For flavor and texture, it's tough to beat homemade bread crumbs By SARA BIR Special to The Oregonian Potato chips, pretzels, pistachios ... it's the crunch that counts -- but it doesn't always have ...

Unsure of what to do with those stale, random pieces of bread floating around at the end of the week after your family has used the "good" pieces for avocado toast and sandwich recipes? Or have a few ...

Spice up a simple, fresh pasta with homemade breadcrumbs for a dish that will satisfy the whole family. "This is one of those elemental yet marvelous pastas made from almost nothing but a cook's ...

Sometimes, it is the simplest embellishments that make the meal. There is nothing complicated about bread crumbs, yet seasoned and toasted in a pan they are elevated to a garnish worthy not just of ...

Sometimes, it is the simplest embellishments that make the meal. There is nothing complicated about bread crumbs, yet seasoned and toasted in a pan they are elevated to a garnish worthy not just of ...

Bread crumbs are the new kale. Well, maybe not — but they are pretty terrific. Toasted with garlic and olive oil, they can lend a textural and flavorful crunch to a variety of foods. You’d never know ...

For a pleasant change of pace, we toss crisp, golden breadcrumbs with the pasta instead of the usual grated cheese. If you don't have orecchiette, replace them with shells, bow ties, rotelle, or ...

Bread crumbs are a versatile and delicious ingredient to have on hand in your kitchen, and homemade bread crumbs beat the flavor and nutritional content of store-bought varieties. Plus, it saves you ...