1,435 topping recipes

Seafood quiche squares are a party favorite: a flaky crescent-roll crust topped with shrimp, crab and two cheeses, baked in a custard and cut into bite-size squares. Easy, crowd-feeding finger food, served warm.

Sparkling fruit smoothies blend yogurt, fresh fruit, and a pinch of nutmeg, topped with champagne, sparkling water, or ginger ale. A fizzy brunch drink ready in minutes.

French country chicken: pounded chicken breasts sautéed and topped with a light shallot and mushroom pan sauce built with white wine, chicken broth, and fresh rosemary. Ready in under 30 minutes, no cream.

Viennese coffee made with melted semi-sweet chocolate, whipping cream, and strong hot coffee whisked until frothy. Topped with whipped cream and grated orange zest.

Mango yogurt parfait layered with fresh mango cubes and vanilla lowfat yogurt, topped with mint. A two-ingredient no-cook dessert or breakfast ready in under 5 minutes.

Red snapper fillets topped with a shrimp and scallop mousse on wilted spinach, microwaved in white wine and lemon juice. An elegant seafood dinner for two in 30 minutes.

Classic ground beef meatloaf with Parmesan, oregano, and bread cubes, topped with tomato sauce and melted mozzarella cheese. Old-school diner comfort food that serves 6 hungry people.

Slow cooker Mexican flank steak rolls stuffed with tamales, braised in tomato sauce, and topped with Monterey Jack. A creative Tex-Mex crockpot dinner.

Creamy hearts of palm and leek soup blended silky smooth with whipping cream, topped with a fresh garnish of diced tomato, scallion, and hearts of palm.

Fresh garlic and cilantro sauce with jalapeno, lime juice, and extra-virgin olive oil. A bright, no-cook topping for grilled fish that comes together in 10 minutes.

Diet pizza loaded with zucchini, mushrooms, onion, and fresh tomatoes topped with non-fat mozzarella on crushed tomato sauce. A veggie-heavy, lower-fat homemade pizza.

Breakfast pizza spreads apricot or peach preserves over a Bisquick crust and tops with breakfast sausage slices for a sweet-and-savory morning meal. Five ingredients, 38 minutes.

Port-soaked dried figs stuffed with ricotta cheese and topped with a whole almond. An elegant make-ahead appetizer or dessert bite that needs overnight chilling.

Greek-style burger sauce with yogurt, cucumber, mint, oregano, cumin, and a splash of red wine. A homemade tzatziki-inspired topping for grilled burgers.

Crispy Chinese-American shrimp toast: golden-fried bread triangles topped with seasoned shrimp paste, fresh ginger, water chestnuts, and toasted sesame seeds. A classic dim sum starter.

Asparagus and pimento side dish steams fresh asparagus and tops with lime juice, pimento, and pine nuts. A 10-minute Mediterranean-leaning side that works hot or chilled.