Recipes with salt

A bright Mediterranean-style potato salad with cherry tomatoes, black olives, capers, fresh herbs, and lemon zest in extra-virgin olive oil. No mayo, all flavor.

Uncle Ben's ham and bean soup slow-simmers navy beans with ham shanks, garlic, carrots, celery, and potatoes for a hearty, smoky bowl. Old-fashioned thrifty cold-weather meal.

Pork shoulder goulash simmered with sauerkraut, caraway seeds, paprika, and tomatoes, topped with sour cream. A hearty Central European one-pot stew.

Crisp, crumbly Swedish coconut cookies leavened with baker's ammonia for an ultra-light snap. Rolled into walnut-sized balls and baked until golden. Makes 4 dozen buttery, coconut-flecked treats in under an hour.

Vanilla sheet cake split and filled with a whipped butter-shortening cream made with evaporated milk. Cut into squares for individual cream-filled cakes that taste like homemade Twinkies.

Turkey Fillets with Pine Nuts Capers and Raisins recipe

Navy minced beef: classic US Navy galley dish of ground beef simmered with onions, tomatoes, and a pinch of mace, served over toast, biscuits, rice, or pasta. Pantry-friendly comfort in 30 minutes.

Sweet-tangy peach chutney with shallots, golden raisins, ginger, and cinnamon simmered in cider vinegar and brown sugar. Makes 3 cups of versatile condiment for grilled meats, cheese boards, or fish.

Moroccan-style okra and chickpea tagine simmered with tomatoes, red bell pepper, cumin, ginger, and a swirl of harissa. A vegan North African stew where blanching keeps the okra tender, not slimy.

Lemon blossom pie with tall and tender meringue: a classic Southern-style bright lemon curd filling in a flaky baked pie shell, crowned with a sky-high, cloud-soft meringue that slices clean without weeping.

Warm baked crab and cream cheese dip with a bite of horseradish, topped with toasted slivered almonds. Scoop onto crackers for an easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer in 40 minutes.

Chewy oatmeal cookies loaded with milk chocolate chips, chopped toffee bars, and maple syrup. Rolled into balls and baked until just set for a soft, chewy center.

Schinkennudeln is a Swabian ham and noodle casserole layered with sour cream, Swiss cheese, and bread crumbs, baked until golden. A hearty German comfort dish that's perfect for leftover noodles.

Bring out the Scottish in you with these delicious snacks that are perfect to eat after having a hearty dinner.

A quick and easy snack that can be served plain or with a bit of jelly to give it a fruity taste.

Texas-style no-bean chili (with optional pintos) made from cubed steak, three types of peppers, beer, and tomatoes. Simmered low and slow for hours, this game day chili brings serious heat.

Creamy honey-apricot salad dressing blended with sour cream and a squeeze of lemon. A sweet, tangy fruit dressing ready in minutes for green salads, fruit salads, or grain bowls.

Sugarless slice-and-bake cookies made with whole wheat flour, chewy dates, toasted coconut, fresh orange zest, and crunchy pecans. Naturally sweetened by fruit alone, these make 5 dozen crisp, nutty rounds.

Scottish oaten bread baked in the bread machine on the quick bread cycle: a hearty loaf with rolled oats, walnuts, chopped prunes, and cola for sweetness and dark color. Soft, dense crumb with tea-cake character.

Ajvar: smoky Balkan roasted pepper and eggplant spread with garlic, lemon, and olive oil. The 'Serbian caviar' that goes on grilled meats, fresh bread, and cheese boards.

A basic but succulent pot roast that can be made with some help from your friendly crockpot!

Traditional fruitcake loaded with dried apricots, golden raisins, candied fruit, almonds, and cherries, aged for weeks for deep flavor.

Americana key lime pie: a vintage chiffon-style version with gelatin, fluffy egg whites, and folded whipped cream piled into a baked shell. Cool, mousse-light, garnished with pistachios.

Beef horseradish meatloaf bound with oats instead of breadcrumbs and topped with a tangy horseradish-mustard ketchup glaze. A classic American comfort dish with a sharp upgrade that cuts through the richness.

Classic divinity candy with a detailed step-by-step guide for getting it right every time. Sugar, corn syrup, and whipped egg whites folded with nuts and vanilla into cloud-like confections.

Cubed ham and elbow macaroni baked in a creamy egg and milk custard with cheddar, mustard, and a hint of dill. This cheesy ham bake is old-school comfort food that feeds eight hungry people.

Beef stew braised in red wine with a tart twist: fresh cranberries pulsed with brown sugar and flour stir in at the end for a sweet-tangy sauce. Make it ahead and it only gets better.

Buttery lemon poppy seed bundt cake with a tangy lemon sugar glaze. Inspired by the famous Chez Piggy restaurant in Kingston, Ontario, this tender crumb melts on the tongue.

Bomma's heirloom date nut cookies made with beaten egg whites, chopped dates, and pecans. No butter needed! Light, chewy, and naturally sweet. Makes 60 cookies.

Smiltsill is a traditional Swedish dish where salted herring fillets steam over boiling potatoes, then get drizzled with browned butter and garnished with parsley, radishes, and egg.

Crustless broccoli, corn, and red bell pepper quiche bound with cottage cheese, yogurt, and parmesan. Lighter, lower-fat vegetarian quiche, no pastry crust required.

Maple nut quick bread with maple flavoring and chopped nuts baked in a loaf pan. A simple, no-yeast bread with a sweet, nutty crumb that slices beautifully for breakfast or snacking.

Classic sour cream coffee cake with three layers of cinnamon-walnut streusel baked in a tube pan. Rich, tender crumb that serves 16 and fills the kitchen with warm spice.

Spring artichoke hearts, tender leeks, and sweet peas simmer into light herbed soup brightened with mint, parsley, and a drizzle of Parmesan-topped olive oil.

Aepfelkratzet: Bavarian-style torn apple pancake from the Allgaeu region, scrambled in butter until golden and dusted with powdered sugar. The rustic German breakfast cousin to Kaiserschmarrn.

Loaded vegetable oxtail soup with butter-browned tails, carrots, turnips or cabbage, celery, and a splash of sherry. A French-leaning broth fortified with thyme, bay, and beef stock for restaurant-style depth.

Vintage 1935 chocolate yeast bread with cocoa, pecans, and vanilla kneaded by hand and baked into a dark, fragrant loaf. A Depression-era recipe worth reviving.

Indian toor daal pureed smooth, then finished with a tempered tadka of cumin seeds and asafetida in hot oil. Comforting, vegan, and everyday home cooking at its most honest.

Smothered burritos: warm homemade flour tortillas rolled around refried beans, drenched in pork-and-Anaheim chili verde, and blanketed with three melted cheeses. Southwest comfort food plate that eats like a diner favorite.

The first chili recipe appeared in West Texas at the turn of the century.

Hands-off crockpot stuffed peppers with seasoned beef meatloaf filling, spaghetti sauce, and 6-8 hours of slow cooking for tender peppers and juicy meat.

Beefy no-bean chili with cubed stewing beef, chorizo sausage, jalapenos, and Mexican beer simmered low and slow. Bold, smoky, and built for serious chili lovers.

Smoked beef rubs a lean roast with garlic, onion, paprika, cumin, and cayenne, then smokes it low and slow over hickory with indirect heat. Backyard barbecue technique for tender, smoky beef.

Moroccan-spiced lamb patties with cumin, paprika, red pepper flakes, garlic, and parsley, pan-fried and served with harissa sauce on the side.

Mediterranean orzo pasta salad with sun-dried tomatoes, Greek olives, artichoke hearts, roasted red pepper, and a balsamic-lemon dressing. Add shrimp for a satisfying main course.

Chicken turnovers made with crescent roll dough, filled with sauteed chicken, shallots, garlic, and herbs. Four golden pastry triangles ready in 45 minutes.

Chocolate pudding studded with chopped Almond Joy candy pieces fills a graham cracker-candy crust for a no-bake pie that tastes like your favorite candy bar in dessert form.

Mixed berry cobbler with boysenberries, blueberries, and raspberries under a buttery cream biscuit topping. Baked until bubbling and golden, served warm with cream.