Recipes with bread crumbs

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.

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.