Name: Curried Scallop Cakes
Yield: Makes about 40
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds fresh sea scallops, cut into 1/4-inch pieces; 3/4 cup mayonnaise; 3 large egg yolks; 3 green onions, chopped; 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 1/2 tablespoons dry mustard; 1 1/2 tablespoons curry powder; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 3 1/2 cups panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)*; Vegetable oil

Image may contain Food Pork Dish and Meal

Curried Scallop CakesCarin Krasner

Creamy on the inside and crunchy on the outside, these are fragrant with Indian curry and cilantro. Scallops are a less expensive alternative to crab, and they make a moist, plump little cake. Prepare the scallop cakes ahead and simply reheat right before guests arrive.

Recipe notes

Caramelized Onion Pasta

Turn humble onions into this thrifty yet luxe pasta dinner.

Our Favorite French Onion Soup

Caramelized onions, melty Gruyère, and a deeply savory broth deliver the kind of comfort that doesn’t need improving.

Golden Mushroom Soup With Orzo & a Pat of Butter

This is the type of soup that, at first glance, might seem a little…unexciting. But you’re underestimating the power of mushrooms, which do the heavy lifting.

Classic French Bouillabaisse With Rouille

This flexible recipe is all you need to bring this iconic Provençal seafood stew to your table.

Béchamel Sauce

This classic 15-minute sauce is your secret weapon for homemade mac and cheese, chowder, lasagna, and more.

Mascarpone Cheesecake

An extra-silky filling (no water bath needed!) and a smooth sour cream topping make this the ultimate cheesecake.

Crème Anglaise

The silky French vanilla sauce that goes with everything.

Butternut Squash–Kale Salad With Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette

Round out these autumn greens with tart pomegranate seeds, crunchy pepitas, and a shower of Parmesan.