Recipes with salt

Skinless chicken dipped in yogurt, coated in seasoned bread crumbs, and baked until crispy. Served with a punchy green dipping sauce of fresh mint, garlic, ginger, and green chili that steals the show.

Olive Garden copycat shrimp tossed in homemade basil butter with parmesan and romano cheeses. Restaurant-style Italian pasta ready in 40 minutes at home.

Flaked tuna and cooked spinach baked with Parmesan, bread crumbs, lemon juice, and mayo until golden and bubbly. Serve in individual gratin shells or a pie plate for a simple, protein-packed weeknight dinner in 30 minutes.

A bubbly, protein-packed casserole with ground turkey, lima beans, baked beans, and kidney beans in a sweet-tangy brown sugar and molasses sauce. Oven or microwave ready in about an hour.

Authentic jhinka masala with plump shrimp simmered in a fragrant blend of mustard seeds, cumin, turmeric, and fresh ginger. Ready in 30 minutes and served over nutty basmati rice for a weeknight Indian curry that hits every warm, spicy note.

Five pounds of onions slow-cooked for 3 to 4 hours into a deep, reddish-brown onion marmalade. Just onions, oil, and salt. Three ingredients, zero shortcuts, incredible depth of flavor.

Indian vegetable pullao with sprouted mung beans, long grain rice, green beans, and mushrooms seasoned with garam masala and popping mustard seeds. Oven-finished for fluffy, separate grains.

One-skillet chicken and spinach saute with milk, broth, and a whisper of nutmeg. High-protein, low-fat, and on the table in 40 minutes. Clean eating that actually satisfies.

Traditional Ukrainian kutia made with slow-cooked wheat berries, ground poppy seeds, honey, walnuts, and raisins. The first dish of the 12-course Sviata Vechera Christmas Eve supper.

Maple oatmeal loaf for the bread machine, with quick oats, bread flour, real maple syrup, and active dry yeast. A hands-off whole-grain breakfast loaf.

Buttery Italian pine nut biscotti brightened with fresh lemon juice and zest. Twice-baked until golden and crisp, with toasted pignoli in every bite. A cookie that keeps beautifully for weeks.

Poached salmon barely simmers in white wine, water, coriander seed, and bay leaf for tender flake-apart fish in 15 minutes. The lowest-effort, healthiest way to cook salmon at home.

President LBJ's famous Pedernales River chili recipe with venison, chili powder, oregano, cumin, and tomatoes. Authentic Texas-style no-bean chili.

Summer basil salad tossed in a sweet rice vinegar and Dijon dressing with fresh veggies, herbs, and golden raisins. Serve it over fusilli, brown rice, or couscous for a light, vibrant side dish.

Diced bass mixed with tomato, onion, thyme, and bay leaves, wrapped in mashan leaves and steamed. A traditional Guatemalan fish tamale (tashmul) that's rustic, aromatic, and ready in 40 minutes.

Maryland crab cakes pan-fried golden with a pound of crab meat, Italian breadcrumbs, dry mustard, and Worcestershire. Simple seasoning that lets the crab shine.

Open-faced oven-baked hamburgers spread on buns with mustard, onion, and ground beef. Ready in 20 minutes and freezer-friendly for quick weeknight dinners.

Lemon-yogurt coffee cake baked in a bundt pan, with tangy yogurt for a tender crumb, plenty of fresh lemon, and whipped egg whites folded in for lightness. A bright, buttery cake for brunch or with tea.

A Korean stir-fry where salt-pressed cucumbers and julienned beef come together with sesame oil, toasted seeds, and chili heat. If you've never cooked cucumbers before, this will change your mind.

Fresh summer salad with ripe tomatoes, chickpeas, sweet Vidalia onion, and basil tossed in a tangy Dijon red wine vinegar dressing. No cooking, no oil, ready in 15 minutes flat.

Cubed turkey and mixed vegetables in a creamy mushroom sauce, topped with a unique potato flake and Parmesan crust that bakes up flaky and golden. The best way to turn leftover turkey into a showstopper.

Spinach and crumbled bacon baked in a rich custard with pecans, cheddar cheese, and half-and-half. A Southern-leaning quiche with nutty crunch in every slice.

Toasted cumin, chili powder, enchilada sauce, beans, and corn simmered into a bold Southwestern sauce served over pasta with melted cheddar on top.

Silky pureed chestnut soup with roasted chestnuts, herbs, and a splash of marsala or sherry. Serve it hot for winter warmth or chilled for an elegant summer starter.

Fudgy brownies made with unsweetened chocolate, cake flour, and two sticks of butter, topped with whole walnuts and a semisweet chocolate drizzle.

Southern-style baked crab casserole loaded with buttery pecans, cream of celery soup, and a crispy breadcrumb topping. Hearty, nutty, and ready in under an hour.

Light summer vegetable soup with carrots, zucchini, tomatoes, green beans, and spinach in chicken broth. Garden-fresh flavor on the table in 30 minutes.

Old fashioned macaroni and cheese layers cooked elbows with sharp cheddar in a milk-and-egg custard, baked under a paprika-dusted cheese crust. No bechamel, no shortcuts.

Old Mexico slow cooker chili with cubed stewing beef, three forms of tomato, chili powder, and a kick of hot sauce. No beans, just deep-simmered Texas-style heat.

Fattigmann (Norwegian poor man's cookies): crisp, cardamom-scented diamond pastries fried until pale gold and dusted with powdered sugar. A holiday tradition from Scandinavian baking.

Lucy's apple pie in a jar packs cinnamon-spiced apple slices and thickened syrup into Mason jars, water-bath processed for shelf-stable filling. Pour into a crust whenever pie cravings strike.

Recipe can easily be cut in half. This may be prepared ahead of time, covered and refrigerated.

Old-fashioned Southern cream cookies made with sour cream, walnuts, and pressed flat with a cinnamon-sugar glass. Soft, cakey drop cookies that yield six dozen from one batch.

A rustic open-faced apple pie piled high with chunky apples, blanketed in buttery sugar-flour crumbs, and soaked with an egg-milk custard before baking. Part crumble, part pie, all comfort.

This classic braided egg bread rises twice for a pillowy, golden loaf brushed with egg wash and sprinkled with sesame seeds. A Shabbat staple that fills your whole house with the irresistible scent of fresh-baked bread.

Rich chocolate spritz cookies pressed through a cookie press into festive shapes. Unsweetened chocolate and shortening create crisp edges with tender centers in just 10 minutes.

Traditional British pork pie with hot water crust pastry, chopped seasoned pork filling, and savory gelatin jelly poured in after baking. A proper picnic and pub classic.

Pan-seared beef tenderloin topped with melted blue cheese and sweet balsamic caramelized onions. A simple, elegant steak dinner that's ready in 40 minutes.

Peach sour cream coffee cake layers a tender sour cream batter with sliced fresh peaches and a brown sugar streusel top. Tangy, fruit-studded breakfast cake for summer.

Rich chocolate cherry bundt cake made moist with a whole can of cherry pie filling, studded with melty chocolate chips and crunchy nuts. A cinnamon-kissed, Black Forest-style cake finished with chocolate icing.

Old-fashioned hearth bread made with honey, wheat germ, and dry milk, kneaded in a food processor and baked into a rustic round loaf. Simple yeast bread with a golden, hollow-sounding crust.

Butterscotch Brownies with Caramel Frosting recipe

Poppy seed oatmeal bread is a no-yeast quick loaf with whole wheat, quick oats, buttermilk, and honey. A nutty breakfast bread with crackly poppy seed crust and tender crumb.

Pedernales River chili made Texas-style with coarse ground beef, lard, ground chile, and no beans. A bold, no-frills LBJ-era recipe simmered low for an hour.

Buttermilk bundt cake with a chocolate swirl baked in a fluted tube pan and finished with a chocolate chip drizzle. Tender crumb with a fudgy ribbon inside.

Salmon fillets buried in shredded potatoes, foil-roasted until tender, then broiled for a crisp golden crust. Served with a silky beurre blanc sauce.

Mocha nut butter balls: tender, snowball-style shortbread cookies flavored with cocoa and instant coffee, packed with toasted walnuts or pecans, rolled in sugar.

Chocolate chip pecan pie that mounts chips and pecans into the bottom of an all-butter homemade crust before pouring the gooey custard over top. The chocolate melts into pockets you hit with every fork.