5,074 low sugar recipes

Portuguese pork with lemon, garlic, cumin, and olives. Marinated overnight, then browned and braised until fork-tender. A rustic Alentejo-style braise.

Gluten-free potato rice pancakes made with brown rice flour and instant potato flakes. Serve with syrup for breakfast or gravy for a savory side. Light, tender, and wheat-free.

A silky 4-ingredient shrimp pate blended with cream cheese, butter, and a splash of brandy. Ready in 5 minutes flat, this elegant spread is the easiest appetizer you'll ever bring to a party.

Pan-seared chicken breasts with a quick lemon-butter pan sauce and fresh cracked pepper. Five ingredients, one skillet, and a weeknight dinner that feels like a bistro meal.

Lightly floured sole fillets pan-seared until golden and crackling, finished with a bright lemon-butter pan sauce. Ready in just 15 minutes for a quick, elegant weeknight dinner.

Grilled pork chops Dijonnaise with a double-mustard rub and herb butter finish. Seared over hot charcoal then wrapped in foil with parsley-chive butter to steam through - juicy, never dry.

Rumaki, the retro bacon-wrapped appetizer, done three ways with shrimp, sea scallops, and sweet dates. Marinated in a garlic-ginger brown sauce, then grilled until the bacon crisps. A party platter in every bite.

Chicken breasts layered with Swiss cheese, cream of chicken soup, white wine, and a crunchy herb stuffing topping. A dump-and-bake dinner that feeds 8 with almost no prep.

Crab Rangoon stuffed with crab meat, cream cheese, garlic, and a savory hit of steak sauce, then deep-fried golden in folded wontons. Served hot with Chinese mustard and sweet red sauce for dipping.

Baked cheese grits with sharp cheddar, eggs, and butter, cooked on the stovetop then finished in the oven for golden, soufflé-like puffiness. A Southern brunch classic done right.

Butter-sauteed mushrooms simmered with sherry and white pepper, tossed with fluffy rice and mushroom liquid. A simple, elegant side dish ready in 30 minutes.

City chicken made with cubed pork and beef, breaded with saltines and poultry seasoning, then braised in chicken broth. A Depression-era Midwestern classic with no actual chicken.

Sparkle cookies rolled in red and green sugar for a festive Christmas look. Made with cookie mix, almond extract, and cream of tartar for a soft, tender bite. Makes 4 dozen.

Roasted Salmon with Cilantro-Pesto Vinaigrette recipe

Savory palmiers made with puff pastry rolled around honey mustard, prosciutto, and Parmesan. Baked golden and flaky for an elegant appetizer.

Grilled shark kebabs marinated in rice wine, dry sherry, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic. Firm, meaty fish that holds its shape on the skewer and picks up smoky char from the coals.