10,000 low crab recipes

Whole poached salmon served with a warm lobster butter sauce made from reduced shell stock and lemon. An elegant British-style centerpiece for special occasions.

Layered bean dip with refried beans, taco-seasoned ground beef, shredded lettuce, chunky salsa, and melted cheddar. A crowd-pleasing party appetizer served with tortilla chips.

Lamb cutlets braised in a buttery tomato, onion, and white wine sauce for 90 minutes until fork-tender. A simple, rustic casserole with just six ingredients that lets the lamb flavor shine.

Salmon baked in foil packets on a bed of spinach, topped with a creamy horseradish walnut sauce. An elegant one-packet dinner with easy cleanup.

No-crust Easter pie made with ricotta and cream cheese, eggs, sour cream, and vanilla. An Italian-American crustless ricotta cheesecake baked in a springform pan.

Low-fat Scandinavian salmon souffle with canned salmon, dill, lemon juice, and whole wheat bread baked in a custard of egg and evaporated skim milk. A light, single-serving lunch.

Pita pizzas with a fresh spinach-parsley pesto, sweet red bell pepper, and melted mozzarella. Ready in 20 minutes. Lighter and brighter than classic basil pesto pizza.

Poached filet mignon in demi-glace broth with a Dijon mustard and horseradish sauce, served sliced over quinoa. An elegant, lighter way to cook premium steak without searing.

Pork chops with apples baked in a clay baker with a soy sauce, honey, and garlic glaze. Cinnamon-dusted apple slices go on top for the last 15 minutes. Easy, hands-off dinner.

Ranch-style round steak dredged in mustard-seasoned flour, browned in a skillet, and braised until fork-tender with a Worcestershire gravy. Classic country cooking.

Homemade Mexican pork chorizo, ground pork blended with garlic, vinegar, oregano, cumin, cinnamon, and cloves. The mixture cures overnight, then crumbles into a skillet for tacos, eggs, or breakfast hash.

Curry chicken pitas with sautéed chicken breast, onions, and an Indian-spice blend of curry powder, cinnamon, coriander, and cayenne, piled onto warm pitas. A 20-minute weeknight dinner with takeout-style flavor.

German Brussels sprouts simmered in beer until tender, drained, and tossed with butter and salt. A traditional Bavarian side dish where the beer adds malty sweetness and tames the bitterness.

Turkish-style pizza with a whole wheat crust, Monterey Jack, diced tomatoes, sweet Vidalia onion, and jalapeño. Optional pastrami adds smoky-peppery depth. Baked on a pizza stone for a crisp, golden oval flatbread finished with torn flat-leaf parsley.

Pizza monster made on an Italian bread shell with pepperoni, mozzarella, mushrooms, and olives arranged into a spooky face. A fun Halloween dinner kids love to build themselves.

Pan-seared chicken breasts with a quick lemon-butter pan sauce and fresh cracked pepper. Five ingredients, one skillet, and a weeknight dinner that feels like a bistro meal.