10,000 can ding recipes

Golden couscous cooked in carrot juice and vegetable broth, finished with fresh dill and lemon juice. A vibrant, naturally colored side dish ready in 10 minutes.

Bone marrow onion sauce with dry sherry and beef broth, pureed until silky smooth. A rich, old-school European sauce for roast beef, made in the microwave.

Homemade citrus Dijon mustard with fresh lemon, lime, or orange juice, honey, and grated zest. Four ingredients, no cooking, ages for two weeks then refrigerate.

Slow-baked navy beans layered with salt pork, smoked ham, onions, garlic, mustard, and a splash of rum. A rich, old-school baked bean recipe with Caribbean flair.

A 2-ingredient sauce of currant jelly and prepared mustard, microwaved until smooth. Sweet, tangy, and ready in 5 minutes. Glaze a ham, dip meatballs, or drizzle over chicken.

Simple chickpea soup made from dried garbanzo beans simmered with onion and olive oil. Finished with lemon juice or vinegar for a bright, comforting Mediterranean-style broth.

Homemade cranberry sauce with a spicy-sweet kick from fresh jalapenos and a splash of sherry. A grown-up Thanksgiving relish that simmers up tart, glossy, and bright to serve with turkey.

My good friend Amy made this for me when I went to visit her in Connecticut. I was in love, and no other quiche could compare.

A spicy sauce made from chili peppers and olive oil that goes great with fish or over a tender steak.

Classic French Provencale sauce: a rich brown sauce brightened with chopped ripe tomato and fresh garlic. A versatile 3-ingredient pan sauce for steak, chicken, pasta, and roasted vegetables.

Red pepper garlic sauce made from fresh-juiced bell peppers and garlic, thickened with arrowroot and finished with red wine. A vibrant, naturally sweet sauce for grilled meats and fish.

Five-day beans: a slow-cook project where dried limas soak, simmer with aromatics, rest, and finish under a crusty cream and breadcrumb topping. Bean heaven for patient cooks.

Slow cooker baked beans with navy beans, salt pork, molasses, and brown sugar. Cooked low and slow for up to 14 hours, these old-fashioned crockpot beans are thick, smoky, and deeply sweet.

Jalapeno jelly made with fresh jalapenos, bell peppers, vinegar, and liquid pectin. A sweet-hot pepper jelly for pouring over cream cheese, glazing meats, or gifting in jars.

Lemon-ginger marmalade uses whole lemons soaked overnight, simmered with fresh ginger juice and sugar until set. Just four ingredients, water-bath canned, and shelf-stable for up to a year.

Hot wine jelly made with sweet red wine and crushed chili peppers for a sweet-spicy spread. Serve with roasted meats, cheese boards, or crackers for a bold condiment.