244 shell recipes

Cold quinoa summer salad tossed with pecans, black olives, mushrooms, plumped raisins, and scallions in a lemon-soy-olive oil dressing. No cooking required.

Baked orange shells filled with dates, raisins, and walnuts, topped with a fluffy meringue and toasted coconut. A vintage fruit dessert that's pure elegance.

Stuffed oranges filled with wild rice, chickpeas, and raisins bound in an orange-tahini sauce. A vegetarian Middle Eastern-inspired dish served in the orange shell itself.

Peanuts and slivers: Asian-style fried peanuts tossed with crisp golden garlic slivers and salt. An addictive bar snack that disappears by the handful.

Hearty pasta and lentil soup with mushrooms, tomato paste, garlic, and ground ginger. A thick, protein-rich Italian-style soup that cooks in one pot.

Greek braised lamb with fresh peas simmered in tomatoes, butter, dill, and parsley. Tender one-pot comfort food ready in about an hour.

Turkey casserole baked in a mashed potato shell with mixed vegetables, cream of mushroom soup, and melted cheddar. A low-fat way to use leftover turkey.

Pumpkin walnut cream cheesecake with a toasted walnut crust, spiced pumpkin filling, and a brown sugar walnut praline topping. A holiday-worthy dessert that splits the difference between cheesecake and pumpkin pie.

Chocolate syrup brownies topped with a glossy cooked fudge icing that sets to a thin, snappy shell. A 9x13 pan that feeds a crowd and freezes well.

Tofu ricotta cheese substitute made with firm tofu, lemon juice, basil, garlic, and vegetable oil. A dairy-free vegan filling for lasagna, stuffed shells, and baked pasta.

The original baked whole pumpkin pie, custard filling baked right inside a hollowed pumpkin. A heritage colonial technique that turns the shell into both vessel and dessert.

Fresh shelled pinto beans slow-simmered with tomatoes, cumin, paprika, garlic, and olive oil. Finished with lemon juice and fresh herbs. A vegan side dish from scratch.

If you're in a hurry, this succulent dish is for you! Can be served as an appetizer or the main course.

Pumpkin oatmeal Bundt with maple syrup, warm spices, and a pumpkin seed-oat streusel topping. Coffee-cake style ring made for fall mornings.

Frozen pumpkin pie made with vanilla ice cream, pumpkin puree, and brown sugar in a baked pie shell. Topped with meringue and flash-baked like a Baked Alaska.

Tart de Brymlent is a medieval Lenten tart of salmon baked with spiced apples, pears, and dried fruits in a pastry shell. A genuine old English sweet-savory recipe for history buffs and adventurous cooks.