505 loaded recipes

Fiery Thai chicken coconut soup loaded with seven types of chiles, lemongrass, ginger, and shiitake mushrooms simmered gently in coconut milk and chicken broth.

A chunky vegetarian minestrone loaded with cannellini beans, tomatoes, zucchini, carrots, and spinach, thickened with rice instead of pasta. A hearty, one-pot Italian soup finished with Parmesan.

Pasta al pesto with homemade basil and pine nut pesto, tossed with steamed carrots, sauteed zucchini, and snow peas. A fresh, vegetable-loaded Italian pasta dinner.

Friendship fruitcake made with a fermented fruit starter over 30 days, then baked into a rich Bundt cake loaded with peaches, pineapple, cherries, and nuts.

St. Nicholas cookies are buttery, spiced Dutch-style holiday cookies loaded with cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, ginger, and chopped almonds. Slice-and-bake or press into carved wooden molds.

Chunky marinara sauce loaded with zucchini, mushrooms, celery, and red onion sauteed in balsamic vinegar. A no-oil vegetable-packed pasta sauce simmered in 40 minutes.

Baked potato with curried mushrooms, tomato puree, yogurt, and fresh mint. A vegetarian loaded baked potato with an Indian-spiced filling that's light enough for a weeknight meal.

Kodiak Casserole is a hearty ground beef and egg noodle bake loaded with green olives, barbecue sauce, picante, and melted cheddar for a bold one-pot dinner.

Portzilke are traditional German-Russian yeasted fritters loaded with raisins, fried golden in deep fat. A heritage pastry from the Volga German tradition, puffy and sweet.

Cheese and chili soup with 10 cloves of garlic, fresh tomatoes, sharp cheddar, mozzarella, and salsa stirred in at the end. Thick, cheesy, and loaded with flavor.

Chilled barley and buttermilk soup with turmeric, fresh dill, parsley, cilantro, and red onion. A tangy, herb-loaded cold soup that's refreshing on warm days.

Silky, from-scratch custard loaded with fresh banana slices in a flaky prebaked crust, crowned with whipped cream. Banana cream pie the old-fashioned way.

Loaded avocado dip with bacon, sour cream, cucumber, and a kick of hot sauce. A no-cook party dip that's like guacamole's smokier, tangier cousin.

The ultimate sweet-and-salty cookie: buttery dough loaded with butterscotch chips and crushed potato chips. Crispy edges, chewy centers, totally addictive. Makes 5 dozen.

Tex-Mex quiche with two filling options: spicy pepper jack or loaded sausage with cheddar and green chilies. Topped with fresh avocado and tomato wedges.

Zucchini boats loaded with sauteed mushrooms, onion, garlic, and thyme in herbed breadcrumbs, topped with Parmesan and baked until golden. A vegetarian appetizer or side.