, topped with melted mozzarella. A low-carb, high-protein dinner.
Inside out ravioli casserole: a baked layer of spinach, macaroni, cheddar, and bread crumbs topped with beef and tomato sauce. All the flavor of ravioli, none of the folding.
Escalloped oysters layered between buttery bread and cracker crumbs, moistened with oyster liquor and cream, baked into a golden seafood casserole. Classic American.
Crustless spring vegetable pie layered between fresh breadcrumbs with carrots, cauliflower, peas, scallions, eggs, feta, and thyme. A vegetarian quiche-style main that bakes in 25 minutes.
Fresh vegetable stuffing with zucchini, spinach, summer squash, and Parmesan bound with bread crumbs and white wine. Seasoned with thyme, sage, tarragon, and basil. Use inside poultry or bake as a side.
Pistachio torte with 2 cups of finely chopped pistachios and breadcrumbs standing in for flour, lifted with beaten egg whites, and topped with a cup of lemon curd. A proper European-style celebration cake.
Stuffed hamburgers with your choice of fillings sealed between two thin beef patties. Fill with cheese, pickles, mustard, horseradish, or the included peppy cheese filling recipe.
Sliced turkey layered over a bed of spinach, rice, bacon, and water chestnuts in a creamy mushroom-sour cream sauce, with a buttered breadcrumb border. Comfort food casserole at its absolute finest.
Hearty broccoli ham hot dish layered with rice, homemade white sauce, and buttered breadcrumbs. A Midwestern casserole classic that uses up leftover ham.
Chicken broccoli divan layers tender broccoli and cubed chicken under a creamy soup sauce, melted cheddar, and a buttery bread crumb topping. An easy retro casserole that comes together fast for a weeknight.
Jager-Eintopf, a German hunter's bake layering egg-enriched mashed potato with nutmeg-spiced ground beef, mushrooms, and tart Granny Smith apples under a buttery breadcrumb crust. Cozy, sweet-savory comfort food.
Crispy-coated chestnut roast with onion, celery, garlic, and fresh parsley shaped into a golden roll. A showstopping vegetarian main for holiday dinners and Sunday roasts.
Lima bean health loaf with mashed limas, carrots, peanuts, whole wheat breadcrumbs, and melted cheese on top. A hearty vegetarian bean loaf packed with protein.
Don't let your pork chops taste dry. Instead try this simple and tasty recipe that will make you and your family proud!
Whole walleye rubbed with butter and onion, laid on bacon strips, and topped with a sour cream, Parmesan, and breadcrumb crust. The best thing to happen to your lake catch.
Pork chop and apple casserole pairs seared chops with a bed of Granny Smith apples, sauteed onion, candied ginger, and soft bread crumbs. A cozy autumn one-dish supper baked under a lid until tender.
Baked ziti tossed in tomato sauce and creamy balsamella with cubes of fresh mozzarella that melt into long, stretchy strings. Topped with Parmesan breadcrumbs and baked until bubbling.
Crispy oven-baked chicken breasts coated in taco-spiced breadcrumbs with chili, cumin, and oregano. Served taco-salad style with cheddar, tomatoes, and sour cream.
Meat nests made from seasoned ground beef pressed into muffin tins and filled with mashed potatoes. A fun, kid-friendly dinner that's part meatloaf, part shepherd's pie.
Creamy white beans bound with garlicky spinach puree and soft bread crumbs, seasoned with oregano and thyme. A hearty, plant-based side dish with earthy flavor.
Classic Wiener Backhendl, the traditional Viennese fried chicken with a shattering breadcrumb crust. Marinated in lemon juice, pan-fried in butter, then baked until impossibly crisp.
Crisp button mushrooms stuffed with tangy apple, toasted walnuts, and melted blue cheese for a sweet-savory bite-sized appetizer ready in under an hour.
This is a very tasty and nice recipe, garlic whipped potatoes as the base of the meat loaf, delicious and yummy.
Lentil and cheddar veggie burgers packed with cooked lentils, spinach, carrots, and sharp cheddar. Bound with egg whites and breadcrumbs, no mystery ingredients. Pan-fried in olive oil and served on whole wheat buns. High-fiber, vegetarian, satisfying.
Escargots baked in their shells with anchovy-spiked garlic herb butter, quatre-epices, and a breadcrumb crust. A bold French twist on classic Bourguignonne snails.
This recipe is my husband's specialty, good for any fresh fish. I prefer halibut but whatever your pleasure. Goes great with homemade mashed potatoes.
Breaded pork tenderloin medallions pan-fried in butter and olive oil, then topped with a white wine mushroom sauce finished with lemon juice. Classic bistro technique, weeknight timing.
Horseradish-breaded pan-fried fish served over buttery mashed potatoes with a fresh chive oil drizzle and crispy fried leek garnish. A restaurant-quality dinner at home.
Low-fat baked chicken breasts coated in plain yogurt and seasoned bread crumbs with cayenne and ginger. Crisp, golden, and tender without deep frying or breaded eggs.
Swedish Christmas ham (julskinka) roasted low and slow, then glazed with egg yolk, sugar, mustard, and bread crumbs and browned until golden. Served cold in thin slices.
Steamed cabbage-beef rolls stuffed with ground beef, rice, and sage, finished with a chili-tomato pan sauce. An Eastern European golubtsi-style dish with tender, juicy filling from steam cooking.
Crab-stuffed jalapenos with a crispy bread crumb coating, fried golden brown. Fresh crab meat, sauteed aromatics, and fiery peppers make this Tex-Mex appetizer unforgettable.
These eggplant patties are golden brown on the outside; soft, warm and delicious in the inside. Feel free to adjust the seasoning, if you like spicier, add more hot chili pepper; if you prefer more garlicky, add a few more cloves of garlic. These patties are delicious enough to be served directly, or make a creamy sauce with yogurt or sour cream.
Jamaican-spiced burgers with allspice, curry powder, cayenne, and thyme mixed right into the beef. Bold Caribbean flavor on the grill in under 25 minutes.
These Maryland-style crabcakes sear golden on the stovetop, then finish in the oven for tender centers. Old Bay seasoning, sautéed peppers, and fresh garlic pack them with classic Chesapeake Bay flavor.
Battered fried oysters with a simple egg-milk dip and breadcrumb or cornmeal coating. Pan-fried or deep-fried, then quick-baked for an extra crispy finish.
Stuffed soft-shell crawfish: Louisiana bayou classic with shells packed full of buttery crawfish-bread stuffing, fried golden, and crowned with rich hollandaise. A full-on Cajun centerpiece.
Really good alternative for someone that does not eat meat
Oven-baked battered scallops soak in garlic buttermilk, then bread crumb coat and bake hot at 500F until opaque. Restaurant-style fried scallop texture without the deep fryer.
Yellow split pea patties spiced with cumin, ginger, and cayenne, pan-fried until golden and served with peanut sauce. A hearty vegan main dish packed with protein.