Recipes with salt

Herb-seasoned beef meatballs simmered in homemade red sauce, loaded into hollowed-out hoagie rolls with melted mozzarella and Parmesan, then baked until bubbly and golden.

Honey orange chicken legs baked with a glaze of orange juice, honey, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard. Skinless chicken legs basted until fork-tender and golden brown.

Iron Horse cucumber salad tosses crisp cucumbers, radishes, onion, and bell pepper with rice vinegar, cilantro, and fresh ginger. A bright Asian-inspired side in 20 minutes.

A rich, fudgy steamed chocolate pudding made with semi-sweet chocolate and pecans, served warm with a fresh raspberry-liqueur sauce. An elegant make-ahead dessert for special occasions.

Clear chicken broth with poached breast, leeks, carrots, red pepper, and elbow macaroni, finished with fresh thyme and Parmesan. A light, herb-scented soup that freezes beautifully.

Hearty vegetarian two-bean and cheddar cheese pie loaded with chickpeas, kidney beans, and melted cheddar in a homemade biscuit crust. A filling, protein-rich meatless dinner baked in just 25 minutes.

Hot dogs in a spiced tomato sauce with curry, chili powder, sage, and dry mustard served over elbow macaroni. A retro franks and mac recipe with surprising depth from an unexpected spice blend.

Potato moussaka casserole with ground lamb, barley, tomato sauce, and a custard topping baked until golden. A simplified Greek-style casserole that swaps eggplant for sliced potatoes.

Traditional Slovak pirohy (pierogi) with a tender egg dough boiled and bathed in browned butter. Choose from cottage cheese, dill potato, or sweet-savory cabbage filling.

This cheesy and creamy tetrazzini is easy to make. It can be made in advance, then freeze it in your freezer. Reheat it for a quick and tasty weekday dinner.

Creamy parsnip chowder with butternut squash, bacon, and a cinnamon stick simmered in chicken broth. A velvety fall soup finished with heavy cream, nutmeg, and chives.

Gluten-free peanut butter cookies made with rice flour, maple syrup, and natural peanut butter. No eggs, no wheat, no dairy. Just pure peanut flavor with classic fork marks.

Soft sesame seed yogurt bread for the bread machine. Yogurt adds tang and moisture to the crumb while sesame seeds bring a toasty, nutty flavor to every slice.

French doughnut muffins taste like cake doughnuts without the deep fryer: nutmeg-spiced batter baked, then dipped in butter and rolled in cinnamon-sugar while still warm.

Velvety from-scratch cream of broccoli soup pureed until silky smooth and finished with cream, milk, and your choice of melty cheese. A warming, veggie-loaded bowl that beats anything from a can.

Slow-simmered Sicilian ragu with ground pork, pureed tomatoes, soffritto vegetables, and fresh mint. Freezes for months and gets richer with every reheat.

Simple sourdough rye bread for the bread machine with rye flour, eggs, and just a handful of pantry staples. A dense, chewy loaf with deep rye flavor and minimal effort.

Chewy oatmeal chocolate chip cookies made with brown sugar, butter, and rolled oats. Just 9 ingredients and ready in about 20 minutes from bowl to cooling rack.

Whole chicken simmered into rich homemade broth, then combined with sweet corn, chopped tomatoes, and a squeeze of lemon for a hearty chowder that feeds eight. From-scratch comfort in a bowl.

Hearty ground beef and cheddar layered between creamy cornbread made with real creamed corn. A rustic, filling one-dish dinner that's ready in about an hour with minimal prep.

Fresh salsa Miami with peeled tomatoes, jalapenos, green chilies, cilantro, and cumin in a lemon-mustard vinaigrette. A chunky, no-cook salsa with South Florida flair.

Pan-fried tuna patties spiced with cumin, cayenne, coriander, and dry mustard. Made with canned tuna, eggs, and bread crumbs for a quick, budget-friendly dinner.

Crisp romaine and baby spinach salad dressed in a creamy oil-free rouille made from toasted hazelnuts, pimientos, and white balsamic vinegar. Light, vibrant, and ready in 25 minutes.

Thick, fudgy cocoa brownies loaded with chocolate chips and chopped nuts, baked in a 13x9 pan. A full cup of melted butter and 3/4 cup cocoa make these the richest, chewiest brownies you'll ever pull from your oven.

Honey fried trout: whole trout rubbed with lemon, double-dredged in cornmeal, pan-fried crispy, then glazed with honey for a sweet-savory finish. A classic streamside supper.

Golden whole wheat challah made without eggs or dairy, braided into a tender loaf with optional raisins, sesame, or poppy seed toppings.

Vegan date walnut muffins built on a sticky date-water paste with brown sugar and crunchy walnuts folded in. No eggs, no dairy, just 12 tender muffins in 45 minutes.

A vegetarian take on sushi – a one bowl meal, which can be made in advance, keeps well in the fridge and makes for a great lunchbox. If you are going to make it ahead, store the dressing separately until you are ready to serve.

Yummy Oatmeal Cream Cheese Jam Bars recipe

Milk fudge made stovetop with evaporated milk, marshmallows, semi-sweet chocolate, and chopped pecans. No candy thermometer needed. Five minutes of prep for a dozen rich, creamy squares.

From-scratch griddle cakes with sliced fresh strawberries folded right into a light, fluffy batter. Thirty minutes from bowl to breakfast table, served hot with syrup and butter.

Penne with creamy roasted garlic sauce, crispy bacon, white wine, tomatoes, and Parmesan. A rich Italian-style pasta that makes a whole head of garlic taste sweet and mellow.

Slice-and-bake chocolate icebox cookies rolled in chopped pecans and topped with melted milk chocolate. Make the dough ahead, chill overnight, and bake 8 dozen in minutes.

Classic twice-baked potatoes stuffed with whipped cheddar cheese, butter, and egg, then broiled until golden on top. Fluffy, cheesy, and endlessly customizable.

One-pot spicy lentil soup with tomatoes, carrots, celery, cayenne, and cumin. High-fiber, naturally vegan, and dead simple. Just dump everything in and let it simmer.

Chewy molasses ginger cookies spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves, then topped with a bright orange zest glaze. Buttermilk keeps them impossibly soft. Freezer-friendly!

Chewy chocolate chip cookies loaded with whole wheat flour, oats, and sunflower seeds. Rolled in seeds before baking for a nutty, crunchy coating that makes 6 dozen crowd-pleasers.

Layered tomato vegetable casserole with potatoes, sweet potatoes, zucchini, and carrots under a golden parmesan breadcrumb crust. One pan, one hour, and a whole garden on your plate.

Fudgy, intensely chocolatey brownies made with both semisweet and unsweetened chocolate, two sticks of butter, and chopped walnuts. Rich, dense, and slightly underbaked for gooey centers.

Beef chuck roast marinated overnight in red wine, a full cup of garlic, lemon juice, basil, and dry mustard, then grilled over medium coals until smoky and tender. Feeds six hungry people.

Warm brownie pudding cake bakes its own fudgy chocolate sauce underneath a soft cake top. Pour boiling water over the batter, don't stir, bake, then spoon out cake and sauce in one go.

Old fashioned butterscotch cookies made with melted butter dissolved in brown sugar for pure caramel flavor. A thin, crispy drop cookie with just six pantry staples that bakes in 8 minutes.

Rhubarb pecan muffins with fresh orange juice and orange zest for a tart, nutty, citrus-bright spring bake. A quick-mix muffin that uses seasonal rhubarb in every bite.

Dense fudge pecan cake with cocoa, chopped pecans, and a glossy chocolate-cream royal glaze. Baked in a springform pan, chilled until firm, then glazed.

Butter-browned chicken breasts baked with sautéed bell peppers in a white wine and herb sauce. A simple, elegant French-inspired dinner with just a handful of ingredients.

Quick Italian tuna spaghetti in a savory tomato sauce with green peppers, onions, and oregano. A pantry-friendly pasta dinner on the table in just 25 minutes.

Kosh tili are Central Asian fried dough twists (also called bow ties or angel wings) made with yogurt and eggs, deep-fried until puffed, and dusted with powdered sugar.

Try this savory low-fat soup made with zucchini, green beans and chickpeas.