2 cups dried plain breadcrumbs or Panko (Japanese breadcrumbs that make a very crispy crust)

3 tbsp dried lemon zest

2 tbsp dried sage

1 1/2 tbsp coarse salt

Cracked pepper

Stir together breadcrumbs, zest, sage and salt, then season breadcrumbs with pepper.

Delhi Breadcrumbs – replace lemon zest and sage with1/2 cup chopped, toasted sliced almonds and 2 tsps garam masala (Indian mixture sold in spice section)

Coconut-Lime Breadcrumbs –replace lemon zest, sage and pepper with1/2 cup toasted, unsweetened shredded coconut, 2 1/2 tbsps finely grated lime zest (peels from 2 to 3 limes), and 3/4 tsp cayenne pepper

Parmesan-Oregano Breadcrumbs – replace lemon zest and sage with1 tsp dried oregano and 3/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese. Decrease salt to 1 tsp because cheese is salty.