10,000 melting recipes

Crepe batter is not ladled onto a griddle but into a crepe pan, a shallow, round frying pan specifically designed for making crepes. If you don't have a crepe pan you may employ a non-stick eight inch skillet.

Spiced pumpkin cheesecake with a walnut graham crust and a buttery pecan praline topping. Thanksgiving-worthy dessert layered with cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, and allspice.

Rich, velvety chicken liver pate with a warm curry kick, blended smooth with hard-boiled eggs and sealed under a golden layer of melted butter. A stunning make-ahead appetizer that's ready in minutes and improves overnight.

Baked russet potatoes stuffed with flaked tuna, tender-crisp broccoli, and a creamy Dijon-sour cream filling, then baked again until steaming hot. Comfort food that's a full meal in one potato.

Spicy hash browns for a crowd with ham, jalapenos, green peppers, pimentos, cayenne, and melted cheddar layered between crispy grated potato. Feeds 50 for brunch or a big event.

Sauerkraut chocolate cake with a rich sour cream chocolate frosting. The sauerkraut adds surprising moisture and tang that no one will guess, topped with a creamy melted chip frosting.

Creamy dairy noodle kugel with sour cream, cottage cheese, eggs, and golden raisins baked until set and golden. A forgiving Jewish comfort food classic that feeds a crowd.

Lemon chiffon dessert with a graham cracker crust, fluffy lemon Jello and egg white filling, topped with sweetened whipped cream. A retro no-bake icebox treat.

Key lime cheesecake on a buttery shortbread cookie crust, finished with a glossy raspberry-currant sauce. Tangy lime, dense and creamy filling, ruby fruit topping for a stunning slice.

Festive holiday cheesecake with spiced pumpkin filling on a gingersnap crust, topped with creamy eggnog glaze. A showstopping Thanksgiving or Christmas dessert.

Mormor's Swedish meatballs made with beef and pork, allspice and ginger, poached in water then baked in a brown sugar-butter-beef broth glaze. A Scandinavian grandmother's holiday recipe.

Texas-style chicken chili casserole topped with cornmeal biscuit dumplings and melted Monterey Jack. A one-dish dinner with ground chicken, corn, bell peppers, and crushed tomatoes.

Rocky road drops melt milk chocolate with sweetened condensed milk, then fold in marshmallows, peanuts, and raisins for chewy no-bake candy clusters. Five-ingredient holiday treats.

Four-ingredient mini pizzas on party rye with ground beef, hot Italian sausage, and melted Velveeta. Make ahead, freeze, and bake from frozen for easy party snacks.

Chutney cheese toasts topped with sauteed bacon, onion, and fresh tomato then grilled until the cheese melts golden. A savory open-faced snack ready in 30 minutes.

No-knead cheese casserole bread with Swiss or cheddar baked in a round dish. A buttery yeast batter bread with a golden crust and melted cheese throughout.