4,011 low cholesterol recipes

Homemade hummus from dried chickpeas with tomato puree, garlic, lemon, cumin, and paprika. A tahini-free, tomato-tinged version with deeper bean-forward flavor.

Menudo with hominy: tender tripe and pork knuckle simmered with chili powder, cumin, oregano, and garlic, then finished with whole hominy. The traditional Mexican Sunday-morning soup.

Another succulent corned beef dish that will have you hooked just by making it! Tastes wonderful over rice.

Whole roasted chicken rubbed with red wine vinegar, paprika, and garlic, then roasted over a bed of fresh Roma tomatoes and onions. Simple ingredients, deeply savory results.

These scrumptious treats are made with whole wheat flour and a bit of garlic powder.

Mockamole blends avocado with silken tofu, lemon juice, garlic, and parsley for a lighter, protein-boosted take on guacamole. A 5-minute vegan dip or pita filling.

Homemade banana butter made from 10 ripe bananas, maraschino cherries, and pectin. This spreadable fruit preserve yields 8 to 9 half-pints for gifting or stocking the pantry.

Mixed greens tossed in a honey mint vinaigrette with poppy seeds, topped with sliced carrots and toasted sesame seeds. The dressing recipe makes a double batch so you can refrigerate half for later.

Spicy couscous with curry, cumin, and cinnamon, tossed with sauteed tomatoes and green onions. A fragrant 15-minute side dish or light main course.

Super easy side of Asparagus dressed with pimentos, lime juice and pine nuts.

Pita bread calzone stuffed with ham, Jarlsberg cheese, sauteed peppers, and mushrooms. A quick, single-serving lunch baked in foil until golden.

A Swiss showstopper: fresh plums caramelized in red wine, kirsch, and honey with pine nuts and pistachios, topped with homemade cinnamon ice cream. Serve warm or cold.

Bread machine loaf studded with mixed dried fruit and a hint of applesauce for moisture. Soft, lightly sweet yeast bread that works on regular, rapid, or delayed cycles.

No-bake cocoa bourbon balls made with crushed vanilla wafers, pecans, powdered sugar, and a generous pour of bourbon. Roll in fruit sugar, chopped pecans, or cocoa powder. Ready in 15 minutes.

European-style hazelnut cookies made with egg whites, ground hazelnuts, lemon zest, and cinnamon, piped onto rice paper and topped with candied cherries.

White flour sourdough starter made with just water, flour, yeast, and sugar. Ready in 2-3 days and keeps indefinitely with regular feeding.