177 altering recipes

No-cook spinach pesto sauce blended with pine nuts, olive oil, basil, and garlic. A vibrant green, vegan-friendly alternative to traditional basil pesto.

Sun-dried tomato pesto: oil-packed sundried tomatoes blended with parmigiano-reggiano, toasted walnuts, garlic, and warm olive oil. A deeper, more savory alternative to basil pesto.

Homemade peppermint liqueur with just vodka, mint extract, and sugar syrup. Steep for two weeks for a smooth, minty after-dinner drink or cocktail mixer.

Plains Tribes dried corn soup with dried beef or buffalo and fatback, simmered low and slow after a 48-hour corn soak. A traditional Native American recipe with deep, earthy flavor.

Creamy cottage cheese house dressing blended with buttermilk, Parmesan, sundried tomatoes, and Italian herbs. A high-protein, lower-fat alternative to ranch in 5 minutes.

Microwave Irish coffee combines strong black coffee, Irish whiskey, sugar, and floated whipped cream for the classic warming after-dinner drink. Made in under 3 minutes with no special equipment.

Vegan broccomole dip made from pureed broccoli stems with cumin, lemon, green chilies, and fresh tomato. A zero-fat guacamole alternative in 15 minutes.

Homemade beer mustard made with dry mustard, brown sugar, turmeric, and flat beer. No cooking required. Bold, tangy, and ready after a quick chill.

Cold chicken pasta salad with sharp cheddar, pepperoni, and Belgian endive in Italian dressing. A make-ahead dish that's even better after chilling overnight.

Mexican beef salad with seared round steak strips, hominy, olives, and Monterey Jack over lettuce and tomato in a cumin-oregano vinaigrette. A Tex-Mex taco-salad alternative.

No-bean Texas-style chili with ground beef, ground chile peppers, green chiles, and fresh tomatoes. Fat is skimmed after chilling for a leaner bowl.

Saged turkey loaf with fresh and dried sage, shallots, thyme, marjoram, and a hint of orange zest. A lighter, herb-forward alternative to classic meatloaf.

Salmon ball appetizer with cream cheese, horseradish, lemon juice, and onion, rolled in crushed pecans and parsley. A no-cook party spread ready after chilling.

Pepperoni and cheddar stuffed pizza bread baked from frozen bread dough. Four ingredients, golden crust, melty cheese center. Easy game-day or after-school snack.

Italian marinated chicken with a bright lemon-and-herb marinade of olive oil, basil, oregano, and garlic. Grills, bakes, or broils with equal success after a 2-hour soak.

Curried cucumber and tomato soup, a chilled summer puree of garden produce blended with curry powder, garlic, and hot sauce. No-cook, vegan, and ready after a quick chill.