3,102 papet recipes

Microwave lobster newburg: the classic creamy lobster and sherry sauce ready in 30 minutes from the microwave. Served over rice or toast points for a quick but elegant dinner.

Homemade shrimp and leek pizza with herbed goat cheese, sliced Roma tomatoes, and a drizzle of olive oil. A gourmet flatbread that bakes in under 20 minutes.

Microwave sweet potato casserole with mashed sweet potatoes, pineapple tidbits, brown sugar, butter, and gooey marshmallows. The holiday classic side dish, ready in 25 minutes without ever turning on the oven.

Baked vegetarian samosas with a homemade whole wheat crust and a curried spinach, carrot, and scallion filling glazed with tamari. No deep frying needed. Equally good served hot from the oven or cold for lunch.

Tender flounder fillets baked in a sour cream and mushroom tarragon sauce, all made in the microwave in about 35 minutes. A quick, elegant weeknight fish dinner.

Curried egg and chutney dip with cream cheese, Worcestershire, cayenne, and hot sauce. A no-cook party dip that tastes like curried deviled eggs and keeps for weeks.

Open-faced black bean nachos with spicy chorizo, melted Monterey Jack, and a smoky black bean pesto thickened with ham hock. Fried flour tortillas baked into crisp wedges. Loaded restaurant-style nachos.

Mini crab tarts in flaky pastry shells with Swiss cheese, cream cheese, nutmeg, and shredded carrots. Baked until set and golden for an elegant, bite-sized seafood treat.

Crostini topped with roasted red pepper strips and smoked mozzarella, broiled until the cheese melts into toasted baguette. Four ingredients for an easy Italian appetizer where the smoky cheese steals the show.

A retro microwave casserole loaded with chunk tuna, shrimp, black olives, and asparagus in creamy mushroom soup with a splash of sherry. Topped with crispy toast squares, this quick seafood bake is ready in 30 minutes.

Spiced broccoli spinach spread with cumin, lime, red pepper flakes, and toasted coconut. A vegan canape that's bold, earthy, and completely unexpected.

Pesto mushroom caps stuff fresh button mushrooms with homemade basil pesto and crown each one with a walnut half, then bake until hot and fragrant. A 10-minute vegetarian appetizer that punches way above its weight at a cocktail party.

Three-bean salad tossed in a blended herb dressing with nutritional yeast and molasses creates a protein-packed vegan side for potlucks, picnics, or meal prep.

Classic sausage cheese balls: raw breakfast sausage, sharp cheddar, and Bisquick mixed and baked until browned. The church-cookbook party snack that vanishes off every Christmas platter.

Serve as an appetizer spread on thick slices of country-style white bread, or flat pita bread, or use as a side dish to accompany grilled or roasted meats.

Parmesan squash cakes pan-sear crispy-edged patties of shredded yellow squash, shallot, parsley, and grated Parmigiano, then finish in the oven. A low-carb vegetarian side or brunch bite.