10,000 low king recipes

Curried lamb shanks braised in white wine with a curry-flour gravy and sliced onions. Fork-tender after a long, gentle simmer in a single skillet.

Grilled pork loin rubbed with mustard, garlic, and ginger, basted with a horseradish mustard and apricot preserve glaze. An overnight-marinated roast with sweet-hot flavor.

Almond lace cookies, those delicate, paper-thin discs that roll into cigarettes or fans while warm. The classic French tuile-style cookie with ground almonds and orange zest.

Chocolate parfaits layer creamy chocolate pudding, tangy sour cream, crushed chocolate graham crackers, and whipped topping in individual glasses. A no-cook kid-friendly dessert ready in 15 minutes.

German-style white asparagus draped in a creamy roux sauce with julienned ham and a hint of nutmeg. A simple, satisfying side dish ready in 35 minutes.

Crisp deep-fried curry puffs filled with cooked lamb, curry powder, and mango chutney syrup. A classic Anglo-Indian party appetizer that can be made ahead.

Grilled hot Italian sausage sandwiches with charred poblano, red, and yellow bell peppers, onions, and horseradish mustard on hollowed-out sandwich rolls.

Crispy golden calzones stuffed with wilted spinach, roasted red peppers, oil-cured olives, and gooey smoked mozzarella. Vegetarian, uses store-bought dough, and bakes in just 15 minutes.

Baked chicken with broccoli topped with a bold walnut pesto made from anchovies, basil, parmesan, and garlic. A rustic one-casserole dinner that reimagines classic Italian pesto.

Create sourdough starter from scratch using skim milk, then bake tangy loaves with Butter Buds for low-fat flavor. Complete starter and bread recipe.

Pol mallum is a Sri Lankan coconut sambol made with grated coconut, tomatoes, onion, and curry leaves simmered with fenugreek and cinnamon. Finished with lime juice for a bright, zesty kick.

Zesty drop biscuits with sharp horseradish, Parmesan, and Italian herbs. Quick savory sides with a spicy kick that pair beautifully with roast beef or prime rib.

Chilled strawberry soup blended with pineapple juice, Burgundy wine, and sour cream, topped with whipped cream and mint. A gorgeous no-cook fruit soup for summer entertaining.

Sharp cheddar cheese wafers with a kick of cayenne and optional pecan topping. A classic Southern cocktail snack that's slice-and-bake easy. Makes 60 crispy, buttery bites.

Excellent as a cold remedy and as a starter to an Indian meal.

Pasta e fagioli simmers tender navy beans, canned tomatoes, and macaroni in a basil-and-oregano broth, with onions sautéed in balsamic instead of oil. A naturally lean Italian peasant soup.