10,000 low sodium recipes

A simple, yet tasty side dish made with quinoa, small leeks, currants and canned tomatoes.

Pecan penuche fudge made with dark brown sugar, butter, and milk cooked to firm ball stage. A creamy, caramel-flavored candy with old-fashioned technique.

Old-fashioned yeast cakes made from hops water, potato liquid, flour, and cornmeal. A pioneer-era leavening method you dry and store for homemade bread baking. Just 5 ingredients.

Pan-seared chicken breasts with sautéed leeks, bright lime zest, and sundried tomatoes served over tender zucchini spaghetti. An elegant low-carb dinner that's on the table in 40 minutes.

Sweetness from maple syrup and the warmth of cinnamon. Perfect spreading onto a cinnamon raison bagel or zucchini bread.

Flank steak seared hot and finished with a pan sauce of red wine, garlic, scallions, and mounted butter. Classic steakhouse technique in about 30 minutes at home.

Vegetable burger soup with ground beef, stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and frozen mixed vegetables. A quick, hearty weeknight soup using pantry staples in under 45 minutes.

Low-cal cheesecake made with cottage cheese, skim milk, whipped egg whites, and gelatin instead of cream cheese and butter. A light, no-bake cheesecake with graham cracker crumb topping.

Italian spaghetti with sauteed shrimp, white wine, fresh basil, mint, and cherry pepper. A light, herb-bright coastal pasta that comes together in 45 minutes.

Roger's scallop tarts: delicate pastry cups filled with garlic-cream cheese, seared scallops, and a tiny crown of caviar. A classy, bite-sized seafood appetizer.

Traditional Cherokee succotash with lima beans, fresh-cut corn, and smoky ham hocks simmered low and slow with bacon drippings. A hearty, soul-warming side dish.

Whole wheat molasses and ginger scones with raisins and yogurt, cut into heart shapes and baked until golden. A warmly spiced teatime treat.

A decadent dessert with a lovely french presentation. Egg white puffs shaped into quenelles topped with caramel and seasonal fruit. Guaranteed to wow any guests.

Frozen banana pops dipped two ways: chocolate sauce with shredded coconut, or peanut butter rolled in crunchy nuts. Kid-friendly no-bake dessert ready for the freezer in minutes.

Jerusalem artichokes and green beans tossed with walnut oil, lemon juice, garlic, and chopped walnuts. A diabetic-friendly vegetable side in 30 minutes.

A tropical fruit salad of papaya, kiwi, starfruit, and strawberries tossed in a spicy jalapeno-lime-cilantro dressing. Sweet, tangy heat in every bite.