10,000 cholesterol recipes

Black and white bean salad tossed with sauteed red onions, red wine vinegar, bell peppers, and garlic. A tangy, high-fiber side dish that comes together in 30 minutes.

Whole wheat millet oatmeal bread with sunflower seeds and sucanat. A hearty, multigrain yeast bread with a tender crumb from cooked millet folded into the dough.

Italian coffee spiked with amaretto, topped with whipped cream and a cherry. One-minute adult coffee drink for dessert or after-dinner sipping.

Bavarian-style Schweinshaxe with pork hocks braised tender in vegetables, then roasted with beer until the skin crisps. Serve with dumplings or sauerkraut.

Millet loaf is a hearty vegetarian main built on fluffy cooked millet, sauteed carrots, celery, onion, and pistachios bound with a little flour and baked until sliceable. High-fiber, plant-based comfort food.

Fermented black beans can be found at Asian markets; but if unavailable, you can substitute prepared black bean sauce.

One of the better known dishes of Uttar Pradesh cuisine, this is a favorite at occasions ranging from a wedding buffet to a family picnic. It goes exceptionally well with Deep Fried Wheat Bread, a raita and Pumpkin with Onions and Fenugreek.

West African chicken and groundnut stew with peanut butter, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, and warm spices served over rice. A hearty one-pot meal bursting with earthy, nutty flavor.

Mom's mango chutney made with green mangos, raisins, walnuts, brown sugar, and white wine vinegar simmered until thick and jammy. A simple homemade chutney with just 30 minutes of cooking.

Toast whole spices until smoky, grind with dried chilies and aromatics, then blend with oil and wine for a thick Ethiopian berbere paste that clings to meats and vegetables.

Lighter chocolate cake with oats, egg whites, skim milk, and fresh orange: 50% less fat but loaded with chocolate chips and bright citrus zest for moist, tender sheet cake.

Beef and tequila stew with browned chuck, crispy bacon, chickpeas, tomatoes, and a tequila splash. Mexican-style braise with cilantro and a long, savory simmer.

Pickled kohlrabi with carrots, garlic, and dill: a crunchy, tangy refrigerator pickle with mustard and dill seed, ready in 3 to 4 days. No canning required, just a jar and a fridge shelf.

Homemade almond-flavored tequila liqueur infused with dark roasted almonds, vanilla bean, and cinnamon. Gift-worthy Mexican spirit that steeps for 4 weeks total.

Festive marshmallow popcorn Christmas tree shaped from lime Jello-coated popcorn and decorated with candy pieces. A fun, edible holiday centerpiece kids can help build.

Sweet-and-tangy overnight slaw with shredded cabbage, onion, and a hot vinegar-oil dressing poured over and chilled 24 hours. A no-mayo coleslaw that holds up at any picnic or barbecue.