68 bread why recipes

Fresh no-cook crab salad sandwich with crunchy cucumber, celery, and chopped olives tossed in lemon mayo. Five minutes to a cool, satisfying lunch.

Retro cocktail party appetizers with deviled ham and cream cheese that puff up golden and impressive in the oven, ready to freeze ahead for stress-free entertaining.

Pumpernickel bread stuffing made with duck drippings, sauteed onions, and a mix of pumpernickel and white bread cubes. A hearty, earthy side dish baked alongside roast duckling.

Rolled spinach tea sandwiches with lemon-dill butter and fresh black pepper. Elegant no-cook finger food made with crustless white bread, perfect for parties.

Mom's French toast soaks white bread slices in cinnamon-vanilla egg substitute, then griddles them golden in margarine. A lighter take on the breakfast classic without sacrificing the crisp-edge, custardy-center texture. Six ingredients, 30 minutes.

Breakfast sausage cheddar casserole layers cubed bread, browned sausage, and sharp cheese under a custard of eggs, milk, and dry mustard. Make-ahead overnight brunch strata for holiday mornings.

A great way to use up day-old bread. I like preparing everything and assemble the casserole the night before, then pop the dish into the oven the next morning. The entire house smells "delicious" :) I do sometimes add some sweet bell pepper or broccoli, and my kids don't mind eating veggie this way at all!

Microwave hamburger patties seasoned with ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire, and horseradish for a flavor-packed burger done in under 10 minutes. No grill or stovetop needed.

Norwegian fiskepudding: a silky steamed haddock mousse bound with cream sauce and eggs, unmolded over shrimp and draped with sorrel sauce. Classic Scandinavian seafood with a delicate custard texture.

Traditional Ukrainian liver pate made with beef liver, butter-fried onions, egg, and chicken broth, baked until set. A smooth, rich spread for bread or crackers with deep savory Eastern European flavor.

New Orleans oyster loaf fills a hollowed, butter-toasted French bread with hot sauteed oysters, Tabasco, and optional cream. La Mediatrice is a classic Gulf Coast peacemaker sandwich.

Spinach-packed ground beef patties broiled with melted mozzarella and served on toasted English muffins. A Florentine twist on the classic burger, ready in 30 minutes.

Open-faced appetizer bites with Hungarian salami, hard-boiled egg, feta, dill pickles, kalamata olives, and shredded Jarlsberg on buttered bread. A no-cook Eastern European party platter ready in 20 minutes.

Russian chicken liver pate (pashtet) with butter, onions, garlic, and white bread baked into a smooth, rich spread. Served cold as an elegant appetizer.

Downeast blueberry bread pudding bakes wild Maine blueberries with stale white bread cubes and evaporated skim milk for a low-fat, low-sugar New England dessert.

Baked Brussels sprouts gratin with bacon, heavy cream, butter, and bread crumbs. Blanched sprouts and chopped bacon bake in cream until bubbly with a golden, crispy top.