384 melt recipes

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.

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.

Ground turkey meatloaf wrapped in crispy turkey bacon, the leaner cousin of classic beef meatloaf without sacrificing flavor. Family-friendly main dish with a bacon-crusted exterior and juicy poultry interior.

Rich, velvety crab Newberg in a sherry-laced cream sauce with egg yolks and a cayenne bite. This classic seafood dish comes together in just 20 minutes using the microwave.

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.

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.

Family-sized calzone made with store-bought pizza dough filled with Italian deli meats, mozzarella, Parmesan, and Italian dressing. One big fold-over that feeds four in 30 minutes.

French-style scrambled eggs cooked low and slow with butter and cream, then folded with tender lobster chunks, sweet bell pepper, and fresh chives. Brunch just got fancy.

City chicken made with cubed pork and beef, breaded with saltines and poultry seasoning, then braised in chicken broth. A Depression-era Midwestern classic with no actual chicken.

A whole chicken cut up and steamed in a wok with sliced Chinese pork sausage, light soy sauce, rice wine, and sesame oil. A simple, traditional Cantonese steamed chicken with just a handful of ingredients.

Open-faced crab and melted cheddar sandwiches on English muffins with tomato sauce and sliced olives. Mix, chill, broil, and serve in minutes for a retro seafood lunch or quick appetizer.

Crispy baked wontons stuffed with a creamy ricotta and crab filling seasoned with vegetable soup mix and garlic. All the crunch of fried wontons without the deep fryer.

Add something new to your Christmas platters with these scrumptious crab cakes that are sure to be a hit!

Savory crab shortcakes with tender crab meat and sliced hard-boiled eggs in a creamy sauce, spooned over warm split biscuits. Comfort food in 30 minutes.

Find out why Little Jack Horner stuck his thumb into a pie by trying this delicious dessert.

Thick seitan steaks baked until firm, then simmered in a savory tamari broth with kombu and fresh ginger for deep umami flavor. Brushed with sauce and broiled until lightly charred, these vegan steaks have real chew and satisfying meatiness.