2,546 crown recipes

Seasoned tempeh aspic: grated tempeh browned with tamari and paprika, set in an agar-based vegetarian aspic with dill pickle and bell peppers. A meat-free spin on old-world cold cuts, served with rye and mustard.

Rabbit with sweet Italian sausage braised in a tomato-and-wine sauce with peppers, garlic, and a bright lift of orange. Lean rabbit browns in the sausage fat for deep, rustic Italian flavor over pasta or rice.

Maple walnut pie fills a flaky shell with toasted walnuts in a glossy pure-maple-syrup filling thickened with browned butter and flour. The Canadian cousin to Southern pecan pie.

Sausages Mediterranean style, a fast one-pan skillet of browned sausage with kidney beans, tomatoes, pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, and olives. A hearty, sun-drenched supper over pasta or with crusty bread.

Classic steak au poivre, microwave-style: peppercorn-crusted steaks pan-seared in a microwave browning dish, then deglazed with brandy and beef bouillon. Bistro flavor in under 10 minutes.

Dry-roasted cumin seeds: whole cumin seeds toasted in a hot dry pan until deep brown and intensely fragrant. The Indian pantry foundation for finishing curries, raitas, and chaat.

Indian-spiced tofu paneer simmered in a garam masala tomato sauce with green peas. Includes a recipe for homemade garam masala. Serve over brown rice with chutney for a vegan feast.

Fried okra soup with salt pork, lima beans, corn, tomatoes, and cabbage simmered into a thick Southern vegetable soup. Browning the okra in pork drippings adds smoky depth and keeps the okra from getting slimy.

Rice hotdish, the classic Midwest casserole of browned ground beef, celery, and rice baked in a trio of cream soups with a savory hit of soy sauce. Hearty, creamy comfort for a cold winter night.

Salm nach Basler Art (Basel-style salmon): Swiss-inspired pan-fried salmon fillets topped with crisp browned onion rings and a quick fish-stock pan sauce. Served with boiled potatoes.

Oven-braised lamb stew with flageolet beans, elbow macaroni, fresh oregano, and Roma tomatoes. Browned lamb simmers in stock for 1 1/2 hours, then the pasta cooks right in the pot.

Tahini toasts: a savory paste of tahini, tomato, onion, parsley, and lemon spread on bread and grilled until the sesame topping browns and sizzles. A quick, vegan snack or buffet bite with real flavor.

Pueblo Fire is a New Mexican red chile soup with dried chile pods blended smooth, browned beef round steak, and barbecue sauce, simmered for an hour. A fiery, rustic Southwestern bowl.

Bone-in duck seared in rendered fat, then braised in red curry paste, coconut milk, fish sauce, and lime juice over jasmine rice. Rich Thai-inspired comfort with a mussels variation included.

Bhindi masala with three pounds of okra cooked in a garlic-heavy base of browned onions, fresh green chilies, turmeric, and cumin. A straightforward Indian okra dish that's vegan, quick, and full of warm spice.

Grilled chicken breasts basted with a homemade lime BBQ sauce loaded with sauteed vegetables, ketchup, soy sauce, brown sugar, and fresh lime juice. Sear, marinate, grill, and serve with a reduced pan sauce.