10,000 cholesterol recipes

Szechuan chicken in sesame paste with toasted peppercorns, green tea, ginger, and red pepper flakes, served cold in lettuce wraps. A spicy, make-ahead Chinese appetizer.

Low-fat sherried beef stir-fry with round steak marinated in dry sherry and soy sauce, tossed with carrots, green pepper, and onion in a glossy cornstarch sauce. Served over hot rice.

Vegan eggplant bake layered with a savory nutritional yeast and tahini sauce. Sliced eggplant and sauteed onions in a creamy, dairy-free, cheese-like sauce with tamari and basil.

Vegan tofu bourguignon with red wine-marinated baked tofu, sauteed mushrooms, and a rich thyme-tarragon gravy. A plant-based twist on the French classic, served over pasta or rice.

Greek pasta with ziti, wilted spinach, browned mushrooms, garlic, kalamata olives, feta, and toasted almonds. A Mediterranean weeknight dinner in 30 minutes.

Herbed tomato spaghetti sauce with fresh tomatoes, mushrooms, red wine, aniseed, and four fresh herbs added at the end to preserve their bright flavor. A vegetarian sauce simmered from scratch.

Caribbean-style baby back ribs marinated in a from-scratch sofrito with annatto oil, cilantro, Anaheim chile, guava jelly, and coffee liqueur. Baked low and slow until tender.

A light, crispy deep fry batter made with flour, cornstarch, and baking powder. Works for fish, vegetables, and more. No eggs needed, ready in minutes.

Sopa de ajo, a traditional Spanish garlic soup with stale bread cubes fried in olive oil, simmered in water with cayenne. Peasant cooking at its finest with just 6 ingredients.

Mom's small-batch pecan pralines with brown sugar, Karo corn syrup, evaporated milk, and pecan halves. Cooked to soft-ball stage and dropped on wax paper for classic Southern candy.

Jamaican-style sauteed greens with collards (or kale), jalapeno, allspice, onion, and a squeeze of lime. A Caribbean spin on cooked greens with warm spice and bright citrus.

Hearty chicken giblet soup loaded with carrots, celery, onions, and tomato juice, thickened with oatmeal for a rustic, filling bowl. Diabetic-friendly, budget-smart, and full of old-fashioned flavor.

Simple one-pot tuna chop suey with rice, celery, onion, and soy sauce. Budget-friendly, diabetic-friendly, and on the table in about an hour with almost no cleanup.

Fat-free Rice Krispie treats made with corn syrup instead of butter to melt the marshmallows. Same sticky, chewy squares with three simple ingredients.

Braided Sicilian bread made with half whole wheat, half white flour, brushed with egg white and topped with sesame seeds. A gorgeous, crusty loaf with just one rise.

Thai peanut lime dipping sauce with soy sauce, rice vinegar, fresh cilantro, and chili sauce. No-cook, five minutes, and pairs with satay, spring rolls, or grilled meats.