10,000 low cholesterol recipes

Easy vegan fudge made with margarine, cocoa powder, soy milk, and powdered sugar in a double boiler. Dairy-free chocolate candy with optional nuts, ready in an hour.

Quinoa with shiitake gravy: dried shiitakes simmered with their soaking liquid and shoyu, thickened with kudzu into a clear, silky glaze. Vegan, 84 calories per serving, ready in an hour.

Homemade corn tortillas from instant masa flour and water. Just two ingredients, rolled by hand, and cooked on a dry skillet in minutes.

Made two bunches, one was orange jelly, and the other was lemon jelly. Both were great condiment. Everyone liked it, so it never lasted too long in our house.

A simple, yet scrumptious casserole made with eggplant, bell peppers and juicy tomatoes.

Pasta e fagioli the proper Italian way: dried red kidney beans slow-baked with sage and garlic, then simmered with pancetta and a sofrito of carrot, celery, and onion. Half the beans get pureed for that signature silky, stew-thick body.

Try this East Indian favorite that will create a succulent aroma in your kitchen, with some help from your slow cooker of course.

Spicy apple raisin muffins made with raisin bran cereal, wheat germ, apple pie spice, and fresh chopped apples. A lighter bake using egg whites and apple juice.

Tropical fruit brunch parfait layered with non-fat cottage cheese, peach yogurt, raisins, canned tropical fruit, and crunchy granola. No cooking, 10 minutes to assemble, and a high-protein low-fat breakfast.

Fat-free apple coffeecake skips the butter and yolks: skim milk, egg whites, and corn syrup keep it tender and moist, with sliced apples and cinnamon sugar baked across the top. Brunch without the guilt.

Pickled green cherry tomatoes canned with hot red peppers, garlic, celery, and dill in a vinegar brine. Spicy, tangy fire balls that live up to their name.

Spice-rubbed chicken baked with dark rum, brown sugar, ginger, and cloves, then glazed with mango chutney for a sweet-heat island finish.

Seared skirt steak smothered in a smoky chipotle-tomatillo salsa with 15 cloves of roasted garlic and caramelized onions. Bold, beefy Mexican-inspired comfort on one plate.

Cold quinoa summer salad tossed with pecans, black olives, mushrooms, plumped raisins, and scallions in a lemon-soy-olive oil dressing. No cooking required.

A scrumptious side dish that has a unique flavor everyone in your family will love.

Gateau sec aux noisettes: a French hazelnut macaroon tart with flaky pastry, raspberry puree, ground hazelnut filling, slivered almonds, and a caramelized sugar glaze. Elegant patisserie at home.