75 crusty bread recipes

People who do not like ordinary pate seem to love this one. Vary the herbs and substitute the vegetables as you wish. Serve with water crackers, thick slices of crusty French bread, thin slices of whole wheat bread, or unsalted whole wheat crackers. May be frozen.

Creamy pea cheddar sandwich spread made with tender split peas and sharp grated cheddar, blended smooth with onion. Serve warm on crusty bread for a hearty, protein-packed lunch in just 20 minutes.

Shell-on shrimp sauteed in garlic-chili oil, piled over meltingly soft red peppers slow-cooked in Spanish olive oil. Tear off crusty bread, soak it in that rose-colored oil, and feast.

Silky fresh salmon pate made with poached salmon, melted butter, and warm spices like ground bay leaf, cloves, and mace. Chill it in a loaf pan or bowl and serve with crusty French bread.

Smoky salmon and mackerel whipped with cream cheese, lemon, and horseradish into a silky pate. Ready in 10 minutes flat, spread it on crackers or crusty bread for a crowd-pleasing Canadian-style appetizer.

Papaya lamb salad pairs stir-fried lamb chops with sweet ripe papaya, roma tomatoes, bean sprouts, and warm rice for a tropical-meets-Asian main-course salad. Served with lemon wedges and crusty bread.

Butter-poached shrimp baked in their shells with garlic, rosemary, cayenne, and a full tablespoon of paprika. The shells turn crispy while shrimp stay tender. Serve with crusty bread to soak up the spiced butter.

A wholesome baked vegetable pâté built on ground sunflower seeds, whole wheat flour, and grated carrots and potato. Earthy, nutty, and spreadable, this vegan appetizer serves a crowd of 20 and pairs with crackers or crusty bread.

Quick, easy and tasty. Shrimp is stir-fried with sweet red bell pepper and cucumber in a sweet and salty sauce. Feel free to substitute shrimp to chicken. Serve it on top of steamed rice or crusty bread.

Egg whites omelete that has minced chicken breast in, is cooked in a hot wok until the omelete is set and the chicken is cooked. It can be a light, tasty yet nutritious brunch or a quick week-day meal with a few slices of crusty bread.

This easy roasted garlic paste is so versatile and delicious, it can be spread over the pizza crust, bread, or even mixed with pasta salad. It brings the garlic and roasting flavors at the same time, but without the spiciness from the raw garlic.