Recipes with salt

Buttery cookies hiding a whole Andes mint inside, wrapped in soft dough and topped with a pecan half for surprise chocolate-mint magic in every bite.

Lightning-fast beef and sea scallop stir-fry with garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, and scallions in peanut oil. Surf and turf in a wok, done in under a minute of actual cooking.

Spicy beef carbonade braises sirloin or stewing beef in red wine and beef stock with bacon, garlic, chili powder and a hit of habanero. A Belgian-meets-Tex-Mex riff on the classic carbonade flamande.

Flaky, golden borekas filled with cheesy mashed potato or garlicky spinach, brushed with egg wash and topped with sesame seeds. A beloved Israeli and Sephardic pastry that's worth every fold.

Stovetop chili mac with browned sirloin, jalapeños, Vidalia onions, and a cumin-chili spice blend simmered in beef broth and tomatoes. Toss with elbow macaroni and melted cheddar for a one-pot dinner that serves eight.

Pakistani chicken marinated in spiced yogurt with cumin, ginger, garlic, lemon juice, and paprika, then grilled or broiled. Deeply seasoned from slits cut into the meat that let the marinade penetrate.

Pillowy homemade yeast doughnuts cut into sticks, fried golden, and coated in a cooked maple-brown-sugar frosting. Light-as-air maple bars with a rich, fudgy glaze, made from scratch.

Homemade vegan brownie mix with carob powder and pitted dates, sweetened naturally with no refined sugar. Just blend with soy milk and bake for fudgy, wholesome brownies in 30 minutes.

Gluten-free olive rosemary flatbread made with rice flour, corn flour, and xanthan gum. Studded with black olives, brushed with garlic-egg glaze, and baked golden.

German-style ground beef patties with applesauce and allspice, browned and simmered under a blanket of tangy sauerkraut. A hearty one-skillet dinner that's comfort food with a Bavarian twist.

Elbow macaroni bakes with tomato sauce, sharp cheddar, and chicken broth in this Southern-style casserole. The standing time lets the broth soak into the pasta for creamy texture without a béchamel.

Rice-stuffed Cornish hens with a sweet filling of raisins, walnuts, honey, lemon juice, and cinnamon. Roasted with butter-rubbed skin until golden and juicy.

Grilled sausage foil packet with red potatoes, green beans, and onion sealed up and cooked right on the grill. Smoky sausage and tender vegetables in one no-cleanup hobo dinner for camping or the backyard.

Discover this easy Chicken Broccoli and Biscuit Casserole recipe: a cheesy, creamy bake with tender chicken, fresh broccoli florets, and flaky buttermilk biscuits topped golden brown. Ideal for quick family dinners, beginner cooks, or comforting weeknight meals using pantry staples.

A tasty and scrumptious dish that is the perfect side for any dinner you prepare for your family!

Slow cooker tostada pie with layered corn tortillas, chili-cumin ground beef, black olives, tomato sauce, and melted Monterey Jack. Foil handles make serving a breeze.

Lead your tastebuds to victory by indulging into this rich cake!

Crepe batter is not ladled onto a griddle but into a crepe pan, a shallow, round frying pan specifically designed for making crepes. If you don't have a crepe pan you may employ a non-stick eight inch skillet.

Poblano lamb stew: cubed lamb shoulder simmered with crushed juniper berries and chicken broth, then finished with roasted poblano strips and a bright shower of lemon zest.

Beef and Cabbage Joes: a Sloppy Joe upgrade with shredded cabbage stretching the ground beef. Tangy ketchup-mustard sauce, served on toasted hamburger buns. Family-friendly weeknight.

Not real spareribs, they are made of vegetables, but tastes very nice, and much more healthier too!

Fried garlic chicken balls, walnut-sized ground chicken poppers seasoned with crushed garlic, ginger, soy, and sherry, rolled in a cornstarch-flour coat and deep-fried golden.

Pork chops simmered in a bright radish and cilantro relish with tomatoes, orange juice, and lime. A unique braised pork dish with Latin-inspired flavors served over rice.

A quick ground beef and egg noodle casserole with mushrooms, corn, tomato soup, and melted cheddar on top. The ultimate easy weeknight dinner when time is short and bellies are hungry.

Slow-roasted boneless pork shoulder rubbed with fresh dill, garlic powder, and coarse black pepper, marinated overnight for deep flavor. A simple 5-ingredient roast that feeds 8.

A velvety cream soup loaded with turkey, potatoes, celery, and creamed corn, seasoned with paprika and ginger. Ladle it into big bowls with crusty rolls for a warming post-holiday meal.

Quick Korean-style pickled napa cabbage with chili powder, fresh ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and white vinegar. No cooking needed. Salt, mix, jar, and wait 24 hours for a tangy, crunchy side dish.

Dense, moist Shaker chocolate pound cake made with butter, lard, cocoa, and grated chocolate baked in a tube pan. Fill the center with whipped cream and shaved chocolate for a stunning finish.

Peanut butter filled fudge cupcakes hide a cream cheese and peanut butter core inside rich cocoa cupcakes. Bake reveals a fudgy exterior with a soft, cheesecake-like peanut butter center.

Smoky bacon, tender potatoes, corn, and tomatoes simmered into a chunky chowder with catfish fillets stirred in at the end. A 30-minute Southern comfort bowl.

Ground beef spaghetti Parmigiana with corn, tomato sauce, and a pinch of cinnamon over butter-Parmesan tossed pasta. A unique weeknight comfort dinner ready in under an hour.

This is my best soup for a cold winter day, hearty and delicious. Actually it's great anytime of year.

Mesquite grilled chicken marinated in cumin, lime juice, garlic, and olive oil, served with a roasted corn and black bean relish with cilantro. A Southwestern grilled chicken dinner with smoky depth.

Leek salad with pineapple and apple in a creamy sour cream and mayonnaise dressing, finished with fresh parsley. A quick no-cook side salad ready in 25 minutes.

Ukrainian almond crescents with a tender sour cream yeast pastry rolled around a ground almond and brown sugar filling. Flaky, nutty, and golden, these Eastern European cookies melt in your mouth.

Old-fashioned pickled beef tongue or pork cured with salt, pickling spices, brown sugar, and garlic. Dry-rubbed and refrigerated for weeks, then simmered low and slow until fork-tender.

Dutch oven pot roast braised in beef broth, French onion soup, and Burgundy wine with rosemary, sage, and whole cloves. Fork-tender beef with carrots, potatoes, and onions. Sunday dinner classic.

Seasoned ground beef, lettuce, tomatoes, and cheddar roll up in flour tortillas with a creamy chile-spiked white sauce. Bake until bubbly for enchilada-style burritos.

Green beans, carrots, and potatoes simmered in a spicy berbere and niter kebbeh sauce with tomatoes. This hearty Ethiopian vegetable w'et is vegetarian comfort food meant for scooping with injera.

Capirotada, the traditional Mexican bread pudding layered with cheese, raisins, and a warm cinnamon-clove syrup. A Lenten dessert that's sweet, savory, and spiced all at once.

Turketti casserole bakes leftover turkey or chicken with broken spaghetti, cream of mushroom soup, and bubbly melted cheddar. The best way to use up holiday turkey in one cozy, crowd-pleasing dish.

Grilled pork tenderloin basted in a Hawaiian-style sauce with brown and yellow mustard, horseradish, honey, brown sugar, and grilled pineapple rings on the side.

Bombay-style chicken curry simmered in a velvety cream sauce with freshly ground cumin, cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon. Yogurt and tomatoes build layers of tangy, aromatic warmth.

Louisiana Shrimp with Tomato/Vidalia Onion Sauce recipe

Old-school chicken foot soup with sauteed breast meat, carrots, onions, garlic, and herbs simmered in a roux-thickened broth with white wine. Rich, collagen-loaded comfort food served over rice.

Mini bacon cheese quiches in a tender cream cheese pastry shell, filled with crisp bacon, cheddar, Swiss, onion, and a custard of eggs and half and half. Make-ahead, freezer-friendly party bites.

Butterflied pork tenderloin marinated in Dijon mustard, barbecue sauce, olive oil, and rosemary, then grilled hot and fast. Just 6 ingredients and under an hour from start to plate.

Blitz kuchen is a classic German lightning cake with a light, egg-leavened batter topped with butter, cinnamon sugar, and chopped nuts. Quick to mix and bakes in minutes.