Recipes with salt

Manhattan-style seafood stew in a tomato broth built on bacon, clam juice and white wine, loaded with clams, scallops and shrimp over tender potatoes. Bright with fresh basil and lemon zest, and not a drop of cream.

Old-fashioned butterscotch cream pie with a deep brown sugar custard, butter and vanilla finish, topped with fresh whipped cream. Classic American pastry-shop dessert from scratch.

Baked catfish fillets in white wine with sliced mushrooms, topped with a silky butter-lemon cream sauce and a shower of Parmesan. Creole-inspired elegance on the table in 45 minutes.

Traditional poppy seed kolache with a buttery almond dough and homemade filling of poppy seeds, honey, dates, and nuts. A Czech-style pastry that makes 60 pieces.

Hamburger corn bake with ground beef, egg noodles, corn, sour cream, and two cream soups topped with crunchy chow mein noodles. A retro Midwestern hotdish the whole family will love.

Butter-poached chicken and artichoke hearts over fettuccine in a silky sherry vinegar cream sauce. An elegant 40-minute dinner that tastes like a night out.

Pickled green cherry tomatoes canned with hot red peppers, garlic, celery, and dill in a vinegar brine. Spicy, tangy fire balls that live up to their name.

Ultra-moist chocolate zucchini cake with buttermilk, brown sugar, cinnamon, and chocolate chips on top. Baked in a 9x13 pan, this one-bowl cake stays soft for days.

Poached shredded chicken and cumin-spiced black beans with jalapeño, tomato, and cilantro wrapped in warm flour tortillas. Finished with lime juice and a cool yogurt drizzle.

Mocha java bread for the bread machine with instant coffee, mocha mix, rye flour, applesauce, brown sugar, and chopped pecans. A coffee-lover's yeast bread with zero effort.

A slow-simmered marinara built on three layers of tomato, a splash of red wine, Italian herbs, and just enough red pepper flakes to earn the name "zesty." Low-fat, feeds a crowd, and freezes like a champ.

Horseradish salad is a retro Jello salad with lime and lemon gelatin, cream cheese, crushed pineapple, pimentos, and nuts. A tangy, creamy no-bake side for potlucks and holidays.

Hearty oatmeal bread with whole wheat flour, rolled oats, and brown sugar. A dense, chewy homemade yeast bread that makes two loaves for sandwiches or toast.

Hamalaya casserole layers diced ham, green beans, and minute rice in a creamy soup base topped with melted cheese. A quick one-dish weeknight dinner ready in 35 minutes.

Classic bacon and Swiss quiche in a flaky pie crust with a creamy six-egg custard. Simple enough for a weekday morning, elegant enough for a holiday brunch spread.

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German marble kuchen swirls vanilla butter cake with chocolate syrup batter for a tender bundt with bold dark and light bands. A traditional German tea cake baked in a tube pan.

Duck magret strips coated in egg white and cornstarch, then wok-seared with pencil asparagus, bean sprouts, ginger, and garlic. Rich, earthy, and on the table in 30 minutes flat.

A creamy tuna noodle casserole made with cottage cheese and sour cream, topped with grated romano. No canned soup needed. Bubbly and golden in just 20 minutes. Serves 6 to 8.

Orange cinnamon bread machine recipe with fresh orange juice and zest for a fragrant, warmly spiced loaf. Just load the ingredients and let the machine do the work.

Italian sausage pie bakes crumbled sweet sausage and onions in an egg and mozzarella custard inside a pre-baked pie shell. A hearty, savory quiche-style dinner that slices clean every time.

Buttermilk pecan pie with a creamy custard filling baked low and slow until golden on top. No corn syrup needed. A Southern classic with tangy, nutty richness.

Crispy phyllo pastry nests filled with sauteed mushrooms, walnuts, soy sauce, and a hint of nutmeg. Elegant bite-sized appetizers that can be prepped weeks ahead.

Hot avocado and shrimp soup pureed with chicken broth, finished with sour cream and chives. A silky, rich soup with a velvety green color.

Chewy chocolate coconut cookies made with just six ingredients. Sweetened condensed milk melted with unsweetened baking chocolate, stirred with shredded coconut and chopped nuts. Like chocolate macaroons with a fudgy twist.

Rhubarb-apple bread with tart rhubarb and sweet apples in a spiced quick bread with cinnamon, cloves, and chopped nuts. Makes two loaves that keep for 10 days refrigerated.

Rustic Italian spaghetti from the Ciociaria region with plum tomatoes, sweet peppers, oil-cured olives, and Romano cheese. A bold, no-meat pasta that's ready in under an hour.

Otak otak: Southeast Asian fish mousse with a lemongrass-galangal-chili spice paste and coconut milk, wrapped in banana leaves and grilled. Each packet holds a shrimp inside a fragrant, spiced fish paste.

A tasty and scrumptious seafood pasta dish that will have you hooked from the first bite to the last!

Traditional kishke (stuffed derma) with beef liver, rice, ground beef, and coriander in natural casing, simmered low and slow in beef stock until tender.

A succulent and scrumptious pot roast that is simmered to perfection with onions, carrots, tomatoes and dry red wine.

Hawaiian namasu, a Japanese-Hawaiian pickled vegetable salad with cucumber, carrot, onion, and celery in a sweet vinegar brine. Served cold with sliced smoked salmon.

Frosted Christmas brownies baked in a pizza pan, topped with vanilla buttercream and decorated with piped holly leaves and red candy berries. A festive holiday dessert.

A rich flavorful sauce of bacon, cream and eggs defines this quick to prepare Italian classic.

Master recipe for crispy fritters and deep-fried foods using two versatile batters: thick fritter batter for chopped ingredients and thin batter for coating whole pieces.

Kushli are deep-fried Indian half-moon pastries stuffed with toasted coconut, almonds, semolina, sugar, cardamom, and raisins. Crisp, fragrant sweets for festivals and tea-time treats.

Afghan layered eggplant with tomatoes, peppers, and onions topped with garlic yogurt sauce. This vegetarian main dish is comfort food at its finest, served with flatbread.

A Thai-inspired coconut curry soup with tender chicken, soba noodles, and mushrooms in a fragrant broth of lemongrass, galangal, fish sauce, and lime. Warming, aromatic, and ready in 35 minutes.

Chicken and elbow pasta baked in a rich Monterey Jack and Parmesan cream sauce with sautéed mushrooms, zucchini, and tomatoes. A loaded pasta casserole that feeds 8.

The chicken breast was so succulent, and the stuffing was loaded with great flavour. Salsa and pumpkin seeds were wonderful additions to serve.

Chewy almond paste macaroons with crackled tops and tender centers, baked from a homemade four-day-aged paste of blanched almonds and egg whites. The classic Italian-style cookie before the French sandwich version took over.

Best corned beef cures your own brisket from scratch in a spiced salt brine, then simmers it tender. Real-deal homemade corned beef with garlic and pickling spice, far better than anything from a packet.

Syrian meat pies made easy with ground beef marinated overnight in pomegranate juice, lemon, and allspice, then baked in pressed buttermilk biscuit dough. Bold Middle Eastern flavor with a clever shortcut.

Filipino pusit relleno: whole squid stuffed with seasoned ground pork, scallions, and egg, then steamed and served under a garlicky tomato-soy sauce. A classic Filipino seafood favorite.

Bright, tangy West African chicken-okra soup with lemon, tomatoes, turmeric, and rice simmered in one pot. A warming, nourishing bowl ready in about an hour.

Smoky, spicy black bean pesto made with ham hock, jalapeños, garlic, and cilantro stems. A thick, spreadable paste for tacos, chips, or as a bold side dish. Makes 3 cups.

A popular Egyptian soup, Ful Nabed is simple and nutritious.

Baked swordfish cubes spiced with chili and cumin, loaded onto warm corn tortillas with a fresh tomato-olive salsa, crunchy radishes, and a smoky roasted red pepper lime-cilantro sauce. Low-fat, healthy, and ready in 35 minutes.