1,100 meal recipes

Florida bouillabaisse: a Gulf Coast riff on the French classic with fish, shrimp, crab, clams, and softshell turtle in a saffron-tomato broth. Wine, herbs, and white bread for sopping. Feeds a crowd.

Molded crab dip with cream cheese, cream of celery soup, scallions, and gelatin for a sliceable appetizer. Vintage party fare made for crackers.

Rich cream of crab soup with a full pound of crabmeat in a buttery roux-thickened milk base with celery salt. A Chesapeake Bay classic that's on the table in 30 minutes.

Butterflied shrimp topped with a buttery crab, scallion, and hot-sauce stuffing, microwaved fast for an easy two-person seafood dinner. Ready in 30 minutes flat.

German veal schnitzel topped with stewed tomatoes, white asparagus, and fresh mushrooms, pan-seared in butter with paprika. Serve with pureed potatoes for a classic Bavarian dinner.

Crab puff casserole with crabmeat, American cheese, and cubed bread baked in an egg custard with dry mustard. A savory brunch or dinner strata-style dish.

Veal stew browned on the stovetop then finished in the microwave with beef bouillon, mushrooms, tomato, and onion in a flour-thickened sauce. Fork-tender veal in under 40 minutes.

Veau dans le chaudron, a French-Canadian veal pot roast browned in bacon fat with garlic, then braised with whole potatoes and onions. No added liquid needed.

Warm crab dip with white wine, prepared mustard, and grated onion, gently heated and served with crackers. A full pound of crab makes this a generous party appetizer.

Veal scallopine piccata-style with a quick lemon, caper, and butter pan sauce. Flour-dusted veal browns fast in olive oil and butter, then gets draped in a bright, tangy sauce. Ready in 30 minutes.

Barbecued lamb skewers marinate cubed lamb in lemon juice, garlic, and chili oil, then grill until charred outside and pink inside. Chinese Muslim style street food served with naan bread or sesame shao bing rolls.

Chili with beans built the old-school way: overnight soaked pintos, three kinds of meat, and a slow simmer that coaxes out real depth. Cumin, cayenne, and jalapeños do the talking.

Rolled veal cutlets stuffed with mushroom and onion breadcrumbs, braised in a smoky paprika-tomato sauce with sour cream. Served over buttered noodles for a hearty Eastern European supper.

Gefuellte Maultaschen, Swabian stuffed pasta triangles filled with smoked meat, sauteed bread cubes, and scallions, simmered and served in hot broth.

Swedish hot crab canapés with sherry-spiked crabmeat, fresh dill, and a velvety cream sauce broiled on crisp toast rounds. An elegant 30-minute appetizer that serves 24.

Filipino pancit, a stir-fried noodle dish with rice sticks, shredded cabbage, carrots, and your choice of pork, chicken, or shrimp. Bright with soy sauce and a finishing squeeze of lemon.