The Types of Savory Recipes You’ll Find
This wonderfully broad category covers everything from appetizers and snacks to pizza and pies, side dishes, and sauces and dips. Whether baked, roasted, simmered, or served fresh, these savory recipes are all about flavor-first cooking that’s sure to bring your loved ones together.
These dishes have been carefully developed to ensure that they’re easy to prepare, endlessly adaptable, and perfect for everything from a quick weeknight meal to a show-stopping party spread.
Ways to Enjoy these Savory Recipes
These recipes are your go-to for any holiday and occasion. They’re also ideal for:
- Parties and gatherings: Birthdays, holidays, and game nights are made better with a spread of delicious appetizers and snacks.
- Casual entertaining: A simple evening with friends is instantly elevated with a selection of dips and snacks.
- Weeknight dinner: A hearty dinner like a savory pie or homemade casserole is exactly what the family needs at the end of a busy day.
- Lunchbox fillers: Many savory snacks, like savory muffins or crispy chicken bites, are ideal for adding a little something special to a lunchbox.
Tips for Making and Preparing the Best Savory Recipes
Creating mouth-watering savory dishes can be done by anyone. Here are a few simple tips to ensure success every time:
- Make ahead: Certain elements of savory recipes can be prepared the day or night before which can help create a stress-free cooking experience, especially when preparing for the holidays or for dinner guests.
- Lean into freezer meals: Some of the savory recipes here on Laura’s Bakery are perfect for freezer meals. Make an extra casserole when preparing for your mid-week family dinner and freeze it for those busy days.
- Seasoning: Always follow the recipe when seasoning your savory dish. You can always add extra salt and spices to a sauce or casserole later, but you can ruin a dish if you start off heavy-handed. Taste and adjust!
- Rest before serving: Savory recipes that include grilled or roasted meat and even hearty casseroles call for a few minutes of resting time before serving. This helps the meaty juices to redistribute and for saucy casserole fillings to set.
- Save pasta water: Whether you’re making pasta sauce or a dish that includes pasta, I always recommend reserving some pasta water that you can use to adjust the consistency of your dish or sauce without diluting flavor.
With this many savory options, the only question left is: what will you make first?