Meats recipes

Forshmak is a traditional Eastern European baked casserole: salted herring soaked and blended with ground beef and lamb, potato, onion and sour cream, lightened with whipped egg whites under a crisp Parmesan crust.

Curry-glazed duck legs roast under a paste of jalapeno, ginger, garlic, and curry powder, then braise in orange-lime juice with chicken stock. The skin re-crisps for shatteringly crackly results.

Caribbean grilled chicken skewers marinated in dark rum, brown sugar, lime, ginger, and peanut butter. Sweet-tropical heat served over rice with boiled sauce and cilantro.

Maryland crab cakes pan-fried golden with a pound of crab meat, Italian breadcrumbs, dry mustard, and Worcestershire. Simple seasoning that lets the crab shine.

Maryland crab soup with green beans, corn, carrots, and tomatoes in an Old Bay broth. A Chesapeake classic that uses sweet claw meat instead of pricey lump for big crab flavor.

Middle Eastern lamb and bulgur pilaf with chickpeas, whole pearl onions, butter, and cinnamon. One-skillet comfort food served with cool yogurt on the side.

Sharp cheddar and crab English muffin bites you can freeze and bake straight from the freezer in 10 minutes. The ultimate make-ahead appetizer for effortless hosting.

Crabmeat quiche bakes sweet sauteed crab in a cream cheese-spiked custard with chives and parsley. Brunch-worthy seafood quiche that punches above its weight.

Crispy hollowed-out French bread cubes stuffed with a bubbly crab and cheese filling. These bite-sized appetizers bake up golden and crunchy in under an hour.

Velvety Greek cream of green bean soup pureed with carrots and onion, thickened with a buttery roux, and finished with a swirl of butter. Serve with crunchy croutons for a comforting Mediterranean bowl.

Buttery crab filling with scallions and dry vermouth, ready to stuff into crepes, pastry shells, mushroom caps, or anything that needs a luxurious seafood center.

Thai crab fried rice with fish sauce, scrambled eggs, and green onions, finished with fresh lime and fiery nam prik sauce. Wok to plate in 5 minutes of cooking.

Stir-fried udon noodles with chicken or tofu, cabbage, broccoli, and zucchini in a quick 30-minute one-pan meal. Veggie-loaded, adaptable, and ready faster than takeout.

Deviled crab croquettes with Old Bay seasoning, mashed potatoes, hard-boiled egg, and green pepper, rolled in cracker meal and fried golden.

Tex-Mex style tacos with heavily seasoned ground beef, pan-fried homemade crispy corn tortilla shells, cheddar, fresh tomato, and shredded lettuce. Crunchy, messy, and the exact taco night you grew up with, no kit required.

Parmesan-crusted chicken breasts pan-fried and topped with a rosemary mushroom tomato sauce. A quick Sicilian-style skillet dinner served over pasta in 40 minutes.