79 basic bread recipes

Another succulent and juicy meat loaf that is perfect for a dinner with family or friends.

Casey Jones one-dish supper: seasoned ground beef and mushrooms simmered with tomato sauce, then topped with rising bread-dough rolls and baked until golden. A hearty, retro one-pot dinner.

Parmesan breaded chicken dipped in buttermilk and coated with seasoned breadcrumbs, Parmesan, oregano, rosemary, and basil, then baked covered until juicy. An oven-baked Italian herb chicken.

A lower-fat version of traditional meat loaf made with ground beef. Could also be baked as patties with cooking time adjusted.

Crispy homemade turkey breakfast sausage patties seasoned with fresh basil, parsley, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. A leaner, herb-packed alternative to store-bought pork sausage.

Crispy pita triangles dusted with Parmesan, piled high with warm marinara, basil, olives, and melted mozzarella for an Italian spin on nachos.

Low Country oyster loaf with cracker-crusted fried oysters stuffed inside herbed French bread. A classic Southern seafood sandwich served hot with lemon.

Basil pesto bread with homemade pine nut pesto, Roma tomatoes and melted mozzarella on Italian bread. Easy broiled Italian-style appetizer or light meal.

Hot sausage and mirliton casserole is the New Orleans Creole classic: chayote squash baked with Italian sausage, bell peppers, bread cubes, mozzarella, and fontina. A holiday-table staple.

Spinach phyllo rolls stuffed with garlic spinach, ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan, baked until golden and crispy. A light, flaky weeknight dinner or appetizer.

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.

Triple cheese burgers: stuffed beef patties with cottage cheese and Parmesan inside, simmered in tomato sauce and topped with melted cheese. Retro skillet dinner.

Savory bread pudding with arugula, chicken sausage, artichoke hearts, and fontina cheese baked in a Dijon mustard custard. A hearty brunch or dinner dish.

Grilled fish salad bruschetta piled onto garlic-rubbed Italian bread with charred zucchini, eggplant, peppers and a lemon-basil fish flake topping. Summer entertaining at its most relaxed.

Pita pizzas with a fresh spinach-parsley pesto, sweet red bell pepper, and melted mozzarella. Ready in 20 minutes. Lighter and brighter than classic basil pesto pizza.

Crispy red snapper cakes loaded with Creole seasoning, basil, cilantro, Dijon, and lime, sauteed golden in butter. Served with a spicy roasted pepper sauce.