Recipes with salt

Tender braised beef chuck in a star anise and cinnamon-spiced broth, ladled over egg noodles with fresh spinach and sesame oil. Chinese-style beef noodle soup that's worth every minute of simmering.

Whole sea bass baked in a slow-simmered Creole tomato sauce with bell pepper, onions, wine, and a kick of Tabasco. Southern comfort from the sea, y'all.

Greek lamb souvlaki marinated in olive oil, white wine, oregano, and garlic then grilled on skewers. A Mediterranean classic for your next cookout.

Ground beef meatloaf rolled around a savory cornbread and zucchini stuffing, seasoned with basil and red pepper flakes, then glazed with ketchup. A stuffed meatloaf that's anything but ordinary.

Robust Italian beef stew with red wine, cinnamon, cloves, Nicoise olives, and roasted peppers, slow-simmered and ladled over soft polenta. A true feast-day spoon-and-fork dinner.

Avoid having to clean up a mess and cook this traditional spaghetti sauce by following the simple crockpot recipe.

Fluffy baked egg squares loaded with Monterey Jack, cheddar, and chopped green chilis. Cut into bite-sized cubes, these Tex-Mex appetizers are just as good cold as they are warm from the oven.

A crunchy Chinese chicken salad with napa cabbage, romaine, snow peas, and carrots topped with rotisserie chicken, chopped peanuts, and fresh mint, all tossed in a smoky chipotle peanut butter dressing.

Pickled green tomatoes packed with garlic, celery, hot peppers, and dill in a vinegar brine. A simple home canning recipe for end-of-season unripe tomatoes.

Little jam cakes with a hidden pocket of gooseberry jam baked inside a light, buttery sponge. Bite-sized treats for lunchboxes, tea time, or dessert.

Jarred roasted peppers, bacon, onion and garlic make this tasty super creamy sauce a breeze to make and it's perfect served with spaghetti for a quick and easy weeknight meal.

Mulligatawny stew with curried chicken thighs, lentils, potatoes, and apple cider, finished with yogurt and fresh apple. A hearty Anglo-Indian soup with layers of warm spice.

Traditional Swabian meat dumplings made with ground beef and pork, seasoned with nutmeg and parsley, simmered gently in salted water. Serve in hot beef broth for a cozy German soup.

Mandel rolls (mandelbrot) made with cake meal, matzo meal, potato starch, and chopped nuts. Twice-baked Jewish biscotti that are crisp, cinnamon-spiced, and Passover-friendly.

Get into the holiday spirit with this easy and delicious recipe that just might have you singing Christmas carols while you're working away!

Easy Italian seasoned broccoli. Boiled (or steamed) then tossed in aromatics.

Skip the noodles! This crescent roll lasagna wraps seasoned ground beef, creamy cottage cheese, and melted mozzarella in buttery, golden dough. Ready in one hour with make-ahead flexibility.

Tender wine-baked chicken tossed with penne, rehydrated sun-dried tomatoes, portobello mushrooms, and fresh basil in a creamy evaporated milk sauce. This elegant 30-minute pasta dinner tastes like fine dining at home.

Layered apple cake with a buttery crust, tangy cream cheese filling, sliced apples, and silky custard topping crowned with pecans. A showstopper baked in a springform pan.

Kasha varnishkes is the classic Jewish comfort dish: toasted buckwheat groats coated with egg, simmered with caramelized onions and porcini mushrooms, then tossed with bowtie pasta.

Quick beef stir-fry with tender flank steak, crisp-tender cauliflower, and bright snow peas in a garlicky soy sauce glaze. Ready in 35 minutes using one skillet or wok.

If you're looking for a quick meal to make try this easy crockpot recipe that will satisfy your hunger in no time!

Try these scrumptious meatballs made with ground beef, deviled ham and a variety of spices. Goes great with pasta or rice.

Southern-style pot roast braised with ginger, tomatoes, and fresh figs for a sweet-savory showstopper that turns tough beef melt-in-your-mouth tender after 3 hours of simmering.

Grecian chicken and potatoes baked in a lemon-oregano-garlic marinade, with sliced red potatoes roasted over onions in buttery lemon broth. Classic taverna-style Sunday dinner.

Farfalle tossed in a creamy cilantro pesto made with cottage cheese and yogurt, finished with garlic and red pepper flakes. Light, fresh, and easily made vegan.

Polpette di pollo in brodo: Italian chicken meatballs with Parmesan, lemon zest, and nutmeg poached in chicken broth. A light, comforting soup ready in 30 minutes.

A bread machine loaf spiked with creme de menthe and loaded with mint chocolate morsels. Dump, press start, and come back to a warm loaf that smells like a candy shop.

Quelites, a traditional New Mexican spinach and pinto bean side dish with bacon drippings, chili pepper, and hard-boiled egg. A 25-minute Southwestern classic.

East Indian curry chicken from scratch, very mild.

Using a short and easier technique, these pickles still deliver all the flavor of long-cured deli pickles.

Chicken and stuffing casserole: bone-in chicken browned in seasoned flour, blanketed with cream of chicken soup and a homemade sage-thyme bread stuffing, then baked until tender with a crisp top.

Lighter crab stroganoff with mushrooms, sherry, and nonfat sour cream over spinach noodles. All the creamy, savory comfort of classic stroganoff with less guilt.

Soft, tangy wheat germ yogurt bread with honey, molasses, and bran for a nutrient-rich homemade loaf. Egg-washed and topped with crunchy wheat germ for a bakery-worthy finish.

Tangy sourdough bread made in a bread machine with active starter, bread flour, and minimal ingredients. Feed starter first for lighter loaf.

Pan-roasted grouper crusted with whole mustard seeds and thyme, served with leeks, corn, and a white wine butter sauce finished with lime juice.

Crustless zucchini quiche with Bisquick, Parmesan, and marjoram. Mix everything in one bowl and bake. No pie crust to fuss with, just pour and go.

Sylvia's Apple Pie features a no-fuss oil-based crust pressed right into the pan, piled high with cinnamon-sugar apples and dotted with butter. No rolling pin needed for this old-fashioned classic.

Flank steak rubbed with garlic, red pepper, and seasoned salt, then marinated in Worcestershire sauce. Broil or grill for just minutes per side and slice thin across the grain.

Boneless beef rib eye roast seasoned simply and oven-roasted, then carved thin and served with a savory red wine and mushroom pan sauce. Elegant enough for holidays, easy enough for Sunday dinner.

Uruguayan rice and ground beef one-pot stew with carrots, potatoes, onion, and garlic. A South American comfort dish that simmers slowly into a hearty, weeknight-friendly meal.

Nero Wolfe's roast quail Veronique stuffed with wild rice, served on ham-topped butter-fried toast with a white wine, veal bouillon, and green grape pan sauce.

A savory bread machine loaf loaded with fragrant rosemary, Parmesan, Monterey Jack, and oat bran. Whole wheat flour and olive oil give it a hearty, rustic crumb with a crispy, golden crust.

Gluten-free banana bread made with rice flour, potato starch, and unflavored gelatin for structure. Folded egg whites keep it light and tender.

Spaghetti tossed in a beefy bacon-and-beer tomato sauce with sirloin, fire-roasted tomatoes, hot sauce, and Worcestershire, topped with sharp cheddar and crispy bacon bits. A 35-minute weeknight rodeo.

Skinless chicken legs marinated overnight in malt vinegar, dry white wine, shallots, and fresh basil, then broiled until caramelized and tangy. A bold, pub-inspired twist on weeknight chicken.

A hearty German-style potato salad with browned kielbasa, tangy sauerkraut, tart apples, and a sharp apple cider vinegar dressing. Served warm, this is a one-bowl meal straight from the Black Forest tradition.

Texas-style no-bean chili with coarse ground beef and suet, loaded with chili powder, cumin, and cayenne. A purist's bowl of red with no tomatoes, no beans, just meat and spice.