42 Savoury Baking Recipes For Breakfast, Lunch And Dinner
Produced by Colleen Nicholson, Photography by Christie Vuong, Food Styling by Eshun Mott, Prop Styling by Madeleine Johari.
We're not knocking sweet treats, but who doesn't also like indulging in fresh-from-the-oven savoury baked goods? Try baking up biscuits loaded with cheese and onions, tarts that blend apples and thyme and empanadas loaded with chorizo and peppers. Here are our best savoury baking recipes.
Savoury muffins, scones, biscuits and snacks
Apple, Rye and Cheddar Scones with Whipped Sage Brown Butter
These hearty scones are great for breakfast or brunch, as a side for soups or stews or paired with salad for a light lunch. Only bake as many as you need since they are best enjoyed fresh. Wrap the remaining scones individually and toss in the freezer to bake up whenever you’re in the mood. Get this apple-and-cheddar scone recipe.
Savoury Muffins With Smoked Gouda And Caramelized Onion
Caramelized onions are stirred through the batter for a savoury-sweet hit. Get this savoury muffins with smoked gouda and caramelized onion recipe.
Cornmeal Muffins
Ready in less than 40 minutes, these savoury muffins will fly off the plate even quicker than they take to make. Get this cornmeal muffins recipe.
Flaky Buttermilk Biscuits With Cheddar And Onion
The secret to these flaky, cheesy biscuits is all in the butter. They make a great side dish for dinner or a filling snack. Get this flaky buttermilk biscuits with cheddar and onion recipe.
Membrillo and Manchego Twists
The classic Spanish pairing of membrillo and manchego cheese makes for a fun new take on cheese straws. These can be made ahead and baked from frozen—just add a few minutes to the baking time. Get this membrillo and manchego twist recipe.
Savoury Herb Shortbread Cookies
A savoury take on one of the holiday's most popular cookie recipes. From thyme to rosemary, parsley or oregano, the options are are delicious. Get our savoury herb shortbread cookies recipe.
Puff Pastry Cheese Straws
These cheesy straws are great for gatherings. They can be made ahead of time, and they look impressive on the table. Get this puff pastry cheese straws recipe.
Savoury Cheese Biscotti
These cheesy, crunchy biscotti are a new spin on the classic cookies. Get our savoury cheese biscotti recipe.
Gruyère Cheese Puffs
These light and tangy puffs are the perfect party appetizer. Get our gruyère cheese puffs recipe.
Homemade Breads & Focaccia
BBQ Dill Pickle Flatbreads With Za’atar
The herby, lemony flavour of za’atar pairs perfectly with the tang of dill pickles and the char of a good flatbread crust in this recipe from cookbook author Christine Flynn. (But no one's telling if you use store-bought pizza dough!) Get her bbq dill pickle flatbreads with za'atar recipe.
English Crumpets
These traditional hotcakes, with tons of nooks and crannies, are just perfect for slathering with butter. Put the kettle on and serve them with afternoon tea. Get our English crumpets recipe.
Alison Roman’s Overnight Focaccia, Tonight
Nothing impresses dinner guests quite like serving homemade. This recipe from Alison Roman's cookbook, Nothing Fancy, makes it easy to do just that. Get Alison Roman's overnight focaccia, tonight recipe.
Skillet Cornbread With Roasted Beet Swirl
When chef Suzanne Barr opened her first restaurant in Toronto, Saturday Dinette, she served up cornbread nightly to her guests, crisping slices of it on the flat top and serving it with floral butter. Here, she's updated that recipe with the addition of puréed beets, creating a psychedelic moment with the bright red swirls. Get her skillet cornbread with roasted beet swirl recipe.
Green Garlic Naan
No mains are complete without naan—and now, you can make your own at home with a Michelin touch. Recently awarded the Bib Gourmand, The Cottage Cheese in west Toronto churns out fresh green garlic naan daily. This is how Chef Vikash Chhetri's green garlic naan recipe.
Big-Batch No-Knead Bread
This classic, no-knead loaf delivers a crisp crust and chewy interior. Just stir, rest and bake. This recipe makes enough dough for three loaves. Store any dough you’re not baking straight away in a covered container in the fridge for up to a week. When you’re ready for another loaf, just cut off a portion, shape it, let it rise and bake as directed. Get the big-batch no-knead bread recipe.
Fluffy Potato Rolls
Pair a soup or saucy dish with these ultra soft bread rolls. They'll sop up any extra juices. Get this fluffy potato rolls recipe.
Big-Batch No-Knead Whole-Wheat Bread
A mix of white and whole-wheat flours gives this no-knead loaf a nutty flavour and hearty texture—without compromising that classic open crumb and crackly crust. The dough comes together with a spoon and a bowl, then time does the rest. Get the big-batch no-knead whole-wheat bread recipe.
Big-Batch No-Knead 100% Whole-Wheat Bread
Whole-wheat flour absorbs more water and has less gluten- forming potential, so the dough may feel denser and rise more slowly. Expect a closer crumb, softer crust and a slightly nuttier taste. Get the big-batch no-knead 100% whole-wheat bread recipe.
Roasted Tomato Cornbread
Soft and moist on the inside with a deliciously roasted crust. Get this roasted tomato cornbread recipe.
Grape and Rosemary Focaccia
An Italian classic, this olive-oil-slicked bread showcases flavourful Coronation grapes. (You can also use your favourite purple or black ones.) Serve warm as a snack or as a cheese course with a wedge of blue and glasses of port. Get this grape focaccia recipe.
Classic Cornbread
Evoke childhood Sunday night dinners with this down-home fresh-baked cornbread recipe. And with just 10 minutes of prep time, it's surprisingly easy to make.
Cheddar Soda Bread
The herbs and cheddar make this loaf worthy of any dinner table. And it’s simple to make too (it’s ready in under an hour!). Get this cheddar soda bread recipe.
Sharp-Cheddar Zucchini Bread
A little bit sweet, a little bit salty and a whole lot tasty. Even better, it can be prepared in 15 minutes and is out of the oven in less than an hour. Get Carolyn Chua's sharp-cheddar zucchini bread recipe.
Pull Apart Garlic Bread Rolls
Topped with melted garlic butter and parsley, warm bread rolls are a great side for your soups and chilis. Get this pull-apart garlic bread rolls recipe.
Irish Brown Bread
It’s actually super easy to make this dense, rich bread. Serve it with our homemade cultured butter. Get this Irish brown bread recipe.
Turkish Pide
Pide is a type of Middle Eastern flat bread. We filled ours with beef, mint and tomato paste for a filling start to your day. Get this Turkish pide recipe.
Sweet Potato Focaccia with Garlic & Thyme
"Fluffy and soft, this focaccia is a delicious partner to the autumn roasted chicken with stuffing, but it also suits summer dishes and can be sliced and grilled to serve with anything barbecued." Get Anna Olson's sweet potato focaccia with garlic and thyme recipe.
Savory Tarts And Galettes
Savoury Plum Galette
This open-faced tart showcases thyme-scented plums nestled in caramelized shallots and crème fraiche atop a walnut pastry. For a complete meal, serve tart topped with bitter leaves, such as radicchio, dressed with honey, white wine vinegar and olive oil. Get this plum galette recipe.
Asparagus Tart
No matter how you arrange the asparagus on this simple, peppery tart, it always ends up looking pretty. Get Chantal Braganza's asparagus tart recipe.
Apple And Caramelized Onion Tart
Use those orchard-fresh gems in this thyme-and caramelized-onion appetizer that wins big at cocktail hour. Get this apple and caramelized onion tart recipe.
Turkey And Mushroom Strudels
The perfect way to use up leftover turkey: tossing it into a strudel. Add some mushrooms to the mix and you’re golden. Get this turkey and mushroom strudels recipe.
Leek And Pancetta Galette
Each galette (rustic pastry tarts) is filled with a sweet and salty leek and pancetta mix. Get this leek and pancetta galette recipe.
Empanadas
Potato And Chorizo Empanadas
Flaky empanada dough, plus a spicy chorizo, red pepper, onion, garlic and potato filling, equals one of the coziest appetizers we’ve had yet this fall. Get this potato and chorizo empanadas recipe.
Beef And Monterey Jack Empanadas
Stuffed with Monterey Jack, these beefy savoury pastry turnovers are an ideal snack for entertaining season. Get this beef and Monterey Jack empanadas recipe.
Shrimp And Corn Empanadas
In our take on a seafood empanada, golden corn, rice and shrimp make for a filling appetizer. Get this shrimp and corn empanadas recipe.
Potato And Raisin Empanadas
Raisins give these savoury empanadas just a hint of sweetness. Get this potato and raisin empanadas recipe.
Olive And Pork Empanadas
Mixed with a hint of paprika and hot pepper flakes, these pork and olive empanadas have a little extra oomph. Get this olive and pork empanadas recipe.
Pot Pies & Hand Pies
Turkey Pot Pie
A fragrant pot pie made with ginger and curry is cozy in all the right ways. If you have gravy, you can use it as part of the filling. You can use leftover green beans or hearty greens or start with fresh—just don’t use raw spinach, as the extra water will thin out your sauce. Get this turkey pot pie recipe.
Classic Holiday Tourtière
This savoury pie might become your new holiday staple. Get this holiday tourtière recipe.
Spinach And Feta One-Pan Pie
Crispy spanakopita is a great appetizer, so we turned it into a satisfying vegetarian main course. Using frozen spinach is a time saver; be sure to squeeze the water out very well. Get this spinach and feta pan pie recipe.
Lentil Pot Pie
Why are green lentils a hero ingredient in our kitchen? They last forever in the pantry—or at least until you need a satisfying, healthy, meatless meal. Get this lentil pot pie recipe.
Apple Cider Turkey Pot Pie
Apple cider adds a savoury-sweet kick to this hearty pot pie. Get this apple cider turkey pot pie recipe.
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Born in London, Ont., Gillian was Chatelaine’s former deputy editor, digital. She has also worked at Toronto Life and the National Post. Gillian cares deeply about fighting climate change and loves birds, sad lady singers, bikes, baking and wide-legged denim. She lives in Toronto's east end with her partner, two children and Rosie, her very exuberant Bouvier des Flandres.
