Recipes with salt

New Orleans seafood gumbo loaded with shrimp, hard-shell crab, and shucked oysters in a roux-thickened broth with okra and the holy trinity. Served over rice, Cajun style.

Anise almond biscotti are twice-baked Italian cookies with toasted almonds and warm anise seeds. Crisp, dunkable holiday treats that keep up to 4 weeks. Makes about 2 dozen.

Fresh corn and summer squash sauteed in a cream sauce infused with whole cloves, coriander seeds, cinnamon, and jalapeno. A refined seasonal ragout with serious depth.

Papa's spareribs start in the oven and finish on the barbecue pit with a homemade sauce of smoked salt, brown sugar, ketchup, liquid smoke, and Worcestershire. Smoky, sticky, fall-off-the-bone ribs.

A hearty, flavorful Creole-inspired dish featuring tender round steak simmered with tomatoes, onions, green peppers, and rice in a spiced beef broth. Perfect for a comforting family meal.

Pork chops with scalloped potatoes: a one-dish baked dinner with browned pork chops perched on layers of thinly sliced potatoes and onions, all simmered in a chicken broth-based sauce. The Sunday-supper classic.

Whole wheat cookies with bran flakes, chocolate chips, almonds, raisins, honey, and orange zest. A hearty drop cookie loaded with fiber and flavor.

Vegetarian tofu pot pie with crispy seasoned tofu, mushroom gravy, peas, and carrots in a whole wheat crust with wheat germ. Homemade from filling to flaky crust.

Layered Tex-Mex turkey casserole with homemade spiced tomato sauce, corn, bell peppers, tortilla chips, and melted Monterey Jack. The best use for leftover turkey.

A chocolate cherry upside-down cake made without eggs or butter. Cherry pie filling bakes under a rich cocoa batter, then gets flipped for a stunning glossy cherry top.

Tender beef strips with colorful peppers, celery, and tomatoes in a savory-sweet sauce. This classic Chinese pepper steak uses Coca-Cola for tenderness and depth.

Ridiculously easy lentil soup simmers brown lentils with sauteed onion and garlic, then finishes with fresh lemon juice. Eight ingredients, pantry-friendly, vegan.

Hawaiian papaya chutney with fresh pineapple, ginger, golden raisins, almonds, and white wine simmered in a tangy vinegar-brown sugar base. A tropical fruit chutney for grilled meats and curries.

Eggnog bread pudding baked in a water bath with cinnamon-raisin bread, brandy, nutmeg, and half-and-half, served with a cranberry-maple bourbon sauce. A festive holiday dessert.

Manestra is a Greek one-pot dish of slow-braised beef or lamb with orzo pasta in a cinnamon-spiced tomato sauce. Topped with grated cheese and ready to warm you up.

Making your own mustard is easy and a perfect compliment to home-made deli recipes. You can control how smooth and how rustic and chunky your mustard is. This makes about 3/4 cup of mustard.

Try this easy to follow crockpot recipe to create a wonderful smell that's perfect for Thanksgiving.

Pumpkin crunch with a spiced pumpkin custard base topped with dry yellow cake mix, chopped pecans, and drizzled melted margarine. A dump cake with a crunchy, buttery top.

A nutty twist on classic Yorkshire pudding with wild rice folded into the egg batter. Puffs up golden and crispy with savory Worcestershire-beef bouillon flavor.

Pickled beets and onions, a classic canning project with fresh beets and onions in a sweet pickling spice brine. Shelf-stable jars that brighten salads, sandwiches, and holiday plates.

Honey pumpkin cookies sweetened with honey instead of sugar. Soft, cake-style drop cookies with raisins, pecans, cinnamon, and nutmeg. No refined sugar.

Grilled veal chops pizzaiola with a robust tomato sauce of anchovies, capers, garlic, and fresh herbs. Italian-style broiled chops with a bold, savory Neapolitan sauce.

Ohio angel cookies rolled in sugar before baking for a crackled, sparkly crust with a soft, chewy center. A snickerdoodle-style cookie with brown sugar depth and cream of tartar tang.

Rustic Italian braised rabbit with red wine, tomatoes, garlic, and bay leaves. A traditional Roman-style dish that makes its own rich pasta sauce.

Schweinekotelett in Zwiebelsosse, German pork chops pan-fried and simmered in a beer and beef broth onion sauce. A hearty, traditional German dinner in 45 minutes.

Traditional griddle-cooked potato cake stuffed with sweetened apples and butter for a unique British dessert served warm with thick cream and sugar.

Cranberry surprise loaf with a hidden cream cheese layer tucked between cranberry-walnut quick bread. Cut it open and the creamy center steals the show.

Ground beef, rice, and mushrooms wrapped in tender cabbage leaves, baked in a sweet-tangy tomato sauce. Classic stuffed cabbage rolls that taste like grandma's kitchen.

A gallon-jar fermented vegetable pickle with cauliflower, green beans, peppers, onions, green tomatoes, and olives cured in a garlicky dill brine. Ready after 10 days of room-temperature fermentation.

A whole chicken gently poached in an aromatic Thai broth of lemongrass, galangal, garlic, shallots, and chilies, finished with lime juice, cilantro, and fresh basil. Fall-off-the-bone comfort.

Rich chocolate drop cookies with a sour cream batter and glossy chocolate-coffee icing drizzled on top. Old-fashioned bakery-style cookies that melt on your tongue.

Linguine in a mushroom garlic cream sauce with rosemary, black pepper, and melted Bel Paese cheese. A rich one-skillet pasta ready in 40 minutes.

Hearty bran bread for the bread machine with whole wheat flour, wheat germ, applesauce, and sesame seeds. Load it up, press start, and let the machine do the work.

Jack Jubilee layered Tex-Mex casserole with corn chips, Monterey Jack, green chiles, and a creamy egg-tomato sauce, topped with sour cream and cheddar. Retro potluck classic.

A stripped-down carbonara-style pasta tossed with beaten eggs, Parmesan, and caramelized onions. Pantry staples, one skillet, 12 minutes start to finish.

Crispy cumin-spiced corn fritters fried golden and served with a zesty orange marmalade dipping sauce spiked with ginger, mustard, and hot pepper. Sweet heat in every bite.

Ham and potato casserole baked in a homemade cheddar cheese sauce with dry mustard. A hearty one-dish dinner with a golden, bubbly cheese top.

Greek lamb pie from Ioannina with ground leg of lamb, cinnamon, and mizithra cheese wrapped in buttered phyllo pastry. A savory, flaky pie scored into diamonds and baked golden.

Garbanzo brown rice bread: a gluten-free yeasted loaf made with brown rice flour, chickpea flour, honey, and methocel for structure. Mellower than plain rice bread.

Shrimp scampi primavera tosses garlicky lemon shrimp with spaghetti, fresh vegetables, and basil. Bright Italian-American weeknight dinner ready in 25 minutes.

Smoky kielbasa, kidney beans, stewed tomatoes, and elbow macaroni in a chili-spiced broth. This filling soup is on the table in just 30 minutes.

Twice-baked potatoes whipped with cream cheese, sour cream, and butter until fluffy, then stuffed back into their shells. The fanciest way to serve a spud.

Chewy, loaded drop cookies hiding shredded zucchini inside a brown sugar batter packed with oats, coconut, raisins, nuts, and butterscotch chips. The zucchini keeps them soft and moist while the mix-ins bring all the crunch and sweetness.

Stir up a tasty dinner in your wok with this simple recipe that is hassle free.

Slow cooker New Hampshire stew with beef, potatoes, and carrots in a maple syrup and tomato paste broth. Bacon bits, dry mustard, and Worcestershire add New England character.

Fruity chicken salad with mandarin oranges, green grapes, toasted almonds, and a zesty lime-nutmeg mayo dressing. No cooking needed, just 15 minutes to assemble.

Vegetarian Cajun red beans and brown rice simmered low and slow with onions, bell pepper, tomato paste, Worcestershire, and hot sauce. Hearty, meat-free, and full of bayou flavor.

Golden turmeric-spiced shrimp tossed with ripe mango, fresh basil, and scallions. A vibrant, tropical dinner that's on the table in under 30 minutes with bold Indian-inspired flavors.